MSHSAA UPDATE...
Music Festival Information Davine Davis, MSHSAA Assistant Executive Secretary State Music Festival Scheduling
Problems scheduling performances at the MSHSAA State Music Festival due to local conflicts (i.e. proms, musicals, theatrical productions, athletic events, etc.) are becoming more prevalent. Due to the size of the festival, it is impossible to schedule every performance to avoid local conflicts.
School administrators and activities directors are asked to avoid scheduling local events that will conflict with the MSHSAA music festival performances. The dates of the 2014 Festival are scheduled for May 1-3. Music directors should also be aware that with approximately 9,000-10,000 students participating at the state festival each year, some events from your school might be scheduled at the same time. It is impossible to build a schedule that will allow every director to hear each entry. Therefore, schedule changes will only be made if there is a direct conflict with an accompanist or a student scheduled for two events during the same time period. Please remember that an individual may accompany no more than 20 entries per day at the district and state music festivals.
Due to the number of participants at the state festival, the MSHSAA staff will not be able to honor specific performance time requests. In an effort to assist school administrators and music directors in making appropriate plans for the event as far in advance as possible, a brief summary of the scheduling process is being presented. Schools should plan to have their schedule encompass the amount of time indicated below. These performance schedules are based on the average amount of time necessary to accommodate the entries as listed. 40 or more entries 30-39 entries 20-29 entries 10-19 entries 6-9 entries
5 or fewer entries
allow 8 hours allow 7 hours allow 6 hours allow 5 hours allow 4 hours allow 3 hours
Schools spending the night prior to their performance date should plan on beginning early in the morning.
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Schools spending the night the day of the performance should plan on performing through the end of the day. Schools with many entries will be scheduled to occupy the mid-morning through afternoon time slots.
When listing accompanists, it is very important that only a true accompanist is listed. If directors list themselves and are not truly accompanying the performance, scheduling problems for their school and other schools may occur. Please list events appropriately. Your cooperation is appreciated.
This year, selected schools located in the northeast, central, south central and Kansas City MSHSAA board districts will attend on Thursday, May 1. All schools located in the northwest and selected schools located in the Kansas City, northeast, central and south central MSHSAA board districts will attend on Friday, May 2. All schools located in the St. Louis, southwest, southeast and selected schools located in south central and central MSHSAA board districts will attend on Saturday, May 3. If you are unsure which day you are assigned, go to the music activities link of the MSHSAA web site (www.
mshsaa.org). If your school is not listed, the school did not register for music for the 2013-14 school year, and you should contact MSHSAA immediately.
Music Awards Now Available to Music Students and Schools
MSHSAA offers music awards for purchase by individual music students and schools to recognize outstanding performances at the district and state music festivals. These quality awards are designed to recognize the achievements of students or groups receiving a division 1 or 2 rating at the district and state festivals. The cost per medal is $3.00.
A plaque may also be purchased to recognize large and small ensembles that receive a 1 rating at the MSHSAA music festival. The plaque has been designed to accommodate six past, present and future groups. Plaques may be ordered for $50, which includes six plates. Engraving, which includes the state seal, is $7 per plate. Order forms for awards are located on the
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