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Don’t Miss our 22nd

Gala Concert

Saturday 3rd

September 7 pm

at the Charleville

Racecourse Complex

Entry – Gold Coin

Donation

Charleville Performing Arts

Festival

1-3 September 2016

Program of Chorale, Vocal, Drama, Instrumental, Speech and Dance

Entries

CPAF Program: $5.00

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THURSDAY 1 – SEPTEMBER 2016

EVENING PROGRAM – WARREGO ROOM (DOWNSTAIRS) All allocated times are approximate and are a guide only. Please refer to schedule on door and be in attendance at least 1/2hr before your item

2016 Panel Members Verse Speaking & Drama

Jeff Parry

Cassie McDonald Davida Melksham Courtney Bylett Teri Sommerfield

Creative Writing

Kristy Rowland

Dance

Renae Heinemann Teri Sommerfield

Sarah Taylor Biz Handley

Vocal&Choral

Andrew Messenger Juliette Schmidt Rebekah Little

Instrumental

Alan McDonald Robert Eckel

Richard Ranson Kellie-Anne Mbaabaali

6pm.

79 SWNRM Storytelling – Prep-Yr

3 LIVE

1. Ned Schmidt

2. Levi Bursle

3. Kirra Harris

80 SWNRM Storytelling – Yrs 4 -6

LIVE

1. Abigail Peart

2. Hugo Schmidt

3. Luann Coetzee

4. Josiah Bursle

5. Indie Everitt

81 SWNRM Storytelling Yrs 7 – 9

LIVE

1. Billy Bursle

82 SWNRM Storytelling Yrs 10 -12

LIVE

1. Shiloh Bursle

83 SWNRM Storytelling Adult –

LIVE

1. Juliet Schmidt

2. Vanessa Alexander

84 SWNRM Storytelling Prep – Yr

3 – RECORDED

1. Taya Sallur

85 SWNRM Storytelling Yrs 4 – 6

RECORDED

1. Mitchell Sallur

2. Isaac Burns

90 Tribute to the RSL –Children

under 12 years

1. Evie & Laine Dennis

90Tribute to the RSL – Open

1. Davida Melksham

2. Schmidt Family

3. Lance Melksham

78 Comedy Routine

1. Davida Melksham

50 Large Group Dance – Open

1. Circle of Life

2. Blue Light Boxing Gym –

Students

3. Reflection

4. Blue Light Boxing Gym -

Adults

5. High School Hop

6. Weird People

Important Notice regarding

arrival at performing areas

Each door will be attended at

all times by an usher

To be respectful of all

performers and their right to the

best possible performance

conditions, we ask that those

arriving at the venues adhere to

the direction of the usher and

refer to the schedules on the

door – as per the Auditorium

Rules found at the end of this

program.

AT NO TIME KNOCK ON

OR OPEN DOORS UNLESS

DIRECTED BY THE

USHER

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FRIDAY 2 – SEPTEMBER 2016

WARREGO ROOM (downstairs) All allocated times are approximate and are a guide only. Please refer to schedule attached to door and be in attendance at least 1/2hr before your item.

9am.

75 Nursery Rhyme Group Prep

& Under 1. Bilbies Playgroup

2. Charleville Early

Learning Centre

3. Bilbies (group 2)

4. Charleville Early

Learning Centre (group

2)

29 A Verse Speaking Group

prep/yr. 1 1. CSS Prep/ 1J

2. St Mary’s Prep

3. CSS Prep H

4. CSS 1W

5. St Mary’s Yr 1

29B Verse Speaking Group yr. 2

- 3 1. St Mary’s Yr 2

2. CSS 3A

3. CSS 2H

4. St Mary’s Yr 3

5. CSS 1/2L

10.30am

M0RNING TEA

11.00am.

