2011 – 2012 YEARBOOK

Sight Reading Rules and Instructions
All bands and orchestras will sight-read one selection.
Sight-reading music must be concealed in labeled envelopes and should be passed out as soon as the
performing group is seated.
The sight-reading chairperson will then read the following instructions to each performing organization, unless the director requests
that the reading be waived.
BAND
“Welcome to the sight reading portion of the Festival. Please make sure that each stand has the following selection… After
the music has been passed out, please place the music print side down. I will then continue to read the sight reading rules.”
Pause while music is being distributed.
“When I have finished reading the following rules, I will instruct you to view the music.
“You will be allowed five minutes to study and discuss this sight-reading music before you begin to play. I will give the director as
many time signals as requested during these five minutes. The director is to choose the time intervals.”
“Members of the group and their director are not allowed to play any instrument, except timpani for the purpose of tuning, during
this time or mark the music in any way.”
“This time may be used in whatever manner the director sees fit, such as calling attention to key signatures, repeat signs etc. The
director may sing out phrases to illustrate how certain rhythmic figures should be played and may answer questions from individual
players. Only one person may give instructions to the members of the ensemble at any given time.”
“During the performance, the director is allowed to sing, hum, whistle, indicate rehearsal letter, or give any other verbal and nonverbal
directions while the group is playing without penalty.”
“Your playing will be judged in the light of an overall musical performance. Stops to aid will also be evaluated in terms of the total
performance.”
“Following the adjudicator’s comments, replace the music in the envelopes and remain seated until the music has been handed in.”
ORCHESTRA
“Welcome to the sight reading portion of the Festival. Please make sure that each stand has the following selection… After the music
has been passed out, please place the music print side down. I will then continue to read the sight reading rules.” Pause while music
is being distributed.
“When I have finished reading the following rules, I will instruct you to view the music.”
“You will be allowed five minutes to study and discuss this sight-reading music before you begin to play. I will give the director as
many time signals as requested during these five minutes. The director is to choose the time intervals”.
“Members of the group and their director are not allowed to play any instrument, except timpani for the purpose of tuning, during
this time or mark the music in any way.”
“This time may be used in whatever manner the director sees fit, such as calling attention to key signatures, repeat signs etc. The
director may sing out phrases to illustrate how certain rhythmic figures should be played and may answer questions from individual
players. Only one person may give instructions to the members of the ensemble at any given time.”
“During the performance, the director is allowed to sing, hum, whistle, indicate rehearsal letter, or give any other verbal and nonverbal
directions while the group is playing without penalty.”
“Your playing will be judged in the light of an overall musical performance. Stops to aid will also be evaluated in terms of the total
performance.”
“Following the adjudicator’s comments, replace the music in the envelopes and remain seated until the music has been handed in.”
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