Vocal

Programme
2023

Presented by
Ryde Eisteddfod Inc. a non-profit, volunteer organisation.

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 CONTENTS
RYDE EISTEDDFOD INCORPORATED ........................................................................................................................... 4
HALL ADMISSION CHARGES (ONLINE OR BY CARD/EFTPOS) ................................................................................................ 4
VOCAL CONVENORS AND ENQUIRIES .......................................................................................................................... 5
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR ........................................................................................................................................... 5
EDNA WILDE AWARDS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
OFFICIAL VOCAL ACCOMPANISTS FOR 2023 ....................................................................................................................................... 6
DAY ONE - SATURDAY JULY 08 ...................................................................................................................................... 7
111A SACRED SOLOS 13 AND UNDER STARTS: 9:30 AM ....................................................................................................... 7
113A JUNIOR VOCAL 10 & U EST.TIME: 10:00 AM ................................................................................................................... 7
115A CHARACTER SONG 7 & UNDER EST.TIME: 11:30 AM ..................................................................................................... 7
115B CHARACTER SONG 8-10 YEARS EST.TIME: 1:15 PM ...................................................................................................... 8
113B JUNIOR VOCAL 12 & U EST.TIME: 2:00 PM ...................................................................................................................... 8
116A FOLK SONG 7 & UNDER EST.TIME: 3:15 PM .................................................................................................................... 8
116C FOLK SONG 11-13 YEARS EST.TIME: 4:00 PM ................................................................................................................ 8
116B FOLK SONG 8-10 YEARS EST.TIME: 4:30 PM ................................................................................................................... 8
107A DUET 12 YEARS OR UNDER EST.TIME: 5:00 PM .............................................................................................................. 8
DAY TWO - SATURDAY JULY 15 ..................................................................................................................................... 9
111B SACRED SOLOS 16 AND UNDER STARTS: 9:30 AM ........................................................................................................... 9
111C SACRED SOLOS - OPEN AGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
113C JUNIOR VOCAL 14 & U EST.TIME: 10:00 AM ................................................................................................................... 9
115C CHARACTER SONG 11-12 YEARS EST.TIME: 10:30 AM ................................................................................................. 9
115D CHARACTER SONG 13-14 YEARS EST.TIME: 11:15 AM ................................................................................................ 9
116D FOLK SONG 14-16 YEARS EST.TIME: 12:00 PM ............................................................................................................. 9
112A AUSTRALIAN ART SONG 17 & UNDER STARTS: 1:00 PM ............................................................................................ 10
112B AUSTRALIAN ART SONG 18 & OVER ....................................................................................................................................... 10
111D ORATORIO - 18 YEARS & OVER EST.TIME: 1:45 PM .................................................................................................... 10
114A MUSICAL THEATRE OR OPERETTA 17 YRS & UNDER EST.TIME: 3:00 PM .............................................................. 10
113D JUNIOR VOCAL 16 & U EST.TIME: 4:00 PM ................................................................................................................... 10
DAY THREE - SATURDAY JULY 22 .............................................................................................................................. 11
110 VOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS; MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES ........................................................................................................... 11
110A RYDE EISTEDDFOD OPERATIC ARIA HEATS STARTS: 10:30 AM ......................................................................... 11
112C MODERN (20TH/21ST CENTURY) ART SONG - OPEN AGE EST.TIME: 12:00 PM .................................................. 11
114B MUSICAL THEATRE OR OPERETTA 18 YRS & OVER EST.TIME: 2:00 PM ................................................................. 11
110B RYDE EISTEDDFOD LIEDER HEATS EST.TIME: 3:15 PM .......................................................................................... 11
117 OPEN AGE TRADITIONAL FOLK SONGS EST.TIME: 4:30 PM ....................................................................................... 11
DAY FOUR - SUNDAY JULY 23 - CLASSICAL VOCAL FINALS ................................................................................ 12
107D VOCAL DUET 15 YRS & OVER STARTS: 2:30 PM ........................................................................................................... 12
110B RYDE EISTEDDFOD LIEDER FINALS 3:00PM ............................................................................................................... 12
110C RISING STAR OPERA AWARD .................................................................................................................................................... 12
110A RYDE EISTEDDFOD OPERATIC ARIA FINALS .................................................................................................................. 12
DAY FIVE - WEDNESDAY JULY 26 ............................................................................................................................... 13
MORNING PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................................................... 13
101A SCHOOL CHORAL -INFANTS STARTS: 10:00 AM ........................................................................................................... 13
101B SCHOOL CHORAL - PRIMARY .................................................................................................................................................... 13
101C SCHOOL CHORAL -SECONDARY EST.TIME: 11:00 AM .................................................................................................. 13
DAY FIVE - WEDNESDAY JULY 26 ............................................................................................................................... 14
EVENING PROGRAMME ................................................................................................................................................. 14
103A VOCAL TRIO- QUARTET OR QUINTET 15 & U STARTS 5:30 PM ................................................................................ 14
102 SECONDARY CHAMBER CHOIR CHAMPIONSHIP EST.TIME: 5:45 PM .......................................................................... 14
104B COMMUNITY CHOIR EST.TIME: 6:30 PM ........................................................................................................................ 14
104C SACRED CHORAL EST.TIME: 7:15 PM ............................................................................................................................. 14
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 104D POPULAR_SHOW CHOIR_BARBERSHOP EST.TIME: 7:30 PM ...................................................................................... 14
104E MULTICULTURAL CHORAL GROUP EST.TIME: 8:00 PM ............................................................................................... 14
105 PHILIP & PEGGY WOODS A CAPELLA CHOIR EST.TIME: 8:30 PM ................................................................................ 14
106 RYDE CITY COUNCIL CHORAL AWARD EST.TIME: 9:00 PM ........................................................................................... 14
DAY SIX - SUNDAY JULY 30 ........................................................................................................................................... 15
108A VOCAL DUET (AMPLIFIED )14 YRS & UNDER STARTS: 2:00 PM ............................................................................... 15
108B VOCAL DUET (AMPLIFIED) 15 YRS & OVER EST.TIME: 2:10 PM .............................................................................. 15
120A AMPLIFIED VOCAL 10 & U EST.TIME: 2:30 PM ............................................................................................................ 15
121A POPROCKJAZZ SOLOS_12 & U EST.TIME: 4:00 PM ..................................................................................................... 15
120B AMPLIFIED VOCAL 12 & U EST.TIME: 4:30 PM ............................................................................................................ 16
120D AMPLIFIED VOCAL SOLOS - 15 & OVER STARTS: 7:00 PM ......................................................................................... 16
120C AMPLIFIED VOCAL 14 & U EST.TIME: 7:30 PM ............................................................................................................ 16
121B POPROCKJAZZ SOLOS_16 & U EST.TIME: 8:00 PM ..................................................................................................... 16
DAY SEVEN - MONDAY JULY 31 ................................................................................................................................... 17
121C POPROCKJAZZ SOLOS_OPEN STARTS : 5:00 PM .......................................................................................................... 17
122A OWN COMPOSITION (POP/JAZZ VOCAL) 14&U EST.TIME: 5:30 PM ...................................................................... 17
123 RX PERFORMANCE FACTOR EST.TIME: 6:00 PM ............................................................................................................. 17
PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS -**PARENTS AND TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE** ................................................................................ 18
VOCAL SPECIFIC INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 18
RULES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - VOCAL .................................................................................................................................... 18
INFORMATION FOR CONTESTANTS - VOCAL ......................................................................................................... 20
VOCAL AND CHORAL ADJUDICATORS FOR 2023 .................................................................................................. 22
VOCAL VENUES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
INDEX OF EVENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
SPONSORS 2023 ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
SPONSORS LISTED IN THIS PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................... 24

COMBINED EVENTS - the adjudicator considers age and experience in adjudication. Prizes
awarded according to the total number in the combined event.

