JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORAL HANDBOOK · 2020-01-27 · MMEA JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORAL HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Junior High Division of MMEA. This handbook

JUNIORHIGH/MIDDLESCHOOLCHORALHANDBOOK

TABLEOFCONTENTS

INTRODUCTIONANDOVERVIEW 3ORGANIZATIONS 4BUSINESSMEETINGS 5MAPTOMHSAA 6MMEALEADERSHIP 7MSACDALEADERSHIP 8

MISSISSIPPIHIGHSCHOOLACTIVITIESASSOCIATION 9GENERALINFORMATION 10STUDENTELIGIBILITYRULES 10–14FORM1 15JUNIORHIGH/MIDDLESCHOOLELIGIBILITYLIST 16APPLICATIONFORBORDERINGSTATEEVENTS 17APPLICATIONFORNON-BORDERINGSTATEEVENTS 18

SOLOANDENSEMBLEFESTIVAL 19SOLOANDENSEMBLEFESTIVALREGISTRATIONFORM 20SOLOANDENSEMBLEFESTIVALCOMMENTSHEET 21RECOMMENDATIONSFORJUNIORHIGHSOLOS 22

DISTRICTANDSTATEFESTIVALS 23ADJUDICATION 24

GENERALFACTS 24VOICECATEGORIES 25FEESANDFORMS 25

SIGHT-READING 26GENERALINFORMATION 26PROCEDUREFORSIGHT-READINGADJUDICATION 26GUIDELINESFORMELODIC/RHYTHMICPATTERNS 27–28

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RUBRIC 29DISTRICTCHORALFESTIVALPRE-REGISTRATIONFORM 30DISTRICTFESTIVALREGISTRATIONFORM 31–32STATECHORALFESTIVALPRE-REGISTRATIONFORM 33STATEFESTIVALREGISTRATIONFORM 34–35INVOICE 36DISTRICT/STATEFESTIVALADJUDICATIONFORM 37–38SIGHT-READINGADJUDICATIONFORM 39–40

HONORCHOIRANDMMEA/ACDACONVENTION 41JR.HIGHHONORCHOIROVERVIEW 42

GENERALANDSPECIFICINFORMATION 42AUDITIONANDSELECTIONPROCESS 42DURINGHONORCHOIR 43

HONORCHOIRREGISTRATIONFORM 44HONORCHOIRAUDITIONLIST 45HONORCHOIRSCORINGSHEET 46PHOTO/VIDEORELEASEFORM 47CHORALCAMPSCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONFORM 48MMEA/ACDACONVENTION 49

GENERALINFORMATION 49PROCEDUREFORPERFORMANCESELECTION 49

MENTORPROGRAM 50MENTORPROGRAMINFORMATION 51MENTORAPPLICATIONFORM 52

CHORALARTFESTIVAL 53GENERALINFORMATION 54CHORALARTAPPROVALFORM(FORM8) 55CHORALARTREGISTRATIONFORM(FORM9) 56CLINICIANCOMMENTFORM(FORM10) 57

MISSISSIPPILAKESHORECHORALCAMP 58CHORALCAMPINFORMATIONFLYER 59

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MMEA JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORAL HANDBOOK

INTRODUCTION

WelcometotheJuniorHighDivisionofMMEA.Thishandbookisdesignedtohelpalljuniorhigh/middleschooldirectorsintheirendeavorsforasuccessfulchoralprogramfortheirstudents.Pleasebesuretoreadtheentirehandbookandcontinuetorefertoitthroughouttheyear.Ifquestionsorproblemsexist,contactyourdistrictchairpersonorthestatechairperson.

PURPOSE

1. Tointroducethejuniorhighandmiddleschoolstudenttotheartofperformingvocalliterature:

a. Musicrepresentativeofethnicculturesb. Musicrepresentativeofthevariousseasonsc. Patrioticmusicd. Sacredmusice. Folkmusicf. Musicofvarioushistoricalperiods.

2. ToprovidetheJuniorHighandMiddleschoolstudentwithsupervisedopportunitiesforpublicperformance.

3. Topromoteandimprovetheassessmentandadjudicationofchoralensemblesatthejuniorhighlevel.

THEDIRECTOR’SRESPONSIBILITIES

1. Toread,comprehend,andunderstandthishandbook2. Toattendallmeetings3. Tocontactdistrictchairpersonorstatechairpersonwhenneeded

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ORGANIZATIONS

MHSAA–MississippiHighSchoolActivitiesAssociation1. SanctionstheMMEAJuniorHighChoralDivision’sDistrictandStateFestivals2. PromotesthegeneralwelfareoftheJuniorHighandMiddleschoolsintheir

relationshipswitheachotherthroughplanning,directingandcontrollingcontests,games,andotherinter-scholasticactivitiesandthroughdefiningandfixingresponsibility

3. MHSAAExecutiveDirectorhelpsourchoralprogramsdevelopbyworkingtowardawell-roundedactivitiesassociationandbysupportingoureffortstowardgrowthwithtimeandfinancialhelp.

NAfME–TheNationalAssociationforMusicEducation1. Nationalumbrellaorganizationforchoir,generalmusic,orchestra,band,

keyboard,research,guitar,jazz,historyandtheoryandcomposition2. Benefitsteachersofstudentsfrompre-schoolthroughcollegeandotherinvolved

inadultgroups,musicadministration,private/studioinstructionandteachereducation

3. MembershipofMMEAautomaticallymakesyouamemberofNafME(NationalAssociationforMusicEducation)

ACDA–AmericanChoralDirectorsAssociation1. Nationalorganizationforchoraldirectorsinthefollowingclassifications:

SATB/mixed,men,women,boy,girl,ethnic,jazz/show,andchildren’schoirs2. Benefitsdirectorsofsingersfromelementarythroughcollege,music

administrators,andotherdirectorsinvolvedincommunity,church,andprofessionalchoirs

3. MembershipofACDAautomaticallymakesyouamemberofMSACDA(MississippiAmericanChoralDirectorsAssociation)

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BUSINESSMEETINGS

Thesemeetingsareextremelyimportantprofessionalresponsibilities–stateofficersneedinputfromALLmembers.You must be present to vote on business matters.

