Event Name: Classical Piano Solo (Grades 5-8)
Location: Southern Cross Burwood – Recording Studio
Section Number: 22
General Category Guidelines:
The following participation guidelines are specific to Piano Solos. It is important to enter the appropriate section according to the student’s age and grade. For the purpose of this Eisteddfod, age levels are based on the age they are as of 1st January 2026.
Please be advised these sections are based first on grade, then age. For example if a section comprises students in Grade 3 between ages 10-13, they are considered to be of the same playing standard and may compete together. The Eisteddfod Team will endeavour to group similar ages together where possible.
Eisteddfod grades are based upon grade levels of the Australian Music Examinations Board (A.M.E.B.). Performers may select their grade level from Grade 1 – A.Mus.A./L.Mus.A.
Section Specific Guidelines:
Time stipulations – performances must not exceed:
Grade 1-5: 4 minutes
Grade 6-8: 5 minutes
1 piece or 1 movement from a piece only to be performed.
Repertoire must be selected from the appropriate genre for the section.
The repertoire of this section is based on the style of the music rather than the period in which it was written. If you have any questions about a piece of music feel free to email the Eisteddfod Team via the Contact Us tab.
Students will be given up to 1 minute at the piano to set themselves for their performance.
Entrants may be asked to announce the name of their piece prior to commencing the performance.
Page-turners are permitted.
Entrants must bring their own additional equipment if required (eg. pedal extender).
Provided Equipment:
Grand Piano and Piano Stool
Judging Criteria:
- Technical fluency and facility.
- Intonation – pitch, tuning, tone quality.
- Rhythm, timing, overall structure.
- Solo performance awareness and communication.
- Stylistic awareness and appropriate stylistic choices for the appropriate section/genre.
- Dynamics and articulation.
Immediate Point Deductions:
- 2 point deduction per 20 seconds over time.