Special thanks to

WEST RYDE TROPHIES

of Mellor Street West Ryde

for their continued generous support of Ryde Eisteddfod,

enabling us to provide quality trophies to acknowledge the great performances of our competitors

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RYDE EISTEDDFOD INCORPORATED
A non-profit, volunteer-run organisation presents the Eisteddfod for 2023
July 8 to September 3
organised by
the Ryde Eisteddfod Committee with support from our sponsors, volunteer helpers,
Ryde City Council Events Management & Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
Ryde Eisteddfod Committee Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer run organisation devoted to producing an annual
cultural event in Ryde for the benefit of performing arts students, whatever their age or ability, and for the
entertainment of audiences in the area. We rely heavily on volunteer help for the running of the Eisteddfod and on
sponsorships and donations for prizes.
Ryde Eisteddfod has been in operation for over 30 years and has grown from a small event of about 200
competitors to its present size involving more than 5,000 entrants annually. Many of our scholarship winners have
gone on to positions in the Australian opera, overseas ballet companies and international study. The committee is
greatly encouraged by the success of these young people but at the same time aims to improve the confidence and
enjoyment of the other artists who may not choose to make a career in the performing arts. Their skills will enrich
their lives in other ways.
Money raised by the committee is returned to the contestants as prizes after our expenses are met. Costs of
running the event include venue hire, insurance, postage and printing, payment of adjudicators and accompanists
and hire of equipment. Junior sections are awarded trophies and senior sections are awarded cash prizes.
Patrons:
Clr Sarkis Yedelian - Mayor of Ryde
Jordan Lane MP - Member for Ryde Jerome Laxale - Member for Bennelong
Cultural Patron: - Simon Tedeschi
Eisteddfod Chair: Edna Wilde OAM
Vice-Chair: Dawn Nettheim OAM
Secretary: Suzanne Maslen OAM
Treasurer: Robert Groves
Committee: Sheena Caswell, Peggy Chan, Joanne Chiara, Victor Chung, Wan Chung, Nicole Debs,
Leo Dent, John Dixon, Robert Groves, Carol Gulbin, Helen Larsen, Lindsay Mar, Suzanne Maslen
OAM, Jenny Massingham, Helen Merrick, Dawn Nettheim OAM, Alex Thorburn, Pauline Wong, Nick
Wright (Ryde Council)
HALL ADMISSION CHARGES (online or by card/EFTPOS)
2023 SEASON FAMILY (2 adults) $40.00
TICKETS - all events / all venues
$8.00 Vocal, Instrumental, Speech
ADULT Events
$12.00 Dance Events
SINGLE DAY
ENTRY TICKETS CHILD AND/OR CONCESSION $4.00

Primary school aged children FREE

PICKUP PROGRAMME CHARGE at door - $4.00 per copy
Downloadable and Posted Programmes - $6.00 per copy

PARKING – all competitors and helpers do so at their own discretion.

SUBMISSION OF PERFORMANCE DETAILS - ALL competitors should submit details of their

performance (Title, Composer) ONLINE before they arrive at the hall - otherwise they will be asked
to do so at the front desk on arrival.
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 Vocal Convenors and Enquiries
Classical Vocal Coordinator: Helen Larsen (vocal@rydeeisteddfod.org)
Pop Vocal Coordinator: Nicole Debs(popvocal@rydeeisteddfod.org)
Choral Coordinator: Helen Merrick (choral@rydeeisteddfod.org)
General enquiries to Suzanne Maslen OAM (Secretary) 9874 2809
Email:secretary@rydeeisteddfod.org
Eisteddfod Address: The Ryde Eisteddfod
PO Box 1073, Ryde NSW 1680
Syllabus Website: www.rydeeisteddfod.org

Message from the Chair

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to a great year of fine
music, speech, dance and drama at this year's Ryde Eisteddfod
We continue to get great support from Ryde Council, with whom we have worked
since 1988 to maintain a high quality, entertaining and all inclusive programme..
We are very appreciative of their provision of quality venues in the Ryde area and
their ongoing support of the arts in general. The Committee has successfully
applied for grants from both local and federal governments to enable us to keep
moving forward, streamlining our offerings both to the competitors and to the
wider Ryde community who are treated to an amazing range of talent right on
their doorstep in July, August and September.
As the Eisteddfod gets back into full stride after the limitations of the Covid times,
we are extremely pleased to have some new volunteers, new sponsors and many
new performers. Some of our adjudicators are with us for the first time and I
wish them - and our returning adjudicators - a most enjoyable Eisteddfod season.
I again acknowledge the work of our hard-working Convenors, Committee
members and the volunteers who join us each year to make sure that the event is
run to the highest standard.
The volunteers themselves are able to enjoy seeing exciting emerging talent as well
as meeting up with our regular performers who are an important part of this
annual cultural spectacular. New volunteers are always welcome and we value
any contributions they can make - including new ideas they bring with them.
Sponsorship of an eisteddfod event is more than just providing a bucket of money
(though that helps). It is a very rewarding for our prizewinners to feel the
community support behind their endeavours and achievements. Thankyou to all
of our sponsors - our longtime associates and those newly joining the team.
I look forward to meeting many of our performers, volunteers - and sponsors during
the course of the Eisteddfod.
Best wishes
Edna Wilde OAM (Chairman)

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 EDNA WILDE AWARDS
In 2008 the Ryde City Council unanimously voted that the contribution
of Councillor Edna Wilde OAM to arts and culture in the City of Ryde be recognised
through the sponsorship of an annual award or trophy with a cash prize of $5,000 at the
City of Ryde Eisteddfod. This award, which bears her name, is to be in the discipline of
her choice. In accordance with Edna's wishes this award is spread across all disciplines.

Special Passes
Special Admission Passes are available to key people involved in students' participation in the Ryde
Eisteddfod - ORDER ONLINE – see Online Extras Menu – zero charge for these passes.
Teacher Pass allowing free entry to all venues by a teacher of that discipline.
- needs to be printed off , signed and shown at the Admission Desk on arrival at the venue.
A separate Teachers Pass should be ordered (with name supplied) for EACH teacher attending.

Official Vocal Accompanists for 2023

An Official Accompanist is rostered on to each section of the Eisteddfod where indicated in Vocal,
Instrumental and Seniors events.
If you intend using this accompanist, you must contact him/her at least a week before your scheduled
performance - two weeks before for major works. Accompanists are not required to sight-read music on
the day, and need time to prepare the item.
Live accompaniments ONLY are allowed in sections where an official accompanist is provided.
In 2022 backing tracks are being allowed for choral groups who have had difficulty rehearsing with a
live pianist.
Competitors may choose to use their own accompanist, who will be admitted to the session free of
charge.
NOTE: Official accompanists are not normally provided for the Pop/Rock Vocal or Amplified events, as
audio equipment is provided for CD backing on those occasions, but singers may provide their
own accompanists if they wish.

Official Main Phone

EVENT Other Contact Details
Accompanist Dates Contact
Junior
Classical
Vocal (17 &
Jimin Lim 8,15 July 0433 182 424 jiminlim24@gmail.com
Under)
Senior
15,23,23 July
Classical please contact the Convenor if help needed to find an
NONE
Amplified 30 July, 1 accompanist for these sections.
Vocal August

– VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – desk, meals, scribe, MC

– …talk to volunteers at the desk
– or
– read about the duties on the website …
– (includes description and videos of what each role involves) http://re.org.au

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 Day ONE - Saturday July 08
Adjudicator: Ben Oxley
Official Accompanist: Jimin Lim
CLASSICAL VOCAL NOTES on Accompaniments
• Copies of songs must be provided for the adjudicator
• No sound system is provided for senior classical solo events Solos may be performed with
live accompaniment (own accompanist or official accompanist) but NOT CD backing.

