Instrumental – 2027 Syllabus

1 June – 20 June 2027 · 84 classes · Ages as at 31 December 2027

Key dates

Entries open: 21 Oct 2026
Entries close: 17 Apr 2027 11:59pm
Competitor music uploads: 4 Nov – 23 May 2027
WWCC details due: 19 May 2027
Festival: 1 Jun – 20 Jun 2027
Ages taken as at: 31 Dec 2027

Instrumental

Woodwind, Brass, Guitar and Bands 2–4 June 2026, Civic Theatre. Strings and Piano 12–14 June 2026, Riverside Conservatorium.

Adjudicator: Gareth Jones (Strings/Piano) · Jodie Blackshaw (Woodwind/Brass/Bands/Guitar)

Co-ordinator

Lyndal Elder (Strings/Piano) & Kimberley Pearson (Woodwind/Brass/Guitar/Bands)
music@dubboeisteddfod.org.au

All items in the Instrumental section are own choice. No official accompanist is provided. Maximum time limits for Solo, Duet and Graded Classes: 12 years and under – 3 minutes, Preliminary to 3rd Grade – 3 minutes, 17 years and under – 5 minutes, 4th to 6th Grade – 5 minutes, Open – 10 minutes, 7th to 8th Grade – 8 minutes, Certificate (AMEB) and above – 10 minutes, Championship classes – 15 minutes. Recorded accompaniments must be submitted through Music Uploads.

String Solo

Solo

Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10 · Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2304	Beginners – Competitors who have been learning any single or combination of string instruments for 18 months or less · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$7.00
2310	10 years and under · 3 min 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2312	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2315	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2319	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Graded String Solo

Solo

Competitors to enter their current exam piece only.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2320	Preliminary and 1st Grades · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2322	2nd and 3rd Grades · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2324	4th and 5th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$9.00
2326	6th, 7th and 8th Grades · 8 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2329	Certificate (AMEB), AMusA, LMusA · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

String Duo/Trio

Duo / Trio

Accompaniment optional.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2332	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
2339	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

String Championship

Championship Championship

One piece of 5th Grade AMEB and above or equivalent. Entry to this class is conditional upon performance in two other solo string classes. Championship items must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Fee
2343	Open Any age	Any age	$17.00

String Baroque Solo

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2412	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2419	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

String Groups

Group People's Choice

Two contrasting pieces to be played.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
2434	Primary School Strings – Minimum of 4 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
2435	Secondary School Strings – Minimum of 4 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
2439	Open String Group – Minimum of 4 players Any age	Any age	$13.00

HSC Music

Adjudication only

The HSC Solo is an adjudication only class for students in Years 11 and 12 studying Music for the HSC (vocal or instrumental). Following the performance the adjudicator will give a detailed report.

Time limit: 10 min · Prizes:

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3000	HSC Solo (one piece only) Any age	Any age	$9.00

Piano Solo

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2000	Beginners – 10 years and under. Competitors who have been learning any single or combination of keyboard instruments for 18 months or less. · 3 min 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2009	9 years and under · 3 min 9 years and under	9 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2010	10 years only · 3 min 10 years only	10 years only	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2011	11 years only · 3 min 11 years only	11 years only	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2012	12 years only · 3 min 12 years only	12 years only	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2013	13 and 14 years only · 5 min 13–14 years	13–14 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2015	15 and 16 years only · 5 min 15–16 years	15–16 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2019	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Graded Piano

Solo

Competitors to enter their current exam piece only.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2020	Preliminary · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2021	1st Grade · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2022	2nd Grade · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2023	3rd and 4th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2025	5th and 6th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2027	7th and 8th Grades · 8 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2029	Certificate (AMEB), AMusA, LMusA · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Piano Duet

Duo / Trio

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2032	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
2039	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

Piano Championships

Championship Championship

Entry to Piano Championship classes is conditional upon performances in two other Solo Piano classes. Championship item must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Fee
2041	Piano Solo Junior Championship – 15 years and under. Two contrasting pieces to be played – 5th Grade AMEB and above. One piece to be by an Australian Composer 15 years and under	15 years and under	$12.00
2049	Piano Solo – Open Championship. Two contrasting pieces to be played – 7th Grade AMEB and above Any age	Any age	$17.00

Modern Piano Solo

Solo

From the Popular, Blues, Boogie, Jazz, Rock etc. as commercially published – No improvisation.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2110	10 years and under · 3 min 10 years and under	10 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2111	11 and 12 years only · 3 min 11–12 years	11–12 years	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2113	13 to 15 years only · 5 min 13–15 years	13–15 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2119	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Baroque Piano Solo

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2212	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2219	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Woodwind Solo

Solo

Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Recorder.

Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10 · Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2504	Beginners – Competitors who have been learning any single or combination of woodwind instruments for 18 months or less. · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$7.00
2512	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2515	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2519	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Graded Woodwind Solo

Solo

Competitors to enter their current exam piece only.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2620	Preliminary, 1st and 2nd Grades · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2623	3rd and 4th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2625	5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades · 8 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2629	Certificate (AMEB), AMusA, LMusA · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Woodwind Australian or Modern

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2712	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2715	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2719	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Instrumental Duo/Trio

Duo / Trio

Any combination of two or three instruments from Woodwind and/or Brass. Accompaniment optional.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2932	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
2939	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

Brass Instrumental Solo

Solo

Cornet, Trumpet, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba.

Prizes: $20 / $15 / $10 · Medal / Medal / Medal

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2804	Beginners – Competitors who have been learning any single or combination of brass instruments for 18 months or less. · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$7.00
2812	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2815	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2819	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Graded Brass Solo

Solo

Competitors to enter their current exam piece only.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2820	Preliminary, 1st and 2nd Grades · 3 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2823	3rd and 4th Grades · 5 min Any age	Any age	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2825	5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grades · 8 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2829	Certificate (AMEB), AMusA, LMusA · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Brass Australian or Modern

Solo

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
2912	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
2915	15 years and under · 5 min 15 years and under	15 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
2919	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Woodwind/Brass Championship

Championship Championship

One piece of 5th Grade AMEB and above or equivalent. Entry to this class is conditional upon performance in two other solo woodwind or brass classes. Championship items must not be a repeat of a previous performance in this competition.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $100 / $60 / $40

Class	Description	Age	Fee
2743	Open Any age	Any age	$17.00

Percussion Bands

Group People's Choice

Tuned or untuned, may also include body percussion. One piece only to be played.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3670	Infants School Kindergarten to Year 2 – Minimum of 10 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3674	Primary School Years 3 to 6 – Minimum of 10 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Recorder Groups

Group People's Choice

Two contrasting pieces to be played. Accompaniment is optional.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3771	Infants and/or Primary School – Minimum of 4 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Acoustic Guitar and Ukulele

Solo

Acoustic guitar and ukulele only in any style.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
3012	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
3019	Open · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Acoustic Guitar and Ukulele Duo/Trio

Duo / Trio

Acoustic guitar and ukulele only in any style.

Prizes: $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3029	Open duo/trio · 10 min Any age	Any age	$12.00

Guitar/Ukulele Groups

Group People's Choice

Acoustic instruments only. Two contrasting pieces to be played.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3779	Primary School – Minimum of 4 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

School and Open Bands/Ensembles

Group People's Choice

Two contrasting pieces to be played. Full scores must be provided for adjudication. Music stands will be provided. Please bring your own extension leads that are tested and tagged. Where a school is defined, a teacher cannot be performing in the group other than as a conductor. Competitors in Open Instrumental Groups must be prepared to perform in an evening session.

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3874	Primary School Band – Any combination of instruments. Minimum of 8 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3875	Secondary School Ensemble – 3 to 12 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3877	Secondary School Band – Stage/Jazz/Big Band. Minimum of 6 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3878	Secondary School Band – Concert/Orchestra/Brass Band. Minimum of 10 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
3879	Secondary School Rock Band – 3 to 8 players Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Open Ensembles and Bands

Group People's Choice

Time limit: 15 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
3992	Community/Family Ensemble – 3 to 12 players Any age	Any age	$13.00
3993	Orchestral/Concert/Brass Band – Minimum of 15 players Any age	Any age	$13.00
3994	Stage/Jazz/Big Band – Minimum of 6 players Any age	Any age	$13.00

Scholarships

String/Piano Scholarship

Instrumental

Awarded by the adjudicator to a competitor who displays the ability to further their instrumental studies. Scholarship money will only be paid for this purpose. To be eligible competitors must compete in at least three solo classes.

Must enter at least 3 solo classes. Previous winners ineligible for 3 years.

Woodwind/Brass Scholarship

Instrumental

Awarded by the adjudicator to a competitor who displays the ability to further their instrumental studies. To be eligible competitors must compete in at least three solo classes.

Must enter at least 3 solo classes. Previous winners ineligible for 3 years.