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WELCOME TO MARIMBAFEST 2024

It was the most friendliest event I'd ever been to!
I hope this event continues to be more and more famous around the world.
- Susan Wang 王述瑄 (TAIWAN)
Marimbafest 2023 Participant
Second Prize, Marimbafest 2023 Solo and Ensemble Competition (OPEN CLASS)
Taipei National University of the Arts
ABOUT

THE FOURTH MARIMBAFEST, THE BIGGEST ONE YET.

Marimbafest 2024 returns for its 5th year - and we have even more options to suit anybody in the percussion world looking for a fun and exciting week!
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Looking for an unforgettable percussion week in a beautiful city with friendly faculty artists and participants?
Look no further! We've welcomed over 150+ participants from 18 countries over the last four festivals.
 
It's your turn next!
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WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
 
Sunday 30th June 2024 afternoon - Saturday 6th July 2024 evening
live and in-person here in Perth (Boorloo), Australia  at the
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
(2 Bradford Road, Mount Lawley WA 6050, Australia)
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Visiting in-person participants (from interstate or overseas) should plan to arrive
no later than Saturday 29th June evening and leave no earlier than Sunday 7th July 2024.
 
AND DO I HAVE TO BE THERE IN-PERSON?
 
Since Marimbafest 2021, Marimbafests have all been hybrid events -
it's an in-person live event that also offers online participation for people who can't physically make it.
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We welcome local, interstate and international participants to participate in-person. 
Past Marimbafest participants have loved visiting Perth (Boorloo) for Marimbafest while giving themselves a sunny holiday.
Attendance to all events during the week is recommended but not compulsory (except competition rounds for competing participants).
If you are planning to visit in-person, please visit our Travel Information page for information about getting here. 
 
For interstate and international participants, you may also participate online from the comfort of your own home for ultimate convenience.  It's almost like you're here too!
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Online participants can benefit from the following:
  • PARTICIPATE LIVE: All masterclasses, competition rounds and concerts are livestreamed through a participant-exclusive Zoom
  • WATCH LATER: If unable to attend at live times, all masterclasses, competition rounds and concerts are recorded for online participants to download and view later
  • VIDEO SUBMISSION: Online participants submit video submissions to participate in competition
  • LIVE FEEDBACK: All participants receive live feedback from at least one faculty member, and feedback from all faculty members of their judging panel
  • PRIZES SHIPPED: If online participants win prizes, prizes will be shipped to them
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DRAFT SCHEDULE
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Marimbafest was a very interesting and new experience for me,
I liked the idea of having a week of pure professional development.
Wonderful artists, wonderful participants and a great experience.
- Denis Flueraș (ROMANIA)
Marimbafest 2023 Participant
Third Prize, Marimbafest 2023 Solo and Ensemble Competition (SOLO, A CLASS)
George Enescu National University of Arts
WHAT'S HAPPENING DURING THE WEEK?
 
  • Our 5th edition of the popular Marimbafest Competition - a world-class level solo marimba (1 player only) and percussion ensemble (2-10 players) competition with in-person and online participants
  • New solo competition classes - B CLASS (beginner, age 14 and under), A CLASS (intermediate, ages 15 to 18 inclusive), OPEN CLASS (advanced, all ages) and a single ENSEMBLE category for all ages
  • The return of Casual Participation - a cheaper masterclass-only option (no Competition) for the week, ideal for those who would like a more relaxed week or those new to the instrument
  • 14 x 1 hour clinics and masterclasses with our 2024 Faculty Artists covering various topics and experience levels including performance, composition, ensemble skills, singer-songwriting, career and more
  • Opportunities to network and socialise with your fellow participants, faculty and staff
  • Opening reception for participants and 8 x free concerts during the week
  • The return of the Marimbafest Shop, featuring brands from around the world
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To give you an idea of what Marimbafest 2024 will look like, here is a draft schedule for Marimbafest Week.

Most days start at 9:30am/10:00am with multiple breaks and finish no later than 7:30pm.

Times and presenters may vary - final schedule released in May 2024.
For online participants, times are in Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) (GMT+8):​
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SUNDAY 30TH JUNE - DAY 0, OPENING DAY
3:30pm - Marimbafest 2024 Opening Reception (Participants, Faculty and Invited Guests only)
5:30pm - Concert #1: Marimbafest 2024 Faculty Artist Showcase #1
7:00pm - End of Day 0
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MONDAY 1ST JULY - DAY 1, MASTERCLASSES (I)

9:30am - Day 1 Participants Welcome Briefing 

10:00am - Faculty Masterclass #1

11:15am - Faculty Masterclass #2

12:15pm - Lunch Break (lunch provided)

1:15pm - Faculty Masterclass #3

2:30pm - Faculty Masterclass #4

3:45pm - Faculty Masterclass #5

6:00pm - Concert #2: Marimbafest 2024 Faculty Artist Showcase #2

7:30pm - End of Day 1

 
TUESDAY 2ND JULY - DAY 2, MASTERCLASSES (II) and COMPETITION PRACTICE
9:30am - Day 2 Participants Welcome Briefing
10:00am - Faculty Masterclass #6
11:15am - Faculty Masterclass #7
12:15pm - Lunch Break (lunch provided)
1:15pm - Practice Time and Soundchecks for All In-Person Competition Categories
6:00pm - Concert #3: Marimbafest 2024 Faculty Artist Showcase #3
7:30pm - End of Day 2
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WEDNESDAY 3RD JULY - DAY 3, COMPETITION (B CLASS + A CLASS)
11:00am - SEMIFINAL STAGE Part 1 B CLASS + A CLASS Warmups (In-Person only)
1:00pm - Break (BYO lunch)
1:30pm  - Concert #4: Marimbafest 2023 SEMIFINAL STAGE (B CLASS + A CLASS)
5:30pm - Results Announcement and Feedback
6:30pm - End of Day 3
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THURSDAY 4TH JULY - DAY 4, COMPETITION (OPEN CLASS + ENSEMBLE)
11:00am - SEMIFINAL STAGE Part 2 OPEN CLASS + ENSEMBLE Warmups (In-Person only)
1:00pm - Break (BYO lunch)
1:30pm  - Concert #5: Marimbafest 2023 SEMIFINAL STAGE (OPEN CLASS + ENSEMBLE)
5:30pm - Results Announcement and Feedback
6:30pm - End of Day 4
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FRIDAY 5TH JULY - DAY 5, MASTERCLASSES (III)

9:30am - Day 5 Participants Welcome Briefing 

10:00am - Faculty Masterclass #8

11:15am - Faculty Masterclass #9

12:15pm - Lunch Break (lunch provided)

1:15pm - Faculty Masterclass #10

2:30pm - Faculty Masterclass #11

3:45pm - Faculty Masterclass #12

6:00pm - Concert #2: Marimbafest 2024 Faculty Artist Showcase #2

7:30pm - End of Day 1

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SATURDAY 6TH JULY - DAY 6, MASTERCLASSES (IV) and FINAL STAGE

9:30am - Day 6 Participants Welcome Briefing 

10:00am - Faculty Masterclass #13

11:15am - Faculty Masterclass #14

12:15pm - Lunch Break (lunch provided)

1:15pm - Competition Finalists Warmup and Soundcheck (In-Person only)

2:30pm - Concert #7: Marimbafest 2024 FINAL STAGE (All Finalists' Competition Stage)

5:00pm - SNACK ATTACK! Afternoon Tea for Participants

6:00pm - Concert #8: Marimbafest 2024 Awards Presentation Gala

7:30pm - End of Marimbafest 2024

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FACULTY PANEL
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I believe that music can connect with everything, every culture, and everyone! 
and Marimbafest has truly succeeded with its wonderful participants, staffs and faculties!