AUDIO ACCOMPANIMENT FOR JUNIOR SOLOS. For junior classical and folk solo events live
accompaniment is strongly recommended but a competitor may bring in their own sound equipment to
provide audio backing. This needs to be set up before the section starts - please arrive at least 30
minutes before the section starts to arrange this. NO MICROPHONE may be used.
It is also possible to upload a .mp3 file using the Backing Tracks Upload Menu Item from the front
menu. - this will then be played by the MC. (A backup USB copy of the file should be brought on the
performance day in case of problems with file upload/download).

If using the official accompanist, competitors must contact him/her AT LEAST 4-5 days before
the event. The official accompanist may refuse to play if this is not done.
A piano is provided, but other instruments may accompany items if required.
Submission of Performance Details - see page 4
111A Sacred Solos 13 and under ................................................ Starts: 9:30 am
Live accompanied or unaccompanied. NO MICROPHONE. Accompanist available. Time Limit 4 mins
Accompanists for information about AUDIO backing possibility in this section May include hymns or carols. Trophy prizes
1 Matthew Chen 4 Heidi Kim
2 Violet Rose Olds 5 Charis Kwan
3 Connie Shi 6 Isla Graham

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113A Junior Vocal 10 & U ....................................................................... Est.Time: 10:00 am

Own choice item unamplified and either unaccompanied or with accompanist - their own accompanist OR the Official
Accompanist. Time limit 5 minutes. Trophy prizes.
Sponsored: Jerome Laxale, Member for Bennelong
1 Violet Rose Olds 8 Heidi Kim 15 Bianca Weng
2 Jenny Li 9 Arianna Yip 16 Kerston Chu
3 Madison Lok 10 Edda Yu 17 Isabelle Li
4 Isabel Edwards 11 Bonnie Zhang 18 Isabella Jabboury
5 Elizabeth Chang 12 Henson Tang 19 Eason Chen
6 Janice Jang 13 Siyuan Zheng
7 Hayley Wang 14 Haniya Younas

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115A Character Song 7 & under ............................................................. Est.Time: 11:30 am

Trophy prizes: Costume - but no dance routines. No microphone. Accompanist. Time limit 3 mins
1 Lucie Csirszka 5 Madeleine Saija 9 Cherina Kim
2 Teressa Zhang 6 Hannah Yeon 10 Lawrence Motum
3 Sophie Sek 7 Olivia Yang
4 Violet Rose Olds 8 Luca Chen

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 115B Character Song 8-10 years ............................................................. Est.Time: 1:15 pm
Trophy prizes: Costume - but no dance routines. No microphone. Time limit 4 mins.
Sponsored: ACRA PTY. LTD
1 Bonnie Zhang 6 Eason Chen 11 Henson Tang
2 Isabella Scaravilli 7 Macy Palmer 12 Bianca Weng
3 Arianna Yip 8 Kerston Chu 13 Mariah Saade
4 Isabel Edwards 9 Heidi Kim
5 Luca Wilkinson 10 Connie Shi
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113B Junior Vocal 12 & U ....................................................................... Est.Time: 2:00 pm
Trophy Prizes: Competitors to present own choice item unamplified and either unaccompanied or with accompanist - their
own accompanist OR the Official Accompanist. Time limit 5 minutes.
Sponsored: North Ryde RSL Community Club Ltd
1 Evangeline Brown 5 Andrew Zhang 9 Sophie Lukin
2 Matthew Chen 6 Jimmy Li 10 Isla Graham
3 Grace Phair 7 Hugo Kong 11 Jessamy Facer
4 Annalise Chung Lee 8 Clare Tracey
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Note: Special Paula Clarkstone Award applies to all ages in section 116.
Our much loved foundation member, sponsor, teacher and for many years classical vocal convenor Paula Clarkstone OAM
died in 2019. We miss her greatly. Although Paula loved all sections of the Classical Vocal eisteddfod section she asked for
her last direct sponsorship to be awarded to her favourite - the junior folk songs sections. In Paulas memory the Committee
awards an additional perpetual Junior Folksong Award - the Paula Clarkstone perpetual trophy plaque to be added each
year to the Junior Folk Song sections
Note: Traditional Folk Song generally has no named composer and will have its origins earlier than the 20th century.
116A Folk Song 7 & under ...................................................................... Est.Time: 3:15 pm
Traditional Folk Song - Accompanied or unaccompanied. No microphone.
Time limit 3 mins. Trophy prizes Official Accompanist available for this event.
Sponsored: Paula Clarkstone Award
1 Hannah Yeon 5 Cherina Kim 9 Henley Shen
2 Teressa Zhang 7 Olivia Yang
3 Sophie Sek 8 Luca Chen
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116C Folk Song 11-13 years .................................................................... Est.Time: 4:00 pm
Traditional Folk Song - AGE LIMITED Accompanied or unaccompanied. No microphone. Time limit 4 mins. Trophy prize
1 Annalise Chung Lee 2 Evangeline Brown 3 Clare Tracey
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116B Folk Song 8-10 years ....................................................................... Est.Time: 4:30 pm

Traditional Folk Song - Accompanied or unaccompanied. No microphone. Time limit 3 mins. Trophy prize
1 Bianca Weng 3 Heidi Kim
2 Isabel Edwards 4 Elizabeth Chang
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107A Duet 12 years or under ................................................................... Est.Time: 5:00 pm
NOT amplified: Substitution not normally allowed without special Convenor permission. DOUBLE PRIZES. Duet may be
sung unaccompanied OR accompanied by live accompanist.
Time limit 4 minutes. Double Trophy prizes
1 Isabella Leung & Hayley Tan 4 Sylvia Xie & Lucas Xie
2 Chloe Yuehan Yang & William Shui 5 Henson Tang & Andrew Zhang
3 Eason Chen & Bonnie Zhang 6 Bianca Weng & Isabelle Li
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 Day TWO - Saturday July 15
Adjudicator:Ben Oxley
Official Accompanist for Junior Vocals: Jimin Lim

See page 7 for information on Audio Backing for Junior Vocals

Submission of Performance Details - see page 4
COMBINED EVENT
111B Sacred Solos 16 and under ................................................................................ Starts: 9:30 am
Live accompanied or unaccompanied. NO MICROPHONE. May include hymns or carols. Time Limit 5 mins May
include hymns or carols. No oratorio. Cash prize
1 Nicholas Edwards

111C Sacred Solos - OPEN AGE

Live accompanied or unaccompanied. NO MICROPHONE. Time Limit 5 mins May include hymns or carols. No oratorio.
Cash prize
2 Sarah Cherlin 3 Jussi Jenssen

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113C Junior Vocal 14 & U ....................................................................... Est.Time: 10:00 am

Trophy Prize: Own choice item unamplified and either unaccompanied or with accompanist - their own accompanist OR the
Official Accompanist. Time limit 5 minutes
1 Lauren Kong 2 Anna Zhou

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115C Character Song 11-12 years ........................................................... Est.Time: 10:30 am

Trophy prizes: Costume - but no dance routines. No microphone. Time limit 5 mins
Sponsored:ACRA PTY LTD
1 Clare Tracey 5 Sophie Lukin 9 Isla Graham
2 Annalise Chung Lee 6 Charlize Saade 10 Andrew Zhang
3 Evangeline Brown 7 Grace Phair
4 Jessamy Facer 8 Harrison Euers

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115D Character Song 13-14 years .......................................................... Est.Time: 11:15 am

Trophy prize: Costume - but no dance routines. No microphone Time limit 5 mins .
1 Charis Kwan 2 Zara Saade

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116D Folk Song 14-16 years .................................................................... Est.Time: 12:00 pm

Traditional Folk Song -Accompanied or unaccompanied. No microphone. Time limit 4 mins. Cash prizes

Note: Traditional Folk Song generally has no named composer and will have its origins earlier than the 20th century.
1 Annalise Danks Cowen 2 Nicholas Edwards

