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

4. The eligibility regulations of the Iowa High School Music Association are in effect for
any competitive music program that is sponsored-approved by the Iowa High School
Music Association. In instances of early graduation, the student loses eligibility at
the conclusion of the last scheduled day of attendance.
5. Programs must be open to all students, regardless of race, creed, sex or national
origin.
6. Competitive music events, originating in Iowa, must have the written approval of the
IHSMA office.
7. Multiple-day events must make use of at least one day of the weekend.
8. Participation, by any member school, in out-of-state competitive music programs
shall be the sole responsibility of the involved school district provided Regulation No.
1,2, and 4 of the above are abided.
It is further RECOMMENDED that:
1. Whenever possible, competitions should be held on non-school time (weekends, vacation,
etc.)
2. Schools should emphasize a 125-mile, or half-day, limitation for events scheduled on
a weekday and a 300-mile limitation for events scheduled on weekends.
3. Events sponsored by non-educational agencies should be scrutinized with extreme
care. Sponsoring agencies should submit, upon request, a financial accounting to
demonstrate that they do not profit unreasonably from such sponsorship.
4. Activities scheduled on the Unified Iowa High School Activities Federation calendar
should be given priority in relation to programs sponsored by outside agencies.
RECORDING POLICIES OF THE IHSMA
Recording services are provided for the All-State Festival and Show Choir/Jazz Choir Festivals.
Cameras and recorders will not be permitted in the performance centers for these
events.
Solo/Small Ensemble and Large Group Festivals cannot accommodate audio and video
recorders without serving as a distraction to performers and audience. Cameras and r e -
corders will not be permitted in the pe r formance centers for these events.
Personal video cameras will be permitted at the State Marching Band Festival, however,
the site management may designate a specific area from which to record.
The IHSMA will not utilize personal audio or video tapes in disputes over a judge's ruling.
PENALTY DEADLINE INFORMATION/INTENT TO REGISTER
IHSMA Registration/Penalty Policy: Events sponsored by the Iowa High School
Music Association have established registration deadlines. Both the Registration Deadline
and the Penalty Deadline are postmark deadlines. Entries postmarked after the
registration/postmark deadline must include the standard registration fee for that particular
group or individual PLUS the 50% penalty fee (to a MAXIMUM of $25.00) . Once the
penalty postmark deadline has passed, schools may still register for participation by
paying the following additional penalties: Marching Band - $100.00 per entry; All-State -
$100.00 per student; Show-Jazz Choir/Jazz Band - $100.00 per entry; Large Group -
3