Sydney Organ Competition
Junior/Intermediate
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Monday 2 October 2023
Junior: 10.30am, Sydney Grammar School College Street, Sydney
Adjudicator: Bernard Kirkpatrick
Intermediate: 2.30pm, Shore Chapel Blue Street, North Sydney
Adjudicator: Ross Cobb
Please note that candidates may only enter Junior OR Intermediate -
Audience Entry Fee
(Teachers of competitors, students and children are free.)
Junior Section: Adults $10. Student/Child: free.
Intermediate Section: Adults $10. Student/Child: free.
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Junior Section
The Junior Section is open to organists fifteen years of age or younger at the closing date.
The repertoire required is a balanced programme comprising two contrasting pieces or movements (one baroque) with a total playing time not exceeding fifteen minutes.
* Michael Dyer First Prize: $500
* Virtual Pipe Organs Australia Second Prize $300
* Organ Music Society of Sydney Encouragement Award $100
* The Ron Roberts Prize: $150
This award is for the best performance of a baroque work.
We rely on teachers to make a professional judgement regarding the skill level of their student. However as a guide, a skill level of anything up to AMEB Grade 6 would be acceptable. If teachers have any concerns or clarifications in relation to repertoire, please contact the Committee.
Intermediate Section
The Intermediate Section is open to organists eighteen years of age or younger at the closing date. The repertoire required is a balanced programme comprising two contrasting pieces or movements (one by J. S. Bach) with a total playing time not exceeding twenty minutes. The repertoire should be a minimum standard of Grade 6 AMEB or equivalent.
* Bernies Music Land First Prize: $1,500
* Doris and George Vern-
* Organ Music Society of Sydney Encouragement Award $200
The Closing Date is Friday 25 August 2023
Please note that late entries are not accepted under any circumstances.
Venues
Junior Section: Sydney Grammar School, College Street: N P Mander 2004
Intermediate Section: Shore Chapel, Blue Street, North Sydney – Holroyd & Edwards/Pitchford
Parking
As the 2nd October is a public holiday, parking at Sydney Grammar School will be available in the surrounding streets. The closest railway station is Museum Station. Shore School offers parking from the School’s Union Street Entrance. The closest railway station is North Sydney with a short walk to the school.
For Conditions of Entry, click here
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Late entries are not accepted.
Enquiries
If you have any further queries, please contact Godelieve Ghavalas (Competition Committee Chair) godelieve@notjustnotes.com.au or 0404 837 363
Thank you for entering and we wish you all the very best with the competition.