Fall Bulletin No. 221 - The Iowa High School Music Association

14. Vocal entries must appear as registered. Illness or emergency circumstances may
reduce an entry below the original registration, however a school may increase the
number of participants only by following the provisions specified in Errors In Registration
(p.11)
15. Director’s sets/Accompanists sets of the All-State music are a responsibility of the
district and must be paid for by the director/district apart from their All-State registration.
16. Auditioning groups may be asked to audition on the Ward/Dragon arr. of “America the
Beautiful” and the Wilhousky arr. of “The Battle Hymn”. Copies of these selections
may be purchased by contacting Jay’s Music (800-798-5555).
ALL-STATE PIANIST
Students auditioning for All-State Pianist must be an eligible member of the school’s band,
chorus or orchestra. Three pianists will be selected. Two pianists will be selected to accompany
the chorus and one to play with the band and orchestra. Pianists not willing to
accept either assignment should not audition.
The registration fee of $10.00 does NOT cover the cost of the music for accompanist
candidates. Schools will need to make their own arrangements for the music, including
the patriotic numbers.
FIRST ROUND AUDITIONS:
The first round auditions will be held at each of the six district audition sites. Registration
forms for auditions have been mailed to each school. Auditions are SATURDAY, OC-
TOBER 26, 2002, AT 8:00 A.M.
Following are the requirements for the first round auditions:
1. The excerpts of the keyboard parts which are to be played will be posted at 7:30 a.m.
2. Each candidate MUST prepare all of the keyboard parts of each All-State chorus
selections, including the patriotic numbers as well as the band and orchestra selections
which will be sent upon receipt of registration. Candidates are to take all selections
into the audition center.
3. The candidate MAY use a STUDENT PAGE-TURNER in the audition.
4. The candidate may take 5-10 seconds to familiarize him/herself with the piano in the
audition center.
5. The auditor will conduct the candidate on the designated excerpts.
6. The ability to play the keyboard parts ACCURATELY and at the REQUIRED
TEMPO plus the ability to FOLLOW A CONDUCTOR will account for 75% of the
final score.
7. For the remaining 25% of the final score, candidates will be evaluated on their facility
to serve as a REHEARSAL ACCOMPANIST. Each will be tested on the ability to
quickly locate and to accurately play, pitches (bottom to top).
8. The candidate will not be required to play the open score.
9. The auditor is not REQUIRED to select any candidate for the second round, but may
select one or two pianists if the quality exists. Candidates selected on the first round
will be posted during the morning session.
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