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 COMBINED EVENT
Defintion of Art song - written to be sung in recital typically with piano accompaniment and often set to a poem

112A Australian Art Song 17 & under ........................................................ Starts: 1:00 pm

Songs published or unpublished. Time limit 5 minutes. No audio backing
1 Gracelyn Yu

112B Australian Art Song 18 & over

Songs published or unpublished No Audio Time limit 6 minutes
2 Sarah Cherlin 5 Alexander Caldwell
3 Emmeline Booth 6 Jussi Jenssen
4 Karl Elbourne 7 Jane Kent

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111D Oratorio - 18 years & over ............................................................. Est.Time: 1:45 pm

Live accompanied or unaccompanied. NO MICROPHONE Time Limit 5 mins (cuts may be made)… Cash Prizes
Oratorio - a large-scale usually narrative musical work for orchestra and voices, typically on a sacred theme, performed
without costume, scenery or action. Well-known examples include Bachs Christmas Oratorio , Handels Messiah and
Haydns The Creation.
Sponsored:Hunters Hill Music Club
1 Younji Yi 5 Olivia Swain 9 Sarah Cherlin
2 Emmeline Booth 6 Jane Kent 10 Anastasia Gall
3 Chaemin Kim 7 Olivia Oxley
4 Alexander Caldwell 8 Joseph Koo

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114A Musical Theatre Or Operetta 17 yrs & under ............................. Est.Time: 3:00 pm
Time limit 5 minutes. Costume. No dance. Cash prizes. No AUDIO backing
Sponsored: Clr Jordan Lane, MP for Ryde
1 Gracelyn Yu 4 Freya Kittle 8 Sophia Gregory
2 Connie Shi 5 Chloe Mcdonell 9 Teagan Kong
3 Annalise Danks 6 Hugo Allen 10 Lauren Kong
Cowen 7 Nicholas Edwards

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113D Junior Vocal 16 & U ....................................................................... Est.Time: 4:00 pm

Trophy Prize: Competitors to present own choice item unamplified and either unaccompanied or with accompanist - their
own accompanist OR the Official Accompanist. Time limit 5 minutes.
1 Freya Kittle 3 Nicholas Edwards
2 Annalise Danks Cowen 4 Teagan Kong

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Did you nearly miss out on getting your entry in this year?
Sign up to our Reminder List (under CONTACT and you will get an introductory letter via email in
March and another just before the closing dates.
Remember our dates are almost the same each year – but the school holidays vary, so you need to be
prepared EARLY.

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 Day Three - Saturday July 22
Adjudicator: Ben Oxley
Submission of Performance Details - see page 4
110 Vocal Scholarships; Major Scholarship Prizes
- In the case of the Aria and Lieder Scholarships competitors must enter and sing in at least 2 other vocal sections (not
including amplified sections) to qualify. (A competitor not wishing to be considered for the scholarship may enter for
adjudication only.)
• A previous winner of a Vocal Scholarship may not re-enter the same event until a performance time of 2 years will have
elapsed
• All performances are with live accompanist - no amplification or CD backing is allowed.
• Evening Dress is the normal apparel for the Vocal Finals.
• While these events have a minimum age requirement it is possible for a younger age competitor to apply to the Vocal
Coordinator to take part; Evidence needs to be supplied that the entrant has sufficient musical maturity and that performance
in these events would be of special benefit in the competitor's vocal career.
110A Ryde Eisteddfod OPERATIC ARIA HEATS ................................................ Starts: 10:30 am
21 years & over.2 arias: First choice only to be sung in preliminary heats . Both arias are to be sung in finals, in original
language and key. . Scholarship Winner - $2000 Time limit of 6 minutes for each aria (cuts may be made).
1 Karl Elbourne Chaemin Kim 6 11 Joseph Koo
2 Anastasia Gall Jussi Jenssen 7 12 Alexander Caldwell
3 Emmeline Booth Sarah Cherlin 8 13 Jindri De Silva
4 Olivia Swain Olivia Oxley 9
5 Jane Kent Younji Yi 10
FINALISTS: .........................................................................
112C Modern (20th/21st century) Art Song - Open age ....................... Est.Time: 12:00 pm
Cash prizes. Songs published or unpublished. No Audio Backing. Time limit 6 minutes.
1 Emmeline Booth 4 Sarah Cherlin 7 Joseph Koo
2 Olivia Oxley 5 Karl Elbourne 8 Alexander Caldwell
3 Olivia Swain 6 Jussi Jenssen 9 Anastasia Gall
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114B Musical Theatre or Operetta 18 yrs & over ................................. Est.Time: 2:00 pm
Time limit 5 minutes. Costume. No dance. Cash prizes. No AUDIO backing.
Sponsored: North Ryde RSL Community Club
1 Karl Elbourne 5 Brandon Lindsay 9 Kaye He
2 Olivia Oxley 6 Monique Gatt 10 Jussi Jenssen
3 Younji Yi 7 Sarah Cherlin 11 Jindri De Silva
4 Alexander Caldwell 8 Chaemin Kim
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110B Ryde Eisteddfod LIEDER HEATS ................................................ Est.Time: 3:15 pm
18 years & over. 2 contrasting Lieder by e.g. Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Reger, Liszt, Beethoven,
Cornelius, Franz, Wolf, Mahler, Berg or Richard Strauss.To be sung in German. First choice only to be sung in
preliminary heats , both to be sung in finals Time limit of 6 minutes for each Lied.
1 Olivia Oxley Jussi Jenssen 6 11 Olivia Swain
2 Joseph Koo Younji Yi 7 12 Chaemin Kim
3 Karl Elbourne Brandon Lindsay 8 13 Anastasia Gall
4 Emmeline Booth Alexander Caldwell9
5 Jane Kent Sarah Cherlin 10
FINALISTS: .........................................................................
117 OPEN AGE Traditional Folk Songs ................................................ Est.Time: 4:30 pm
Accompanied or unaccompanied. Cash prizes. Time limit 4 mins. NO AUDIO backing or microphone.
Note: Traditional Folk Song generally has no named composer and will have its origins earlier than the 20th century
1 Jindri De Silva 3 Gracelyn Yu 5 Jussi Jenssen
2 Sarah Cherlin 4 Monique Gatt
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 Day FOUR - Sunday July 23 - Classical Vocal Finals
Adjudicators: Ben Oxley
Submission of Performance Details - see page 4

RYDE EISTEDDFOD VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP

$2000 Prize Lieder

$2000 Prize Aria

AWARDS
107D Vocal Duet 15 yrs & over ..................................................................................Starts: 2:30 pm
Substitution not normally allowed without special Convenor permission. DOUBLE PRIZES. Duet may be sung
unaccompanied OR accompanied by live accompanist.
Time limit 5 minutes. Double Cash prize
1 Jussi Jenssen & Kiri Jenssen

1….............................. .

110B Ryde Eisteddfod LIEDER FINALS........................................ 3:00pm
18 years & over. 2 contrasting Lieder by e.g. Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Reger, Liszt, Beethoven,
Cornelius, Franz, Wolf, Mahler, Berg or Richard Strauss.To be sung in German. First choice only to be sung in
preliminary heats , both to be sung in finals Time limit of 6 minutes for each Lied.

Finalist 1 .............................................. Finalist 3 ..............................................

Finalist 2 ............................................... Finalist 4 ..............................................

WINNER .............................. RUNNER UP

110C Rising Star Opera Award

110C Rising Star Opera Award - 16-18 years, stepping stone event to the Operatic and Lieder scholarships , this award
requires 2 items of contrasting nature
• 1 contemporary in style
• 1 operatic or lieder
Total Time limit 8 minutes. Special Cash Prize:
1 Jasmina Zahir 2 Brandon Lindsay

1….............................. .