1. MEETINGSa. 3official

1. August–usuallythesecondSaturdaybeginningat10:00am2. January–usuallythesecondSaturdaybeginningat1:00pm3. MMEA/ACDAannualconventionduringthespring

semesterNoticesoftheofficialmeetingsaretobedistributedbyM.H.S.A.A.andcanbefoundontheM.M.E.A.website,www.msmea.org.

2. VOTINGa. OnlyMMEAmembersvote–othersmayattendbutcannotvoteb. Officerelectionsrequireonlyonevotetotal–allothermotionsmademust

receiveamajoritypositivevoteattwobusinessmeetingsbeforetheyareplacedineffect.

3. WHATWEDOa. Discussoldandnewideas,procedures,needs,regulations,etc.b. Makedecisionsc. Makeandvoteonmotionsd. Formcommitteese. Electofficersf. ClarifyandupdateMHSAAinformationg. Network

TheAugustandJanuarymeetingsareusuallyheldattheMississippiHighSchoolActivitiesAssociationBuildinglocatedinClinton.DirectionstoMHSAAareasfollows:

TakeI-20toExit35Clinton-RaymondRoad.Turnsouth.TheMHSAAbuildingislocatedat1201Clinton-RaymondRoad(thefirstbuildingontheright).Proceedtothetrafficlightandturnrightontothefrontageroad.TheentrancetotheMHSAAbuildingistheseconddriveontheright.Mapprovidedonthenextpage.

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MHSAABuilding–TakeExit35–1201ClintonRaymondRoad

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MISSISSIPPIMUSICEDUCATORSASSOCIATIONLEADERSHIP

President–NancyRobertsonPresidentElect–TommyCreelPastPresident–ChrisYoungSecretary–JenniferTillotsonTreasurer–DonnaMcCommon

BOARDOFREPRESENTATIVESHighSchoolChoralDivision

President–AmyLeePresident–Elect–JoelHillPastPresident–SuzanneCainSecretary–Jana SmithChoralCamp–BrittanyNavarro

JuniorHighChoralDivisionPresident–EmilyMasseyPresident–Elect–Andy BeasleyPastPresident–Secretary–Sue TarverSSAHonorChoirChair–ScottSexton

ElementaryDivisionPresident–LeslieMitchellPresident–Elect–KatieChewPastPresident–AnthonyBarnesHonorChoirChair–CeliaHouseHonor Choir Co-Chair - Joey Coleman

ADVISORS

Tri-MAdvisor–PertrinaJudonArtsEducationandAdvocacy–SherryFreemanCoalitionandRetired–JanetKennedyCollegiateAdvisor–Dr.MarkMaloneSocialMediaAdvisor–TabAshStateArtsCoordinator–LimeulEubanksWebmaster–AndyBeasleyBand–MattRowanConferenceRegistrar–JoelHillMemberatLarge–Dr.GregoryFuller

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MISSISSIPPIACDALEADERSHIP

President–Dr. Gregory FullerPresident-Elect–Terry Walker

PastPresident–Catherine FeazellTreasurer–AlisonCusterSecretary–Dr.JuliaThorne

ConferenceRegistrar–JoelHill

REPERTOIREANDRESOURCESCHAIRSYouthCoordinator–Thomas ArdreyMembership -- Jennifer Davis CollegiateCoordinator–Dr. Don TrottLifelongCoordinator–Dr.MarkNabholzRepertoireSpecificCoordinator–AngieRawlsContemporaryandCommercial–CarolJoySparkmanEthnicMusic–ScottSextonJr.High/MiddleSchoolChoirs–Men’sChoirs–Daniel VernonMusicinWorship–Reese NorrisSr.HighChoirs–CarrieOwensTwo-YearCollegeChoirs–SusanneSpencerVanDykeWomen’sChoirs–RachelLandrumShowChoirs–DebbieWolfeSoloandEnsembleFestivalCoordinator–MMEARepresentative–NancyRobertson

MEMBERSHIP

TojoinNationalAssociationforMusicEducation(NAfME)visitwww.nafme.organdcompletetheonlineapplication.

TojoinAmericanChoralDirectorsAssociation(ACDA)visitwww.acda.organdcompletetheonlineapplication.

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MISSISSIPPI HIGH

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

ASSOCIATION

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MHSAAINFORMATION

GENERALINFORMATION

1. DirectoryForm–ThisformwillbesetbyMHSAA.ItmustbecompletedandreturnedtoMHSAAbySeptember15.ChoraldirectorsmustberegisteredbeforetheycanparticipateinanyMHSAAactivities.Thisinformationisalsousedtocompileachoraldirector’saddressandphonedirectorythatissenttoallchoraldirectorsinthestate.

2. Insurance–ThestudentsregisteredwithMHSAAontheeligibilitylistareautomaticallycoveredwithcatastrophicinsuranceforactivitiessponsoredorsanctionedbyMHSAAsuchasDistrictFestival,StateFestival,HonorChoirs,andout-of-statetrips.

3. BorderingStates–Ifyoutakestudentstoachoraleventinaborderingstate,youmustsubmittheappropriateformtoMHSAA(foundinthissectionandtheformssection)inorderforthecatastrophicinsurancetoapply.

4. OtherTrips–Ifyoutakestudentstoachoraleventoutsideoftheborderingstatesboundary,youmustwriteMHSAAforpermissiontoguaranteeinsurance.

5. ConflictingSchedules–Besureyoukeepupwithyourschool’scalendartoavoidmajorconflicts.MHSAAsetsourstateadjudicationdatemorethanoneyearinadvance.

GeneralEligibilityRules

1. Tobeeligibletoparticipateininterschoolactivities,acontestantmust:

a. Be a bona fide student, having enrolled not later than the 15th day of any semester ofparticipation, carry the requirednumberof subjects for graduationby their localdistrict anddeporthimselfsatisfactorily.

b. Uponthecompletionofgradeeight,choosethehighschoolhe/shewishestoattendinacityordistrict where there are two or more high schools or schools of secondary grade. When astudent has chosen a high school and enrolled in and attended that school for one day orlonger,theschoolofhischoiceshallbecomehishomeschool.Inajuniorhighschoolsituation,the choice of grade nine in a given junior high school means the choice of the senior highschool,which isdesignatedbytheappropriateschoolboardastheseniorhighschool forthegraduates of that particular junior high school. Any pupil who enters grade 9 in a memberpublic junior high school or grade 10 or above in a member public high school and thentransfers toamemberprivateorparochialhigh school shallbe ineligible foraperiodofoneyear.Thesameistruewhereapupilentersgrade9inamemberparochialorprivatejuniorhighschoolorgrade10oraboveinamemberparochialorprivatehighschoolandthentransferstoamemberpublichighschool.Upontransferfromthefirstmemberhighschoolchosentothesecond member school, he will be ineligible for competition in either athletic and literarycontestsormeetsuntilhehasbeeninthesecondschoolforoneyearfromthedateheenrollsinthesecondschool.

