Proposal 2009 - 1 (Music Performance Assessment )
Delete all references to District Band Assessment.
Change all references to ‘State Concert Band Assessment’ to read ‘Alabama Bandmasters Music Performance Assessment’.
Change Article IX, Section 1, letter b to read:
District Chairmen shall be responsible for the organization and operation of the ABA Music Performance Assessment. This will include obtaining adju-
dicators and entering into a regulation contract with them. All adjudicator fees, travel expenses, and operational costs will be paid by the District
Chairmen at the conclusion of the event. The remainder of the monies and adjudicator vouches will be forwarded with the completed ABA Music
Performance Assessment report to the ABA Executive Secretary. The District Chairmen will send to the Association President a list of the participating
bands and ratings given.
Article X, Section 1, letter g, change District/State Competition to Alabama Bandmasters Music Performance Assessment.
Change Article XVI to read: Alabama Bandmasters Music Performance Assessment
Section 1 to read: The Purpose of ABA Music Performance Assessment
Delete Article XVI, Section 1, letter a.
Change Article XVI, Section 1, letter b to read:
The purpose of the Alabama Bandmasters Music Performance Assessment is to give qualified bands the opportunity to be evaluated and criticized by a
panel of qualified adjudicators. The panel shall consist of three (3) concert adjudicators and one (1) sight-reading adjudicator. A panel of adjudicators
shall be engaged by the District Chairmen. ABA MPA adjudicators must be selected from the approved ABA Music Performance Assessment
Adjudicators List with at least one of the concert adjudicators being an ABA certified adjudicator.
Change Article XVI, Section 2, letter a, sentence 1 to read:
For purposes of the ABA Music Performance Assessment, bands are classified according to enrollment as follows:
Change Article XVI, Section 2, letter d, to read:
A band entering the ABA Music Performance Assessment consisting of students from two or more schools must count the combined enrollment of
schools involved as stated in paragraphs a. and b.
Change Article XVI, Section 2, letter g, to read:
Unusual circumstances can, at times, prevent bands from participating in the ABA Music Performance Assessments within their prescribed
classification.
Delete Article XVI, Section 2, letter g, number 2.
Change Article XVI, Section 3, letter a, to read:
A band may play a maximum of 25 minutes performing time. A program which consists of fewer than three selections must be at least 20 minutes
performing time. Any band which exceeds its allotted time will not be eligible to receive a “I” rating. A band playing a program of two (2) selections
may request an extension of performing time, not to exceed ten (10) minutes. Requests for time extensions at the ABA Music Performance Assessment
must be received by the President for approval at least 20 days prior to the first day of the Assessment. No performing time extensions will be granted
for programs consisting of three selections.
Change Article XVI, Section 3, letter d, to read:
Fees for ABA Music Performance Assessment shall be as found in the Fee Schedule, Article XIX. ABA will
furnish cassette tapes for adjudicator’s comments. It is the director’s responsibility to submit registration and fees to the District Chairman for the ABA
Music Performance Assessment.
Change Article XVI, Section 3, letter e, first sentence to read:
The District Chairman will appoint an adult Stage Manager (who will be paid if necessary) and a Stage Crew for ABA Music Performance Assessment.
Delete Article XVI, Section 3, letter f.
Change Article XVI, Section 3, letter g, to read:
The President has the authority to set a postmark deadline for submitting registrations for the Alabama Bandmasters Music Performance Assessment up
to 30 days prior to the first day of the ABA Music Performance Assessment. Those not complying will not be allowed to participate in the ABA Music
Performance Band Assessment.
Delete Article XVI, Section 3, letter h.
Change Article XVI, Section 3, letter i, to read:
The Alabama Bandmasters Music Performance Assessment will be held between the third Monday of February and the last day of March. There will be
eight sites, (one in each District). The dates and performance venues are to be selected by each District Chairman. Registration will be handled by the
District Chairman. Exceptions for performing out of District will be granted by the State ABA President. Considerations will include the following:
Distance / Time (two hours travel time – change must improve travel time by one hour), Scheduling difficulties, and Emergencies / Weather.
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