27 Verse Speaking solo

Secondary

1. Morgan Glasby

2. Cassie Owczarek

Libby Usher

30 Verse Speaking GroupYr 4-6 1. Charleville SDE Yrs 4-6

2. CSS 3/4D

3. St Mary’s Yr 4

4. CSS 4B

5. CSS 4 / 5S

6. St. Mary’s Yr 5

7. CSS 5 /6G

8. CSS 5/6K

9. St Mary’s Yr 6

1230pm LUNCH

1.00pm.

28 Verse Speaking Solo Open 1. Davida Melksham

2. Morgan Glasby

3. Lance Melksham

4. Dot Edwards

25 Verse Speaking Solo P – Yr3 1. Thomas Rockett

2. Ned Schmidt

3. Flynn Schmidt

4. Kirra Harris

26 Verse Speaking Solo Yr 4 – 7 1. Hugo Schmidt

2. Indie Everitt

2.30pm.AFTERNOON TEA

3pm. 24. Large Choral Group

Waroona Choir

7 Instrumental Duet, secondary 1. Sophie Kelly & Amber Hinz

2. Tamzin Shorten &

CassieOwzarek

THE PROGRAM CONTINUES

AFTER ITEM 3C IS

COMPLETED IN THE

NEWMARKET ROOM 9 Instrumental Duet –Teacher /

Student – student only judged -

under 3 years tuition

1. Elleigh Grayson

2. Sienna Hindmarsh

3. Jonte Minnett

4. Ned Schmidt

5. Indie Everitt

6. Drew Hindmarch

7. Abigail Peart

8. Jesse Minnett

9. Ashtyn Shearwin

10. Davida Melksham

6pm. EVENING PROGRAM

14 Group Entertainment 1. The Dishwashers

2. Annie’s Antiques

3. Charleville Girl Guides

4. C’MAAO Crew

68 Duologue Character Recital -

Open 1. Lance & Davida Melksham

2. Davida Melksham & Libby

Usher

32 Verse Speaking Group –

Open 1. Fabulous Five

2. Joe Tully & Lance

Melksham

3. Schmidt Boys

4. In the Doghouse

22 School Choral, < 50 students

at school 1. Quilpie Singing Group

21 School Choral > 50 students

at school 1. St Mary’s Choral Group

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FRIDAY 2 – SEPTEMBER 2016

NEWMARKET ROOM (upstairs) All allocated times are approximate only and are a guide only. Please refer to schedule attached to door and be in attendance at least 1/2hr before.

8.30am

1 Spirit of Eisteddfod

1. Davida Melksham

4A Instrumental Solo Secondary Yr

7

1. Thando Mpofy

2. Aiden Webb

3. Henry Upton

4. John Rivera

5. Timothy Wood

6. Michelle King

7. Tamzin Shorten

8. Isaac Everitt

9. Cassie Owczarek

4 B Instrumental Solo Secondary

Yr8-12

1. Amber Hinz-bassoon

2. Andrew Mackie

3. Billy Bursle

4. Jack Andrews-Torres

5. Harry Springall

6. Sophie Kelly

7. Amber Hinz-clarinet

8. Tahlia Ashford

9. James Springall

10. Ian Mackie

11. Ashley Barnes

1030am MORNING TEA

11am

3A Instrumental Solo Primary –

Yrs1- 4

1. Sienna Hindmarch

2. Jonte Minnet

3. Lilly Hatchman

4. Noah Tuckwell

5. Abigail Peart

6. Drew Hindmarch -piano

7. Declan Luck

8. Georgia Vaggs

9. Shiann Shorten

10. Cruz Harris

11. Jesse Minnett

2A Instrumental Solo <12months

tuition first instrument Prep – Yr4

1. Vinare Dissanayake

2. Elleigh Murray

3. Ned Schmidt

4. Ryan Proctor

5. Georgia Lander

6. Eboni-Jade Evans

12.45pm LUNCH

1.15pm

2B Instrumental Solo < 12 months

tuition first instrument Yrs 4 - 7

1. Georgina Radnedge

2. Jake Horsten

3. Lexi McNall

4. Hallie Thompson

5. Lewis Edwards

6. Riley Jason

7. Ashtyn Shearwin

2pm

3B Instrumental Solo Primary yr.

