ABERGAVENNY EISTEDDFOD SATURDAY 16TH JUNE 2012

NOTES FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND TEACHERS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Entry Forms for Eisteddfod 16 June 2012
1. The closing date for receipt of entry forms for all competitions is May 11 2012
2. Entries for musical competitions must bring 2 copies of the music to the competition one of which is an original, and 1 for the adjudicator with the child's name and competition number on the music. (Copies will be destroyed afterwards, to avoid infringing the Copyright Act). Competitors not submitting music will be disqualified. If they need an accompanist, please send a copy of the music to Lindy Reed (see below) at least a week before the Eisteddfod.
3. Forms may be returned via school, here (coming soon), or directly to Lindy Reed (see below).

Preliminary competitions
4. A maximum of three individual or group competitors will perform on the main stage of the Eisteddfod on Saturday for each competition.
5. If there are more than 3 competing, preliminary competitions will be held during the weeks before the Eisteddfod, to decide which 3 competitors will perform on stage.
6. The preliminary competitions will be held after school (starting at 4.30 pm) on:

• Monday 28 May - instrumental solo: Cantref School
• Tuesday 29 May - folk dancing groups: Deri View School
• Wednesday 30 May - recitation & reading at first sight: Catholic School
• Thursday 31 May - unison & two part choirs: Llantilio Pertholey School
• Monday 11 June - instrumental ensembles, duets & trios: Llanfoist Fawr School
• Tuesday 12 June - disco dancing and individual dancing: Deri View School
• Wednesday 13 June - solo voice: Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni

Stage competitions
7. Primary schools' competitions will take place at King Henry VIII School, Abergavenny, from 9.00am to approximately 1.30 pm, on 16 June 2012.
8. Entries must be no longer than 3 minutes; penalties will apply if these are exceeded.
9. Medals will be awarded to all stage competitors. There are also prizes (£10.00 each) for the four best overall competitors and the Ted Waller prizes for the top pianists.
10. For group competitions, conductors may be adults or children.
11. We would ask parents,guardians and teachers to monitor the content and costume of the dance competitors for suitability. No vocals on the backing track please. IF MUSIC IS DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE THE COMPETITOR WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT CHILDREN ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EISTEDDFOD AND PRELIMINARY COMPETITIONS

Charges and organisation
12. Entry to preliminary competitions and the Eisteddfod is free for all school-age children.
13. The entry charge of £2.50 for adults to the prelims includes day entry to the Eisteddfod on Saturday. This income helps to meet Eisteddfod costs: medals, prize money and publicity. The cost can be set against entry to the evening Eisteddfod at the Borough Theatre.
14. Volunteers organise the Eisteddfod. If you are interested please visit the website or contact a committee member.

Abergavenny Town Council Art and Literature competitions
Details are available via school or here (coming soon)

Any queries, contact Lindy Reed on 01873 840642 or Nicola Morris on 01873 858139. Return forms via school, or Lindy Reed, Llangattock Court, Penpergwm, Abergavenny, NP7 9AR

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