110A Ryde Eisteddfod OPERATIC ARIA FINALS

21 years & over.2 arias: First choice only to be sung in preliminary heats . Both arias are to be sung in finals, in original
language and key. . Scholarship Winner - $2000 Time limit of 6 minutes for each aria (cuts may be made) .

Finalist 1 .............................................. Finalist 3 ..............................................

Finalist 2 ............................................... Finalist 4 ..............................................

WINNER .............................. RUNNER UP

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 Day FIVE - Wednesday July 26
MORNING PROGRAMME
Adjudicator:Elizabeth Vierboom
All trophy prizes - School groups may enter formal choirs or choruses/scenes from musical comedy, operetta or other stage
or screen works. Schools' own compositions encouraged. Live accompaniment may include instruments other than piano
Backing Tracks not normally allowed - please contact the choral convenor no later than 24 hours before the event if this
needs to be arranged.

NOTE: Schools entered in the Primary and Secondary Vocal Group categories will be eligible for the
Edna Wilde Choral Award. - see page - see page 6

ALL TROPHY PRIZES in SCHOOL CHORAL SECTIONS

Submission of Performance Details - see page 4

2023 Special Choral Award - for non-auditioned school choirs

CHOIRS should indicate at registration desk if their choir group fits into this category
School Choral Events Any combination of voices - 2 items of contrasting nature at least one of which
must be in parts. Total Time Limit 8 minutes. NOTE: Schools entered in the Primary and Secondary
Vocal Group categories will be eligible for the Edna Wilde Choral Award

COMBINED EVENT
101A School Choral -Infants .................................................................................... Starts: 10:00 am
Kindergarten to year 2 - Time limit 6 minutes. 1 or 2 items

1 Denistone East Public School

101B School Choral - Primary

Years 3-6 - 2 items of contrasting nature total time limit 7 minutes

Sponsored: Clr Sarkis Yedelian, Mayor Ryde

2 Epping West PS 3 Our Lady Help Of Christians Primary School

1….............................. .

101C School Choral -Secondary ............................................................. Est.Time: 11:00 am

Years 7-12. Any combination of voices - 2 items of contrasting nature at least one of which must be in parts. Total Time Limit
8 minutes.

Sponsored: Clr Sarkis Yedelian, Mayor Ryde

1 Hornsby Girls' High School Junior Voices
2 PLC Sydney Chamber Choir
3 James Ruse Agricultural High School
Choir
4 St Leos Catholic College Lions Singers
5 Mercy College Chatswood Pop Choir
6 Hornsby Girls' High School Year 7 Singers
7 St Leos Catholic College Male Vocal
Group
8 St Leos Catholic College Cubs Singers
9 Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College

1… ............................. . 2… ................................... . 3… .............................. . ....

PRESENTATIONS OF EDNA WILDE AWARD and

SPECIAL AWARD for Non-Auditioned Choirs
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 Day FIVE - Wednesday July 26
EVENING PROGRAMME
Adjudicator:Elizabeth Vierboom - see p 4 for Music Submission Details
103A Vocal Trio- Quartet or Quintet 15 & U ............................................................ Starts 5:30 pm
Cash prize One item only, any style. One voice per part Time limit 4 minutes
1 Young Choristers B 2 Young Choristers A
1….............................. .
102 Secondary Chamber Choir Championship ................................... Est.Time: 5:45 pm
Secondary age students. Accompanied or unaccompanied. Time limit 8 minus. Two contrasting items in parts. 10 to 30 voices.
First Place $250. Second Place $100. Third Place $50:
1 Mercy College Chatswood Chamber 2 PLC Sydney Madrigal
Choir 3 Reddam House Chamber Choir
1….............................. .
104B Community Choir ........................................................................... Est.Time: 6:30 pm
CASH PRIZE: Community Choir, Church choir, gospel singers community group leisure-learning group
etc. accompanied or unaccompanied. Minimum number of voices - 6. 2 contrasting items ( style, language or other contrast )
Total time limit 7 minutes
1 Aurora Australis Chorus 4 Australian Chinese Community Choir
2 Long River Choir (CCA Community Learning)
3 Young Choristers Of St Kevins
1….............................. .
104C Sacred Choral ................................................................................. Est.Time: 7:15 pm
Sacred work(s) 1 or 2 items. Minimum voices - 8. Total time limit 7 minutes
1 PLC Sydney Chamber Choir
1… ...............................
104D Popular_Show Choir_Barbershop ................................................ Est.Time: 7:30 pm
Any combination of voices. Minimum number of voices - 8. May involve costume & choreography. 2 items. Total time limit
10 minutes.
1 Aurora Australis Chorus 2 Australian Performing Arts College
Vocal Group
1….............................. .
104E Multicultural Choral Group .......................................................... Est.Time: 8:00 pm
Any combination of voices - minimum number 8. May involve costume choreography & instruments. Total time limit 10
minutes. TWO items to be sung AT LEAST ONE being in a language other than English. Number of voices?:
Adjudicator music should include both the lyrics being sung - and an English translation.: When submitting music details
please indicate language(s) being sung.:
1Australian Chinese Community Choir 2 Long River Choir
(CCA Community Learning)
1….............................. .
105 Philip & Peggy Woods A Capella Choir ......................................... Est.Time: 8:30 pm
Sponsored: Federated Music Clubs of Australia
Minimum 6 voices limit 10 minutes. Special Award of $500
1 PLC Sydney Madrigal 2 Aurora Australis Chorus
1….............................. .
106 Ryde City Council Choral Award .................................................... Est.Time: 9:00 pm
Open age - the major choral award of the eisteddfod.
Any combination of voices. Total time limit 12 mins. Special Cash Prize + Perpetual Shield Trophy

1 Aurora Australis Chorus 2 Reddam House Senior Choir

1… ....................................... .
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 Day Six - Sunday July 30
Adjudicator: Olivia Oxley
BACKING TRACKS AMPLIFIED VOCALS AUDIO SYSTEM
A Sound System is available for these sections. PROVIDE OWN Live accompaniment OR ORIGINAL BACKING uploaded to
the website Filecamp site - no later than 24 hours before the performance.
The solo vocal line must not be present on the backing. MP3's preferred, but WAV, AIFF etc. can be provided.
PLEASE BRING A BACKUP file on USB in case of malfunction of the file download.
An Official accompanist is NOT provided but competitors may provide their own accompanist. (Contact the Secretary if an
official accompanist needed).
A microphone is available for all performers, either with live accompaniment OR with backing track.

No printed copy of the music is required for the adjudicator in these sections, but may be provided at the front desk if the
competitor wishes.

SUBMISSION OF PERFORMANCE DETAILS - see p. 4

108A Vocal Duet (Amplified )14 yrs & under ..........................................................Starts: 2:00 pm
No substitutions . DOUBLE TROPHY PRIZES. Time limit 4 mins
1 Rhys James Hankey & Miarose Matthews 2 Isabelle Scaravilli & Luca Wilkinson

1….............................. .

108B Vocal Duet (Amplified) 15 yrs & over .......................................... Est.Time: 2:10 pm
No substitutions . DOUBLE PRIZES CASH PRIZES . Time limit 4 minutes
1 Celine Huang & Ivana Gik 3 Teagan Kong & Lauren Kong
2 Chiara Sorbello & Nicholas Fleitas

1….............................. .

120A Amplified Vocal 10 & U ................................................................. Est.Time: 2:30 pm

Time limit 4 mins
Sponsored:Hair Image of Julie
1 Arianna Yip 8 Olive Milner 15 Lily Maxwell
2 Alida Mahoney 9 Rhys James Hankey 16 Madeleine Saija
3 Isabella Scaravilli 10 Kayla Cagnola 17 Madison Lok
4 Lucie Csirszka 11 Mariah Saade 18 Miarose Matthews
5 Mia Lujan 12 Aahana Kowshik 19 Kaiden Tailby
6 Violet Rose Olds 13 Angelique Camilleri 20 Elena Feng
7 Luca Wilkinson 14 Macy Palmer 21 Sienna Koutoulas

1… ............................. . 2… ................................... . 3… .............................. . ....

