| When
do I need to send in my registration form?
The
registration form and payment must be postmarked 30 days prior
to the first day of Contest. For example, if the first day of
Contest is March 5, the postmark must be by February 5. And remember
-- YOU MUST BE A PAID MEMBER
OF THE DISTRICT BEFORE THE EVENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE!!!!
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| What
forms/documentation do I need to have with me the day we perform?
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| Are there guidelines
for the sightreading?
Yes!
You can view all of the Contest Sightreading
Guidelines.
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How
much time will we get in the Sightreading room, and what are we
allowed to do?
The times
are:
- Grades
II, III and IV - five minutes
- Grade V
- six minutes
- Grade VI
- seven minutes.
During that
time they may clap rhythms, sing parts, count out loud and finger
instruments, but they may not play their instruments. Each band
may play a brief warm-up scale at the conclusion of the preparation
period. During the actual performance directors may call out
rehearsal letters or numbers and verbal cues (e.g. “more
trumpets”, “tubas watch”) but may not sing
parts or rhythms while the band is playing. Only one director
may work with the band in the sight reading room.
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Is
there an official list from which I must choose my music?
Yes. You can
view the Official Contest List here. If you
perform any music that is NOT on this list, you will be disqualified.
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| Can I use photocopies
of the Conductor's Scores for the judges?
The
only time that photocopies are acceptable is when you have ordered
the scores and they have not come in by the time you peform. In
this situation, you MUST have a letter from the publisher giving
permission to use photocopies. Also, don't forget to number the
measures of the scores for the judges.
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| What percussion
instruments or equipment do I need to bring with me?
We will provide
the following percussion equipment:
- bass drum
- 4 timpani
- concert
bells
- chimes
- xylophone
- gong
You
should bring your own snares, cymbals, mallets, and accessory
percussion. If you are not sure about a piece of equipment, contact
the chairperson -- for Middle School, Debbie
Davis and for High School, Jorge
Benitez.
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| Can I change my
mind about what Grade of music I perform after I've already sent
in my registration?
Yes!
Just be sure to contact the appropriate chairperson and let them
know as soon as you can.
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| Can I perform music
from two different levels?
Yes,
but you will be listed as performing in the LOWER of the two pieces
of music. For example, if you are peforming one piece in Grade
II and another in Grade III, then you will be going to Contest
in Grade II.
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| Do I need to send
a separate check to each chairperson if I have bands performing
at both Middle School and High School levels?
Yes
-- send one to the Middle School chairperson and one to the High
School Chairperson.
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| Can I substitute
instruments if I don't have enough to cover certain parts?
You
are allowed to re-write parts for one instrument (for example, re-writing
the horn parts for saxes if you have no horns). However,
bands are required to refrain from using any electronic equipment
designed to amplify the sounds of instruments, or which will alter
the pitch or tone quality of the instrument. Music may be performed
using the instrumentation and any special effects, electronic or
otherwise, that the composer or arranger intended.
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| Where will my students
place their instrument cases?
Instrument
cases should be left on the buses. If you take your students in
to the auditorium to watch other bands after you peform, have
students take their instruments back to the buses -- no instruments
are allowed in the auditorium.
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| Will there be a
place for my students to change clothes at the Performance Site?
No dressing
facilities are provided. The restrooms are not adequate for changing
clothes. Please arrive on campus dressed to perform.
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| Can I use students
from one grade level band to help round out the instrumentation
of another?
Where a school
has more than one band, duplication of personnel will be permitted
so long as the literature and instrument is not the same.
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| Will there be refreshments
for the students?
If
a concession stand is available at the Peformance Site, we will
post a price list above with the forms.
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| How will performance
times be assigned?
The
chairpersons do everything they can to accomodate all requests
for particular days and time frames, however sometimes it is impossible
to honor all requests. If you have special circumstances, be sure
contact the appropriate chairperson as soon as possible.
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| When will we find
out our rating?
Ratings
are posted as soon as all judges' forms are in -- usually 20-30
minutes after you finish in the sightreading room. You will receive
your conductor scores, judges' forms, and rating certificate/plaque
at that time.
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| How much time will
I have to perform?
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