City of Ballarat Choral Contest

A choir is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Come and be a part of the magic that is the City of Ballarat Choral Competition.

Teachers & Choral Directors please note the following information in respect of you entries:

2017 Dates:

Sunday 27th August – Open
Monday 28th August – Primary
Tuesday 29th August – Secondary

1. Pre-Registration:

All competitors must complete the below pre-registration form by Friday July 28th

2. Supply of Music

Music for the adjudicator with bars numbered is required for all sections.  Music is to be uploaded below Please ensure each piece of music uploaded as a separate pdf file. We ask that files be named as follows: Section number – School/ choir name – Item number

3. Copyright

Use of printed, photocopied, recorded, adapted or reproduced material is guided by Copyright law. In order to compete at the Royal South Street competitors must declare that all necessary licences for copyright have been obtained and only originals or licensed copies will be used in accordance with copyright laws and agreements. These terms & conditions are agreed upon when placing your entry.

4. Competitor Lists

As per General Condition of Competition rule 2.9 in the Prize Schedule, a list of the names of all performers in each item must be submitted at the time of registration on the day of competition. A proforma can  be accessed below: 2017 form coming soon

5. Teachers’ Passes

In 2017 we DO NOT require a form in advance. Upon arrival at Her Majesty’s Theatre on competition day, please send one teacher side stage to the green room for registration; teachers’ passes can be collected there.