So, let's join Marimbafest 2024 and through Marimbafest you can make friends, touch other people's music and open your mind!  
- Kana Omori (JAPAN)
Marimbafest 2019/2021/2022/2023/2024 Faculty Artist
2024 Composer-In-Residence
International Marimba Soloist and Composer / Associate Professor, Osaka College of Music
WHO ARE THE FACULTY MEMBERS?

Throughout the week of Marimbafest 2024, you will be guided and mentored by a faculty team from around the world.
 
We are pleased to be welcoming a new Faculty Artist family for 2024 representing all disciplines of percussion,
with our highest proportion of in-person visiting artists yet:

Dr Matthew Lau 劉語 (Hong Kong/USA)  (he/him)
2024 In-Person Faculty Artist
OPEN CLASS + ENSEMBLE Competition Faculty Panel
International Contemporary Percussion Soloist
Marimba One Premier Artist, Elite Mallets Signature Artist, Black Swamp Percussion Artist Endorser
Marimbafest 2021, 2022 and 2023 Faculty Artist

Kana Omori 大森香奈 (Japan)  (she/her)
2024 In-Person Faculty Artist + 2024 Composer-In-Residence
OPEN CLASS + ENSEMBLE Competition Faculty Panel
Associate Professor at Osaka College of Music
Adams Percussion Artist, Encore Mallets/Salyers Percussion Signature Artist, Aluphone Artist, 
Sabian Cymbals Artist, Edition Svitzer Composer
Marimbafest 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Faculty Artist

Dr Han-Chih Tai 戴含芝 (Taiwan)  (she/her)
2024 In-Person Faculty Artist
OPEN CLASS + ENSEMBLE Competition Faculty Panel
Full-Time Ensemble Member of Ju Percussion Group
New to Marimbafest 2024!

Han-Yen Kao 高瀚諺 (Taiwan)  (he/him)
2024 In-Person Faculty Artist
B CLASS + A CLASS Competition Faculty Panel
Full-Time Ensemble Member of Ju Percussion Group
New to Marimbafest 2024!

Machi Ishida 石田真知 (Japan)  (she/her)
2024 In-Person Faculty Artist
B CLASS + A CLASS Competition Faculty Panel
International Award-Winning Marimba Soloist
Adams Percussion Artist, Kolberg Percussion Artist
New to Marimbafest 2024!

Pauline Roberts (Argentina/USA)  (she/her)
2024 In-Person Faculty Artist
B CLASS + A CLASS Competition Faculty Panel
International Contemporary Percussion Soloist
Marimba One Discovery Artist, Blue Haus Mallet Shop Signature Artist
New to Marimbafest 2024!

Ivan Trevino (USA)  (he/him)
2024 Online Faculty Artist
Composer-Percussionist and Songwriter, Lecturer of Percussion at University of Texas at Austin
Artist for Innovative Percussion, Black Swamp Percussion, Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads,
Pearl / Adams, Meinl, Beetle Percussion
Marimbafest 2023 Faculty Artist


Chris Thompson aka Master Christopher (USA)  (he/him)
2024 Online Faculty Artist
Multi-Disciplinary Composer-Performer and Lyricist
Marimba One Education Artist, Black Swamp Percussion Concert Artist
Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists, PAS New Music/Research Committee
Marimbafest 2023 Faculty Artist
 
Rosie Cerquone (USA)  (she/her)
2024 Online Faculty Artist
Vibraphonist and Singer-Songwriter
Marimba One Discovery Artist, Blue Haus Mallet Shop Signature Artist
Marimbafest 2023 Faculty Artist

Robert Oetomo (Australia - NSW)   (he/him)
2024 Online Faculty Artist
Former Composer-In-Residence + Artistic Advisor
International Marimba Soloist and Composer
Marimba One Premier Artist, Encore Mallets/Salyers Percussion Signature Artist, Sabian Cymbals Artist,
Edition Svitzer Composer, Tapspace Composer
Marimbafest 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Faculty Artist

Adam Tan 陳俊毅 (Australia - WA)   (he/him)
Marimbafest 2024 Executive Director + In-Person Faculty Artist
Chair of Competition Faculty Panels
Marimba Soloist, Composer and Content Creator
Marimba One Premier Artist, Encore Mallets Signature Artist, Salyers Percussion Concert Artist, Edition Svitzer Composer
Soundbrenner Artist, HAOSEN Instruments Artist, Black Swamp Percussion Artist Endorser, Australian Music Centre Associate Artist
Marimbafest 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Executive Director

Tim White OAM (Australia - WA)  (he/him)
2024 In-Person Faculty Artist
B CLASS + A CLASS Competition Faculty Panel
Coordinator of Classical Music + Head of Percussion at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Marimbafest 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Faculty Artist

Paul Tanner (Australia - WA)  (he/him)
2024 In-Person Faculty Artist / Competition Faculty Panel
OPEN CLASS + ENSEMBLE Competition Faculty Panel
Chair of Percussion, UWA Conservatorium of Music
Marimbafest 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Faculty Artist
 
Mercedes Slack-Smith (Australia - WA)  (she/her)
Marimbafest 2024 Operations Director + In-Person Faculty Artist
Percussion Educator and Drumline Instructor
Marimbafest 2023 Faculty Artist

Find out more about our Faculty here.

We are also excited to present our new Marimbafest Staff Team for 2024 who will be here to assist you throughout the week.

Adam Tan (he/him)  - Marimbafest 2024 Executive Director
Mercedes Slack-Smith (she/her)  - Marimbafest 2024 Operations Director
Li-Jene Gan (she/her)  - Marimbafest 2024 Operations Officer
Claire Orman (she/her)  - Marimbafest 2024 Operations Officer

Find out more about our Staff Team here.
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Marimbafest is one of the best experiences a percussionist can take part in. The inclusive nature of the festival was incredible and the friendships and connections you make with others from all around the world and from all age ranges widens your network of musicians within the percussion world.

