Intermediate

Presents

ARE YOU 16 YEARS OR YOUNGER?

'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.

Competition Details

Intermediate competition finals will be held LIVE at the Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend 2020.

All finalists will perform for a selected judging panel of Australian and International drum artists and the winner will be announced at the Australia's Ultimate Drummer's Weekend & Expo 2020.

Interstate entries are welcome. All interstate finalists are responsible for their own transport and accommodation if traveling to Melbourne for INTERMEDIATE competition finals.

All finalists will receive a commemorative certificate.

Competition Requirements

Choose and record yourself performing one piece from each category:

1) Reading 20 marks
Play Sight Reading exercise No. 33 on page 89 from 'Reading Rhythm' BK/CD by Bill Kezelos

2) Technique 25 marks
Any one piece from: Rudiments & Motions by Frank Corniola (pp 155 - 161)

3) Kit Piece 30 marks
Any one (1) of the following pieces:
'Oakland Drive' or 'Highway to Funk' or 'Streets of Cuba' from: 'Rhythm Section Drumming' BK/CD by Frank Corniola
OR Any one (1) piece from: 'In Session - With Dave Weckl Band' BK/CD by Dave Weckl
OR Any one (1) piece from: 'The Groove Perspective Play-Along' BK/CD by Darryn Farrugia
OR One piece of your choice of similar standard - Provide chart

4) Free Choice 25 marks
Open solo - Maximum 3 minutes