The Australian Accordion Teachers Championships and International Festival offer six performance categories: Australian International Championships, Australian National Championships, Specialist Genre Championships for Light Classical, Entertainment and Jazz.
Please note that all entrants/performers in the Australian International Accordion Championships and Festival MUST be current financial members of the AATA. The membership fees are as follows:
Associate Membership: $10
Ordinary Membership: $20
Full Membership: $40
Family Membership: $60
Please note, competitors must bring proof of identification on the day of the competition (e.g. passport, birth certificate, identity card.)
All times listed are maximum playing times. Please ensure, you have read all parts of this Prospectus relevant to your class, especially the Competition Rules, before sending in your entry.
(From any nation or territory)
These classes are open to contestants from any country playing accordion. All placegetters of International Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| AI 12 | Australian International, 12 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character and composer but with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 6 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| AI 14 | Australian International Youth Concert Artist, 14 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer. 1 must be a baroque work and 1 MUST be originally written for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 12 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| AI 15 | Australian International, 15 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 8 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| AI C | Australian International Champion, 32 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 3 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer. 1 must be a baroque work and 1 MUST be originally written for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Minimum 15 minutes to maximum 20 minutes playing time. Failure to observe minimum or maximum playing time will result in a mark penalty. |
AU$70.00 |
| AI JCA | Australian International Junior Concert Artist, 18 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 3 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer but with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL. 1 must be a baroque work and 1 MUST be originally written for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 15 minutes playing time. |
AU$65.00 |
| AI JVE | Australian International Junior Virtuoso Entertainment,18 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL. 1 must be an arrangement of a work NOT originally composed for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 12 minutes playing time. |
AU$60.00 |
| AI SVE | Australian International Senior Virtuoso Entertainment, 32 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 3 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer. 1 must be an arrangement of a work NOT originally composed for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 18 minutes playing time. |
AU$70.00 |
(From any nation or territory)
These classes are open to contestants from any country playing accordion. All placegetters of International Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
Kindly note, Duets MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE ACCORDION - (ie: Duets can include 2 accordions OR 1 accordion and 1 other instrument).
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| IDuet 08 | International Duet, 8 years and underOwn choice programme . Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| IDuet 10 | International Duet, 10 years and underOwn choice programme . Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| IDuet 12 | International Duet, 12 years and underOwn choice programme . Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| IDuet 15 | International Duet, 15 years and underOwn choice programme . Maximum 5 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| IDuet Open | International Duet, OpenOpen to competitors of all ages. Own choice programme . Maximum 7 minutes playing time. |
AU$60.00 |
(From any nation or territory)
These classes are open to contestants from any country playing accordion. All placegetters of International Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
Kindly note, Trios and Ensembles MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE ACCORDION - (ie: Trios/Ensembles can include 2 (or more) accordions OR 1 accordion and other instrument/s).
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| IT/E 12 | International Trio/Ensemble, 12 years and underOwn choice programme . Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$50.00 |
| IT/E 15 | International Trio/Ensemble, 15 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character. Maximum 6 minutes playing time. |
AU$50.00 |
| IT/E Open | International Trio/Ensemble, OpenOpen to competitors of all ages. Own choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character . Maximum 10 minutes playing time. |
AU$70.00 |
(Transcription of a work written before 1900)
These classes are open to contestants from any country playing accordion.
All placegetters of International Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LC 08 | Light Classical, 8 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| LC 10 | Light Classical, 10 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| LC 12 | Light Classical, 12 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| LC 14 | Light Classical, 14 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| LC 16 | Light Classical, 16 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| LC Open | Light Classical, OpenOpen to competitors of all ages. Own choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 5 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
(Music with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL)
These classes are open to contestants from any country playing accordion.
All placegetters of International Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| EN 08 | Entertainment, 8 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| EN 10 | Entertainment, 10 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| EN 12 | Entertainment, 12 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| EN 14 | Entertainment, 14 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| EN 16 | Entertainment, 16 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| EN Open | Entertainment, OpenOpen to competitors of all ages. Own choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 5 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
These classes are open to contestants from any country playing accordion.