Truly an eye opener into the many possibilities as a percussionist!
- Isaac Adamos (AUSTRALIA - WA)
Marimbafest 2023 Participant
Second Prize, Marimbafest 2023 Solo and Ensemble Competition (SOLO - A CLASS)
Trinity College Perth
COMPETITION RULES
HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK?
 
For our Full Participants of 2024, we have revamped our popular Marimbafest Competition to have
three solo categories (OPEN CLASS, A CLASS and the new B CLASS) and one ensemble category.

The competition has three stages:
FIRST STAGE, SEMIFINAL STAGE and FINAL STAGE.

Please see below for more information:
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*Please note all ages listed above are as at 1st January 2024.
Participants who are 15 or under but would like to participate at a more advanced level may participate in A CLASS instead.
Participants who register to enter B CLASS but are deemed too advanced in experience by the Marimbafest Team will be moved up to A CLASS.

 If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to email us at marimbafestaustralia@gmail.com
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Marimbafest was a truly unforgettable experience that has helped me to see just how deep my love for percussion is, and has given me so much hope for a future in the musical world.

It was incredible to meet so many percussionists from different ages and at different points in their careers, and truly find a place within the percussion world with so many incredible friends and mentors.
- Keely Bourke (AUSTRALIA - WA)
Marimbafest 2023 Participant
Semifinalist, Marimbafest 2022/2023 Solo and Ensemble Competition (SOLO - A CLASS)
Iona Presentation College
PRIZES

LAST YEAR'S COMPETITION PRIZES

This is LAST YEAR'S prize list to give you an idea of what we gave - the 2024 prize list will be posted in May 2024.
We gave away over $14,000 of prizes in 2023!

2023 MAIN PRIZES - SOLO CATEGORY ($8160)

 SOLO MARIMBA (A CLASS) - FIRST PRIZE ($2420)
Pearl MUS1480M Snare Drum ($400)
Marimba One Mallet Bag ($200)
Marimba One Beverley Johnston Mallets Set ($200)
Edition Svitzer 250 EUR Voucher ($400)
Encore Mallets Kana Omori Set (KANA2B, KANA3B, KANA4B) ($250)
Encore Mallets Robert Oetomo Set (RO2B, RO3B, RO4B) ($250)
Encore Mallets Adam Tan Set (RO2B, RO3B, RO4B) ($250)
Salyers Percussion Makoto Nakura Set (MN2B, MN3B, MN4B) ($250)
Optimum Percussion $100 Voucher ($100)
2x Dovey Mallets VM1R ($120)

SOLO MARIMBA (A CLASS) - SECOND PRIZE ($960)
Marimba One Mallet Bag ($200)
Encore Mallets Naoko Takada Set (NT2B, NT3B, NT4B) ($250)
Encore Mallets Nancy Zeltsman Set (NZ2B, NZ3B, NZ4B) ($250)
2 x Salyers Percussion PCM35 ($140)
Dovey Mallets M3 ($60)

SOLO MARIMBA (A CLASS) - THIRD PRIZE ($710)
Marimba One Mallet Bag ($200)
Pearl Professional Practice Pad ($100)
Encore Mallets Nanae Mimura Set (RO2B, RO3B, RO4B) ($250)
Dovey Mallets M4 ($60)

 SOLO MARIMBA (OPEN CLASS) - FIRST PRIZE ($2520)
Pearl MUS1470M Snare Drum ($500)
Marimba One Mallet Bag ($200)
Marimba One Lynn Vartan Mallets Set ($200)
Edition Svitzer 250 EUR Voucher ($400)
Encore Mallets Kana Omori Set (KANA2B, KANA3B, KANA4B) ($250)
Encore Mallets Robert Oetomo Set (RO2B, RO3B, RO4B) ($250)
Encore Mallets Adam Tan Set (RO2B, RO3B, RO4B) ($250)
Salyers Percussion Makoto Nakura Set (MN2B, MN3B, MN4B) ($250)
Optimum Percussion $100 Voucher ($100)
2x Dovey Mallets VM1R ($120)

SOLO MARIMBA (OPEN CLASS) - SECOND PRIZE ($960)
Marimba One Mallet Bag ($200)
Encore Mallets Naoko Takada Set (NT2B, NT3B, NT4B) ($250)
Encore Mallets Nancy Zeltsman Set (NZ2B, NZ3B, NZ4B) ($250)
2 x Salyers Percussion PCM35 ($140)
Dovey Mallets M3 ($60)

SOLO MARIMBA (OPEN CLASS) - THIRD PRIZE ($710)
Marimba One Mallet Bag ($200)
Pearl Professional Practice Pad ($100)
Encore Mallets Nanae Mimura Set (RO2B, RO3B, RO4B) ($250)
Dovey Mallets M4 ($60)

2023 MAIN PRIZES - ENSEMBLE CATEGORY ($2940)

 PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (OPEN CLASS) - FIRST PRIZE ($1820)
2 x Marimba One Mallet Bag ($400) 
Marimba One Front Ensemble Mallets Set ($300)
Encore Mallets Mallet Bag ($200)
Salyers Percussion Kai Stensgaard Set (KS20B, KS30B, KS40B) ($250)
Black Swamp Percussion 8” Artisan Triangle ($200)
Black Swamp Percussion Spectrum Triangle Beater ($100)
Black Swamp Percussion Triangle Clip ($100)
Black Swamp Percussion Triangle Bag ($50)
Optimum Percussion Voucher ($100)
Dovey Mallets M1 + VM4R ($120)

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (OPEN CLASS) - SECOND PRIZE ($1060)
Marimba One Mallet Bag ($200)
2 X Encore Mallets Bag ($400)
2 x Marimba One Round Sound Mallets ($150)
Salyers Percussion Kai Stensgaard Set (KS20B, KS30B, KS40B) ($250)
Dovey Mallets M1 ($60)


OTHER PRIZES AND GIFTS ($2200)

3 x MARIMBA ONE CHOICE AWARD ($450)
For audience's favourite performance in FINAL STAGE of each category
Marimba One Round Sound ($150)

BLACK SWAMP PERCUSSION EXCELLENCE AWARD x 3 ($950)
For outstanding performance from a non-finalist in SEMIFINAL STAGE of each category
A CLASS: 1 x BSP 25th Anniversary Carbon Fiber Timpani Mallets ($150)
OPEN CLASS: 1 x BSP SoundArt Tambourine ($500)
ENSEMBLE: 1 x BSP Purpleheart Castanets ($350)

OPTIMUM PERCUSSION ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD (A CLASS SOLO) ($50)
For fantastic performance from a non-finalist in SEMIFINAL STAGE in A CLASS Solo category
1 x Optimum Percussion $50 Voucher ($50)