121A PopRockJazz Solos_12 & U ........................................................... Est.Time: 4:00 pm

Popular, Rock, Jazz, Ballad or Country Solo Time limit 4 minutes. Trophy prizes.
1 Siena Aguirre 6 Isla Graham 11 Kayla Cagnola
2 Alida Mahoney 7 Miarose Matthews 12 Isabella Hicks
3 Luca Wilkinson 8 April Tran 13 Georgia Romaniuk
4 Grace Phair 9 Rhys James Hankey
5 Harrison Euers 10 Kaiden Tailby

1… ............................. . 2… ................................... . 3… .............................. . ....

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120B Amplified Vocal 12 & U ................................................................. Est.Time: 4:30 pm
Time limit 4 mins. Trophy prizes.
Sponsored:Midway Shopping Centre
1 Harrison Euers 4 Siena Aguirre 7 Lauren Callo
2 Charlize Saade 5 Isla Graham 8 April Tran
3 Georgia Romaniuk 6 Grace Phair

1… .............................. . 2… ................................... .

120D Amplified Vocal Solos - 15 & over ..................................................... Starts: 7:00 pm

Cash Prizes. Time limit 4 mins
1 Jessica Qi 5 Jonathan Haklane 9 Leila Hornsby
2 Cassandra Losurdo 6 Sophia Gregory 10 Siana Roger
3 Amelie Matthews 7 Brianna Whawell
4 Chiara Sorbello 8 Donna Di Prima

1… ............................. . 2… ................................... . 3… .............................. . ....

120C Amplified Vocal 14 & U ................................................................. Est.Time: 7:30 pm

Time Limit 4 mins Trophy Prizes
1 Elisa Chamoun 4 Chanel Moufferrige 7 Sophie Roberston
2 Jessica Ali 5 Molly Lucas 8 Sasha Imada
3 Marcus Camilleri 6 Zara Saade 9 Nicholas Fleitas

1… ............................. . 2… ................................... . 3… .............................. . ....

121B PopRockJazz Solos_16 & U ........................................................... Est.Time: 8:00 pm

Popular, Rock, Jazz, Ballad or Country Solo: Time limit 4 minutes
Sponsored:Ryde Rotary
1 Cassidy Morris 8 Nicholas Fleitas 15 Lauren Kong
2 Amelie Matthews 9 Cassandra Losurdo 16 Chiara Sorbello
3 Cecily Bowen 10 Molly Lucas 17 Teagan Kong
4 Elisa Chamoun 11 Georgia Michael 18 Sophia Gregory
5 Chloe Lau 12 Jessica Ali 19 Siana Roger
6 Sasha Imada 13 Chanel Moufferrige
7 Leila Hornsby 14 Sophie Roberston

1… ............................. . 2… .................................... 3… .............................. . ....

SALUTE TO OUR SPONSORS

Sincere thanks to our many Sponsors whose generosity is distributed to you all in
the form of prizes across all disciplines. See the back cover of this programme for
a full listing.

A special welcome to our new sponsors, some of whom are local businesses in the
Ryde area. We do hope you will recognize them when next you are shopping or
banking or buying a house, a piano, relaxing at coffee etc.

Would you like to become a sponsor? Or know someone who might?

It's easy - just go online to the Eisteddfod website (http://re.org.au)
and click on the menu item ONLINE SPONSORSHIP.

You can choose to donate trophies or cash or special prizes or even Scholarships

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 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in all sections of the Eisteddfod:
Day Seven - Monday July 31
Adjudicator:Ben Oxley
see page 15 for Audio details - backing tracks, accompaniment etc.
see page 4 for details about submitting music details.

121C PopRockJazz Solos_OPEN ..............................................................................Starts : 5:00 pm

Popular, Rock, Jazz ,Ballad or Country Solo: Time limit 4 minutes. Cash prizes
1 Madelaine Edwards 4 Georgia Habkouk
2 Kaye He 5 Jonathan Haklane
3 Cassandra Losurdo 6 Amelie Matthews

1… .............................. . 2… ................................... .

122A Own Composition (Pop/Jazz Vocal) 14&U ................................. Est.Time: 5:30 pm

Time limit 4 minutes Trophy prize
1 Chester Johnson

1….............................. .

123 RX Performance Factor .................................................................... Est.Time: 6:00 pm

(Peoples Choice) OPEN AGE, Time limit 4 minutes. Contestants will be judged on stage presentation, vocal ability, song
choice and crowd appreciation. Award will be made by a panel of three including the convenor who will judge the
audience reaction to the performances

Special Cash & Trophy Prize awarded to prizewinners. All performers receive eisteddfod ribbon.
Sponsored :Clr Sarkis Yedelian - Mayor of Ryde

1 Kaiden Tailby 8 Sasha Imada

2 Isabella Scaravilli 9 Amelie Matthews
3 Chiara Sorbello 10 Nicholas Fleitas
4 Olive Milner 11 Miarose Matthews
5 Rhys James Hankey 12 Alida Mahoney
6 Harrison Euers 13 Kayla Cagnola
7 Madelaine Edwards 14 Sophie Robertson

1….............................. . 2… .................................. . 3… .............................. . ....

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in all sections of the Eisteddfod:

Dance - Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde (all events)
Speech - West Ryde Community Hall, Anthony St W. Ryde (solos Wed evenings Aug/ Saturdays pm)
AND North Ryde Community Centre (201 Cox's Road, North Ryde) - plays,groups, scholarships
Instrumental - Cox's Road - ( Saturdays, Sundays & some weekday evenings)
- Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club (instrumental ensemble events early Aug)
Vocal Events - Cox's Road, North Ryde Community Centre (day/evening July), Amplified Vocal Aug
- Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club (choral events late July)
Seniors (50+) Events - Cox's Road, North Ryde Community Centre - Sunday afternoon 6th August

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 Photographs and Videos -**parents and teachers please note**
you MAY be breaking the law if you photograph or video performers in the Ryde Eisteddfod, you ARE
certainly breaking the rules of the Eisteddfod
§ The recording of any song, play or musical performance which is still under copyright needs a licence from
AMCOS, otherwise this body has the power to impose fines on offenders. Please be aware that even public
domain works (by long dead composers) may still be under copyright if they have been arranged or re-edited
in the past 50-70 years.
§ Child protection and privacy requirements mean that the Eisteddfod has a "Duty of Care" in protecting
children from being photographed by strangers or possible pedophiles. Therefore, written permission must be
obtained from the parents of every child before a photograph can be taken by someone not responsible for that
child (especially in groups).
§ Intellectual property needs to be protected. This applies particularly to dance and drama but could also be
applied to teachers' arrangements of vocal and choral items.
§ Flash from cameras, or even the awareness that a camera is being focussed, can mean that a performer may
feel awkward, or have a memory lapse during the performance. This is very unfair to the performer who is
trying to do his/her best, and may be feeling a little nervous at the time.
§ Parents and teachers may freely photograph their own children or students before or after an event, for
example, during the prize-giving.
§ An official video service (AMCOS licensed) is available at the Dance venue for bona fide parents and teachers
wishing to obtain a record of their own children's performances.
Ryde Eisteddfod will make every effort to acquaint people with these facts - on the website, in the printed programmes and by
means of signs and announcements at the venues, but cannot be held responsible for persons who deliberately flout these
regulations

VOCAL SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Rules and Conditions of Entry - Vocal
NB: most up to date version of the Rules & Information to Contestants is that on the website - see General
Information

