Band Concert & Stage
Friday 1st August, 2025
* Only TWO entries per school allowed in this discipline.
VENUE – All sections will be held at Horizon Centre – See Eisteddfod Venues page
CONVENOR: Kathy Niejalke
ADJUDICATOR: Mike Degenhart
Michael Degenhart is an experienced educator who has worked as a music teacher/leader for over 40 years. He has led Music and Performing Arts programs in a variety of schools and is currently Director of Music at Westminster School.
Michael has taught music and physical education to from year 3 to year 12. He is a trumpet player who had directed many ensembles including big bands, concert bands, studio orchestras and a variety of smaller ensembles. Over many years the ensembles under Michael’s direction have had great success at SASBOF (South Australian Schools Band and Orchestra Festival) and Generations in Jazz.
Michael has served on a number of committees and organisations. He was on the AHOMINGS Executive Committee (Association of Heads of Music in Non-Government Schools) for many years, serving 5 years as President. He has worked for the SACE board for 26 years as an external marker for stage 2 music, mostly in performance. Michael is currently President of ABODA SA and Jazz SA where he enjoys working with enthusiastic, like-minded people.
Michael has also worked in administration on Tennis Club committees and Soccer club boards and is a life member of Hope Ward Tennis Club, Sturt Soccer Club and ABODA SA, as well as a long serving member of Tranmere Lawn Tennis Club.
GENERAL DISCIPLINE INFORMATION
Entrants MUST read the Syllabus Notes for Friday for detailed information and the Rules & Conditions of Entry
Bands consist of 10 or more members
SEE SYLLABUS page for details on how to enter.
Band Sections Start times
Depending on number of entries, some SECTIONS may be divided, combined, cancelled or have entries CLOSED EARLY when capacity is reached
(Junior Band – Year 6 & under) none in 2025
9.00am – Senior Concert Band – Year 12 & under
12.40pm – Senior Stage Band – Year 12 & under
3.40pm – Open Band (concert or stage) – Any group that includes adults
ANNOUNCE BAND CHAMPION
For full Friday details click HERE (coming soon)
(See the Program page for full program)