IX. REPERTOIRE LISTS:
The literature selection for your category may be chosen from any graded festival literature list, from any
edition of the New York State Music Association (NYSMA) manual, or any other active state contest litera-
ture list. No group shall perform the same composition in two (2) successive years.
X. SIGHT-READING:
All groups will sight-read. Music selected for sight-reading will be approximately two (2) levels below the
category entered in difficulty. The sight-reading and the prepared performance will have the same judges. A
separate rating score will be given, averaged, and count as 20% of the Festival Score.
XI. TIME LIMITS:
Ensemble will be allowed total stage time as follows:
Setup 5 minutes
Performance 20 minutes
Sight-reading 10 minutes
Clinic 10 minutes
Time will commence the moment the preceding group vacates the performance area or at the minute
scheduled whichever is later. Music will not be stopped however if you run over in performance it will come
out of clinic time.
XII. MUSIC FOR ADJUDICATORS:
Each ensemble is to provide one copy of the score of each composition for each adjudicator to use. Each
measure of these scores must be numbered successively (l-2-34-etc.). The number of adjudicators sill be
included with the schedule. PLEASE OBSERVE COPYRIGHT LAWS.
XIII. SIZE OF GROUPS:
Minimum limit of sixteen (16). No maximum limit.
XIV. EQUIPMENT:
The host chairperson will provide choral risers, two tuned pianos, music stands, three tympani, and a bass
drum. A complete list of equipment provided will be included with the performance schedule.
XV. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. Please do not allow flash pictures to be taken while music is in performance.
B. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend and listen to the performance.
C. Audience will not be allowed to enter or leave the performance room while music is in progress.
D. The local host chairperson in the building may provide meals and snacks at reasonable prices.
E. An announcer provided by the local chairperson will introduce groups to the audience.
F. Director will await a cue from the center judge before commencing each selection.
G. Groups are expected to provide an adequate number of chaperones for their students. Unacceptable
behavior or damage to property may result in non-eligibility for future festivals.
XVI. FESTIVAL OPERATION:
A. Adjudicators shall be made aware of the size of the school, grades of students, and category entered.
B. Set-ups: Each group is responsible for it's own set-up crew. The host may provide assistance to all
groups if personnel are available.
C. Stage Procedure: When a group is ready to perform, the conductor will signal the room chairperson who
will, if personnel are available, announce the group, the name of the conductor, titles, and composers of
selections to be performed. The group will then perform all three (3) selections pausing between each, wait-
ing for a cue from the center judge.
XVII.CATEGORIES:
Groups may enter in one of two categories:
A. Rating with Comments: Groups in this category will perform for a rating as well as comments. Ratings will
be determined in the following manner: Each adjudicator will score the ensemble on a one (l) to ten (10)
scale in ten (10) categories. Each adjudicator's scores will be totaled and averaged with the others. The per-
formance score counts 80% of the total festival score. A division rating of one (l) to five (5) will be assigned
as follows:
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