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SUMMARY:Ensemble Vocal - [Section 28] Network Vocal Ensemble: Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Network Vocal Ensemble – Secondary\nLocation: Mount St Joseph – ALH\nSection Number: 28 \nGeneral Category Guidelines\nEnsemble performances must not exceed stipulated section ensemble performer limits and associated time limits. \nSolos are permitted within repertoire choices. Solos are to be used to enhance the musical performance and not simply to feature students. \nTeachers/tutors/non-students are not permitted to perform with choral ensembles. \nTeachers/tutors/non-students are allowed to conduct. \nConductors may stand on the stage or on the floor in front of the stage to conduct. Individual conductors may lead any number of choral ensembles. \nRepertoire choices are at the discernment of the teacher/tutor. \nRepertoire should be appropriate for all ages – language and themes should be in keeping with a school age audience\, and comply with SCS mission\, vision and values. \nAccompaniment: \nPerformances may be accompanied or a cappella. Schools must provide their own accompanist for this event. If a song is to be performed a cappella\, it must be sung in at least two-part harmony\, or if it is in unison\, must be specifically written as a unison piece appropriate to the genre (eg: sacred music chant). \nBacking tracks may be used in all vocal ensemble sections. Backing tracks must be instrumental tracks only with no vocal lines. \nA copy of your music score must be provided at point of registration. \nCostumes and performance props are not a requirement within this section. School uniforms and ensemble performance uniforms are acceptable dress. \nBasic choral movement is permitted as a means of enhancing the ensemble performance only. For questions or clarification regarding this\, please email the Eisteddfod Team. \n  \nSection Specific Guidelines:\nTime and Performer stipulations – performances must not exceed: \nYear 7-12:\n21-50 performers\nTime Limit 8 mins (4 mins max per piece)\nPerformance will be stopped at 1 minute after time. \n  \nMust perform 2 contrasting pieces\, one of which must be composed or arranged by an Australian. \n• It is an expectation that ensembles must be singing in 2-part harmony at minimum. \n• Individual students may perform as both a vocal soloist and in a choral ensemble. \nProvided Equipment:\n6 choir microphones on stands (ambient pickup only) \n4 solo hand-held microphones \nGrand piano OR weighted keyboard (dependent on availability) \nBacking track playback (played onsite by technician) \nConductor stand. \nJudging Criteria:\n\nIntonation – pitch\, tuning\, tonal quality.\nRhythm\, timing\, overall structure.\nEnsemble performance quality and expression\, memorisation and confidence.\nDynamics and articulation appropriate to style.\nEnsemble awareness including accompanist/familiarity with backing track and awareness of conductor.\nChoice of repertoire suitable for stage and ability.\nAdherence to harmonic requirements as per the section rules.\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n1 point for not providing a score of the song being performed\n2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time (per piece).\n2 point deduction for incorrect conductor/tutor usage\, eg singing with the group.\n5 point deduction for backing tracks containing vocal lines.\n100% deduction if backing track contains slurs or swearing.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/ensemble-vocal-network-vocal-ensemble-primary-18-05-2026/
LOCATION:Mount St Joseph College Milperra\, Mount St Joseph\, 273 Horsley Rd\, Milperra\, NSW\, 2214
CATEGORIES:Vocal Ensembles
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20251118T055101Z
CREATED:20251118T055101Z
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Vocal - [Section 28] Network Vocal Ensemble: Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Network Vocal Ensemble – Secondary\nLocation: Mount St Joseph – ALH\nSection Number: 28 \nGeneral Category Guidelines\nEnsemble performances must not exceed stipulated section ensemble performer limits and associated time limits. \nSolos are permitted within repertoire choices. Solos are to be used to enhance the musical performance and not simply to feature students. \nTeachers/tutors/non-students are not permitted to perform with choral ensembles. \nTeachers/tutors/non-students are allowed to conduct. \nConductors may stand on the stage or on the floor in front of the stage to conduct. Individual conductors may lead any number of choral ensembles. \nRepertoire choices are at the discernment of the teacher/tutor. \nRepertoire should be appropriate for all ages – language and themes should be in keeping with a school age audience\, and comply with SCS mission\, vision and values. \nAccompaniment: \nPerformances may be accompanied or a cappella. Schools must provide their own accompanist for this event. If a song is to be performed a cappella\, it must be sung in at least two-part harmony\, or if it is in unison\, must be specifically written as a unison piece appropriate to the genre (eg: sacred music chant). \nBacking tracks may be used in all vocal ensemble sections. Backing tracks must be instrumental tracks only with no vocal lines. \nA copy of your music score must be provided at point of registration. \nCostumes and performance props are not a requirement within this section. School uniforms and ensemble performance uniforms are acceptable dress. \nBasic choral movement is permitted as a means of enhancing the ensemble performance only. For questions or clarification regarding this\, please email the Eisteddfod Team. \n  \nSection Specific Guidelines:\nTime and Performer stipulations – performances must not exceed: \nYear 7-12:\n21-50 performers\nTime Limit 8 mins (4 mins max per piece)\nPerformance will be stopped at 1 minute after time. \n  \nMust perform 2 contrasting pieces\, one of which must be composed or arranged by an Australian. \n• It is an expectation that ensembles must be singing in 2-part harmony at minimum. \n• Individual students may perform as both a vocal soloist and in a choral ensemble. \nProvided Equipment:\n6 choir microphones on stands (ambient pickup only) \n4 solo hand-held microphones \nGrand piano OR weighted keyboard (dependent on availability) \nBacking track playback (played onsite by technician) \nConductor stand. \nJudging Criteria:\n\nIntonation – pitch\, tuning\, tonal quality.