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c. In the case of a transfer student, the school shall secure a transcript of the school workcompleted by the student and a transfer form signed by the principal of the school fromwhencehecomes.Thetransferformforout-of-statetransfersshallgivethedatethestudententered the ninth grade and whether he passed his work during the preceding year. If anyschoolshouldrefuseordelayunnecessarilyinsendingthetranscriptorthetransferform,whenrequestedbythereceivingschooltodoso,theExecutiveDirectormay,uponthepresentationofsatisfactoryproof,authorize theschool touse thestudent inathleticcontestsprior to thereceipt of the transcript and the transfer form. A transfer student is one whose parents orguardianhasmovedfromoneschooldistricttoanotherandestablishedabonafideresidencetherein for some other purpose than conferring athletic or interscholastic eligibility on thestudent.Any transfer studentmust be in good standing from the school he/she is leaving inordertoreceiveeligibilityathis/hernewschool.ThisincludesMHSAAmemberschools,aswellasnon-memberschoolsandstudentstransferringfromoutofstate.Anystudentwhotransfersduringasportseason,evenaftermakingabonafidemove,mustbeapprovedforparticipationinthesamesportseason.

d. ForeignStudentEligibility -abonafideforeignexchangestudentmaybeimmediatelyeligiblethefirstyearinresidenceintheschooldistrictinwhichthehostfamilyisabonafideresidentandbelimitedtooneyearofeligibilityprovidedthestudentisaparticipantinanestablishedforeign exchange program accepted for listing by the Council of Standards for InternationalEducation Travel (CSIET), and there is no evidence of athletic recruitment resulting in thestudent’s attendance at the school either by the school or any other outside entities. TheforeignexchangestudentshallmeetallothereligibilityrequirementsoftheMHSAAHandbook.AnystudentthathasestablishedeligibilityataMississippischoolandparticipatesinaForeignExchange Program sponsored by a CSIET approved programwill be eligible for participationimmediately upon his/her return to the sameMississippi school. The student shall meet allotherrequirementsforeligibilityaslistedintheMHSAAHandbook.

e. EligibilityReporting–Thereportsubmittedto theStateOfficebecomesapermanentrecord.Careshouldbeutilizedtohavetheeligibilitycompleteandcorrectasanerrorontheoriginalfilingcancausedifficultyonetothreeyearslater.Theschoolshouldreporteachstudentonlyonceduringaschoolyear.Eligibilityisbysemestersandnotbysports.Atthebeginningofeachschool year, student eligibility shouldbeupdated15days prior to the first gameor contest.Schoolsthatarelateinfilingeligibilitywillbefined$50.00.Playersparticipatinginathleticsoractivitiesmaybeaddedtoorchangedafter thebeginningof theseason,providedthepupilsarenotallowedtoparticipateinagameorcontestuntilproperlyreported.Thelistofplayersparticipating in athleticsor activitiesmaybeadded toor changedafter thebeginningof theseason, provided a pupil is not allowed to participate in a game or contest until properlyreported.Eachschoolshallkeepafilecopyoftheeligibilitysheets.

2. Academicrulesforstudentsparticipatinginactivities:

Tobeeligibleforathleticsandactivities,studentsmustpassthenumberofcoursesrequiredbytheirlocal district in order to stay on graduation track. The units will be averaged as a whole, eithernumericallyorbyGPA,andmustbe2.0orbettereachsemesterinordertomaintaineligibility.

Astudentathletemaybecomeeligibleforthesecondsemesteronlyonceduringhis/hermiddle/juniorhigh school career if he/she fails the year-end average the previous year, by passing the requirednumberofunitswitha2.0.Thiswillbedoneinordertokeepthestudentontrackforgraduation.

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NOTE:DetailedinformationoneligibilitycanbefoundontheMHSAAwebsite,www.misshsaa.com,homepageunder―Eligibility.

Special education students will be academically eligible if they are making satisfactory progressaccordingtothecommitteesreviewingtheirIndividualEducationPlans(IEP).

Out of SchoolOne orMore Semesters: If a pupilwho is eligible for a given semester drops out ofschoolforoneormoresemesters,he/sheisthenineligibleuntilhe/shepassestherequirednumberofcourseswithanoverallaverageof2.0duringasemester.Apupilwhoiseligibleforagivensemestercannotdropoutofschoolduringthesemesterorremainoutofschoolforoneormoresemestersandthenbeeligibleforthenextsemesterheattends.

SEVENTH,EIGHTHANDENTERINGNINTHGRADEPARTICIPATION:Pupilsintheseventhgrade,eighthgrade,andenteringtheninthgradeparticipatinginhighschoolextra-curricularactivitiesmusthavea2.0overallaverage(computednumericallyorbyGPA)forthefourcorecourses(English,math,scienceandsocialstudies)fromtheprecedingsemester.Theyear-endaverageforthespringsemesterwillbeused to compute averages for the fall semester. Studentsmust be on track to be promoted to beeligible.

Ifastudentmeetspromotionalrequirementsattheendoftheschoolyearbutisretainedinthesamegrade, the student is ineligible for one (1) year. This is commonly referred to as redshirting. If thestudentparticipatesafterbeingdeclaredineligible,theschoolwillbeplacedonathleticprobationbytheMHSAA.Also,theschoolcouldloseaccreditationbytheStateDepartmentofEducation.

SUMMERSCHOOLCREDITS:Anaccreditedsummerschoolshallbeconsideredasanextensionofthesecond semester of the school session, and credits earned in such a school may be considered indeterminingthescholasticeligibilityofstudents.Thecompletionofafullunit,majorsubject,duringasummerschoolshallbeclassedaspassingonemajorsubjectforoneunitofcreditandnotaspassingtwomajor subjects for onehalf unit each.Accredited correspondence coursesmaybe accepted forestablishingathleticeligibilityprovidedthecoursehasbeencompletedandrecordedbytheopeningofschool.

