Lamar University Day of Percussion
Solo Entry Form
ENTRY FEE MUST BE RETURNED BY APRIL 11, 2014
NAME: ______GRADE LEVEL:______
SCHOOL: ______
PLEASE CHECK THE CATEGORY IN WHICH YOU ARE COMPETING
RUDIMENTAL SNARE DRUM SOLO COMPETITION: ☐
TITLE AND COMPOSER OF PIECE: ______
MARIMBA SOLO COMPETITION: ☐
TITLE AND COMPOSER OF PIECE: ______
Middle School☐High School☐
ENTRY FEE FOR ALL COMPETING SOLOS: $25
All performers and competitors are encouraged to bring their own marching snare drum and marimba. However, there will be a marching snare drum, 4 1/3, and a 5-octave marimba provided.
PARTICIPANT’S CONTACT INFORMATION
PHONE NUMBER:______EMAIL:______
DIRECTOR NAME:______
DIRECTOR PHONE NUMBER:______
An individual has the option of registering for both marching snare drum and marimba. The entry fee will still be $25 per entry. All checks need to be made out to the Lamar Percussion Society.
MARCHING SNARE DRUM COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
The solo MUST be a rudimental snare drum solo. It can be any rudimental snare solo of your choice.
MARIMBA SOLO COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
The solo MUST be a marimba solo and must be performed on a marimba. It can be any two-mallet or four-mallet marimba solo of your choice.
PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE: ______
BAND DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE: ______
Lamar University Day of Percussion
GUIDELINES
FEES______
The ensemble fee is $75 per school. Each school can enter as many ensembles as they would like.
The solo competition fee is $25. An individual has the option of competing in both the snare drum and marimba categories. The $25 fee will cover both the snare drum and marimba solo competition fees.
All participating students and directors will not have to pay the general admission fee of $5.
Please make out all checks to the Lamar Percussion Society.
All entry forms must be submitted by April 11, 2014, so that we can set the daily schedule and send it out to all participants as soon as possible.
The roster form must be completed and submitted at the time of application and payment.
Participation fees are non-refundable.
ELIGIBILITY______
The solo competition will be is open to all middle school and high school students. The ensemble competition is open to all middle school and high school percussion ensembles. The solo competition and ensemble competition will be divided into two classifications: Middle School and High School. All participants must be full-time students at the school they are representing.
INSTRUMENTATION______
You must provide your own electronics if you should need any for your performance. All schools and universities are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Some large equipment may be provided as per request and with permission from the host. Any request to borrow equipment needs to be submitted immediately. We will provide some assistance with moving your equipment, but our staff will be very busy throughout the day.
PERFORMANCE______
Time Limits of Performance
Middle School and High School solo Competition: 10 minutes
Middle School and High School Ensemble: 15 minutes
There will be a 5 minute window on both sides of each performance for set-up and break-down.
JUDGING______
Judging will be based on PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS (quality and repertoire of the performance); and GENERAL EFFECT (musical effectiveness and coordination of the musical program. The judge’s scores will be averaged to determine the final score.
PERFORMANCE QUALITY
Musicianship, blend and balance, segment clarity (rhythmic), uniformity of techniques, ensemble cohesiveness, musical content, technical content, simultaneous responsibility, clarity of intent.
GENERAL EFFECT
Communication, musicianship, creativity, blend and balance, excellence as it relates to effect, expression, idiomatic interpretation, musical content, pacing/continuity, impact/resolution, range of effects.
All solos and ensembles must stay within the allotted time designated for their performance
All individuals and ensembles MUST be at the ready position outside the competition room five minutes before your performance time.
WARM-UP______
All individuals and ensembles will be allowed to use the parking lot or any outside space to warm-up throughout the day. The rehearsal hall will be used for the pre-performance warm-up for each ensemble.
There will be warm-up areas inside if the weather becomes an issue.
All forms can be returned through mail, email, or fax.
If you have any questions regarding the information above please contact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Travis Fife
Director of Percussion
Lamar University
409-651-4346
fax: 409-880-8143
Lamar University Day of Percussion
Ensemble Roster Form
SCHOOL NAME:______
DIRECTOR’S NAME:______
CONTACT NUMBER:______
STUDENT’S NAMEGRADE LEVEL______
______Director’s signature:______Date:______
Lamar University Day of Percussion
ENSEMBLE ENTRY FORM
ENTRY FEE MUST BE RETURNED BY APRIL 11, 2014
SCHOOL: ______
Title and Composer of Piece:______
*The following equipment will be provided for performing ensembles:
Marimbas, Vibes, Xylophones, glockenspiels (bells), concert bass drums, timpani, and Chimes
Middle School☐High School☐
ENTRY FEE FOR ALL COMPETING SCHOOLS: $75
DIRECTOR NAME:______
DIRECTOR PHONE NUMBER:______
DIRECTOR EMAIL:______
You must fill out a separate ensemble entry form for each competing ensemble. All checks need to be made out to the Lamar Percussion Society. Each ensemble is limited to one or two songs, as long as they fit in the time frame of your performance. If you have more than one ensemble representing your school, you must fill out a entry form for each competing ensemble.
You must submit your roster sheet along with the entry form.
BAND DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE: ______
Forms can be sent in, either through mail, email, or fax.
Travis Fife
Director of Percussion
Lamar University
409-651-4346
fax: 409-880-8143