\nRhythm\, timing\, overall structure.\nEnsemble performance quality and expression\, memorisation and confidence.\nDynamics and articulation appropriate to style.\nEnsemble awareness including accompanist/familiarity with backing track and awareness of conductor.\nChoice of repertoire suitable for stage and ability.\nAdherence to harmonic requirements as per the section rules.\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n1 point for not providing a score of the song being performed\n2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time (per piece).\n2 point deduction for incorrect conductor/tutor usage\, eg singing with the group.\n5 point deduction for backing tracks containing vocal lines.\n100% deduction if backing track contains slurs or swearing.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/ensemble-vocal-network-vocal-ensemble-primary-18-05-2026-2/
LOCATION:Mount St Joseph College Milperra\, Mount St Joseph\, 273 Horsley Rd\, Milperra\, NSW\, 2214
CATEGORIES:Vocal Ensembles
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:Solo Speech & Drama – [Section 64] Slam Poetry Solo     BONUS
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Slam Poetry Solo\nLocation: Southern Cross Burwood – Drama Studio\nSection Number: 64 \nGeneral Category Guidelines:\n1 piece only to be performed. \nStudents are strongly encouraged to not rely on the script so as to enable them to connect with the audience\, however students may use a script as a prompt. \nPerformances may include languages other than English where it is contextual and therefore\, can be readily understood by an audience.\nTranslations must be provided as part of the script PDF. \nUse of offensive language will be penalised\, and the performance may be stopped. The content of the script must be appropriate to the age of the performer and for a school age audience. \nPieces should be representative of the style and flair of slam poetry. \nIf using a script in hand\, they must be printed and no phones are permitted to be used as a script. \nSection Specific Guidelines:\nTime stipulations – Performances must not exceed: \nYear 3-6: (Ages 7-12) 3 minutes\nYear 7-10: (Ages 12-16) 4 minutes\nYear 11-12:(Ages(16-18) 5-7  minutes \nRepertoire must be completely original and written by the entrant\, representing the authentic voice of the entrant. If an entrant has performed in this section in other years\, the piece must be different than previously performed. \nCostumes are not required – school uniforms\, neat performance wear or theatre blacks are preferred. If choosing to wear a costume\, it must be appropriate for the general public. \nJudging Criteria:\n\nRealise and sustain role of speaker\, focus and energy.\nTiming: control of delivery\, responses to cues\, awareness of rhythms\, pace.\nControl of movement\, dynamics\, energy\, tension and rhythms.\nClear intent and appropriate relationship with the audience in the context of the performance space.\nIntegrity\, originality and clarity in analysis\, interpretation and presentation of the original material.\nRealisation of a theatrical and poetic delivery.\nOriginal work performed representing the voice of the poet.\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n2 point deduction per 20 seconds over time.\n2 point deduction for inappropriate costume.\n2 point deduction for heavy reliance on script and lack of engagement with audience.\n5 deduction for script not previously submitted for approval on registration.\n100% point deduction for use of any swearing or “slurs”
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/solo-drama-slam-poetry-solo-10-04-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood\, Southern Cross Catholic College\, 17 Comer St\, Burwood\, NSW\, 2134
CATEGORIES:Speech & Drama Solos
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20251024T035623Z
CREATED:20251021T234142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T035623Z
UID:941-1761120000-1761152400@eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au
SUMMARY:TEST - Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry.
DESCRIPTION:Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s\, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries\, but also the leap into electronic typesetting\, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages\, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/test-lorem-ipsum-is-simply-dummy-text-of-the-printing-and-typesetting-industry/
LOCATION:Mount St Joseph College Milperra\, Mount St Joseph\, 273 Horsley Rd\, Milperra\, NSW\, 2214
CATEGORIES:Dance Ensembles,Speech & Drama Ensembles,Speech & Drama Solos
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCS":MAILTO:fafa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251022T080000
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CREATED:20251021T234142Z
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UID:5747-1761120000-1761152400@eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au
SUMMARY:TEST - Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry.
DESCRIPTION:Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s\, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries\, but also the leap into electronic typesetting\, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages\, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/test-lorem-ipsum-is-simply-dummy-text-of-the-printing-and-typesetting-industry-2/
LOCATION:Mount St Joseph College Milperra\, Mount St Joseph\, 273 Horsley Rd\, Milperra\, NSW\, 2214
CATEGORIES:Dance Ensembles,Speech & Drama Ensembles,Speech & Drama Solos
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SUMMARY:test
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