HAOSEN INSTRUMENTS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD (OPEN CLASS SOLO) ($200)
For fantastic performance from a non-finalist in SEMIFINAL STAGE in OPEN CLASS Solo category
1 x HAOSEN Mallet Bag ($100)
1 x Pearl Professional Practice Pad ($100)

HAOSEN INSTRUMENTS MERIT AWARD x 2 ($200)
For encouraging performance from a non-finalist in SEMIFINAL STAGE in Solo categories
1 x HAOSEN Mallet Bag ($100)

ENCORE MALLETS YOUNG MARIMBA ARTIST AWARD ($200)
For encouraging performance from a non-finalist in SEMIFINAL STAGE A CLASS Solo who is under 15 years of age
1 x Encore Mallets Mallet Bag ($200)

EDITION SVITZER BEST INTERPRETATION AWARDS x 2 ($50)
For best interpretations of Compulsory Works at FINAL STAGE
1 x Edition Svitzer sheet music of either 'Brighter Day' or 'LEVEL100' ($25)

MARIMBAFEST 2023 IN-PERSON PARTICIPANT GIFT PACK ($200)
All in-person participants received this at the end of the week
Marimba One lanyard with participant pass
Marimba One Sticker x 2
Black Swamp Percussion Wood Drum Dampener
Black Swamp Percussion Synthetic Beeswax
Encore Mallets/Salyers Percussion Sticker x 2
Black Swamp Percussion Sticker x 2
15% Off Discount Code from Adam Tan
10% Off Discount Code from Optimum Percussion

MARIMBAFEST 2023 ONLINE PARTICIPANT GIFT PACK ($200)
All in-person participants received this at the end of the week
Virtual participant pass
15% Off Discount Code from Adam Tan
10% Off Discount Code from Optimum Percussion
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Marimbafest was an absolutely surreal experience. Not only did I learn so much from the myriad masterclasses, but I just got to meet some of the most interesting and talented people.

If you want to not only learn a tonne, but also make links with other performers, Marimbafest 2024 is the place to be!
- Otto Gibbs (AUSTRALIA - WA)
Marimbafest 2023 Participant
Semifinalist, Marimbafest 2023 Solo and Ensemble Competition (SOLO - OPEN CLASS)
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)

2024 COMPETITION REPERTOIRE LIST

Below are the Repertoire Lists for each Solo CLASS
and a Suggested Repertoire List for the Ensemble category.

Solo participants must choose one work from the Repertoire List for FIRST + SEMIFINAL stages.
Ensemble participants - for all stages, they may choose a piece that satisfies the conditions listed at the Ensemble Repertoire List, or they may choose one of the pieces we have suggested.
Works with * red asterisks * are signature solo works either composed or arranged by Marimbafest current and former Faculty and Artists.

B CLASS SOLO REPERTOIRE LIST
Gomez, Alice    Marimba Flamenca    Southern Music
Gomez, Alice    Mbira Song    Southern Music
Gomez, Alice    Rain Dance    Southern Music
Hopper, Adam    Ghost Garden    C. Alan Publications
Jolliffe, Edmund   Pronk   Edition Svitzer
Musser, Clair Omar    Etude in C Major    C. Alan Publications
Oetomo, Robert    Any solo from Album For The Young    Edition Svitzer*
Peters, Mitchell    Sea Refractions    Southern Music
Peters, Mitchell    Waves    Southern Music
Peters, Mitchell    Yellow After The Rain    Southern Music
Rosauro, Ney    Preludio No. 1    Ney Rosauro
Schmitt, Matthias    Ghanaia    Norsk Musikforlag
Tan, Adam    Two movements from SIMPLE SOLOS Vol. 1 [SEASONS]    Adam Tan*

A CLASS SOLO REPERTOIRE LIST
Abe, Keiko    Frogs    Studio 4 Productions
Blume, Brian    Like A Burden Too Heavy    Tapspace
Edwards, Ross   Marimba Dances   Australian Music Centre
Ford, Mark   Moon Chasers    Mark Ford
Gerassimez, Alexej    Eravie    Edition Svitzer
Glennie, Dame Evelyn   Going Home   Edition Svitzer
Monkman, Jesse    Parody   Tapspace Publications
Muramatsu, Takatsugu    Land    Yano Music Publishing
O'Meara, Rich    Restless    Mostly Marimba
Oetomo, Robert    Brighter Day    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    Any solo from Three Chorales Vol. 1/2/3    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    Two Lullabies    Edition Svitzer*
Sejourne, Emmanuel    Nancy    Volton Musikverlag
Smadbeck, Paul    Virginia Tate    Keyboard Percussion Publications
Stout, Gordon    Two Mexican Dances    Studio 4 Music
Trevino, Ivan    Feeling Better    Ivan Trevino*
Tyson, Blake    A cricket sang and set the sun    Blake Tyson
Tan, Adam    Dream    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Hope    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Together    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Trevino, Ivan   Song Book Vol. 1  (Anthem, Dance!, Holiday, Little Things, Vessels)   Ivan Trevino*

