Music Advisory Committee Summary
Held on May 18, 2016
1. Recommend the adjudicator training sub-committee review the qualifications and criteria to become a MSHSAA certified adjudicator for solo and small ensemble festivals and the state large group festivals in Missouri.
2. Recommend the MSHSAA office secure the panel of judges for the MSHSAA state large group festivals beginning with the 2016-17 school year.
3. Recommend the following limitations by classification to the MSHSAA district music entries for solo and small ensemble events as presented below beginning with the 2016-17 school year.
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Category
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Class 1 & 2
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Class 3
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Class 4
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Class 5
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Band Events
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25
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35
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45
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55
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Percussion Ensembles* (maximum limitation by class)
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3
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4
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5
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6
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String Events
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25
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35
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45
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55
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Piano Events
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8
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10
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13
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15
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Vocal Events
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25
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35
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45
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55
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*Percussion Ensembles – No more than the number listed above may be entered by class and will count towards the total number of band events by class. For example, a class 3 school may enter a total of 35 band events (solos and small ensembles) with no more than 4 being percussion ensembles.
4. Recommend MSHSAA move to a one tier festival format for solos and small ensembles if the University of Missouri can no longer host the 3 day state music festival due to lack of rooms available. Festivals would be held at the current district locations and be considered the culminating state level festivals.
5. Recommend the following language be added to Section 6-C-3 and 6-C-4 of the MSHSAA Music Manual establishing a protocol for the tuning of the timpani in the sight reading room.
Timpani may be tuned once the group has entered the sight reading room and prior to the 6 minute instructional time period. The director will identify the timpani player to the room monitor prior to entering the sight reading area. The director may assist with the tuning of the timpani and the total process shall not exceed 30 seconds. The tuning pitches will be placed on the timpani stand for the student and director to view and will also be included on the front cover of the timpani part.
6. Recommend the following language be added to Section 6-A of the MSHSAA Music Manual.
The sight reading room is closed to the general public. Other director(s), administrator(s) or
accompanists may be present in the sight reading room but shall not provide or assist with the instruction and/or tuning process, or conduct the group. There shall be no recording (audio or video) of the sight reading performance for any purpose. Any recording of the performance (audio or video) of the sight reading performance will result in the group being disqualified.
7. Recommend the following clarification be included in Section 3-A-5 of the MSHSAA Music Manual.
It is the responsibility of the school music director(s) to ensure that all participants entered in the MSHSAA Music Festivals are in compliance with all U.S. Copyright Laws. Music and scores for the MSHSAA Music Festivals shall not be duplicated or used without written permission from the music publisher not the music dealer or composer unless the composer is also the publisher of the work. Music scores that are electronically generated shall include written documentation indicating all copyright laws have been satisfied and the number of copies purchased. A copy of this statement shall be provided to the adjudicator(s) and festival manager prior to the scheduled performance time.
8. Recommend the following language be added to Section 5-A-1a of the MSHSAA Music Manual to clarify time limitations for large ensemble events.
Each large group performance for band and orchestra is schedule for 20 minutes in class 1 and 2 and 25 minutes in class 3, 4 and 5. This time includes set-up, performance and clearing the stage but shall not include time for sight reading. It is recommended the minimum performance time be approximately 7 minutes (Refer to Section 5-B-2 for additional information). At the end of maximum performance time for that classification time shall be called and the performance shall end. To avoid running over time, it is highly recommend the actual music performance be a maximum of 15 minutes for class 1 and 2 and 20 minutes for class 3, 4 and 5 and that each entry have timed their event prior to the festival. Festival managers shall instruct the room monitor to time each performance. The room monitor will notify the adjudicator when a total of 15 minutes for class 1 and 2 or 20 minutes for class 3, 4 and 5 has elapsed and the adjudicators will consider whether to continue or end the performance based upon the amount of music remaining in the actual performance.
9. Recommend the following language be added to Section 5-B-5 of the MSHSAA Music Manual for large percussion orchestras.
For large percussion orchestra events each student must have an active performing role in at least one selection in the corresponding large group entry. Failure to do so will result in the group being disqualified.
10. Recommend the following language be added to Section 4-B-1 and 5-B-1 of the MSHSAA Music Manual. In order to enter a large ensemble the group must be comprised of students representing at least 50% of grades 9-12. Violation of this rule will result in the group being disqualified. (Suspended until the 2017-18 school year)
11. Recommend the following clarifications to the MSHSAA Music Manual.
Section 2-J-3
A substitution may be made in an ensemble at the district or state festival for participants who are ill or are unable to perform on the date of the festival provided a written statement of verification is signed by the school director and is provided to the festival manager prior to the performance. Confirmation of eligibility of the substitution must be submitted following the festival signed by the school principal. The rating shall be withheld until the confirmation of eligibility is received from the school principal. If no confirmation is received within 72 hours after the festival the event shall be disqualified.
The substitute must adhere to the limitations on entries as listed in Sections 4-C, 4-D, 5-C and 5-D. If a substitution is made at the district level and the entry qualified for the state festival, the entry would be required to perform at the state festival with the students that performed at district unless an emergency substitution is needed at state. An emergency would include but is not limited to sudden illness, medial or family emergencies. Failure to provide confirmation of the substitute(s) eligibility by the school principal, within 72 hours after the event, shall result in the event being disqualified.
Section 3-A-1
If not information appears in ( ) beside the title of the work the performer(s) will be expected to perform the entire work as written, including repeats, if necessary, to fulfill the three minute minimum time requirement as established by the specific PML matrix or until the adjudicator stops the performance due to time (Refer to Section 5-A-1.
Section 3-A-1 under Note Box add – Instrumental selections which ar longer than the allotted 7 or 9 minute maximum time may be altered (cuts or omitted repeats), but when such adjustments are made they should be done in such a manner as to preserve the integrity of the selection. It is recommended that cuts be made to long piano accompaniments (i.e. introductions or interludes). Repeats will be expected to be taken, if necessary to fulfill the three minute minimum time requirement.
Section 4 Vocal Event Regulations
A. Listed below are the allowable event types for the MSHSAA Music Festivals. There are no gender restrictions in vocal events. The performer must be able to sing the part in the correct octave for the work. Failure to perform the selection in the correct octave shall result in the overall rating being lowered one rank.
D-2 A student may also perform in two miscellaneous ensembles provided the individual sings a different part. For example, a student could not sing first soprano in both miscellaneous ensembles but could sing first soprano in one ensemble and second soprano in the next miscellaneous ensemble.
D-3 …For example, a group of 5 or 7 performers would be considered a miscellaneous vocal ensemble as there is not an event type for quintets or septets. In addition, a group of 6 performing SSA literature could be considered a miscellaneous vocal ensemble as long as the voicing is not the traditional voicing found in an SSA Sextet (2 first sopranos, 2 second sopranos and 2 altos.
Section 5 Instrumental Event Regulations
D. Only Mylar snare drum heads (top and bottom) are acceptable for use at the MSHSAA District and State Music Festivals. This includes solo and small ensemble events. Penalty: Performing snare drum events (solo or small ensemble) without Mylar drum heads shall result in the disqualification of the event.
* Denied
** Tabled
*** Approved as Amended
**** No Action