DATES
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Percussion Ensemble
Beginning Band
Mixed Choir
Tenor/Bass Choir
Treble Choir
Madrigal/Chamber Choir
Show Choir
Jazz Choir
Pop Choir
Beginning Choir
Full Orchestra
String Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra
Each performing group will be allowed 45 minutes of time in a virtual meeting format with the adjudicator. This time can be split up however the director wishes. For example; if the group performs for 10 minutes that would give the adjudicator 35 minutes to spend in critique.
Groups can request additional time. However, this must be done at time of registration.
In addition, groups can record the week before, and submit a recording early, allowing the adjudicator to listen and plan for a more thourough critique before the live virtual performance. This is an add-on for a nominal fee.
The director will need to furnish legal pdf’s of the music score(s). It is prefered that the measures are numbered on each piece to be performed. Show, jazz, and pop ensembles may or may not furnish scores. We will email instructions to upload these in your My Director’s Choice account. These pdf’s will be deleted at the conclusion of the festival. Legal pdf’s can be purchased from most music retail businesses. More guidelines and a list of publishers that are allowing virtual adjudication of their music, under specific terms and conditions, can be found at the National Federation of State High School Associations
It is recommended that the director use a seperate camera and microphone that will permit the widest view and highest fidelity of the ensemble. If you have the means, this is far better than most built in cameras and microphones.
Ensembles may choose from two possible adjudication options:
Noncompetitive (Ratings Only, No Competition)
Comments Only** (Judges Comments, No Rating, No Competition)
** Ensembles that elect the Comments Only option will receive a trophy for musical achievement .
Ratings are noncompetitive. All ensembles will be judged against a national standard. The Director’s Choice rating system, based on the quality of music performance, is:
Superior Excellent Quality
Trophy shipment is included in the price of the festival. Please make sure that we have the correct physical adress on file for FedEx shipping.