All placegetters of International Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| J 08 | Jazz, 8 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| J 10 | Jazz, 10 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| J 12 | Jazz, 12 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| J 14 | Jazz, 14 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| J 16 | Jazz, 16 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| J Open | Jazz, OpenOpen to competitors of all ages. Own choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 5 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
These classes are open to contestants from any country playing accordion.
All placegetters of International Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ET 08 | Ethnic, 8 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| ET 10 | Ethnic, 10 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| ET 12 | Ethnic, 12 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| ET 14 | Ethnic, 14 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| ET 16 | Ethnic, 16 years and underOwn choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| ET Open | Ethnic, OpenOpen to competitors of all ages. Own choice programme. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 5 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
(Competitors must be a resident in Australia)
These classes are open to contestants from Australian residents playing accordion. All place getters of Australian Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| AN 06 | Australian National, 06 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character and composer. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. ?Maximum 2 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| AN 08 | Australian National, 8 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character and composer. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. ?Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$25.00 |
| AN 10 | Australian National, 10 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character and composer. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. ?Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| AN 12 | Australian National, 12 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character and composer but with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. ?Maximum 6 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| AN 14 | Australian National Youth Concert Artist, 14 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer. 1 must be a baroque work and 1 MUST be originally written for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 12 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| AN 15 | Australian National, 15 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 8 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| AN C | Australian National Champion, 32 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 3 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer. 1 must be a baroque work and 1 MUST be originally written for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Minimum 15 minutes to maximum 20 minutes playing time. Failure to observe minimum or maximum playing time will result in a mark penalty. |
AU$70.00 |
| AN JCA | Australian National Junior Concert Artist, 18 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 3 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer but with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL. 1 must be a baroque work and 1 MUST be originally written for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 15 minutes playing time. |
AU$65.00 |
| AN JVE | Australian National Junior Virtuoso Entertainment, 18 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer with GENERAL AUDIENCE APPEAL. 1 must be an arrangement of a work NOT originally composed for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 12 minutes playing time. |
AU$60.00 |
| AN SVE | Australian National Senior Virtuoso Entertainment, 32 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 4 pieces of contrasting style and character and composer. 1 must be an arrangement of a work NOT originally composed for accordion. Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stage-craft all being important. Maximum 18 minutes playing time. |
AU$70.00 |
(Competitors must be a resident in Australia)
These classes are open to contestants from Australian residents playing accordion. All place getters of Australian Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
Kindly note, Duets MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE ACCORDION - (ie: Duets can include 2 accordions OR 1 accordion and other instrument).
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ADuet 08 | Australian Duet, 8 years and underOwn choice programme . Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| ADuet 10 | Australian Duet, 10 years and underOwn choice programme. Maximum 3 minutes playing time. |
AU$30.00 |
| ADuet 12 | Australian Duet, 12 years and underOwn choice programme. Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| ADuet 15 | Australian Duet, 15 years and underOwn choice programme . Maximum 5 minutes playing time. |
AU$40.00 |
| ADuet Open | Australian Duet, OpenOwn choice programme . Maximum 7 minutes playing time. |
AU$60.00 |
(Competitors must be a resident in Australia)
These classes are open to contestants from Australian residents playing accordion. All place getters of Australian Championship classes are presented with certificates (to be sent via email if competing online or given in person when competing face to face).
Winners competing in person only:
Kindly note, Trios and Ensembles MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE ACCORDION - (ie: Trios/Ensembles can include 2 or more accordions OR 1 accordion and other instrument/s).
NOTE - Australian residents who enter an Australian National category with an equivalent International category will automatically be entered into both.
| No | Class/Age, Music Requirements | Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| AT/E 12 | Australian Trio/Ensemble, 12 years and underOwn choice programme . Maximum 4 minutes playing time. |
AU$50.00 |
| AT/E 15 | Australian Trio/Ensemble, 15 years and underOwn choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character. Maximum 6 minutes playing time. |
AU$50.00 |
| AT/E Open | Australian Trio/Ensemble, OpenOpen to competitors of all ages. Own choice programme consisting of 2 pieces of contrasting styles and character . Maximum 10 minutes playing time. |
AU$70.00 |