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Continued from page 69 Updated Ensemble Festival Rule (V. C. 5. a.):
5. A student member of the ensemble is expected to introduce the performance including the following information:
a) Performer and accompanist names, school name, title of selection (and movements if appropriate), composer and a significant aspect of the selection (style, form, harmony, melody, rhythm or technique). The introduction for Class A vocal ensembles should also include the language in which the selection will be performed.
b) The introduction for music theater event 1382 should include: performer names, accompanist name, name of school, title and composer of the selection to be performed. Instead of describing a significant aspect of the piece, students should briefly establish the scene by describing the character’s circumstances and purpose of the song.
Comment: The introduction does not need to be memorized nor is it part of the overall rating.
• Event 6211 - Vocal Jazz Improvisation Solo (Header updates and new list): To provide a more authentic performance experience and appropriate repertoire for vocal jazz soloists, both the event header and music list have been updated.
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No Permissions or Transfers Allowed (Permission Exception: Original Student Composition)
1. Students may enter up to three vocal solos: one classical/ art solo, one music theater solo and one vocal jazz improv. solo.
2. For any solo vocalist. 3. This is a Class A event only.
4. Students must perform with pre-recorded or live accompaniment that includes a rhythm section that addresses rhythmic, harmonic and melodic elements (any combination of piano, bass, drum set and/or guitar).
a. Students must provide their own playback device.
5. Key, tempo, and style is at the discretion of the performer.
6. Students may sing from either the high voice or low voice edition.
7. A student or adult may play the first pitch before the performance begins.
8. Improvisation expectations:
a. The default improvisation form is to sing the head, scat or improvise the first half of the repeat of the head, and sing the rest of the song with melodic and/ or rhythmic variations.
i. Students must improvise for a minimum of 16 bars. Repeats should be added as necessary.
b. Exceptions to this form will be noted in an individual song’s instructions.
9. Students may sing in English or the original language of the song.
• Clarification of music available for transfer to SAB Trio (Event 1883)
Updated Header:
2. Permission or Transfer Required (No selection list provided.)
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