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Band Director's Association, Inc.

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Solo and Ensemble Festival
Deadline - January 20, 2010

Fees

Cost of Solos are $5.00 per entry
Cost of Ensembles are $5.00 per each member of ensemble.
Mail Checks to Glenn Scheuermann
427 Oakley Lane
Destrehan, LA  70047
Make Checks Payable to LMEA

  
Length of Events
All events (solo or ensemble) are scheduled at five (5) or six (6) minute intervals. 
It is VERY IMPORTANT that events run on time as scheduled.
Adjudication Sites
If you are traveling to another school, make sure to call the director at the host school to confirm dates, times and any other necessary information. 
 
Host Schools
Please confirm with your adjudicator by phone, the date, time and directions to your school.  Also, make sure you have a warm-up room and a piano in the performance room.
Schedule of Events and Ratings Form
Please schedule your students in the time allotted and make a copy for the adjudicator.
Solo and Ensemble Medals
 Medals will be distributed at the March/May District VI meeting.  REMEMBER, you must bring your completed Schedule of Events and Ratings Form to verify the number of medals and your completed and signed Medal Request Form.  It is the responsibility of the director to obtain medals from the District Director.
Adjudication Forms
To save in postage, it has been suggested that one of each type of form be sent to participation schools, and the band director will make the necessary number of copies of each form.  Please make sure all forms are filled out completely BEFORE events are scheduled to perform.

Final Reminders

  1. Piano Accompaniments are not required for instrumental solos.
  2. Memorization of solos is not required.
  3. Ensemble Size limitations are 18 members excluding accompanist.
  4. One copy of the music being performed must be provided for the adjudicator.
  5. Measures of the music must be number consecutively.
  6. Students are limited to no more than one sole and two ensembles on a given instrument.
  7. Individual Directors are responsible for the conduct of students from their schools.  Students are reminded not to disturb the operation in which they are guests.