253: Cello (15 Years & Under)
Entry Information
Own choice of one or more items. Total performance time of up to 8 minutes, which includes time taken between items.
Adjudicator
Paul Taylor
Paul Studied the cello at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music with NElson Cooke, continuing his studies abroad in Zagreb and Vienna with renouned teachers Professor Walter Despalj, and Howard Penny. On returning to Australia, Paul entered the Australian National Academy of Music Advanced Performance Programme, there focussing on solo and chamber repertoire under many great tutors. While working with the Adelaide Symphony, Paul began a Masters of Music Performnace, completing this in Hobart while working with the Tasmanian Symphony. Paul now works as the Head of Strings at The King's School Parramatta.
Important Notes
Official accompanist will be provided.
Conditions
At the discretion of Sydney Eisteddfod Management, selected place-getters aged 12-15 years may qualify for Event 220: Sydney Eisteddfod Alf & Pearl Pollard Memorial Instrumental Awards for Performance Excellence (13-15 Years). If insufficient entries in either Events 256 or 257 these will combine. Please refer to the Instrumental Solos & Duos Rules & Conditions of Entry. Your entry is accepted under these conditions.
Prizes
Winner: $200 & Medal. 2nd: $100 & Medal. 3rd: $50 & Medal.