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Presents
Proudly sponsored by
UP
AND COMING OPEN AGE CATEGORY
CLOSING
DATE FOR ENTERING Monday 2nd June 2008
Prizes:
(Prizes are based on Retail value of goods)
3rd......$500.00 Vater voucher
2nd.....$700.00 Paiste voucher
1st......$2000.00 Yamaha/Paiste Voucher
The
open category winner will also receive:
* A Silver endorsement with Yamaha,Paiste
and Vater.
* Will perform and open AUDW 2009 festival.
* Feature in Drumscene.
Competition
Details
This is your opportunity to gain national
recognition,exposure and a professional career turning-point.This
is the most prestigious drumming award in Australia and will be
presented to one of three finalists at the 16th Annual Australia's
Ultimate Drummer s Weekend & Expo 2008.
THREE FINALISTS will
be selected from all over Australia to compete in Melbourne. (All
national and international finalists are responsible for their
own transport and accommodation).The three finalists will be DRUMTEK's
special guests for three days and will attend all DRUMTEK events
that week including The Ultimate Drummer s Weekend & Expo
2008. Formal presentation announcement of winner, runner-ups and
receivers of the encouragement award will occur at Australia's Ultimate
Drummers Weekend & Expo 2008. All finalists will receive
a commemorative certificate and the winner will perform live
on the day.
The Open competition finals will be held LIVE at Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend 16th anniversary on
Sunday July 27th at 12.00pm.
Competition Requirements
Choose
one piece from each category and record the pieces on a VHS video
tape or DVD
ENTRY FEE $25
Choose
one piece from each category
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Solos 30 marks
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Any
one solo from the following choices: |
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'The
Solo' or 'Crazy Army" by Steve Gadd ('Up Close'
book) |
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'Haversack'
or 'Bub ' by Graham Morgan ('Analysis of Contemporary
Drumming' book) |
| 2) |
Technique 20 marks
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Any
one piece from Rudiments & Motions by Frank Corniola pp
169 – 176 |
| 3) |
Free Choice Section 20 marks
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Approximately 2 minutes in duration. Jazz, Latin or
Contemporary improvisation |
| 4) |
Kit Piece 30 marks Any one (1) piece from the following:
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| 'Complex
City', 'Fusion Boulevard' Rhythm Section Drumming
by Frank Corniola |
| 'Oakland Zone', 'Pocketful of Soul' The Code of Funk by David Garibaldi
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| 'Native Metal' or Pyramids On Mars' Ultimate Play-Along by Virgil Donati
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| 'Original Contemporary Piece' 3-4 minutes. Must submit the Drum Transcript |
"The competition final will be held at the 2008 Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend"
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click
here for competition rules
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