Eligibility to enter/perform
1. All sections are open to all amateur competitors.
• An amateur is defined as “not professional”– i.e. not deriving a significant proportion of
his/her total annual income from teaching or performing in that field, or having been so
employed in the previous ten years. It is possible that a person deemed to be professional in
one section of the Eisteddfod may be considered an amateur in another section, e.g. a flute
teacher could not perform in the instrumental sections but could potentially perform in the
Speech section if not also a professional in that field.
• Because of the importance of Eisteddfod competitions in the artistic development of young
performers, students under the age of 17, registered in fulltime academic studies, are
deemed to be amateurs.
2. Only the person named on the Official Entry Form may perform in the event listed in the programme.
• Substitutions “for performance only” may be requested where one member of a duo or
small group is unable to perform due to illness or a reason considered legitimate by the
Section Coordinator, and if agreed to by the adjudicator.
3. Any competitor who has been taught, coached or advised by an adjudicator in the six months prior to
the opening date of the current Eisteddfod shall be ineligible to compete in the section(s) judged by that
adjudicator.
• In the rare case that a scheduled adjudicator is unable to take part (e.g. because of
illness) the Eisteddfod should be notified of potential problems with this rule, so that
they may attempt to resolve the situation for a particular competitor.
4. No competitors may enter the same section more than once in the same role.
• Bona fide members of two different choirs may perform in those competing groups.
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 • No more than 20% of any two groups may be the same people. In the case of Small
Ensembles (3-4 performers) no more than 1 person may be common to 2 groups. In Small
Ensembles (5-8 performers) the maximum number of overlap is 2 performers.

Choice of Item and Provision of Music

5. No competitor may perform the same item in more than one section except where indicated.
6. Competitors in Vocal (except amplified vocals ) sections with “own choice” material must provide a
complete and legible (unmarked) copy of the material for the adjudicator, handing it to the Registration
Desk immediately before the commencement of their section .
• Material submitted in this way will be returned to competitors at the end of the section if
it is an original or an authorised photocopy. APRA requires the Eisteddfod to destroy all
unauthorised copies (paper or digital) at the conclusion of the events.
• Note: Ensembles must provide the complete score. Piano reductions are not acceptable.
7. All competitors using the Official Accompanist must send a second, performance-quality copy of
their music to the accompanist.
• If this is an unauthorised photocopy, it must, by law, be forwarded to AMCOS, and
cannot be retained. Authorised photocopies and original published copies will be returned
to the competitors at the conclusion of the section.

Age / Eligibility Sections

8. Age is determined as at June 30th of the current year. Proof of age may be requested.
9. OPEN sections are for any age but are still restricted to amateurs.
10. Specifications of age restrictions vary across the Eisteddfod categories. It is the responsibility of the
person lodging the entry form to ensure that the competitor is in the correct age group and satisfies the
restrictions applying to a particular event
• GROUP AGE - ‘School Age’ Classification. In all sections with age restrictions
specified as “Secondary School Age ” no competitor may be of an age greater than that
generally considered normal for secondary schooling. A small proportion of the players
may be of younger age than specified. A similar ruling applies to the age restriction
“Primary School Age”.
Restrictions of Availability
11. … (No restricted sections in vocal/choral programme)
12. Special efforts will be made for entrants in multiple sections if a clash occurs within the Ryde
Eisteddfod programming.
• After the programme is printed, there can be no requests for change. Only in exceptional
circumstances will such changes be considered and the request must be in writing (email
or paper)
Performance
13. All competitors must perform in their allotted programme order or they forfeit their right to compete,
except where prior arrangements have been made with the Section Coordinator of the Ryde Eisteddfod.
• Latecomers may be permitted to perform.
14. The adjudicator’s decision is always final.
15. No communication is to be made with the adjudicator at any time prior to or during the section.
• Disqualification may result from an infringement of this rule.
16. Time limits must be observed. Time is calculated from the opening word of a speech item, or the
first note of music.
• Penalties will be applied to those exceeding the time limit. How this is dealt with by
adjudicators will vary, but anyone not abiding by the set time limits risks complete
disqualification.
17. No competitor is allowed to rehearse in the Ryde Eisteddfod’s venues.

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18. No teacher or parent will be allowed on stage during a performance except in the capacity of
conductor or accompanist.
• A teacher or parent may assist very young children or disabled competitors in getting
themselves ready for a performance and assist at the conclusion of a performance.
19. The use of cameras, video and recording devices is prohibited during any performance at the Ryde
Eisteddfod.
• Breaches of this rule may attract legal penalties for copyright infringement, and result in
disqualification. Persons seeking permission to record performances, please see
"Photographs & Videos" (see page 4)
• Photographs of prize presentations may be permitted at end of sections.
20. No prompting, coaching or assistance of any kind shall be given during a performance except that
offered by the adjudicator.
• Breach of this rule will result in disqualification.
21. Entrants at eisteddfod functions take part at their own risk. The eisteddfod does not accept
responsibility for any accident or personal loss or injury, however caused.
…
25. ALL ENTRIES ARE RECEIVED ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS AND RULES OF THE
RYDE EISTEDDFOD COMMITTEE AS STATED ABOVE AND ARE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN
MADE WITH THE ENTRANT’S CONSENT AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE RULES.

Information for contestants - Vocal

NB: most up to date version of the Rules & Information to Contestants is that on the website - see
General Information
1. A minimum of five (5) entries (or in the case of group performances, three (3) competitor
groups) is normally required for a section to take place.
o If the Section Manager decides to hold an event in which fewer than three
competitors are officially entered, then that section will normally be held FOR
ADJUDICATION ONLY. Where exceptional standard of performance results,
awarding of a prize may be recommended by the adjudicator.
o Combined Sections may be held where individual unviable sections will be
adjudicated together, the age, time of performance and style of music and
conditions of performance being maintained for each of the component sections.
o If an entrant is likely to be unable to perform at a particular time they should make
use of the “Timing Request” facility of Online Booking. It may not be possible
for timetabling to meet their requirements but knowledge of the requirement
should reduce the likelihood of the entrant being unable to attend.
2. The task of choosing the right material for each section rests solely with the competitor.
All competitors are reminded that suitability and the degree of difficulty of the item will
be taken into consideration by the adjudicator.
o Please do not choose vocal music with offensive lyrics either for performance or
for backing CDs
3. The Ryde Eisteddfod Committee reserves the right to appoint a substitute adjudicator for
an announced adjudicator.
4. An official accompanist will be provided in those sections so indicated. If his/her
services are required, please contact him/her prior to the event, otherwise he/she may
refuse to sightread the accompaniment.
o Competitors may choose to have their own accompanists.
5. The Ryde Eisteddfod Committee and/or adjudicator reserve the right to reduce or
withdraw a published cash prize or trophy
o (a) if a satisfactory standard of performance has not been reached or
o (b) if a section has attracted an insufficient number of entries, or
o (c) if nonattendance has made the section unviable on the day of the competition.
6. The Ryde Eisteddfod Committee reserves the right to amend the Official Programme.
This includes dividing or merging any section for easier programming purposes, altering
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 the time of performance for individual competitors if requested for legitimate reasons,
and cancelling sections where an insufficient number of competitors has registered
o Competitors are advised to consider their appearance, which is part of the overall
presentation and performance before a paying audience. School uniform or similar
smart and neat attire is suitable.
o Finalists in the Aria and Lieder Vocal sections are requested to wear
appropriate evening dress.
7. Adjudicators’ reports will be made available to each competitor, free of charge, at the end
of each section.
8. Courtesy is expected of the audience during any Eisteddfod performance. Audience
members may be asked to leave the auditorium if they disturb a performance.
9. The Eisteddfod is a non-profit organisation, and the committee and other workers are all
volunteers.
o Please show them consideration for their time and effort.
o Requests, complaints, and helpful suggestions are always welcome, though
preferably in writing, so they can be dealt with in full committee meetings.
10. DISABLED COMPETITORS ARE WELCOME. PLEASE ADVISE SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS ON ENTRY FORM. With Online Entry add this information to the
"Comments" at the bottom of the entry form before final submission. If you forget to do
so, send a follow-up email to the Online Administrator, who can add the information to
your entry.