4

1. Siddhart Sachdeva

2. Jacob Russell

3. Todd Brain

4. Theo Grayson – Murray

5. Paige Tewake-Juniper

6. Georgia Castles

7. Abigail Peart

8. Madison Bew

9. Sam Bourke

10. Tori Castles

11. Drew Hindmarch -drums

3pm

3D Instrumental Solo Primary - yr

6

1. Josiah Bursle

2. Brodie Bourke

3. Aiden Partridge

4. Carli Horsten

5. Angus Gilby

6. Duncan MacDonald

7. Nathyn Jackson

8. James Percival

9. Andrei Rivera

10. Oliver Rowland

11. Senugi Dissanayake

12. Bailey Rossington

4pm

3C Instrumental Solo yr 5

1. Millie McWaters

2. Libbie Land

3. Indie Everitt-piano

4. Gypsy-Lee Peacock

5. Sam Brooks

6. Brodie Gilby

7. Jasmine Steer

8. Jarred Jackson

9. Hugo Schmidt

10. Matthew Little

11. Thomas Villich

12. Heath Webb

13. Indie Everitt-violin

14. Lizzy Steel

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SATURDAY 3 – SEPTEMBER 2016

WARREGO ROOM (downstairs) All allocated times are approximate only and a guide only. Please refer to schedule attached to door and be in attendance at least ½ hr before your item. 8am.

44 Tap Solo Secondary

1. Amber Hinz

2. Cassie Owczarek

3. Libby Usher

42 Tap Solo Novice

1. Flynn Schmidt

43Solo – Primary

1.Mia McCarthy

2.Hugo Schmidt

3. Ned Schmidt

48 Small Group Dance – Open up to 4

dancers

1. Senior Tap

9am. MORNING TEA

9.30am

51 Nursery Rhyme 6 yrs & under

1. I’m a Little Doll

2. Catch a Falling star

36 Ballet Solo Secondary

1. Amber Hinz

39Jazz/Contempary/Hip-Hop

Prep -6

1. Georgina Vaggs

2. Sophie Goodman

3. Evie Dennis

40 Jazz/Contempary/

Hip Hop year 7-12 1. Matilda Vaggs

2. Rosebelle Tully

3. Libby Usher

47 Small Group Dance Primary

1. Hugo & Ned Schmidt

2. Sophie Goodman &

Jordan Anderson

3. Leah Jones & Alexah

Little

4. Sophie & Macie

Goodman

5. The Princess & The

Frog

49 Large Group Dance

Primary

1. Cat in the Hat

2. Black Magic

3. Animal Crackers

4. Too Cool

5. OMG

12md.LUNCH 12.15pm. 12 Group Bands Secondary Only 7

– 12

1. Quilpie State College Senior

Band

13 Group Band Open All Ages

1. The Quilpie Shire Band

2. CSHS Concert Band

3. Stellar Strings

10 Open Small Group Ensemble

Open all Ages

1. CSS String Ensemble

2. Augathella SS String

Ensemble

3. St Mary’s Senior String

Ensemble

4. St Mary’s Junior String

Ensemble

5. St Mary’s Intermediate

String Ensemble

6. CSHS Rock Band

7. Stellar Strings

11 Group Bands Primary Only P –

Yr 6

1. St Mary’s Charleville Wind

Band

2. CSS Concert Band

3. Sacred Heart Parish School

Band

3pm. FINISH

CREATIVE WRITING 52 Short Story Prep – Yr 3

1. Ned Schmidt

2. Flynn Schmidt

3. Taya Sallur

4. Alexah ; Evie; Gabby;

5. Hayley; Isabelle;

6. Lucy; Nicole;Taya

53 Short Story Yr 4 – 6

1. Senugi Dissanayake

2. Hugo Schmidt

3. Mitchell Sallur

4. Indie Everitt

5. Becky; Rhianna; Tahlia

54 Humorous Short Story Yrs 4-6

1. Senugi Dissanayake

2. Indie Everitt

55 Short Story Yrs 7 – 9

1. Michelle

56 Humorous Short Story Yrs 7 – 9

1. Amber

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SATURDAY 3 – SEPTEMBER 2016

NEWMARKET ROOM (upstairs) All allocated times are approximate and are a guide only. Please refer to schedule attached to door and be in attendance at least ½ hr before your item. 8am