OPEN CLASS SOLO REPERTOIRE LIST
Abe, Keiko    Ancient Vase    Schott
Abe, Keiko    Dream of the Cherry Blossoms    Zimmermann
Abe, Keiko    Itsuki Fantasy for Six Mallets    Xebec
Abe, Keiko    Marimba d'amore    Xebec
Abe, Keiko    Memories of the Seashore    Schott
Abe, Keiko    Prism    Xebec
Abe, Keiko   Tambourin Paraphrase   Xebec
Abe, Keiko   Variations on Japanese Children Songs   Xebec
Abe, Keiko    Wind in the Bamboo Grove    Schott
Albeniz, Isaac    Asturias     Edition Svitzer
Arlen, Harold    Over The Rainbow  (arr. Robert Oetomo)    Tapspace Publications*
Berg, Daniel    Blue Memories    Edition Svitzer
Berg, Daniel   Fantasy and Toccata   Edition Svitzer
Berg, Daniel    Helios    Edition Svitzer
Berg, Daniel   Phoenix   Edition Svitzer
Bilic, Ivana   Tafate   Edition Svitzer
Broström, Tobias    Trois Tableaux    Edition Svitzer
Burritt, Michael   Caritas   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Burritt, Michael   October Night   Ludwig
Cangelosi, Casey   Any of the Etudes  Casey Cangelosi
Cangelosi, Casey   Any of the Characters   Casey Cangelosi
Cangelosi, Casey   Five Preludes   Casey Cangelosi
Cangelosi, Casey   Theatric no. 2   Casey Cangelosi
Cangelosi, Casey   Two Characters   Casey Cangelosi
Cangelosi, Casey   Viscosity   Casey Cangelosi
Cangelosi, Casey   White Knuckle Stroll   Casey Cangelosi
Cheung, Pius   Colors   Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius   Etude in C major   Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius   Etude in C minor Pius Cheung
​Cheung, Pius   Etude in C# minor Pius Cheung
​Cheung, Pius   Etude in Db minor Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius   Etude in D major   Pius Cheung
​Cheung, Pius   Etude in D minor Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius    Etude in Eb minor    Edition Svitzer
Cheung, Pius    Etude in E minor    Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius    Etude in F minor    Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius    Etude in F# minor    Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius   Nocturne in F major   Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius   Nocturne in F minor Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius   Nocturne in Gb major   Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius   Nocturne in F major   Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius    Poetic Fantasy    Edition Svitzer
Cheung, Pius   Prelude in G minor   Pius Cheung
Cheung, Pius   Sonata in C, Vitanata   Pius Cheung
Chiu, Calvin    Rust    Edition Svitzer
Daimo, Eriko    Furusato    Edition Svitzer
Daimo, Eriko    Kuusi (The Spruce)    Pius Cheung
Edwards, Ross   More Marimba Dances   Australian Music Centre
Eng, Joey   Blossom   Joey Eng*
Eng, Joey   Postcards from New Zealand   Joey Eng*
Eng, Joey   Saudade   Joey Eng*
Eng, Joey   The Wind That Cradles The Clouds   Joey Eng*
Ewazen, Eric   Northern Lights   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Falk, Steve   A Long Way Home   Edition Svitzer
Falk, Steve    Errol Street    Edition Svitzer
Ford, Mark     Moon Chasers     Innovative Percussion
Fukushima, Aiko    Dance of Words    Edition Svitzer
Gershwin, George    Rhapsody in Blue (arr Adélaïde Ferrière)     Edition Svitzer
Golinski, Tomasz    Luminosity    Edition Svitzer
Hakase, Taro   情熱大陸 (Jounetsu Tairiku)  (arr Kana Omori)    Edition Svitzer*
Ignatowicz, Anna    Toccata   Norsk Musikforlag
Khachaturian, Aram   Adagio (From Spartacus)  arr. Johan Söderholm   Edition Svitzer
Le Picard, Guillaume   Abaca   C.Alan Publications
Leuenberger, Manuel    Anna    Edition Svitzer
Lin, Chin Cheng    Tango for Naoko    Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng    Anxiety    Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng    Vermilion Bird    Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng   When I Think Of You  Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng    When Spring Comes    Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng    Wild Leo    Edition Svitzer
Lorick, Matthew   Odessa   PM Europe Publications
Marjan, Csaba Zoltan    Lemuria - The Fallen Civilization    Edition Svitzer
Marjan, Csaba Zoltan    Niflheim    Edition Svitzer
Martin, Freddy    Bumble Boogie (arr Kana Omori)    Edition Svitzer*
Mascagni, Pietro    Cavalleria Rusticana  (arr Eriko Daimo)    Edition Svitzer
Miki, Minoru   Time for Marimba   Ongaku no Yomo Edition
Mimura, Nanae  Transformation of Pachelbel's Canon   HoneyRock Publishing
Miyake, Kazunori   Chain   Maasbree : Beurskens
Oetomo, Robert    Etude de Paganini    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    Four Fantasies for Solo Marimba Vol. 1    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    Four Fantasies for Solo Marimba Vol. 2    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    Four Fantasies for Solo Marimba Vol. 3    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    Life Anew    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    May Peace Prevail    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    Pining for the Spring Breeze    Tapspace*
Oetomo, Robert    Rainbow    Edition Svitzer*
Oetomo, Robert    Waltzing Matilda    Tapspace*
Paganini, Niccolo    Caprice No. 24 (arr Adélaïde Ferrière)     Edition Svitzer
Piazzolla, Astor    Libertango (arr Kana Omori)    Edition Svitzer*
Piazzolla, Astor    Verano Porteno (arr Pius Cheung)   Pius Cheung
Sammut, Eric   Ameline   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric   Cameleon   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric   Four Rotations   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric   Indifference   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric   Libertango   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric   Variations on Porgy and Bess   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Schwantner, Joseph    Velocities    Schott
Sejourne, Emmanuel    Katamiya    Norsk Musikforlag
Sejourne, Emmanuel    Romantica    Norsk Musikforlag
Stankovych, Yevhen    Amazonka    Edition Svitzer
Sueyoshi, Yasuo    Mirage pour Marimba   Ongaku no Yomo Edition
Sueyoshi, Yasuo    Ripple   Ongaku no Yomo Edition
Takada, Naoko    Memories   Mostly Marimba
Tarrega, Francisco    Fantasia on Themes from La Traviata (arr Wei-Chen Lin)    Edition Svitzer*
Tarrega, Francisco    Marcia dal Tannhauser (arr Wei-Chen Lin)    Edition Svitzer*
Tan, Adam    Honest     Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    LEVEL100    Edition Svitzer*
Tan, Adam    Lotus    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Moon    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Path    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Skyward    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Starlight    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Sunflower     Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Teng, Yu-Hsien    Pining for the Spring Breeze (望春風)  (arr Robert Oetomo)    Tapspace*
Thomas, Andrew    Merlin    Margun Music
Trevino, Ivan    Immigrant Song    Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Memento    Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Strive to be Happy    Ivan Trevino*
Vinao, Alejandro    Khan Variations    Alejandro Vinao
Yamada, Kosaku    Red Dragonfly    Edition Svitzer
Zavattero, Nikkie   Les Reminiscences: Rachmaninov au marimba   Alfonces Production
Zeltsman, Nancy    Black Velvet    Edition Svitzer

ENSEMBLE CATEGORY REPERTOIRE LIST

EITHER
CHOOSE AN ENSEMBLE PIECE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Written for minimum 2 to a maximum of 10 players (must be performed by percussionists only)
Has at least one (1) marimba or vibraphone in the instrumentation, and may have non-percussion parts (e.g. narrator, synth) but percussion parts must form at least 80% of the ensemble
Cannot be a marimba/vibraphone solo with only one accompaniment part (e.g. marimba + piano)
​Has sheet music in conventional notation (no graphic scores or improvisations)
The sheet music has been published either by a known publisher (e.g. Edition Svitzer, Tapspace) or
by a composer who self-publishes (e.g. Ivan Trevino, Casey Cangelosi)
Cannot be self-composed - the composer of the piece is not a director or member of the participating ensemble
Must not be longer than 10 minutes in length and can be a single movement of a larger work
If the piece has instruments that are not available at WAAPA, it must be supplied by the ensemble
If you are unsure whether your piece fulfils the above conditions, email us at marimbafestaustralia@gmail.com and we will assist you

OR
CHOOSE ONE OF OUR SUGGESTED PIECES BELOW:

