1. The national Department of Education and the nine provincial education departments, in conjunction with First National Bank, will again organise the Tirisano Schools' Choral Eisteddfod for primary and secondary schools in 2004.
2. The eisteddfod makes provision for the following sections:
(a) Grades R - 2
(b) Grades R - 4
(c) Grades 5 - 7
(d) Grades 8 - 9
(e) Grades 10 - 12
3. Music has been prescribed for all sections. Choirs that do not wish to participate in the categories for prescribed music may offer songs of their choice.
4. EMDC elimination rounds will be held in April and May. The best choirs and soloists will be invited to take part in the provincial finals which will be held from 21 to 23 May 2004.
5. The best choirs and soloists of each province will be invited to represent their respective provinces at the national finals in Johannesburg from 1 to 4 July 2004.
6. All schools are invited to participate in this eisteddfod. The rules for participation and the prescribed music are available from the Curriculum Advisor (Arts and Culture) attached to your EMDC.
7. The closing date for entries is 15 March 2004.
8. Please bring the contents of this minute to the attention of all school choir directors.


SIGNED: J.P. RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2004:02:10