6 Instrumental Duet Primary Prep

– Yr 6

1. Drew & Sienna Hindmarch

2. Drew Hindmarch

Ned Schmidt

3. Georgia Lander

Eboni-Jade Evans

4. Hallie Thompson

Lexi McNall

5. Jordan Anderson

Jasmine Steer

6. Andrei Rivera & Elsie Luck

7. Bailey Jordan

Lilly Hatchman

8. Sarah Beresford

Brodie Bourke

9. Janie Beresford

Colby Inkeringill

9am

5 Instrumental Solo – Open

1. Alan Macdonald

2. Ernie Adams

3. Ellie Clark

8 Instrumental Duet – Open all ages

1. Alan MacDonald & Stewart

Sloan

2. Deanne & Laine Dennis

3. Emma Leu-Marshall &

Deanne Dennis

4. John Rivers & Vincent

Kwan

9.30am MORNING TEA

10am

16 Vocal Solo Secondary

1. Katelyn Weigh

2. Tabatha Kranz

17 Vocal Solo Adults Only

1. Davida Melksham

2. Sierra Ratcliffe

3. Kara Marsh

19 Australian Country Music Solo –

Open all ages

1. Ann Kent

2. Tabitha Kranz

18 Musical Theatre

1. Davida Melksham

2.

23 Small Choral Group

1. Carli Horston & Katelyn

Weigh

2. Sisters – Christine & Siara

3. Sierra Ratcliffe & Kara

Marsh

4. Quilpie Songbirds – Kara

Ann & Sierra

15 Vocal Solo Primary Prep - 6

1. Carli Horston

2. Hugo Schmidt

12md LUNCH

12.15pm

73 Nursery Rhyme – Solo Prep &

Under

1. Elleigh Murray

64 Monologue Character Recital –

Secondary

1. Morgan Glasby

65 Monologue Character Recital –

Open

1. Davida Melksham

2. Morgan Glasby

3. Lance Melksham

70 Shakespeare Recital – Open

1. Shakespearean Players

1.00pm FINISH

CREATIVE WRITING IS

ON DISPLAY IN THE

FOYER & PLACES

ANNOUNCED AT THE

GALA CONCERT*

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THANK YOU TO OUR PANEL MEMBERS

Accompanists, Competitors, Comperes, Ushers, Program Sellers and

Back Stage Crew. Thank you to the members of Healthy Ageing &

Senior Citizens who assist each year.

The 2017 Charleville Performing Arts Festival

is planned for August – September 2017

Thank you to the following Sponsors:-

Murweh Shire Council

South West NRM

2016 Panel Members

Verse Speaking & Drama

Jeff Parry Cassie McDonald Davida Melksham Courtney Bylett

Teri Sommerfield

Creative Writing

Kristy Rowland

Dance

Renae Heinemann Terri Sommerfield Sarah Taylor Biz Handley

Vocal&Choral

Andrew Messenger Juliette Schmidt

Instrumental

Alan McDonald Robert Eckel Richard Ranson Kellie-Anne Mbaabaal

Charleville Branch RSL

Warrego Watchman

The Rocks Motel

Western Rural Services

Beaus Hair and Beauty

Outback Spares

South West Funerals

Hotel Corones

Condon Treasure

Accompanist’s Guild of QLD

Bernadette Doyle Accounting

National Australia Bank

Brad & Julie Frousheger

Charleville Girl Guides

Charleville Kindy

Australia Post

Robert Eckel repairs

Charleville Self storage

Cordon’s Panel & Paint

Charleville Vet Surgery

Richard & Su Ranson

Noel & Jill Mobbs Gowrie Station

Charleville Lions Club

Outback Reflexology

Charleville Concrete

Charleville Bowls Club

Charleville State School P&C

Ladybeetle Designs

Charleville State School P&C

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TROPHIES AND AWARDS

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QLD. PERPETUAL TROPHY Awarded to the most promising performer in the music section

