PIANO SECTION
Category ONE
Piano Solo Grades Sections
Performance: Each competitor must perform one piece within the time limit indicated. These pieces MUST be from the current AMEB syllabus (including Piano for Leisure) except Novice section.
CLARIFICATION: Fremantle Eisteddfod defines 'current AMEB syllabus' as the most recent syllabus.
Novice: for anyone who had piano lessons for a year or less.
ONLY for Novice section: pieces chosen do not have to be from AMEB syllabus. Only beginner pieces allowed.
Category TWO
Junior piano solo sections, Bach section*, Classical Sonata (one movement) section**, Chopin Nocturne section.
*Bach section specifically refers to J.S.Bach.
**Sonatina’s do NOT apply for the Sonata sections.
Category THREE
Piano Solo Age Group Recital Sections
Performance: Each competitor must perform at least two contrasting pieces (different periods) within the time limit indicated. Pieces do NOT have to be in the AMEB syllabus.
Category FOUR
Collaborative Pianists Sections (Duets for one OR two pianos)-1 piece only
Pieces do NOT have to be in the AMEB syllabus.
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Category Number | Category Name | Section | Selection | Time Limit (mins) | Prize | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Grade | Novice (Beginner grade ONLY) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 1 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Preliminary (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 2 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Preliminary (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 2 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 1 (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 2 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 1 (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 2 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 2 (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 3 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 2 (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 3 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 3 (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 4 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 3 (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 4 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 4 (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 5 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 4 (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 5 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 5 (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 5 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 5 (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 5 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 6 (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 6 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 6 (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 6 | AMEB Trophy | |
1 | Grade | Grade 7 (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 6 | AMEB Trophy +$50 | |
1 | Grade | Grade 7 (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 6 | AMEB Trophy +$50 | |
1 | Grade | Grade 8 (Baroque/Classical) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 6 | AMEB Trophy +$70 | |
1 | Grade | Grade 8 (Romantic/20th Century) | 1 piece from AMEB syllabus | 6 | AMEB Trophy +$70 | |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 10 and under (Bach) | 1 work/1 movement/selected movements | 6 | FE Trophy + $50 | J.S. Bach |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 13 and under (Bach) | 1 work/1 movement/selected movements | 7 | FE Trophy + $60 | J.S. Bach |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 15 and under (Bach) | 1 work/1 movement/selected movements | 8 | FE Trophy + $75 | J.S. Bach |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 10 and under (Classical Sonata) | 1 movement | 6 | FE Trophy + $50 | NO Sonatina |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 13 and under (Classical Sonata) | 1 movement | 7 | FE Trophy + $60 | NO Sonatina |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 15 and under (Classical Sonata) | 1 movement | 8 | FE Trophy + $75 | NO Sonatina |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 10 and under (Chopin Nocturne) | 1 selected piece | 6 | FE Trophy + $50 | |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 13 and under (Chopin Nocturne) | 1 selected piece | 7 | FE Trophy + $60 | |
2 | Bach/Classical/Chopin | Age 15 and under (Chopin Nocturne) | 1 selected piece | 8 | FE Trophy + $75 | |
3 | Age Group Recital | Age 8 and under | 2 contrasting pieces | 6 | FE Trophy | |
3 | Age Group Recital | Age 10 and under | 2 contrasting pieces | 10 | FE Trophy + $50 | |
3 | Age Group Recital | Age 13 and under | 2 contrasting pieces | 12 | FE Trophy + $60 | |
3 | Age Group Recital | Age 15 and under | 2 contrasting pieces | 15 | FE Trophy + $75 | |
3 | Age Group Recital | Age 18 and under | 2 contrasting pieces | 18 | FE Trophy + $150 | |
3 | Age Group Recital | Open | 2 contrasting pieces | 20 | FE Trophy + $250 | |
4 | Collaborative Pianists | Age 13 and under | Duets for 1 or 2 pianos | 6 | FE Trophy + $50 /each | 1 piece ONLY |
4 | Collaborative Pianists | Age 18 and under | Duets for 1 or 2 pianos | 10 | FE Trophy + $70 /each | 1 piece ONLY |