Ensemble Competition
2013 Ensemble Competition
The CGSV members' 2012 ensemble guitar competition will be held on
Saturday 19th October 2013, 2pm to 5pm at St
Stephen's Anglican Church, Richmond. What a great way to
practice exam pieces and gain experience in public performance!
Prizes will be awarded for categories and specific themes, such as:
The competition is open to ensembles of CGSV members, regardless of
age or qualifications as follows:
1. Each player can only be in one ensemble, and each guitarist
ensemble member must be a CGSV member.
2. Ensembles can comprise 2, 3 or 4 "guitar family" instruments -
standard, requinto, bass, baritone, alto, octave.
3. One other instrument is permitted in the "mixed" category,
eg 3 guitars and one flute, 2 guitars and one clarinet.
4. Each ensemble can play 1 or 2 pieces to a maximum of 15
minutes.
5. There is no set list of pieces. Pieces must be nominated on
the application form and "self classified" into one of the
following categories "introductory", "intermediate" or
"advanced".
Prizes will be awarded for categories and specific themes, such as:
- Best performance of an Australian work. Sponsor CGSV.
- Best performance etiquette - attire, introduction, poise,
audience engagement and acknowledgement. Sponsor: Hans Music Spot
Adjudicators: Melbourne Guitar Quartet.
Performance will be judged along the lines of a music practical
examination, taking into account factors such as accuracy, tempo,
phrasing, interpretation, dynamics and etiquette.
Entry fee:
- $20 adult or $10 concession (once CGSV membership fee is paid)
per ensemble member
Rules:
- An entry form - Ensemble Competition
Entry - must be fully completed and submitted and all fees paid
by 31/7/12.
- CGSV can decline an entry or request a change in piece selection
prior to acceptance.
- The acceptance of an entry into any category for the purposes of
awarding prizes is at the discretion of CGSV and/or the judges on
competition day.
- The judge(s) decisions in all competition matters is final and
not negotiable.
- Relationships with adjudicators, eg teacher-student, will not
preclude entry. Please declare any relationships on the day for
transparency.
- Sheet music must be available for judges to follow during
performance.
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2012 Ensemble Competition Results
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight
to the imagination and life to everything." Plato
Adjudicators: Ben Dix and Jeremy Tottenham (members of
Melbourne Guitar Quartet).
The performances were musically mature and outstanding. Making
a decision was tough. Expressions were nuanced and subtle.
Great technical ability of the performers, consideration of the
tonal qualities and dynamic range contributed to very polished
performances. It was an honour to be here. The playing was
inspiring and a stimulus to go home and pick up the guitar.
There is some good teaching occurring.
Intermediate section:
Aife Larkin and Robyn Gibson performing "Spiral Ellipse" and
"Romanza" by Richard Charlton
Advanced section:
Second place: Miles and Ziggy Johnston performing "Sonatina
Caotica" by Maximo Diego Pujol
First place: Julia Bakowski, Olivia Hally and Kim Falconer
performing "The Riddle" by Piotr Nowotnik
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