2004-2005 - Georgia High School Association

202 GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
SECTION 9
TRIO
A. Practices preparing for Trio competition may begin no earlier than August
16, 2004, and no contests may be held prior to that date as well. The
Literary season ends on May 31, 2005.
B. Trio singing is a competition held for girls in all classifications.
1. The singing parts for the members of the trio are:
(a) first soprano
(b) second soprano
(c) alto
2. Two selections shall be sung from memory.
(a) Both selections shall be appropriate for a small group of singers.
(b) One selection must be one of the following:
(1) chorale
(2) madrigal
(3) art song
(4) folk song
3. The selections may be sung with or without accompaniment.
(a) Live piano accompaniment is the only form allowed (no tapes
allowed).
(b) Trios must bring their own accompanist if one is to be used.
4. Each Trio shall be allotted eight (8) minutes to perform their selections.
If the time limit is exceeded, the Trio will be penalized two (2)
points for every 15 second period or portion thereof that they are
overtime.
5. Choreography will not be considered in the judging of this event.
6. A director/coach is expressly prohibited from “conducting” during
any musical contest at the Region or State levels.
7. Audiences will be allowed in the competition room of this event.
8. A substitution will not be allowed in the Trio advancing to the State
Meet after Region competition.
C. Contestants shall draw for order of performance upon reporting to the site
of the competition at the scheduled time.
1. Contestants who are not present at the time of the drawing, will have
their position drawn for them.
2. Contestants who are not present at the time designated for their
presentation will be disqualified.
3. Contestants who have conflicts with other Literary events should
consult with the GHSA representative at the scoring area, and may
have early or late presentation positions designated for them.
4. At the time of check-in at the competition site, one (1) original copy
of the music (can be computer generated) will be presented for
viewing by the judges.
(a) Photocopied music for the judges is not permissible.
(b) Violation of this rule will result in disqualification.