An AUSTA ACT event presented in partnership with the Wesley Music Foundation.
The festival will be held at the Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit Forrest ACT 2603 on 24, 25 and 26 May 2019.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
(final times may vary depending on entry numbers; entrants will be advised)
| Section | Title | START | Limit (mins) | Ist prize |
2nd prize |
3rd prize |
| FRIDAY 24 MAY 2019 | ||||||
| 101 | Non-competitive sections | 18:00 | 8 | |||
| SATURDAY 25 MAY 2019 | ||||||
| 202 | Competitive AMEB Grade 2 | 9:00 | 3 | 40 | 25 | 15 |
| 203 | Competitive AMEB Grade 3 | 9:35 | 4 | 60 | 35 | 20 |
| 204 | Competitive AMEB Grade 4 | 10:40 | 4 | 80 | 50 | 30 |
| 503 | Junior Competitive Concerto (AMEB 2, 3 , 4) | 11:15 | 5 | 100 | 55 | 30 |
| LUNCH | ||||||
| 102 | Non-competitive sections | 14:00 | 8 | |||
| 208 | Competitive AMEB Grade 8 & up | 16:30 | 10 | 160 | 90 | 50 |
| 505 | Senior Competitive Concerto (AMEB 8 and above) | 18:30 | 14 | 200 | 100 | 60 |
| SUNDAY 26 MAY 2019 | ||||||
| 205 | Competitive AMEB Grade 5 | 13:00 | 6 | 100 | 55 | 30 |
| 206 | Competitive AMEB Grade 6 | 14:00 | 7 | 120 | 65 | 35 |
| 207 | Competitive AMEB Grade 7 | 14:50 | 7 | 140 | 75 | 40 |
| 504 | Intermediate Competitive Concerto (AMEB 5, 6 , 7) | 16:00 | 9 | 150 | 80 | 50 |
| 103 | Non-competitive sections | 17:30 | 8 |
There is a non-competitive period available on each day. Students can enter ANY non-comp period (Fri , Sat or Sun), regardless of ability.
Once final numbers are known, these periods will be split into suitably sized sections by AMEB level and entrants notified. All non-competitive entrants will receive a souvenir medal and adjudication report.
This year we have expanded the Concerto competition to three sections, organised by AMEB level.
Entries are made via the website https://www.trybooking.com/BAVEQ
- Multiple entries can be made in the one transaction
- For each entry, entrant data (name, date of birth and teacher’s name) must be entered
- Purchaser data (credit card holder name, address, email address, card details etc.) is entered once per transaction after all entries have been made
- The entry fee ($25) includes a souvenir program.
Entries close on 11 May 2019.
Our adjudicator for the competitive sections will be the eminent NSW AMEB strings examiner Robyn Sarajinsky.
Festival Rules and Conditions of Entry should be read before an entry is made.
A designated CSF accompanist will be available at no cost each day for each non-competitive and competitive section, except for the Senior Concerto Competitive Section 505.
Entrants are free to use their own accompanist in place of the CSF accompanist, at their own cost.
Entrants are encouraged to have a rehearsal with the accompanist before the festival, at their own cost.
Kylie Loveland will be available on Friday 24 May. Mobile 0431 211 976, kylieloveland@yahoo.com.au
Emily Leong will be available on Saturday 25 May, except for the Senior Concerto Competitive Section 505. Emily will do mostly 15 minute rehearsals; half hour rehearsals for older ones only if needed. Email (preferred) Emilyleong.music@gmail.com or mobile 0402 515 338.
Dr. Anthony Smith will be available on Sunday 26 May. Email (preferred) anthonyhsmith@bigpond.com or landline 02 6251 1848.
Members of the public are very welcome to attend the Festival. Entry is by program ($5). Entrant’s families are free.
The smooth running of the festival depends on the efforts of a small number of AUSTA ACT volunteers. If you are able to assist in any way, please contact canberrastringfest@gmail.com
