Prizes & Aggregate Trophies
The Toowoomba Eisteddfod offers recognition to competitors in two ways:
- Trophies, certificates and/or monetary prizes which are awarded for merit in their performances during the Eisteddfod competition: and
- The opportunity to apply, independently of performance results, for scholarships as outlined below.
CHORAL - May
The Mansel Jones Memorial Trophy
Trophy, $200 plus Certificate, presented by the Toowoomba Choral Society Inc., will be awarded to the choir gaining the highest aggregate points/rankings in Section 1 (Open Small Choral Ensemble), Section 2 (Open Sacred Choir) and Section 3 (Open Choral Contemporary Choir).
The Toowoomba Philharmonic Society Shield
Shield, $50 plus Certificate, presented by the Toowoomba Philharmonic Society Inc., will be awarded to the Secondary School gaining the highest aggregate points/rankings in Section 10 (Secondary School Hymn Singing Choir), Section 11 (Secondary School Spiritual Song or Gospel Choir), and Section 12 (Secondary School Folk Singing Ensemble).
The Anne Thomas Trophy
Trophy plus Certificate, presented by Anne and Nev Thomas, will be awarded to the Secondary School gaining highest aggregate points/rankings in Section 6 (Secondary School Choir), Section 7 (Secondary School Vocal Ensemble), and Section 9 (Secondary School Modern Choir).
The Heritage Bank Shield
Shield plus Certificate, presented by the Heritage Bank, will be awarded to the Primary School gaining the highest aggregate points/rankings in Section 15 (Primary School ’A’ Grade Choir), Section 17 (Primary School Vocal Ensemble), and Section 22 (Primary School Years P-4 ’A’ Grade Junior Choir).
The Eckert Family Trophy
Trophy plus Certificate, presented by the Eckert Family, will be awarded to the Primary School gaining the highest aggregate points/rankings in Section 18 (Primary School Hymn Singing Choir), Section 19 (Primary School Spiritual Song or Gospel Choir) and Section 20 (Primary School Modern Choir).
The Peg Russell Memorial Trophy
This trophy is to be awarded by the adjudicator to a choral accompanist as an acknowledgement of their skill and hard work.
Vocal - May
FG Chamberlin Memorial Trophy
Trophy plus Certificate, donated by Miss Madge Chamberlin and Mrs Joyce Nichols, will be awarded to the Competitor gaining the highest aggregate points/rankings in Section 30 (Open Operatic Aria), Section 31 (Open Oratorio or Cantata Solo) and Section 32 (Open Art Song – English Solo)
The John Penny Memorial Trophy
Trophy, $200 plus a Certificate, presented by the Toowoomba Choral Society Inc., will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest aggregate points/rankings in Sections 51 or 52 or 56 (Year 11 or 12 Vocal Solo), Section 64 (Years 11 or 12 Music Theatre Performance Solo) and Section 70 (Years 11 or 12 Australian Composer Solo).
The Miss Madge Chamberlin Memorial Trophy
Trophy plus Certificate, presented by the Toowoomba Philharmonic Society Inc. (in appreciation of the work of Miss Madge Chamberlin as Chorister, Soloist and Conductor), will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest aggregate points/rankings in any 3 of Section 33 (Open Music Theatre Performance Solo), Section 34 (Open Australian Composer Solo) Section 35 (Open Italian Solo), Section 36 (Open French Solo).
The Dulcie Burstow Memorial Trophy
Perpetual Trophy plus $100 plus Certificate presented by the Burstow Family to the Most Promising Vocalist aged 16 to 21 years. This would cover both male & female, be across all genres. Awarded by the committee from the recommendations of the adjudicators.
Speech & Drama - July/ August
Primary Speech and Drama Bursary for Prep to Year 3
Mona Stanley Bursary for Prep to Year 3 – $100 towards fees plus Certificate, donated by the Hendon and Clarke Families, will be awarded to the person, who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, shows sufficient talent to continue their studies in Speech and Drama.