MURWEH SHIRE COUNCIL PERPETUAL TROPHY

Awarded to the most promising performer in the dance section

OUTSTANDING AWARDS & SPONSORS

*outstanding awards are given according to merit. These awards may not

be given every year

1. Outstanding Instrumental Solo by an Adult (Outback Spares)

2. Outstanding Instrumental Solo by a Student ( Western Rural

Services)

3. Outstanding Choral Group (Robert Eckel Repairs)

4. Outstanding Large Ensemble (Gordon’s Panel & Paint)

5. Outstanding Instrumental Duet Student (Western Rural Services)

6. Outstanding Instrumental Duel Adult (Charleville Yet Surgery)

7. Outstanding String Ensemble (Charleville Dental Clinic)

8. Outstanding Wind Ensemble (Robert Eckel Repairs)

9. Outstanding Piano Solo (Sponsor Charleville Lions Club)

10. Outstanding Vocalist Student (Western Rural Services)

11. Outstanding Vocalist Adult ( Corones Hotel)

12. Outstanding Verse Speaker Student (Western Rural Services)

13. Outstanding Verse Speaker – (Charleville SS P&C)

14. Outstanding Verse Speaking Group ( Ladybeetle Designs)

15. Outstanding Classic Ballet Soloist ( Charleville Concrete)

16. Outstanding Dance Jazz/Modern Soloist (Charleville Self

Storage)

17. Outstanding Tap Soloist (South West Funerals)

18. Outstanding Dance Jazz/Modern Soloist (Bernadette Doyle

Accounting)

19. Outstanding Tap Soloist ( National Australia Bank)

20. Outstanding Dance Group ( Charleville Girl Guides)

21. Outstanding Dance Jazz/Modern Soloist (Bernadette Doyle

Accounting)

22. Outstanding Tap Soloist (Charleville Kindy)

23. Outstanding Dance Group (Australia Post)

ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS

1. Musical Item Adult Encouragement ( Charleville Lions Club)

2. Verse Speaking Encouragement Award (Brad & Julie

Frousheger)

3. Vocal Encouragement Award (Jill & Noel Mobbs – Gowrie

Pastoral)

4. Creative Writing Encouragement Award (Warrego Watchman &

Beaus Hair & Beauty)

5. Dance Encouragement Award Student ( Charleville SS P&F)

6. Instrumental Encouragement Award Sponsor (Charleville Lions

Club)

7. Drama Encouragement Award (The Rocks Motel & Beaus Hair

& Beauty)

8. Ballet Encouragement Award Yr 5-7 (Charleville Reflexology

9. The Gwen McCarthy Tap Encouragement Award 5-8 Yrs

10. The Charleville State High School P & C Encouragement award

For Charleville State High School Student (Charleville State

High School P&F, South West Solicitors and Bowls Club)

11. The St. Mary’s School P&F Encouragement award for St. Mary’s

School Student ( St. Mary’s P&F)

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AUDITORIUM RULES ENTRY/EXIT

Doors will be closed, and entry to or exit from the venue will not be

permitted during performances.

Doors will be opened between performances for entry or exit.

A running sheet on the outside of the door of each venue will advise which

performance is in process at that time.

Please do not knock on the closed door.

Item times shown in the program are approximate only. PLEASE

ARRIVE AT LEAST HALF AN HOUR BEFORE THE TIME LISTED

FOR YOUR ITEM.

