1. The national Department of Education and the nine provincial education departments, in conjunction with First National Bank, will once again organise the Tirisano Schools' Choral Eisteddfod (TISCE) for primary and secondary schools in 2005.
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. Elimination rounds will be held at a venue in each of the EMDCs during April and May. The best choirs and soloists in each EMDC will take part in the provincial finals in Cape Town from 27 to 29 May 2005.
5. The best choirs and soloists of each province will represent their respective provinces at the national finals in Johannesburg from 7 to 10 July 2005.
6. All schools are invited to participate in this eisteddfod. The rules for participation and the prescribed music are available from the following Curriculum Advisers (Arts and Culture):
EMDCCurriculum AdviserContact Numbers
Metropole CentralMr J. Cowan021 6594300
Metropole EastMs A. Joubert
Ms B. Pretorius		021 900 7000
Metropole NorthMr K. Tabisher021 938 3000
Metropole SouthMs I. Bruce021 370 2000
West Coast/WinelandsMr L. du Preez021 860 1200
Breede River/OverbergMs C. Ross023 348 4600
South Cape/KarooMr J. Theodore044 803 8300

7. Completed entry forms must reach the relevant Curriculum Adviser by no later than 28 February 2005.
8. Please bring the contents of this minute to the attention of all concerned.


SIGNED: J.P. RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2005:01:26