c. Offer suggestions on how the student can improve, or reinforce positive musicianship.


2. A professional and friendly demeanor is expected throughout the day. 3.


Teachers and students are best served by making all written comments directly on the back of the rubric form rather than on the printed music.


4. As an adjudicator at WSMA-sponsored music festivals, business attire is appropriate.


D. Adjudication Forms 1. Rubric forms are used for all rated events at WSMA sanctioned festivals. 2. Comment Only forms provide goals in each area as well as an expanded opportunity for written commentary.


VIII. Awards A. Descriptions B. Ordering Process


A. Descriptions 1. It is WSMA’s belief students should receive recognition for their accomplishments at District, Concert, and State Festivals. To reward student achievement at WSMA Music Festivals, teachers, parent organizations and/or school districts are encouraged to provide the following: a. District Medals - WSMA offers engraved medals representing class entered with gold, silver, and bronze medals for I, II, and III ratings received at WSMA District Solo & Ensemble Festivals.


b. Participation Pins – Participation pins are available to recognize Comment Only performances. c. Special Ensemble Certificates – Schools may purchase these single certificates to commemorate performances of Special Ensembles at WSMA District and State Solo & Ensemble Festivals.


d. State Medals – The red, white, and blue ribbon WSMA State Festival medals are attached to engraved gold, silver, and bronze medals for I, II and III State ratings earned.


e. Concert Festival Plaques – These wooden plaques feature the year and the rating earned. f. Concert Medals – Concert medals can be attached to jackets or instrument cases. g. Nine Year Concert Plaque - A brass plate noting the class and rating earned is added to this wooden plaque each year as an attractive way to display continuing achievements.


B. Ordering Process 1. Ordering information for all WSMA awards may be found on the WSMA website.


IX. Permissions, Pre-Approved Permissions, Transfers, Original Compositions A. Permissions B. Pre-Approved Permission List C. Transfers D. Original Compositions


A. Permissions – Music not from the current WSMA Festival Music List must be sent to WSMA for permission in events designated as “Permission Allowed” or “Permission Required.” 1. WSMA must receive Permission Requests no later than four weeks prior to the District Festival. You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt.


2. Print and copy the WSMA Permission Instructions and Permission Form from the Member Schools section of the WSMA website. For fastest response time, each permission request(s) must include a completed Permission Form and a copy of the music. You may send permissions to:


FAX: 608-850-3515 Or


EMAIL: permissions@wsmamusic.org Or


MAIL: WSMA Permissions Chair 1005 Quinn Drive


Waunakee, WI 53597 15


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