GUIDELINES – INDIVIDUAL PERFORMERS
PREPARING FOR YOUR RECORDING
1. Download your music to Waltzing Matilda from the AMEB Online
Orchestra website. Select the pdf for your instrument and level and
download to your device. Print it if you like. Make sure it says
‘INDIVIDUALS’ at the top of the music.
2. For contemporary instruments (including acoustic guitar and
ukulele) we recommend downloading the lead sheet and improvising
along to the click/guide track.
3. Download the click track. The track includes a tuning note
(A=440), an 8-note count in
and a guide piano part to help you keep in time. The guide does
not include all the parts so don’t worry if you can’t hear your
particular part.
4. Practise your part with your teacher or at home. Remember to
practise it with the
click track playing through your headphones as this is how you
will record it.
5. Select your recording location. We would love to see you
performing in a place that’s special to you. It may be in your
home, a garden or perhaps in front of a local landmark. Use your
imagination. We are more likely to feature your video in the final
video if it shows a uniquely Australian setting.
6. Please note, we cannot guarantee that your video will be
visible in the end product
but the audio from every single entry will be included in the
final audio mix.
7. If there is a tricky bit in your part that you can’t play,
don’t worry! Just leave those notes out and pretend there is a rest
there instead. As long as you keep in time with the click track, it
can still be included in the final performance.
RECORDING YOUR VIDEO
1. Make sure the conditions for recording are good. If you’re
outside, make sure there is
not too much wind or background noise. If you’re inside make
sure the lighting is bright.
2. Ask a friend or family member to help you record the video.
Recordings can be done
on any smart phone, ipad, tablet, computer or camera.
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3. Have your music, headphones and click track ready.
4. Don’t wear any clothing with obvious branding. We will not be
able to use any video with overt advertising in it (school uniform
is acceptable).
5. Tune your instrument to the tone provided at the beginning of
the click track. It is
A=440.
6. Do a test recording to make sure the sound and image quality
is good.
7. We don’t want to hear the click track in the final recording
so make sure you have your headphones on.
8. Record your performance of Waltzing Matilda from beginning to
end (in time with the
click track!).
9. PLAY WITH PASSION! Remember, you are playing your part in an
orchestra of thousands.
10.Save your video or audio file. Any file type and size is ok
with us. If you wish to save
it as a YouTube video (unlisted only please), we will accept
YouTube links as well.
UPLOADING YOUR FILE TO THE AMEB WEBSITE
1. Go the AMEB Online Orchestra website at
centenary.ameb.edu.au.
2. Make sure you are on the INDIVIDUAL Performer page.
3. You need to be over 18 to submit a video. You may submit
videos on behalf of children or students as long as you have
permission from their parent or guardian. We suggest that you show
them the Terms and Conditions before recording.
4. If you are under 18 and wish to submit a video please find a
responsible adult who
can be the ‘Registering Adult’ for you. This person will be
responsible for reading the Terms and Conditions of entry before
submitting the video.
5. Fill in the Form for INDIVIDUAL Performers, upload your video
(or enter your Youtube
link) and press SUBMIT. You will then be a member of the AMEB
Online Orchestra!
6. Wait until September and then we’ll send you a link to the
final performance video which will be shown to the nation.
7. If you are in Melbourne and would like to take part in the
Launch Event at Federation
Square please let us know on [email protected]
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