2 PLAYERS
Astrand, Anders   Duo Arpeggio    Edition Svitzer
Blazewicz, Marcin    Piece for Two Marimbas    Edition Svitzer
Burritt, Michael    Blue Ridge    Keyboard Percussion Publications
Chabrier, Emmanuel     Bourrée Fantasque   Edition Svitzer
Cheung, Pius   Nocturne in F Major    Edition Svitzer
Cheung, Pius   Rhapsody in Blue   Edition Svitzer
​Cheung, Pius   Verano Porteno (duo version)   Edition Svitzer
Cornelius, Henrik   Frost & Blizzard   Edition Svitzer
Debussy, Claude   Danse for marimba duo (arr Nancy Zeltsman)    Edition Svitzer
Debussy, Claude   Pagodes (arr Kai Strobel)   Edition Svitzer
Dorman, Avner    Udacrep Akubrad   Avner Dorman
Golinski, Tomasz    Purity 2    Edition Svitzer
Holmes, Cody    Insomnia     C. Alan Publications
Liu, Heng   Neon Lights   Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng   The General   Edition Svitzer
Marjan, Csaba Zoltan   Lemuria - The Fallen Civilization (duo version)    Edition Svitzer
Morag, Adi   Octabones    Adi Morag
O'Meara, Rich   Tsubaki Dance   Edition Svitzer
Oetomo, Robert   Stars Above    Edition Svitzer*
Omori, Kana   Lieber Chef    Edition Svitzer*
Sammut, Eric   Ameline (for marimba and vibraphone)   Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sammut, Eric  Kaleiduoscope  Keyboard Percussion Publications
Sejourne, Emmanuel    Losa    HoneyRock
Tan, Adam    Flying Colours    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Meet Again    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Orange Sunset    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Osaka Groove    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Tan, Adam    Sword Shield    Edition Svitzer/Adam Tan*
Trevino, Ivan   2+1    Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   2300 Degrees    Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Catching Shadows   Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Crossroads   Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Driven   Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Hold Fast   Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Into The Air   Ivan Trevino*

3 PLAYERS
Hakase, Taro   情熱大陸 (Jounetsu Tairiku)  (arr Kana Omori)  for two marimbas and vibraphone   Edition Svitzer*
Kaboom Percussion    Finale from William Tell    Kaboom Percussion*
Kaboom Percussion   Summer From The Four Seasons    Kaboom Percussion*
Liu, Heng   Memory   Edition Svitzer
Master Christopher   Caged Birds the Most Heard   Master Christopher*
Tan, Adam    We Are Heroes    Edition Svitzer*
Trevino, Ivan   Flow    Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Open Your Eyes  Ivan Trevino*

4 PLAYERS
Bach, Johann Sebastian   Air on a G String (arr. Scott Weatherson)   Edition Svitzer
Campins, Miki   Shiver   Edition Svitzer
​Cheung, Pius   Tesla's Harmony   Edition Svitzer
Eng, Joey   Quiet Mind   Joey Eng*
Græsvold, Hans Magne    Ludus   Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng   Saturn's Rings   Edition Svitzer
Mellitts, Marc    Gravity   Marc Mellitts
Miki, Minoru   Marimba Spiritual  (for 4 players)   Ongaku no Yomo Edition
Mertens, Walter   Synbad   Edition Svitzer
Nishihara, Taiki   2x2   Edition Svitzer
Broström, Tobias   Ombra   Edition Svitzer
Oetomo, Robert   Song and Dance   Edition Svitzer*
Sculthorpe, Peter   Jabiru Dreaming   Faber Music
Stopa, Alex   Spiral   Tapspace
Takeno, Tetsuya   Samsara   Tapspace
Trevino, Ivan   Space Junk  Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Watercolor Sun  Ivan Trevino*
Westlake, Nigel   Omphalo Centric Lecture   Australian Music Centre

5-10 PLAYERS
Adde, Terje   Skisse Nr. II   Edition Svitzer
Arlen, Harold   Over The Rainbow (arr Robert Oetomo) - ensemble version   Tapspace*
Astrand, Anders   Gigue   Edition Svitzer
Astrand, Anders   Metal   Edition Svitzer
Becker, Bob   Mudra   KPP
Falk, Steve   Great Ocean Road 5    Edition Svitzer
Finkelmeier, Maria   Hittade   Edition Svitzer
Fleck, Bela   UFO Tofu (arr Tom Gierke)   Tapspace
Holmes, Jeffrey   Occasus   Edition Svitzer
Lin, Chin-Cheng   Marimba Concertino No. 2   Edition Svitzer
Liu, Heng   Fly II   Edition Svitzer
Master Christopher   INSTITUTIONS   Master Christopher*
Master Christopher   MASTERPLAN   Master Christopher*
Perez, Francisco   Duende   Tapspace
Ravel, Maurice   Alborada del Gracioso (arr Jim Ancona)   Tapspace
Ravel, Maurice   Prelude from Le Tombeau de Couperin  (arr Ralph Hardimon)   Tapspace
Soderholm, Johan   Jhana   Edition Svitzer
Stankovych, Yevhen   Labyrinth   Edition Svitzer
Tan, Adam    Beautiful World... Of Dreams And Wonder...  (with 10 players)   Adam Tan*
Trevino, Ivan   A Spiral Made of Wires   Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Almaty  Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Ariel   Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Bloom   Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Catching Shadows (sextet)   Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Pajarito  Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   PUNX  Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Shared Space  Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Six  Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Space Junk  Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Thank You  Ivan Trevino*
Trevino, Ivan   Time is Relative   Ivan Trevino*

COMPULSORY WORKS FOR FINAL SOLO STAGES
FOR A CLASS SOLO COMPETITORS
No Compulsory Work required for B CLASS

FOR A CLASS SOLO COMPETITORS
A new work by Adam Tan (4.3 octave), released exclusively to participants in May 2024 for their use during Marimbafest 2024

FOR OPEN CLASS SOLO COMPETITORS
A new work by Kana Omori (4.3 octave), released exclusively to participants in May 2024 for their use during Marimbafest 2024
REPERTOIRE LIST
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I enjoyed every minute in this year's Marimbafest, I have learnt so much from the faculty. The competition is very friendly and I have made some very good friends and connection in the event.

If you are a percussionist,
I encourage to join this festival as you will gain so much out of it.
- Sampson Keung (HONG KONG)
Marimbafest 2023 Participant
Semifinalist, Marimbafest 2023 Solo and Ensemble Competition (OPEN CLASS)
Chinese University of Hong Kong

WHAT DO I NEED?

We welcome players of all skill levels and experience backgrounds to participate in Marimbafest.
 