ExceptionstoRule(1)maybemadebytheExecutiveDirectorinthefollowingcases:

1. Students thathavebeen tested, screened, andplaced in a TMRorEMRSpecial Educationprogram.

2. Students that have been tested, screened, and placed in accordance with their IEP in aSpecialEducationProgramapprovedbytheStateDepartmentofEducationwillberuledeligiblewiththefollowingrequirements:

a. Makesatisfactoryprogressintheircoursework.

b. Maintainattendanceaccordingtodistrictpolicy.

c. Be assigned a date of entering the ninth grade corresponding to other students ofthatage.

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d. BesubjecttoallotherrulesandregulationsoftheMHSAA.

GeneralEligibilityRules,JuniorHigh/MiddleSchools

TobeeligibletoparticipateininterschoolJuniorHigh/Middleactivities,acontestantmust:

a. Beabona fidestudenthavingenrollednot later thanthe fifteenthdayofanysemesterofparticipation,carryfourbasiccourses*anddeporthimselfsatisfactorily.

b. Apupilmustattend school in the schooldistrictofwhichhisparentsareactualbona fideresidents.

c. A studentmustpass their grade levelbyachievingat least anaverageof2.0 in fourbasiccourses*theprevioussemester (computednumericallyorbyGPA).Theyear-endaverage forthespringsemesterwillbeusedtocomputeaveragesforthefallsemester.

d. To be eligible for participation as a seventh grader a studentmust be promotedwith anaverageof2.0fromsixthtoseventhgradeandforparticipationasaneighthgraderastudentmustbepromotedfromseventhtoeighthgradewitha2.0average.

e. A pupil who is not eligible at the beginning of the school year may become eligible thesecondsemesteronlyonceduringthestudent’sjuniorhighschoolcareerbypassingfourbasiccourseswithanoverallaverageof2.0.

f. The instructional program of the district is based on an instructional managementplan/systemthatdefinescoreobjectives, standardsofmastery,andcriteria for theacademicpromotion/progressionofstudentsfromonegrade leveltothenext.Thecriteriaprohibittheretentionofstudentsforextracurricularpurposes.

g. HaveonfilewiththeExecutiveDirectoratleast15dayspriortothefirstgameorcontesttheeligibilitylistgivingallinformationontheformrequiredbytheDirector.

h. Age:Seventhgradermustnothavereached14yearsofagepriortoAugust1.

Eighthgradermustnothavereached15yearsofagepriortoAugust1.

Ninthgradermustnothavereached16yearsofagepriortoAugust1.

i. Sixth grade students are no longer eligible to participate in MHSAA sponsored events;howevertheyareeligibleforparticipationinMMEAevents,suchastheChoralArtFestival,Solo&Ensemble,andAll-StateHonorChoir.Insuchcases,catastrophicinsurancethroughMHSAAis unavailable. An entire choral programmay be put on probation if caught using ineligiblestudents. Donotriskprobationforyourgroup. Takethetimetoknowandfollowtherules.

* Basiccourses-Anysubjectthatmeetstheequivalentofatleast250minutesperweekormeetstheStateDepartmentrequirement.

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Tobeeligibleonlyformiddle/juniorhighactivities,astudentmusthavepassedanyfourcourses(thatmeettheequivalentof250minutesperweekandmeetMDErequirements)witha2.0averagefortheprecedingsemester(computednumericallyorbyGPA.)Theyear-endaverageforthespringsemesterwillbeusedtocomputeaveragesforthefallsemester.Studentsmustbeontracktobepromotedtobeeligible.

Tobeeligibleforhighschoolactivities,themiddle/juniorhighschoolstudentsmusthavea2.0overallaverage(computednumericallyorbyGPA)forthefourcorecourses(English,math,science,andsocialstudies) fromtheprecedingsemester.Theyear-endaverageforthespringsemesterwillbeusedtocomputeaveragesforthefallsemester.Studentsmustbeontracktobepromotedtobeeligible.

Summerschool,orextendedschoolyeargradeswillreplacethegradeforafailedcourseinthespringsemesterGPA.

The following information regards tuition students:

A student who has spent one school year in a school other than his/her home school (bona fideresidence of parents) without participating in interscholastic sports/activities and has beenreleased by the home school is considered to be eligible. Eligibility can be established onlyduring the year immediately preceding participation. All students who do not live with theirparents for any reason are considered under this rule.

Once a student sits out a year, that school will become their home school. A student is noteligible to return to their former school and become eligible unless they sit out a year orestablish a bona fide residence move.

You may read more information on the MHSAA website at misshsaa.com

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TO: Choral Directors FORM 1

FROM: Don Hinton, Executive Director

RE: Registration

THIS IS IMPORTANT In order for the choral director to be registered with MHSAA and so that plans can be made for District and State Choral Festival, please complete the information requested below. If this form is not returned by the deadline the choral director and school will not be registered in the MHSAA Choral Directory or be allowed to participate in Choral Festivals. This form should be in the office of Mississippi High School Activities Association by September 15. If the form is not received by this date it is assumed that the school does not have a choral director and does not plan to participate in any way. A copy of the current MHSAA Handbook has been given to the Principal for the Choral Director.

1. Name of Choral Director ____________________________________________________

2. Name of School ___________________________________________________________

3. Address of School _________________________________________________________

4. City ____________________________ Zip __________________________________

5. School Telephone of the Choral Director ( ) _______________________________

6. Home Address of the Choral Director __________________________________________

7. City ____________________________ Zip __________________________________

8. Home Telephone of the Choral Director ( ) ________________________________

9. Email Address _________________________ Fax # ( ) __________________

10. Total Enrollment of School ________________

11. Number of Students in Chorus: Girls ________ Boys _________ Total ________

Please forward the above information by September 15 to: Mississippi High School Activities Association, Inc. P.O. Box 244 Clinton, MS 39060-0244 Or Fax to: 601-924-1725

________________________________ ________________________________ Principal Choral Director

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Junior High/Middle School Eligibility List

Last Name First MI Grade Birth Certificate No.