If there is a clash in the program with a performer needing to be in 2

Items at the same time, please see the Compere and an alteration in

performance order will be made. Please do not panic! The committee will

make sure you do not miss your performances! SILENCE

Members of the audience are requested to maintain silence and to remain seated during

performances, adjudications and announcements.

PHOTOGRAPHY/RECORDING

Under copyright law and child protection requirements, the use of cameras (including mobile

phone cameras), video recorders and audio recorders is forbidden, unless specifically authorized by the Charleville Performing Arts Festival Committee for official or publicity purposes.

MOBILE PHONES

All mobile phones must be switched off or on silent.

CODE OF ETHICS

At all times, Performers are expected to afford the same consideration to others as they would

expect for themselves. Unsportsperson like behaviour is against the spirit of this Festival and will not be tolerated.

Performers who show such behaviour will be disqualified immediately and members of the

audience displaying inappropriate behaviour will be asked to leave the venue. To ensure that adequate consideration is given, please remember to

Give due acclaim and encouragement to each other

Remain seated while a performance is in progress

Maintain silence during each performance

DRESS CODE

The Charleville Performing Arts Festival Association Inc supports a Dress Code for all performers

throughout the Festival. All parents and teachers are urged to observe this standard of dress.

Formal or Semi-Formal dress is encouraged where appropriate. Good casual is suitable for day

competition; however jeans or joggers are not acceptable. Midriffs are not to be shown.

Notes and Conditions 1 Nominated entry fee listed for each item shall be payable with each nomination.

2 Late nominations will not be accepted except at the discretion of the committee.

3 Nominations will only be accepted on correct form (Solo, Duo, Group) 4 Adjudication reports may be obtained from the office after each session has concluded.

There is no cost for report sheets

5 Competitors can only perform once in each solo section. (Except Instrumental Music sections where competitors can nominate to perform on different instruments in the same section and

in Dance where different dance styles are in the same section and performers can nominate to

dance different styles in the same section). 6 Costumes or clothes other than school uniforms may be worn in appropriate sections, but will

have no bearing on final mark except for Items 14, 18 & 19.

7 A competitor shall nominate according to their school year level (grade) in 2016.

Where school grade limits are set, no competitor may enter outside this grade limit.

8 No competitor is allowed to rehearse in the Charleville Festival of Performing Arts venues.

9 No communication is to be made with the adjudicator at any time prior to or during the section.

10 The panel’s decision is final. No correspondence may be entered into concerning an

adjudicator’s decision. 11 No prize will be awarded without sufficient merit. Adjudicators have the right to withhold or

divide prizes according to merit.

12 Competitors in each section must report to the compare before the commencement of their section.

13 Suggestions must be in written form. A decision will be made in keeping with the rules and

conditions of the Festival. 14 The stage and lighting presentation remains the responsibility of the Committee; no electrical

devices or special lighting effects may be used.

15 All props and power leads on electrical items must be in good order and in a safe state of repair. (no naked flames e.g. Candles, lamps)

16 Disqualification may occur at the Adjudicator’s or Committee’s discretion where specified

time limits are exceeded. 17 Competitors will be admitted to all sections free on their day of competition.

18 Adults, non professionals and non school students are eligible to enter in the appropriate age

items. 19 A professional is defined as one whose principle source of income is derived from the

exercise of their talent in a particular class for which they may have entered.

20 Therefore a professional is only eligible for the open items. School students are not eligible to enter open items unless otherwise specified in the item.

21 Adults and non-school students are eligible to enter the open items.

22 Please notify the committee ASAP if for any reason a competitor cannot perform in the

items they have nominated in. There is no refund of nomination fees if competitors

withdraw.

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23 The Festival committee reserves the following rights

To amend the program as necessary

To refuse any entry

To ask any competitor to provide proof of age

To appoint a substitute adjudicator

To adjudicate on any misinterpretation of these rules

To adjudicate on any issue not covered by these rules

To cancel an item if there are insufficient entries

To combine age groups if there are insufficient entries

The decisions of the Festival Committee are final and binding on all matters.