If you are planning on visiting from interstate or overseas in-person, please refer to our Travel Information page.
​
Requirements for All Participants
  • FULL Participants: must be minimum 12 years of age and maximum 35 years of age as of 1st January 2024. If a participant is under 12 years of age, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • CASUAL Participants: minimum 12 years of age as of 1st January 2024 and no maximum age.
  • All classes, instruction and feedback during the week will be delivered in English, so English language proficiency is desirable. We also have faculty and staff who can speak Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, Spanish and French if required.
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Requirements for In-Person Participants
  • If you are a participant under 18 or require assistance (e.g. mobility or medical condition) , you can be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the event.
  • If you are feeling unwell during any period of the event, please inform us and stay home to prevent the spread of any illnesses. In-Person Participants may use Online Participant services in the event of no-show due to illness.
Requirements for Online Participants​
  • If you are a participant under 18 or require assistance (e.g. mobility or medical condition) , you can be accompanied by a parent or guardian during livestreamed sessions. If you are not accompanied, we will provide your parent/guardian with a release waiver to sign during the registration process.
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Sheet Music And Mallets/Instruments
  • Sheet music for competition use will be fully paperless - please send us scans of your sheet music with your submissions, as well as a photo of the original score or purchase receipt (if online). Illegally obtained or pirated sheet music will not be accepted.
  • Please bring any other music you wish to work through with Faculty in workshops.
  • Instruments will be provided to you, but please bring your own mallets and sticks. If your ensemble requires instruments that are unavailable at WAAPA, you are responsible for providing these at your own expense.
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Other Items To Consider
  • Some meals are included for In-Person Full Participants for 2024 (Sunday reception / Monday + Tuesday + Friday lunch, Saturday lunch + afternoon tea, snacks tea and coffee throughout the week).
  • In-Person Casual Participants have access to the reception, as well as snacks, tea and coffees only (no lunches).
  • It is recommended you bring and wear concert outfits of your choice (e.g. neat formal attire) for performances.
  • Dress code is casual for all other activities.
  • We would recommend bringing something to take notes with, e.g. pen and book or laptop/iPad.
  • Transport is not included, so please organise your own transport to WAAPA. Public transport is easy for participants residing in the Perth CBD and Northbridge areas. Parking is free on weekends only, otherwise there is paid parking available during weekdays 9am-5pm. More information about this is available on our Travel Information page.
 
Good Conduct Requirements For All Participants
  • Please maintain a level of courtesy and respect towards all attendees, including participants, faculty members and the staff team.
  • Marimbafest 2024 is an event for all ages, and all sessions and performances have been cleared for all audiences.
  • Please refrain from any inappropriate conduct including profanity and offensive behaviour towards attendees.
  • Please maintain a level of silence during competition performances and refrain from interfering or interrupting other attendees.
  • Please respect and treat all campus and private property, including instruments, equipment and other belongings with care.
  • Photography and videography of performances and classes is allowed and you will be photographed and video recorded by our team members during the week.
  • Any breaches of the above rules will be met with the participant being removed from Marimbafest week, and more serious breaches will be referred to the appropriate authorities.
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WHAT DO I NEED

2024 SOLO & ENSEMBLE FULL COMPETITION RULES

BELOW ARE THE DETAILED COMPETITION RULES FOR MARIMBAFEST 2024'S SOLO & ENSEMBLE COMPETITION.
BY PARTICIPATING YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

GENERAL
Marimbafest Australia (ABN 73 174 511 591) is the operator of this Competition.
All decisions regarding prizes and winners are at the Faculty Panel's discretion.
The live rounds will be held at the Richard Gill Auditorium, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (hereinafter referred to as 'WAAPA').
Online competitors will have their videos played on screen with amplification at WAAPA.
Only ticket holders who have successfully registered prior to 1st May 2024 may participate in the Competition as 'Participants'.
No late entries will be accepted.

2024 COMPETITION CATEGORIES (SOLO AND ENSEMBLE)
The SOLO Category must be participated by a solo (1 person) Participant.
The ENSEMBLE Category must be participated by a group of Participants of two (2) or more Participants, with a maximum of 10 Participants.
Participants may enter both Solo and Ensemble categories simultaneously once each.
Multiple entries in the same category will not be accepted.
Participants must be at the age of 12 or older (younger is permitted with parental supervision), with a maximum age of 35 as at 1 January 2023.

2024 SOLO COMPETITION CLASSES (B CLASS, A CLASS AND OPEN CLASS)
The B CLASS is eligible to Competitors who are at the age of 15 or under as of 1st January 2024.
Participants who are eligible for B CLASS but are deemed too advanced in skill level will be automatically moved to A CLASS.
The A CLASS is eligible to Competitors who are at the age of 18 or under as of 1st January 2024.
The OPEN CLASS is eligible to all Participants without restriction.
All Participants can participate in one CLASS only.
Participants are only eligible for the Prizes and Awards for their respective CLASS.

COMPETITION PROCESS
All Participants (in-person and online) will submit videos for FIRST STAGE for their respective CLASS.
Participants  who pass FIRST STAGE will proceed to SEMIFINAL STAGE and perform/have their videos played in live semifinals in their respective CLASS.
All SEMIFINAL STAGE Participants will be given written feedback and ranked by the Faculty Panel.
The TOP 3 Participants from each Solo CLASS and Top 2 Participants from the ENSEMBLE Category will perform in the FINAL STAGE in their respective CLASS and CATEGORY (eleven (11) total 'Finalists').
The TOP 3 Finalists for each CLASS (eleven (11) total) will be ranked according to the Faculty Panel's decisions.

FOR ALL IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES
Marimbafest Australia supports the practice of using original copies and editions of sheet music.
Using pirated or illegally obtained sheet music for adjudicator's copies will result in disqualification from the competition.
Other than purchasing the score, sheet music obtained via legal sources such as library loan, educational institution loan or loan from a teacher are acceptable.
All Participants are permitted to use sheet music on stage if required, whether in print form or electronic form (e.g. iPad/tablet).
Any sheet music used must be either the original published copy, or photocopies/digital copies with a prior sighted original copy/purchase receipt.
Participants must not perform a work different to their initial choices of repertoire, unless given prior permission to do so.
All repertoire performed for SOLO categories must be unaccompanied marimba solo music (no backing tracks, piano accompaniment etc).
All repertoire performed for ENSEMBLE categories must be unaccompanied percussion ensemble music (no backing tracks or electronics unless specifically required in the piece), while following the conditions in the section below.
In-person performances will use instruments available at WAAPA.
If ensembles require specific instruments unavailable at WAAPA, they are responsible to bring these themselves.
Normal stage etiquette, such as bowing and acknowledgement of the audience are all permitted and encouraged,but Participants will not be penalised if these elements are missing.