_______________________ ____________________ ____________________ School Principal Choral Director

Please return to MHSAA by September 15

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MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 244

CLINTON, MS 39060-0244 or Fax to: 601-924-1725

APPLICATION FOR BORDERING STATE EVENTS

All contests held between Mississippi high schools and schools from bordering states must be sanctioned by the Mississippi High School Activities Association. Applications are to be initiated by the sponsoring school no later than 30 days prior to the date of the competition.

Name of School ____________________________ Date ______________________

Signature of Principal _________________________________________________________

Section 1 We request to participate in the following events (AWAY):

School State Date of Event

Activity Boys Girls

Section 2 We desire to invite schools from other bordering states (HOME):

School State Date of Event

Activity Boys Girls

Section 3 Endorsement of MHSAA

This event is APPROVED _____________________ DISAPPROVED _______________ Executive Officer ____________________________ Date _________________________

Endorsement of Bordering State This event is APPROVED _____________________ DISAPPROVED _______________ Executive Officer ____________________________ Date _________________________

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MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 244

CLINTON, MS 39060-0244 Fax to: 601-924-1725

APPLICATION FOR NON-BORDERING STATE EVENTS

The Mississippi High School Activities Association and the National Federation of High School Associations must sanction all contests held between Mississippi high schools and schools from non-bordering states. Applications are to be initiated by the sponsoring school no later than 30 days prior to the date of the competition.

Section 1 We request to participate in a non-bordering state event (AWAY):

Date of Event Activity Boys Girls __________________ ____________________________ ______ ____

__________________ ____________________________ ______ ____

Name of School _____________________________________

Signature of Principal _________________________________

Signature of Coach or Director __________________________ Date Submitted ________

Host State Host School _____________________________________ ________________________________

Section 2 We request to host a non-bordering state event.

Date of Event Activity Boys Girls __________________ ____________________________ ______ ____

Non-bordering states schools invited:

School State Boys Girls __________________ ____________________________ ______ ____ __________________ ____________________________ ______ ____

__________________ ____________________________ ______ ____

__________________ ____________________________ ______ ____

__________________ ____________________________ ______ ____

This event is approved by MHSAA _________ National Federation ___________ Executive Officer _______________________ Date _______________________

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SOLO AND

ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL

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SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL Junior High and Middle School Singers

No. of Performers Vocal Solo _______________ Piano Solo _______________

No. of Groups No. of Ensemble Performers Ensemble _______________ ______________________ (one or two singers per part, mixed, treble, tb, up to 24 members, may be conducted) Total Performers ___________

All groups/soloists perform one selection Music Classical, art, folk, religious, broadway/musical, piano literature

No pop music. No photocopied music. No recorded accompaniment.

Eligibility Students must be members of their school’s music program Teacher must be a member of MMEA

Fee $5 per student per event *Accompanist fee is at the discretion of onsite accompanist, if one isavailable.

Total Performers ____________ x $5 = $ _____________

Make checks payable to MMEA and mail to: Ridgeland High School

February 2, 2020Sue Tarver

8960 MS HWY 413

Weir, MS 39772

662-582-5981

[email protected]

Director’s Name _________________________

School Phone ___________________________

Home Phone ___________________________

Cell Phone _____________________________

Return with Registration Fee

School Name __________________________________

School Address ________________________________

City _____________________ Zip Code ________

Email ________________________________________ MMEA Membership Number: ______________

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SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL Entry Blank and Comment Sheet (Please duplicate for each entry)

School Represented _____________________ City _____________________________ Teacher ________________________________

Entry # ___ Grade in School ____ Vocal Solo o Piano Solo o Vocal Duet o Other o

Title of Selection ________________________ Composer/Arr. ___________________

Indicate collection or volume, if applicable _________________________________________

Small Ensemble _____ Medium Ensemble ____ (Indicate number of students in each ensemble)

Title of Selection ________________________ Composer/Arr. __________________

Adjudication Instructions: Comment on the areas listed below. TONE TECHNIQUE INTERPRETATION SELECTION GENERAL EFFECT ENSEMBLE control attack/release dynamics suitability stage presence balance intonation rhythmic acc. tempo memorization blend quality pitch accuracy phrasing posture naturalness diction style artistry

CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS:

RATING: (Circle One) I II III IV

WRITE IN RATING ___________________

________________________________ SIGNATURE OF ADJUDICATOR

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RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOOKS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SOLOS

1. Songs from World of Music books (grade 7 and 8) or any 7th/8th series

2. The “First Book” Series compiled by Joan Frey Boytim – collections for soprano solos,mezzo soprano/alto solos, tenor solos, baritone/bass solos

3. Sensational Songs for Solo Voice by John Leavitt Med-high/Med-low

4. The Heritage Solo series – High or Low

5. Songs for Bass in A Comfortable Range by Leonard Van Camp

6. Songs for Youthful Tenors of All Ages by Leonard Van Camp

7. The Young Singer Series by Richard Row

8. Heros and Vagabonds arranged by Mark Patterson (great for boys’ changing voices)

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DISTRICT AND

STATE FESTIVALS

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ADJUDICATION

1. GENERALFACTS–EverythinginthissectionappliestobothDistrictandStateFestivalsunlessstatedotherwise.

a. AdjudicationfestivalsaresponsoredattheDistrictandStatelevels.Agroupmustearnasuperiorratingin performance and/or sight-reading attheDistrictlevelbeforeadvancingtotheStatelevel.

b. Eachgroupwillperformtwoselections.c. AdirectordoesnothavetobeamemberofMMEAtoparticipateinDistrictorState

Festival.His/herschool,however,mustbeamemberofMHSAA,andthedirectorhimself/herselfmustberegisteredwithMHSAA.

d. Allgroupsperformfrommemory.e. Trophiesareawardedtosuperiorratedchoirs, ensembles, and sight-reading.f. Boyswithunchangedvoicesmaysinginatreblechoirorensemble.g. Girlsshouldsingintrebleclefonly,andmayneversingtenororbassinanygroup.h. Timeallottedforperformanceincludesenteringandexitingtheperformancearea.i. Atfestivals,choirshaveadesignatedwarm-uproom,ensemblesdonot.j. Ensembleabsences:Ifanemergencyorillnesskeepsanensemblememberfrom

performingwithitsgroupatStateFestival,thedirectorhasthreechoices:i. Letthegroupperformwithoutitsusualnumberforeitheraratingorcomments

only.ii. Substitutetheabsentstudentwithanotherstudent.

