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• Section 72: Non-Western Instruments

Section 72: Non-Western Instruments

Section Notes

1. Refer to Rules 9, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 32, 36 and 37. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
2. Competitors may enter a maximum of four classes in this section.
3. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
4. Competitors may choose repertoire referencing the examination syllabus of the Overseas music standard grade examination, Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) and Shanghai Conservatory of Music. We will also accept repertoire equivalent to that level indicated in these syllabi.

Class 72-01 – Non-Western Strings (Plucked) – Solo – Beginner – Grades 1-4
Free: $40.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 8 minutes.

Class 72-02 – Non-Western Strings (Plucked) – Solo – Intermediate – Grades 5-7
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 8 minutes.

Class 72-03 – Non-Western Strings (Plucked) – Solo – Advanced – Grade 8 and Above
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 10 minutes.

Class 72-04 – Non-Western Strings (Bowed) – Solo – Beginner – Grades 1-4
Fee: $40.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 8 minutes.

Class 72-05 – Non-Western Strings (Bowed) – Solo – Intermediate – Grades 5-7
Fee: 45.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 8 minutes.

Class 72-06 – Non-Western Strings (Bowed) – Solo – Advanced – Grade 8 and Above
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 10 minutes.

Class 72-07 – Non-Western Strings – Open
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 15 minutes.

Class 72-08 – Non-Western Strings – Guqin – Open
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 15 minutes.

Class 72-09 – Non-Western Instruments (Other) – Solo – Beginner – Grades 1-4
Fee: $40.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 8 minutes.

Class 72-10 – Non-Western Instruments (Other) – Solo – Intermediate – Grades 5-7
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 8 minutes.

Class 72-11 – Non-Western Instruments (Other) – Solo – Advanced – Grade 8 and Above
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one or two selections. Time Limit 10 minutes.

Class 72-12 – Non-Western Instruments – Small Ensemble – Junior
Fee: $60.00
Two to four players. Own choice of one or two selections. Time limit 10 mins.

Class 72-13 – Non-Western Instruments – Ensemble – Junior
Fee: $60.00
Five to twelve players. Own choice of one or two selections. Time limit 10 mins.

Class 72-14 – Non-Western Instruments – Mixed Instrumentation – Junior
Fee: $60.00
Two to four players. Own choice of one or two selections. Time limit 10 mins. Piano is permitted in this class.

Class 72-15 – Non-Western Instruments – Small Ensemble – Advanced
Fee: $60.00
Two to four players. Own choice of one or two selections. Time limit 10 mins.

Class 72-16 – Non-Western Instruments – Ensemble- Advanced
Fee: $60.00
Five to twelve players. Own choice of one or two selections. Time limit 10 mins.

Class 72-17 – Non-Western Instruments – Mixed Instrumentation – Advanced
Fee: $60.00
Two to four players. Own choice of one or two selections. Time limit 10 mins. Piano is permitted in this class.