FOR ALL ONLINE PERFORMANCES
The rules cited in the FOR ALL IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES section above apply to online video submissions as well.
Videos submitted must be a one-take, unedited (both video and audio), single camera angle video in landscape. Cuts, transitions and any other edits are prohibited.
Videos must not have any other elements other than the performance itself (i.e. no title cards, text banners or other graphics).
Video must be recorded specifically for the use of Marimbafest 2024. Public live performances may not be used for your submission.
Online video submissions are welcome to use whatever instruments are available to them.
Video and audio quality issues will not affect the outcome of your Faculty Panel feedback and results, however, we recommend you get the best possible video and audio recording quality to ensure the best listening experience for the panel and audience.
If ensembles require specific instruments that are unavailable at their place of recording, they are responsible to organise these themselves.
Normal stage etiquette, such as bowing and acknowledgement of the audience are all permitted and encouraged, but Participants will not be penalised if these elements are missing.

REPERTOIRE CHOICE FOR ENSEMBLE CATEGORY
For all stages in the Ensemble category, there is no set repertoire list, but Participants may refer to the Ensemble Repertoire List for suggestions if needed.
Repertoire chosen must follow the following criteria:
Written for minimum 2 to a maximum of 10 players (must be performed by percussionists only)
Has at least one (1) marimba or vibraphone in the instrumentation,
and may have non-percussion parts (e.g. narrator, synth) but percussion parts must form at least 80% of the ensemble.
Cannot be a marimba/vibraphone solo with only one accompaniment part (e.g. marimba + piano).
​Has sheet music in conventional notation (no graphic scores or improvisations).
The sheet music has been published either by a known publisher (e.g. Edition Svitzer, Tapspace) or
by a composer who self-publishes (e.g. Ivan Trevino, Casey Cangelosi).
Cannot be self-composed - the composer of the piece is not a director or member of the participating ensemble.
Must not be longer than 10 minutes in length and can be a single movement of a larger work.
If the piece has instruments that are not available at WAAPA, it must be supplied by the ensemble.
The above criteria apply to FIRST, SEMIFINAL and FINAL STAGE performances in the Ensemble category.

FIRST AND SEMIFINAL STAGE PERFORMANCES (SOLO CATEGORIES)
All FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE performances must be one solo work, 10 minutes or less in duration (single movements of multi-movement works accepted).
Solo participants may only play repertoire from the Repertoire List for FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE.
B CLASS can play any repertoire from the B CLASS Repertoire List.
A CLASS Participants  can play any repertoire from either A CLASS or OPEN CLASS Repertoire List.
OPEN CLASS Participants  can only perform repertoire from the OPEN CLASS Repertoire List regardless of age.
FIRST STAGE videos must be uploaded to YouTube in unlisted format, with no video or audio editing used.
SEMIFINAL STAGE performances (live and video) will be held at WAAPA.
Repertoire choices for FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE can be the same or different (but must be from the List).

FIRST AND SEMIFINAL STAGE PERFORMANCES (OPEN CLASS ENSEMBLE CATEGORY)
All repertoire choices for the Ensemble Category should follow the rules of the REPERTOIRE CHOICE FOR ENSEMBLE CATEGORY section above.
FIRST STAGE videos must be uploaded to YouTube in unlisted format, with no video or audio editing used.
SEMIFINAL STAGE performances (live and video) will be held at WAAPA.
Repertoire choices for FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE can be the same or different.

FINAL STAGE PERFORMANCES (SOLO CATEGORY)
Solo participants who advance to the FINAL STAGE must play two solo works. Own choice works must not be longer than 10 minutes.
B CLASS Participants must perform one unaccompanied marimba solo of their choice. There is no Compulsory Work for B CLASS.
A CLASS Participants must perform the A CLASS Compulsory Work and one other unaccompanied marimba solo of their choice.
OPEN CLASS Participants must perform the OPEN CLASS Compulsory Work and one other unaccompanied marimba solo of their choice.
Free choice works cannot be self-composed.
All FINAL STAGE performances cannot use the same repertoire as FIRST STAGE and/or SEMIFINAL STAGE
Performances do not have to be from the respective Repertoire List, but can be if desired.

FINAL STAGE PERFORMANCES (ENSEMBLE CATEGORY)
Ensemble participants who advance to the FINAL STAGE must play one ensemble work, with a total duration of under 10 minutes.
The work chosen must follow the same conditions as the REPERTOIRE CHOICE FOR OPEN CLASS ENSEMBLE CATEGORY section.
The ensemble members should be the same as the ones who played in the FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE.
All FINAL STAGE performances cannot use the same repertoire as FIRST and/or SEMIFINAL STAGE.

GOOD CONDUCT RULES FOR ALL PERFORMANCES
All Participants must uphold a general good standard of behaviour.
Engaging in inappropriate, disruptive, offensive or disorderly conduct towards Participants, Faculty, Staff or other individual is prohibited.
Participants must use appropriate mallets on the instrument that are not exceedingly hard for the register (e.g. very hard mallets in the lowest octave).
Instruments or any other property of WAAPA, Marimbafest Australia or any other parties must not be willfully damaged in any way.
Disruptions to other Participants performances (e.g. making noises, taking photos with flash etc) is prohibited.
FINAL STAGE own choice performances (live and video performances) must not contain inappropriate or offensive content.
Any Participants found to be engaging in any bad conduct as above may be disqualified from the Competition and/or suspended from the Festival.
Participants, as well as any other parties, may spectate, take photos of and record other Competitors whilst they are performing.

PRIZE INFORMATION
First Prizes, Second Prizes and Third Prizes can only be given to the finalists of Solo B CLASS, A CLASS, Solo OPEN CLASS and the Ensemble Category of the Competition.
All additional prizes (other than 'Choice Award' and 'Best Interpretation') can be given to any Competitors who have not already received First, Second or Third Prize.
The Faculty Panel's decisions are final and cannot be changed.
Participants, Staff and other personnel must not interfere with the judging process in any way.
In the event a FINAL STAGE Competitor (or Competitors) is/are unable to perform in FINAL STAGE, the Faculty Panel will choose the next best Participant(s) from SEMIFINAL STAGE to replace them. Once this happens, the original FINAL STAGE Participant(s) is/are removed from FINAL STAGE and cannot return.
If a finalist is physically able to perform but does not successfully complete the performance, they will automatically be awarded the lowest prize available.
There is to be no tied Prizes. Each prize will only be awarded to one solo Participant or ensemble.
In the event of a tied vote among the Faculty Panel, the Faculty will re-deliberate until a clear outcome is reached.

Recording and Photography
You may be recorded during your Competition performance for use in promotional materials.
Audience members are permitted to take photos and record Participants' performances.
Flash photography and use of any other lighting equipment is not permitted.
Recording devices must be silent while being used in order to not disturb Competitors.

Changes and Cancellation
These Rules are subject to change at any time by the Marimbafest Australia staff team in exceptional circumstances.
In the event of emergency circumstances such as serious medical emergency, natural and man-made disasters etc, the event may be rescheduled or cancelled.

If you are unsure about any of the above, please do not hesitate to ask us at marimbafestaustralia@gmail.com.
COMPETITION RULES
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