• Beginner can be any piece not in the AMEB syllabus that is from a beginner book.

• Junior Choir (age 15 and under)
• Senior Choir (age 18 and under)
• Open (all ages) - open for any choir, e.g. adult community choir or school choir with both staff and students (Vocal duets can now be entered in the Ensemble Section).
• Fee: $50, but no late fee for this section!

• Orchestral part is recommended to be played with piano accompaniment instead. Orchestral part can be cello or small string combination.
• You cannot play more than one concerto movement per section. Also, you cannot play for example a guitar concerto movement and then also compete in the same section doing a piano concerto movement.
• No option to perform in Winners Concert with this section (but still invited to attend to receive recognition/prize). This is due to only having 1 piano in the Government House Ballroom.

• Selected pieces do NOT have to be from the AMEB syllabus.

• Each competitor must perform one piece within the time limit indicated. These pieces MUST be from the current AMEB syllabus (Leisure or Comprehensive) except Beginner section. CLARIFICATION: Fremantle Eisteddfod defines 'current AMEB syllabus' as the most recent syllabus. Beginner can be any piece not in the AMEB syllabus that is from a beginner book. 
• If Piano for Leisure, choose List A/B if it is a more Baroque/Classical piece and List C/D if it is a more Romantic/20th century. Please check with your teacher if you are unsure.
• A piano footstool is NOT provided by the eisteddfod. We do not promote sharing of footstools. Only a Grand Piano is provided; no upright piano.

• Includes Bach section*, Classical Sonata (one movement) section**, Chopin Nocturne section. *Bach section specifically refers to J.S. Bach. **You cannot play a Sonatina in the Sonata section

• Each competitor must perform two or more contrasting pieces (different periods) within the time limit indicated. Pieces do NOT have to be in the AMEB syllabus.

• Duets for one OR two pianos - 1 piece only. Pieces do NOT have to be in the AMEB syllabus (non-classical ok).

• Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass (Guzheng can be entered in World Music, Harp in its own section)

• The chosen piece must be from the current syllabus. CLARIFICATION: Fremantle Eisteddfod defines 'current AMEB syllabus' as the most recent syllabus.

• The chosen pieces do NOT have to be from the AMEB syllabus.

• Allegri Chamber Orchestra Concert Engagement: Upon a 1st place win, a baroque or classical piece can be chosen to be performed with Allegri Chamber Orchestra at their discretion.

• No microphone or amplification permitted. Modern/Theatre changed to Musical Theatre in 2024. Costume is highly recommended but not required. Contemporary Vocal must still be with NO microphone or amplification. Classical Vocal Solo includes oratorios, art song from all countries and languages (art song is lieder in German, mélodie in French, canción in Spanish).

• All contestants must perform a Mozart aria in addition to their chosen aria in the first round. Duration of performance must be stated on the online enrolment form. To be sung from memory.

World Music Ensemble Sections