Spring Bulletin No. 220 - January 2002 - The Iowa High School ...
Spring Bulletin No. 220 - January 2002 - The Iowa High School ...
Spring Bulletin No. 220 - January 2002 - The Iowa High School ...
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ACT TEST DATES, <strong>2002</strong>-2003<br />
October 26 , <strong>2002</strong> December 14 , <strong>2002</strong> February 8, 2003<br />
April 12, 2003 June 14 , 2003<br />
FESTIVAL RATING SYSTEM<br />
DIVISION I: (25%-40%) A superior performance. Outstanding in nearly every detail.<br />
DIVISION II:(40%-55%) An excellent performance. An unusual performance in many<br />
respects but not worthy of the highest rating because of minor defects in performance and/<br />
or ineffective interpretation.<br />
DIVISION III:(10%-25%) A good performance. Shows accomplishment and promise but<br />
lacking in finesse, interpretation and the essential qualities necessary for a higher rating.<br />
DIVISION IV:(2%-10%) A fair performance. <strong>No</strong>t worthy of a higher rating because of basic<br />
weaknesses in many of the fundamental factors of a good musical performance.<br />
DIVISION V:(0%-3%) A poor performance. Obviously lacking preparation, practice and<br />
observation of the necessities of a good festival performance.<br />
Judges are to award NO plusses or minuses!!<br />
AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE ACCOMPLISHMENT<br />
<strong>The</strong> accomplishment of high school music students can be recognized via an awards<br />
program available through the <strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Music Association. Pins and medals are<br />
available for individuals and plaques recognize the accomplishment of larger ensembles.<br />
Division I pins/ medals feature a blue ribbon and insert on a gold background;<br />
Division II pins/medals feature a red ribbon and insert on a silver background;<br />
Division III pins/medals feature a white ribbon and insert on a bronze background.<br />
<strong>The</strong> awards program is pictured below. Order blanks are provided at each festival sponsored<br />
by the <strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Music Association.<br />
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