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'Australia's Best Up & Coming Drummer' competitions are the most prestigious drumming awards in Australia. This is your opportunity to gain national recognition, exposure and the turning point in your professional career! Proudly presented by Drumtek since 1993
THREE FINALISTS will be selected from all over Australia to compete live in Melbourne at the 20th anniversary of 'Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend' (AUDW) - Sunday August 26th, 2012.
All finalists will perform for a selected judging panel of Australian and International drum artists and the winner will be announced at AUDW.
The three finalists will each receive huge prizes including a commemorative certificate.
The Open category 1st place winner will receive the following amazing prizes:
* One year Silver Endorsement with Pearl, Zildjian, Remo & Vic Firth
* A main stage performance at the 21st anniversary of AUDW 2013
* Will be included in all the AUDW national marketing & promotion
* Feature interview in Drumscene Magazine
* $3,000.00 of Pearl - Zildjian - Remo - Vic Firth gear
Competition Requirements
Choose one piece from each category and record the pieces on DVD
1) Solos 25 marks
Play any one solo from the following choices:
'The Solo' or 'Crazy Army" by Steve Gadd - 'Up Close' BK/CD
'Haversack' or 'Bub ' by Graham Morgan - 'Analysis of Contemporary Drumming' book
2) Technique 25 marks
Any one piece from: 'Rudiments & Motions' book by Frank Corniola - pp 169 – 176
3) Free Choice 20 marks
Approximately 3 minutes in duration. Jazz, Latin or Contemporary improvisation
4) Kit Piece 30 marks
Play any one (1) piece from the following choices:
'Complex City' or 'Odd Time Journey' or 'Fusion Boulevard' Rhythm Section Drumming BK/CD by Frank Corniola
'Native Metal' or 'Pyramids On Mars' Ultimate Play-Along BK/CD by Virgil Donati
Any one (1) Global Tours - pp 102 -107 from: 'Groove Essentials 2.0' BK/CD by Tommy Igoe
Or Any one (1) piece from: 'The Groove Perspective Play-Along' BK/CD by Darryn Farrugia
Or 'Original Contemporary Piece' 3-4 minutes. Must submit the Drum Transcript
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CLOSING DATE FOR ALL DVD ENTRIES: 9TH JULY 2012