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 Vocal and Choral Adjudicators for 2023
Ben Oxley - CLASSICAL VOCAL & Amplified Vocal
teacher, tenor and conductor
With over 20 years of teaching experience, I have helped many students achieve vocal freedom. My
own teachers include Eduardo Asquez, Andrew Field and Vernon Mackie, a pupil of Edgar Herbert-
Caesari, the author of many books on singing. My students have achieved numerous exam, scholarship
and competition successes, including recording contracts, entry into Sydney Conservatorium of Music,
professional work with Opera Australia, musical theatre and film credits.

I taught at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, and also had a private studio in London.
After overseeing The Australian Singing Competition, I wrote the ebook Sing To
Win https://www.amazon.com.au/Sing-WIN-How-Singing-Competitions-ebook/dp/B00JDAR6CI
that outlines all the aspects of winning a singing competition. Repertoire choice, preparation and the
winning mindset are what separates a singer for success.

Previously I have adjudicated for the Wollongong and Northern Beaches Eisteddfodau. In 2023 I am
adjudicating the Northern Beaches Contemporary Sections.

Elizabeth Vierboom - CHORAL

Elizabeth Vierboom studied music at the NSW Conservatorium and the University of Sydney.
Majoring in violin and pipe organ, she played and toured with the Australian Youth Orchestra
and the Sydney Youth Orchestra before teaching high school and primary music and
developing a strong interest in choral music.
Elizabeth has conducted and worked with singers and teachers in schools and communities
around NSW, the St Mary’s Cathedral Girl Choristers, guest conducted mass choirs at music
festivals and worked with the Sydney Children’s Choir, ‘Gondwana Voices’ and the
‘Gondwana Indigenous Children’s Choir’ in Sydney and around Australia and the Torres
Straits since 2004.
As an educator, she has worked with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Tuned-Up
program supporting music in schools around NSW and presented at several conferences and
seminars including this year’s National Choral School. She has also taught and worked with
choirs at leading private schools in Sydney and has been the Director of the Choral and Vocal
Program at the Conservatorium High School.
Elizabeth is currently working with choristers (including indigenous choirs) around Sydney
as an Associate Conductor with ‘Gondwana’ Choirs and mentoring Syrian refugee musicians
as they work together with young refugee children making music and joy in Western Sydney.
Olivia Oxley - Amplified Vocal
Olivia Oxley - POP VOCAL
Coming from a family of singers, Olivia’s passion for music has grown exponentially and led to a broader
love of the arts and performing.
In her childhood, she enjoyed performing in a multitude of capacities, which all led to solo performance
opportunities at the Sydney Opera House, Chatswood Concourse and Sydney Town Hall. From 2015
onwards, Olivia has been involved with Opera New England in their productions of Susannah and La
Traviata, Blush Opera’s How To Build A Billy and working with Operantics in Mansfield Park, the St
Matthew Passion and concert series. Olivia has also enjoyed featuring in Cantata’s and Christmas
services at St Andrew’s Cathedral and Grace City Church’s Carols In The Park.
At the end of 2019, Olivia completed her BMus at AIM in Classical Performance studying under the
tutelage of Arax Mansourian. She has taught singing since 2016 and loves teaching at the GoBravo
Studio. She plans to continue pursuing her love of singing in further education, performing, and teaching.

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Vocal Venues
a)Cox’s Road b) Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club

201 Cox’s Road – The North Ryde Community Centre – is the location for almost all of the solo and
duo events in vocal sections.
It is situated above the library, in the centre of the small shopping area.
On Cox’s Road, across a pedestrian crossing directly in front of the Community Centre there is 2-
hour cark park and the nearby shops have underground parking (only a problem if events go into the
late evening).
Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club - close to West Ryde Station – is the location for our choral sections.
There is street parking, some parking in the club itself and a small station carpark just opposite the
Club.

Index of Vocal Events

112C ................................................................................................. 11
1
113A ................................................................................................... 7
101A ................................................................................................ 13 113B ................................................................................................... 8
101B ................................................................................................ 13 113C .................................................................................................... 9
101C ................................................................................................ 13 113D ................................................................................................ 10
102 ................................................................................................... 14 114A ................................................................................................ 10
103A ................................................................................................ 14 114B ................................................................................................ 11
104B ................................................................................................ 14 115A ................................................................................................... 7
104C ................................................................................................ 14 115B ................................................................................................... 8
104D ................................................................................................ 14 115C .................................................................................................... 9
104E ................................................................................................ 14 115D ................................................................................................... 9
105 ................................................................................................... 14 116A ................................................................................................... 8
106 ................................................................................................... 14 116B ................................................................................................... 8
107A ................................................................................................... 8 116C .................................................................................................... 8
107D ................................................................................................ 12 116D ................................................................................................... 9
108A ................................................................................................ 15 117 ................................................................................................... 11
108B ................................................................................................ 15 120A ................................................................................................ 15
110A ......................................................................................... 11, 12 120B ................................................................................................ 16
110B ......................................................................................... 11, 12 120C ................................................................................................. 16
110C ................................................................................................ 12 120D ................................................................................................ 16
111A ................................................................................................... 7 121A ................................................................................................ 15
111B ................................................................................................... 9 121B ................................................................................................ 16
111C ................................................................................................... 9 121C ................................................................................................. 17
111D ................................................................................................ 10 122A ................................................................................................ 17
112A ................................................................................................ 10 123RX .............................................................................................. 17
112B ................................................................................................ 10

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 SPONSORS 2023
Ryde City Council
ACRA Pty Ltd Australian Speech Communication Assn
Bendigo Bank, North Ryde Christopher Gordon
Clr Jordan Lane, MP for Ryde Clr Sarkis Yedelian, Mayor of Ryde
Club Eastwood Eastwood Chamber of Commerce
Edna Wilde OAM Epping RSL Golden Kangaroos
Estelle Shields ETIAM (Martin Mulcare)
Federated Music Clubs of Australia Gabrielle O’Donnell
Hair Image by Julie Jerome Laxale, Member for Bennelong
Joyce Huang Hunters Hill Music Club
Just Hair Midway Shopping Centre
Middleton Compounding Pharmacy North Ryde RSL Community Club Ltd
North Shore Dance Academy Paula Clarkstone OAM bequest
Radio 2RRR-FM Robin McKinnon
Ryde Eastwood District & Music Club Ryde Rotary Club
donation
Eastwood-Gladesville , Hunters Hill, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
North Ryde & Macquarie Park Rotary
Clubs
Jimmy Shaw Sydney Mozart Society
Speech & Drama Assn. of NSW Terry Perram
Teaching Services Australia United Music Teachers of NSW-NW Branch
The Weekly Times Vivaldi's Strings, Epping
West Ryde Hotel & Bistro West Ryde Trophies
Phillip Wilcher

SPONSORS LISTED IN THIS PROGRAMME

JEROME LAXALE, MEMBER FOR BENNELONG ........................................................................................................... 7
ACRA PTY. LTD ................................................................................................................................................................ 8,9
NORTH RYDE RSL COMMUNITY CLUB LTD .......................................................................................................... 8,11
PAULA CLARKSTONE AWARD ........................................................................................................................................ 8
HUNTERS HILL MUSIC CLUB ........................................................................................................................................ 10
CLR JORDAN LANE, MP FOR RYDE ............................................................................................................................. 10
CLR SARKIS YEDELIAN, MAYOR RYDE ................................................................................................................ 13,17
FEDERATED MUSIC CLUBS OF AUSTRALIA ............................................................................................................. 14
HAIR IMAGE OF JULIE .................................................................................................................................................... 15
MIDWAY SHOPPING CENTRE ...................................................................................................................................... 16
RYDE ROTARY .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

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