VII. NIGHT FINALS
A. District Level – (optional)
B. State Level – At the end of the day's adjudication, the three (3) highest scoring High School jazz bands
and the two (2) highest scoring jazz choirs and High School show choir shall perform in a play-off.
1. Jazz bands shall be competing for first, second, and third place
2. Jazz choirs and show choirs shall be competing for first and second place.
3. Each ensemble shall be adjudicated from scratch and their score at the night finals shall determine their
placement.
4. In cases of ties from the day performances, the highest number shall be dropped and the lower two scores
will be averaged.
5. In cases of ties in the night finals, the high and low scores will be dropped and the middle three scores
will be averaged.
C. Scheduling Order for night Finals at State Level
1. High School Instrumental
a) III, I, II (2008-2009)
b) I, II, III (2009-2010)
c) II, III, I (2010-2011)
2. High School Vocal
a) 2008-2009 Jazz Choir I. II Show Choir I. II
b) 2009-2010 Jazz Choir II, I Show Choir II, I
VIII. AWARDS
A. District Level
1. Individual talent citations for outstanding musicianship (must receive a one [I] rating from any adjudica-
tor on their solo score).
2. Ensemble certificates will be awarded with the rating.
3. Scholarships may be awarded if available.
4. Plaques may be awarded to all groups receiving a I or GOLD Rating.
B. State Level
1. Individual talent citations for outstanding musicianship (must receive a one [I] on their
solo score).
2. Ensemble certificates will be awarded with the rating.
a) Ensembles receiving a I rating will receive a gold award plaque and will be announced during the awards
ceremony at the end of each division.
b) Ensembles receiving a II rating will receive a silver award.
c) Ensembles receiving a III rating will receive a bronze award.
3. Scholarships, if available, will be awarded at the night concert.
4. First, Second, and Third place trophies (provided by the host) will be awarded in all
categories (ensembles, instrumentals, and vocal)
5. Awards (provided by the host) will be given in all divisions for the following:
a) Jazz Band - Outstanding Musician Awards will be given to five (5) most deserving musicians.
b) Jazz Combo - Outstanding Musician Awards will be given to five (5) most deserving musicians.
c) Jazz Choir
(i) Outstanding Male Vocalist Outstanding
(ii) Female Vocalist
(iii) Outstanding Rhythm Section (with no adults performing)
d) Show Choir
(i) Outstanding Male Vocalist
(ii) Outstanding Female Vocalist
(iii) Outstanding Rhythm Section (with no adults performing)
(iv) Outstanding choreography
6. Trophies will be provided by the host and will be awarded in all categories.
7. All awards will be given at the awards ceremony at the conclusion of each division.
IX. ADJUDICATION PROCESS
A. District Level
1. The Jazz Vice-President with a committee, will compile a list of qualified judges to submit to the District
hosts.
2. Judges for the District Festivals will be selected from this list by the District host.
3. The rate of pay is suggested at $20.00 per hour plus expenses (food, housing, and mileage).
B. State Level
1. The Instrumental Jazz Chair shall select the adjudicators for the instrumental festivals.
2. The Vocal Jazz Chair shall select the adjudicators for the vocal festivals.
3. Rate of Pay
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