Presents
ARE YOU 12 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
Junior competition finals will be held LIVE at 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 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 JUNIOR 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. 10 on page 41 from: 'Reading Rhythm' BK/CD by Bill Kezelos
2) Technique 25 marks
Play any one piece from: 'Rudiments & Motions' by Frank Corniola (pp 133-144)
3) Kit Piece 30 marks
Play any one (1) of the following pieces:
'Summaries 2 - 5', or 'Going Home' or 'Bon Voyage' from 'Rhythm Section Drumming' BK/CD by Frank Corniola
OR Any one (1) from: 'The Ultimate Play Along Volume 1 or 2' BK/CD by Dave Weckl
4) Free Choice 25 marks
Open solo - Maximum 3 minutes