iii. Scratchthegroupfromtheschedule.k. IfyourgroupearnsasuperiorratingatDistrictFestival,youwillreceiveaStateFestival

pre-registrationformthatdayfromyourDistrictChairman.Sendtheformandcheck(purchaseordernumberswillbesufficient)totheStateChairmanbythedeadline.Therewillbea$25latefeeiftheregistrationformandfeeisnotreceivedbythedeadline.

l. Directorsmustprovideadequatechaperonestohelpsupervisestudents.m. Groupswhoarriveatthefestivallatewillberescheduledafterthelastchoirinthe

morningorthelastchoirintheafternoon.Anyothersituationwillbedeterminedbythechairman.

n. StateFestivalfeesare$4.00perstudentpereventwithamaximumof$400pertypeofgroupandnomaximumperschool.StateFestivalfeesforensemblesare$4perpersonperevent,withaminimumof$50perensemble.Anychoirwithfewerthantwenty-onememberswillbechargedasanensemble.DistrictFestivalfeesvaryandareestablishedbyeachdistrict.

o. Duplicationofstudentsinchoirsinthesamevoicecategoryisnotallowed.Duplicationofstudentsinensemblesinthesamevoicecategoryisnotallowed.Forexample,asingermaysinginonlyoneMixedChoirandonlyoneMixedEnsemble.

p. Choirsareconsideredtohavetwenty-onemembersormore.Ensembleshavetwentymembersorless.Ensemblesmaybeconducted.

q. Aschoolmaynotentermorethanonecategorywiththesameliterature.r. Aschoolmaynotsinganysamesongintwoconsecutiveyears.s. Recorded accompanimentsarenotallowed.t. Specialschedulingrequestsshouldbemadeontheregistrationform.Traveling

distanceswillbeconsideredforscheduling.

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u. FifthgradestudentsarenoteligibletoparticipateinDistrictandStateFestivalsduetolackofinsurancebyMHSAA.

v. SixthgradestudentsmaynolongerparticipateinMHSAAsponsoredevents.However,theyareeligibletoparticipateinMMEAeventssuchas:ChoralArtFestival,Solo&Ensemble,andAll-StateHonorChoir.Insuchcases,catastrophicinsurancecoveragebyMHSAAisunavailable. This is to be noted as a school field trip.

w. Photocopiedmusicisnotpermittedunlessitisaccompaniedbyacurrentletterfromthepublisherorcopyrightholdergrantingpermissiontocopyandstatingthattheappropriatefees,ifany,havebeenpaid.

x. AgroupmustperformthesamemusicatboththeDistrictandStateFestivals.y. Therearenoprescribedlistsforfestival;however,popandpatrioticmusicshouldbe

avoided.Forhelpfullistsofgradedliterature,seetheFloridaVocalAssociation’sprescribedlistsatwww.fva.net/mpa/muisc-list/ortheUniversityInterscholasticLeague(Texas)atwww.utexas.edu/uil/pml/browse.

z. Director must provide 3 original copies of the repertoire with all measures numbered.2. VOICECATEGORIES

a. Choirsmustsingtwoselectionsi. BoyChoir(unison,TB,TTB,TBB,TTBB)

ii. TrebleChoir(unison,SA,SSA,SSAA)iii. MixedChoir(unison,SB(T),SAB,SATB)

b. Ensemblesmustsingtwoselectionsi. BoyEnsemble(unison,TB,TTB,TBB,TTBB)

ii. TrebleEnsemble(unison,SA,SSA,SSAA)iii. MixedEnsemble(unison,SB(T),SAB,SATB)

3. FEESANDFORMSa. Readeachregistrationformcarefullyforthefollowinginformation:

i. Costperstudentperperformance(Remember,DistrictFestivalfeesvaryfromdistricttodistrict.StateFestivalfeesare$4.00perstudentpereventwitha$400maximumpertypeofgroupandnomaximumperschool.)

ii. Whotomakethecheckpayabletoiii. Registrationisduedate(Therewillbea$25latefeeiftheregistrationformand

feeisnotreceivedbythedeadline)iv. Wheretosendthefeesandforms

4. SWEEPSTAKESa. Sweepstakes is defined as superior ratings from all three judges and sight-reading at

District and State Festival. Sight-reading must be the voicing sung on stage or onevoicing down in order to be eligible for sweepstakes.

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SightReading

1. GeneralInformationa. AllstudentswhoenteranadjudicationcategoryatDistrictFestivalmustsightreadat

thatsamefestival.Somedirectorswillcombineallsingersintoonechoirtosightread,howeverdirectorsmaychoosetodividestudentsbychoirsprovidedthereisadequatetimeintheschedule.Ifaschoolentersonlyensembles,thenthoseensembleswillsight-readtogether.

b. AllstudentswhoparticipateinDistrictandStateFestivalwillsightread.c. Thesight-readingexamplewillbeeightmeasureslongandwritteninunison,two-part,

three-partorfour-partharmony.Thedirectormaychoosetheleveltoberead.Itincludesbothmelodicandrhythmicexercises.Thetwo-partarrangementwillaccommodateSA,TBandSBreadingandthefour-partwillaccommodateSATBreading.

d. Numbers,words,solfegeorneutralsyllablesmaybeusedwhensight-reading.e. Thesamesight-readingselectionwillbeusedstatewide.f. Thereisonlyonesightreadingjudge,notthreeasinconcertadjudication.g. Asuggestionistobeginteachingsight-readingthefirstdayofschool.

2. ProcedureforSightReadingAdjudicationa. Thechoirenterstheroomquietlyandthedirectorarrangesstudentswiththeleast

amountofconfusionpossible.b. Thedirectorwillspecifythevoicingandthejudgewillpassouttheappropriate selection.