Primary Speech and Drama Bursary for Years 4 to 6
Joan Nuss Bursary for Years 4 to 6 – $100 bursary towards fees plus Certificate, donated by Mary-Lou Fraser, will be awarded to the person, who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, shows sufficient talent to continue their studies in Speech and Drama.
Primary Darling Downs Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association Encouragement Award $100 award towards fees plus Certificate, donated by the Darling Downs Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association, will be awarded by the adjudicator to the person (not necessarily a winner) showing sufficient talent to continue his/her studies in Speech and drama.
Secondary Darling Downs Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association Encouragement Award $100 award towards fees plus Certificate, donated by the Darling Downs Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association, will be awarded by the adjudicator to the person (not necessarily a winner) showing sufficient talent to continue his/her studies in Speech and drama.
Instrumental - July/ August
The Harold Swan Memorial Trophy
Trophy plus Certificate, presented by the Swan Family, will be awarded by the adjudicator for the most outstanding performance in Section 430 (Open Instrumental Ensemble), Section 431 (Open Small Instrumental Ensemble) and Section 432 (Open Stage Band).
Darling Downs Regional Instrumental Music Committee Trophy
Trophy plus Certificate, presented by the DDRIMC, will be awarded to the Secondary School gaining the highest aggregate of rankings in any two Sections from Section 436 (Secondary School Orchestra), Section 438 (Secondary School ‘A’ Grade Concert Band) and Section 440 (Secondary School ‘A’ Grade Stage Band).
The Gary Williams Memorial Trophy
Trophy plus Certificate, presented by the Friends of Gary, will be awarded to the Secondary School gaining the highest aggregate of rankings in any two Sections from Section 437 (Secondary School String Ensemble), 470 (Secondary String (unaccompanied) A Grade Trio/Quartet) and 472 (Secondary School Small String A Grade Ensemble)
Clive Berghofer Primary Schools Trophy
Trophy plus Certificate, presented by Mr Clive Berghofer, will be awarded to the Primary School gaining the highest aggregate of rankings in any two Sections from Section 449 (Primary School Orchestra), Section 453 (Primary School Concert Band) and Section 456 (Primary School Stage Band).
Primary School Strings Aggregate Trophy
Trophy awarded to the Primary School gaining the highest aggregate of rankings in any two Sections from Section 414 (Primary String Trio/Quartet), Section 448 (Primary School String Ensemble), and Section 450 (Primary School Small String Ensemble).
The Paul Morton Memorial Trophy
Trophy, presented by Pat and Tricia Morton, will be awarded to the Secondary Woodwind or Brass instrumentalist gaining the highest ranking in the following three sections – Section 304 (Year 12 or under Woodwind or Brass Concerto), Section 305 (Year 12 or under Woodwind or Brass Sonata), Section 340 (Year 10 to 12 Woodwind Championships) OR Section 370 (Year 10 to 12 Brass Championships).
The John Burstow Memorial Trophy
Perpetual Trophy plus $100 plus Certificate presented by the Burstow Family to the Most Promising Wind or Brass Instrumentalist aged 16 to 21 years. Awarded by the committee from the recommendations of the two adjudicators.
General
The Mayor’s Encouragement Award
Trophy (non-perpetual), presented by the Mayor to a group that has not won a prize in the Primary Choral, Instrumental or Speech and Drama areas.
The winner will be chosen by the Eisteddfod Association and will be awarded on a rotating basis in the Choral, Instrumental and Speech and Drama areas. In 2023, the Award will be in the Speech & Drama area. The purpose of the Award is to encourage continued participation in the performing arts.
Trophies
- Perpetual trophies remain the property of the City of Toowoomba Eisteddfod Inc., but non-perpetual trophies presented in association with or in place of a perpetual trophy remain the property of the winner.
- Perpetual trophy holders are responsible for their safe keeping, insurance, engraving and return to the Eisteddfod Association one month before the next applicable Eisteddfod Part.
Volunteers Needed
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