TRIBUTE TO THE RSL

This year the Returned and services League of Australia Organisation (RSL) celebrates 100 years

of service and support provided for men and women who served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force. Although an Open item, prizes shall be awarded to Children under 12yrs, children

12-17yrs and Adults.

This presentation can be:

In any form - Speech and Drama, Verse Speaking, Creative Writing (but must be

presented orally), Dance, Storytelling, Instrumental, Vocal or any combination of these mediums.

Open to any age and any number of performers

Costumes and props are encouraged (no genuine weapons please)

Entrants may perform in up to 2 nominations

Time limit – up to 5 mins

This section will be performed on Thursday 1st September in the evening program

commencing at 6pm.

ALL MUSIC REQUIRED FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE MUST BE SENT TO THE

FESTIVAL COMMITTEE BY MONDAY 22ND AUGUST 2016.

CREATIVE WRITING SECTION THE WRITING COMPETITION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND INSPIRE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENJOY WRITING.

ENTRIES ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CHARLEVILLE PERFORMING ARTS GALA CONCERT ON

SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2016

ENTRIES MUST BE OWN WORK. WORK SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON A4 PAPER, AND MUST BE LEGIBLE AND NEATLY

HANDWRITTEN OR TYPED AND DOUBLE SPACED, ON ONE SIDE OF THE PAGE ONLY. SPELL CHECK MAY BE USED. YOUNG ENTRANTS MAY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH SPELLING AND SETTING OUT. ENTRANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PERFORM THEIR WORK BY READING ALOUD. ENTRIES CAN BE UNDER THE WORD LIMIT BUT NOT OVER THE JUDGES’ DECISION WILL BE FINAL. NO CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERED INTO.

ENTRANTS WHO STEAL STORIES FROM BOOKS, INTERNET OR ELSEWHERE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

DANCE SECTION Solo, duo or trio dance time cannot exceed 3 minutes in duration. Group dance cannot

exceed 5 minutes in duration. Times may be less than maximum times set.

Different dance competitors may perform the same choreography in solo items.

ALL MUSIC REQUIRED FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE / PERFORMANCES

MUST BE SEND TO THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE BY MONDAY 22ND

AUGUST 2016.The music device must be clearly labeled with the following information: Competitor’s name, Item number and track title. No responsibility will be

taken for fade and/or cut or for loss of property.

Performers need to have a backup copy of sound recordings

A competitor cannot dance the same routine twice.

Adults, non professionals and non school students are eligible to enter in the

appropriate age items. A professional is defined as one whose principle source of

income is derived from the exercise of their talent in a particular class for which they may have entered. A professional is therefore only eligible to nominate for the open

items.

Dance students under 8 can be prompted from the wings of the stage only. 8 years and over are not allowed to be prompted.

SPEECH & DRAMA AND VERSE SPEAKING SECTION

1. An entrant may not perform more than twice in each item. 2. Adults and non-school students are eligible to enter the open items.

3. Costumes or clothes other than school uniforms may be worn in appropriate items, but

will have no bearing on final mark except for Items 14, 18 &19. 4. Competitors should avoid the use of words and material that are not regarded as

acceptable in a family group or polite society. Competitors using

“UNACCEPTABLE” words will face disqualification. This includes the use of swear words and derogatory language. If you are unsure about the content of your

nomination, please contact the committee prior to the Festival.

5. Photocopies of own choice material must be handed to the scribe immediately before your performance. The photocopy becomes the property of the Festival Committee, and

will be destroyed at the conclusion of the festival. Please write your section number

and competitor number on the photocopy - do not write your name on the

photocopy.

6. Competitors are to announce the Title and Author before commencing their

performance. 7. Time limits apply to all items.