Eachstudentshouldreceiveacopyalongwiththedirectorandaccompanist.c. Eachschoolmustprovideitsownaccompanist.d. Teachermaychangekeyofsight-readingmaterialasappropriate.e. Thegrouphaseightminutestostudythemusicincludingarunthroughwiththe

accompaniment.Thedirectormayuseanyoralloftheeightminutes.f. Duringtheeightminutesoftimeyoumay:

i. ReceivethekeynotefromthepianoandhavethechoirsingthescaleandI-IV-V7-Icadenceinblockedchordsorarpeggioswithoutaccompaniment.

ii. Pointoutkeyandtimesignatures,difficultrhythms,difficultintervalsoranyothermarkingsinthemusic.

iii. The choir mayspeak,claportaprhythms.iv. The choir may saythesyllables,solfege,ornumbersinrhythm.v. The choir may workingroupsoneachpart.

vi. The choir may askandanswerquestions.g. Nooneintheroommaysingorhumthesight-readingmaterialduringthistimeuntilthe

directorisreadyforthestudentstosight-read.h. Attheendoftheeightminutes,thedirectorisprohibitedfromgivinganyfurtherverbal

instructionsduringthesight-readingperformance.Violationswillresultintheloweringofthescore.

i. Startingpitchesaregivenandthestudentswillsightreadtheselectionwiththepiano onsolfege,numbers,orwhateverothermethodtheyusewithoutstopping.

j. Teachermaykeepasteadybeatwhilestudentssingandmayaccompanythechoirontheirfirstrun-throughofthemelodicpassage.

k. Thepieceistobesungasecondtime,a-cappella,withoutstopping.

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l. Ifitisnecessaryforthedirectororjudgetostopthechoirduringthesingingofthepiece,pitchesmaybeobtainedandsingingwillresumefromthatpoint.Thiswillresultintheloweringofthescore.

m. Thejudgecollectsallcopiesofthemusicanddismissesthestudents.Nomusicistoleavetheroomandthestudentsaretoleavequietly.

MississippiChoralSight-ReadingGuidelines

Atieredsight-readingprogramistobeemployedforeachvoicing.Eachsight-readingexercisewillincludethreeportions:

1. Aneight-measuremelodicpassagethatwillcountfor60%ofthescore.2. Aneight-measurerhythmpassagethatwillcountfor30%ofthescore.3. Thefinal10%willbeonworkethic.

MelodicPatterns

• Level1o Voicing:Unisono Step-wisemotiononlyo Notes:Whole,HalfandQuarterNoteo Rests:Noneo WrittenintheKeyofCMajoro Pitches:Do,Re,Mi,Fa,Solo 4/4meteronlyo Nopickupnoteso Directormaytransposeintowhateverkeyisneededbythechoir.

• Level2o Voicing:Unisono Step-wisemotion,withskipsintheTonicChordo Notes:Whole,Half,QuarterandEightho Rests:Half,Quartero WrittenintheKeyofCMajoro Pitches:Do,Re,Mi,Fa,Sol,Lao 4/4MeterOnlyo Nopickupnoteso Directormaytransposeintowhateverkeyisneededbythechoir.

• Level3o Voicing:2-parthomophonico Step-wisemotion,withleapsofDotoSoorSotoDoo Notes:Whole,DottedHalf,Half,QuarterandEightho Rests:Sameaslevel2o WritteninKeyofCorGMajoro Pitches,Do,Re,Mi,Fa,Sol,La,Ti,Do(Octave)o 4/4or3/4metero Nopickupnoteso Directormaytransposeintowhateverkeyisneededbythechoir.

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• Level4o Voicing:3part&4partHomophonico Step-wisemotion,withleapsofDotoFaandsomediatonicpassingtones.o Notes:Whole,DottedHalf,Half,DottedQuarter/Eighth,QuarterandEightho Rests:SameasLevel2o WritteninKeyofC,G,orFMajoro Pitches:Do,Re,Mi,Fa,Sol,La,Ti,Do(Octave)o 4/4or3/4metero Nopickupnotes.o Directormaytransposeintowhateverkeyisneededbythechoir.

RhythmPatterns

• Level1o 4/4metero Notes:Whole,Half,Quartero Rests:Whole,Half,Quarter

• Level2o 4/4and3/4metero Notes:addDottedHalfand2Eighthnotes(grouped)o Rests:Sameaslevel1

• Level3o 4/4and3/4metero Notes:addDottedQuarterandsingleEighthnoteo Rests:Sameaslevel2

• Level4o 4/4and3/4metero Notes:addGroupof4SixteenthnotesandEight/Quarter/Eighthsyncopation

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District Choral Festival Pre-Registration Form (Mail with Fee)

Return by: __________________________________________

Mail to District Chairperson: _________________ MMEA Membership # _______________Exp.Date_________

School Name _________________________________

School Address _______________________________

City _____________________ Zip Code ________

Accompanist:___________________________________

Director’s Name _________________________

School Phone ___________________________

Home Phone ___________________________

Director Email____________________________ Reminder: Ensembles are twenty or fewer and choirs are twenty-one and above. Please see rules regarding adjudication in your MMEA Junior High/Middle School Choral Handbook.

Type of Group Grade Level Number in Group Amount Due (Circle) (Circle)

Mixed Choir 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

SAB Choir 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

SSA Choir 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

Boy’s Choir 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

Other Choir 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________ Specify _______________

Girl’s Ensemble 1 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

Girl’s Ensemble 2 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

Boy’s Ensemble 1 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

Boy’s Ensemble 2 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

Mixed Ensemble 1 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

Mixed Ensemble 2 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________

Other Ensemble 7 8 9 ______________ $ _____________ Specify _______________

Total Performers ______________ @ $ __ Each = $ ________

(Max of _____ per type of group – No max per school) Sight-Singing – Please indicate preference of sight-singing grouping (s). See page 26 in Handbook for more information.

