Spring Bulletin No. 220 - January 2002 - The Iowa High School ...

SHOW CHOIR FESTIVAL REGULATIONS
1. Show Choirs: minimum of 8 performers with an unlimited maximum number of performers.
An instrumental back-up ensemble appropriate to the ensemble may be
employed.
2. Show Choirs are required to perform a varied program employing a minimum of three
selections with a maximum performance time of 15 minutes.
3. All vocal music must be performed from memory.
4. The preferred method of performance is non-directed. At least one selection must
be performed without direction.
5. The instrumental back-up must contain only eligible high school students. EXCEP-
TIONS: A school-approved adult may be used on acoustic piano only.
6. If a school enters multiple entries, no singing personnel may be duplicated. A student
may appear in one Show Choir and one Jazz Choir.
7. Taped and/or reproduced accompaniments are not permitted. All accompaniments
must be produced “live” and cannot be reproduced in any manner.
8. The host site will provide a minimum performance area of 40’ x 20’ with adequate
general lighting. An electrical system capable of four outlets will be available.
9. Participation is restricted to students from member schools of the Iowa High School
Music Association and enrolled in grades 7-12. Participating students must be in
good standing in their school and currently enrolled and eligible in the respective
high school ensemble eligible for participation in the Large Group Music Festival (i.e.,
Mixed Chorus, Bass Clef Chorus, Treble Clef Chorus). To be considered a member of
the respective ensemble, a student must be enrolled and in attendance at a minimum
of 50% of the scheduled rehearsal sessions. The majority of the ensemble must be of
at least 9th grade status.
10. Show Choirs must perform copyrighted arrangements or provide written proof for the
exceptions employed. This does not pertain to ad-libbed solo sections.
COMPLETE THREE ADJUDICATION FORMS PER ENTRY AND MAIL THEM TO YOUR
SITE MANAGER AT LEAST TEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL TO AVOID PENALTY.
JAZZ CHOIR REGULATIONS
Jazz Choirs employ the same regulations as Show Choirs with the following exceptions:
1. Jazz Choirs: minimum of 4 performers.
2. *Note the sound equipment exception provided in No. 2 of the general rules.
JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL REGULATIONS
1. Jazz Bands: minimum of 9 performers - maximum of 25 performers. “Minimum” and
“maximum” number of performers are interpreted to mean “at any one time”. Students
may alternate between selections. Non-participating students must remain an
appropriate distance from the performing ensemble.
2. Jazz Bands MUST perform a minimum of three selections of three contrasting styles,
one of which must be swing. Maximum performance time -17 minutes.
3. Directors must submit four lists of soloists along with their adjudication forms.
4. The rhythm section must set-up on the band’s right.
5. Participation is restricted to students from member schools of the IHSMA and enrolled
in grades 7-12. Participating students must be in good standing in their school and
currently enrolled and eligible in the respective ensemble eligible for participation in
Large Group Festival (i.e., Concert Band). To be considered a member of the respec-
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