8. Children can perform up in age groups but not down in age groups.

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MUSIC/INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL SECTION

1. In solo items, except beginners, all music that requires accompaniment

must have accompaniment. For suggestions please see the web site –

www.charlevilleperformingarts.com

2. Piano accompaniment is preferred however recorded music may be used for

accompaniment for soloists or vocals if desired ALL RECORDED MUSIC

REQUIRED FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE MUST BE SENT TO THE

FESTIVAL COMMITTEE BY MONDAY 22ND AUGUST 2016. 3. Costumes or clothes other than school uniforms may be worn in appropriate

items, but will have no bearing on final mark except for Items 14, 18 &19.

4. All competitors must perform from an original piece of music, or a licensed

AMCOS copy. Photocopies must be handed to the compare prior to

performing and then become the property of the Festival Committee, and will

be destroyed at the conclusion of the Festival. Please write your Item

number and competitor number on the photocopy. 5. Competitors in Group & Duo items must enter the item that corresponds to

the age or school year level of the oldest player.

6. If you require an Accompanist from Charleville, it is your responsibility

to organize this prior to the Festival Weekend.

7. Piano may be included in ensemble and orchestral sections provided the

pianist is of the required age for that section.

8. Transpositions are allowed for all vocal music. It is not the responsibility of

the Committee to supply this service. Discuss this with your accompanist.

9. In vocal group items no competitor may compete more than twice in each

item.

10. Students are able to play twice in any ensemble item.

11. In instrumental duo items, students may compete twice but must perform on

different instruments.

12. Adults and non-school students are only eligible to enter in the open

items.

13. Competitors are encouraged to announce the Title and Composer/Artist

before commencing their performance (optional), otherwise this will be said

by the Announcer.

14. Time limits apply to all items.

15. A competitor cannot perform the same item twice.

South West NRM Storytelling – 2016 ‘Goin” Piggin’

1. This section shall be performed on Thursday evening 1st September

commencing at 6pm. 2. The goal of the Storytelling Competition is to use traditional story writing and

storytelling to highlight the way in which our eco-systems are degraded by

releasing domestic animals and plants into the wild; either deliberately, or by

accident.

3. This year’s topic will be “Goin’ Piggin’.”f focusing on raising awareness

about the damaging effects of feral pigs in our rural environments.

4. Participants will compete across five categories (dependant on their age); they

must present a story orally to the audience, in storytelling genre, and submit

their story script to the judging panel ( which can be illustrated)

5. Three members on judging panel, selected by South West NRM.

6. Stage will be set with a campfire setting – participants can dress in costume,

however no additional props permitted.

7. This year, as an alternative to the live performance section, participants can

choose to tell their story in prerecorded section – this will involve participants

submitting a video recording of them presenting their story, along with their

story script (both video and script to be emailed to

swnrm.storytelling@gmail.com or posted to SWNRM PO Box 630,

Charleville 4470).

8. Participants may only nominate their story in one section (i.e. Live or

recorded)

9. Winners of the pre-recorded section will be announced at the festival, after

the live performance on Thursday 1st September.

10. Free nomination for all categories. 11. Prizes for each category:

Live Performance Pre-recorded Performance

1st : iPAD Mini 1st: $200 in local vouchers

2nd: $100 in local vouchers 2nd: $75 in local vouchers

3rd: $50 in local vouchers 3rd: $40 in local vouchers

12. All participants’ live stories will be videoed, and all competition material may

be used for promotional purposes by SWNRM – consent forms will be issued

to participants upon nomination.

13. ALL participants must submit their story scripts and / or pre-recordings

by Monday 22nd August 2016, either by email or post. 14. All enquiries for storytelling items are to be directed to

swnrm.storytelling@gmail.com. Information packs are also available about

feral cats.

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Charleville Performing Arts Association Inc. welcomes like

minded people as new members.

If you would like to join us or assist the committee in any way do

not hesitate to contact the organisation at

charlevilleperformingarts@gmail.com

Or write to Charleville Performing Arts,

PO Box 13, Charleville.Qld.4470.

We would also appreciate your feedback and any suggestions

supported with a solution are very welcome.

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