Type of Group Voicing: unison, two-part, three-part, or four-part Level_______________________________________ ____________________________________ ________ _______________________________________ ___________________________________ ________ _______________________________________ ___________________________________ ________ _______________________________________ ___________________________________ ________

30Preferred Date:__________________________ Preferred Time:______________________

JUNIOR HIGH CHORAL DIVISIONDISTRICT FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM

(Bring to Festival)

School Name __________________________________ Director’s Name _________________________

School Address ________________________________ City _____________________ Zip Code ______

School Phone __________________ Home Phone _________________ Cell Phone ________________

School Enrollment _______________ Email Address ____________________________________________

Group 1 Number of students in this group: ______ _____ _____ ______ 7 8 9 Total

Circle the category CHOIR: Mixed Boys Treble ENSEMBLE: Mixed Boys Treble

SELECTIONS COMPOSER PUBLISHER VOICING

1. _______________________ _________________________ __________________ _________

2. _______________________ _________________________ __________________ _________




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State Choral Festival Pre-Registration Form (Mail with Fee)

Mail to State President by March 20, 2020

Emily Massey 5417 Pine Bluff Rd Decatur, MS 39327

School Name __________________________________

School Address ________________________________

City _____________________ Zip Code ________

Estimated travel time ___________________________

Director’s Name _________________________

School Phone ___________________________

Home Phone ___________________________

MMEA Membership # ___________________

Exp. Date #____________________________

Teacher Email:__________________________

Accompanist:___________________________

Reminder: Ensembles are twenty or fewer and choirs are twenty-one and above. Please see rules regarding adjudication in your MMEA Junior High/Middle School Choral Handbook.

Type of Group Grade Level Number in Group x $4.00 = Amount Due (Circle) (Circle)

Mixed Choir 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

SAB Choir 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

SSA Choir 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

Boy’s Choir 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

Other Choir 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________ Specify _______________

Girl’s Ensemble 1 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

Girl’s Ensemble 2 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

Boy’s Ensemble 1 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

Boy’s Ensemble 2 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

Mixed Ensemble 1 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

Mixed Ensemble 2 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________

Other Ensemble 7 8 9 ______________ x $4.00 = $ ___________ Specify _______________

Total Participants ______________

GRAND TOTAL FOR SCHOOL $ ___________ (Max of $400 per type of Choir – No max per school

Minimum of $50 per Ensemble)

Sight-Singing – Please indicate preference of sight-singing grouping (s). See page 26 in Handbook for more information. _______ Check if your choir will only be sight-reading and not performing on stage.

Type of Group Voicing: unison, two-part, three-part, or four-part Level_______________________________________ ____________________________________ ________ _______________________________________ ___________________________________ ________ _______________________________________ ___________________________________ ________ _______________________________________ ___________________________________ ________

Preferred Date: ______________________________ Earliest Time: __________________________

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JUNIOR HIGH CHORAL DIVISION STATE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM

(Bring to Festival)


School Address ________________________________ City _____________________ Zip Code ______

School Phone __________________ Home Phone _________________ Cell Phone ________________

School Enrollment___________Email Address__________________________ MMEA Membership # ________




1. _______________________ _________________________ __________________ _________

2. _______________________ _________________________ __________________ _________




1. _______________________ _________________________ __________________ _________

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Remit to: Attn: Emily Massey 5417 Pine Bluff Rd Decatur, MS 39327

INVOICE

Date:

To:

DESCRIPTION PRICE

Total

Checks should be made payable to MMEA and mailed to the address listed above.

Please contact Emily Massey, Junior High State President, with any questions.

Phone: 601-917-7035 Email: [email protected]

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Mississippi Music Educators Association Junior High Choral Division

District/State Assessment Form

SCHOOL – DIRECTOR DATE PERFORMANCE TIME

GROUP SIZE

GROUP NAME 1. 2.

SELECTIONS - Title(s) and Composer(s) SCORE AREAS OF REVIEW

(+ Good/ - Needs Improvement/ blank = OK) COMMENTS

SOUND QUALITY (30.0) 30.0 Tone Quality (15.0)

Natural (for this age group)

Free (of tension) Vibrant (has energy)

Blend Control Pitch (15.0) Accuracy Intonation

TECHNICAL ACCURACY (30.0) 30.0 Technique (10.0)

Attacks Releases

Accents Challenge of Music Rhythm (10.0) Accuracy Steady Pulse

Tempi Diction (10.0) Pronunciation Enunciation

Unified Vowel Formation

Concise Consonants MUSICALITY (35.0)

35.0 Interpretation, Musicianship (15.0) Correct Style Application Appropriate Repertoire Balance Expressivity

Artistry Nuances

Sense of Ensemble

Communicating with a Sense of Purpose Dynamics (10.0) Use Of Full Range (ff-pp)

Use of Subtle Dynamic Changes Breath Management (10.0) Phrasing Supports Tone

Carefully Planned and Executed STAGE DEPORTMENT (5.0)

5.0 Attitude Confidence

Appearance Posture

Facial Expressions ADJUDICATION SCALE – By Rating: 1 = (Superior) 2 = (Excellent) 3 = (Good/Average) 4 = (Fair) 5 = (Needs Improvement) By Score: 90–100 = (Superior) 80–89.9 = (Excellent) 70–79.9 = (Good/Average) 60–69.9 = (Fair) Less than 60 = (Needs Improvement)

(Cont. on back)

Score / Rating

________________________________ ________________________________ Adjudicator (print) Adjudicator (sign)

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Choral Festival Sight-Reading Assessment Form

Name of Ensemble __________________________________________________ Stage Performance Voicing _________Sight Reading Voicing_______Sight-Reading Level______ School_____________________________ Grade Level __________ Number of Singers_________

Melodic/Harmonic Sight-Reading – 60 points 1-7 8-15 16-23 24-30 Score

I PITCH (30 points)

Less than 40% accuracy overall

40-70% accuracyoverall

75-89% accuracy overall;or 90-100% accuracy insome parts with several

errors in one or more parts

90-100%accuracy in all

parts

1-2 3-4 5-7 8-10II RHYTHM

AND FLOW (10 points)

Less than 40%accuracy

overall

No consistent tempo; No evidence of

musical phrasing

40 – 74% accuracy overall

Tempo somewhat unsteady; phrasing

is halted or interrupted

75-89% accuracy overall

Tempo generally steady with some minor

discrepancies; Phrasing slightly irregular

90 -100% accuracy in all

parts

Consistent tempo;

Phrasing is musical

throughout 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20

III INTONATION AND/OR

VERTICAL HARMONY (20 points)

Intonation not satisfactory

Vertical harmonic

relationship is missing in most

parts

Intonation somewhat

satisfactory

Vertical harmonic relationship is not

clear; errors in several parts

Some parts in tune throughout with several

intonation errors in one or more parts; or slight intonation problems

overall Vertical harmonic

relationship lines up; sense of tonality in some

parts

Intonation excellent

throughout

Vertical harmonic

relationship lines up;

strong sense of tonality in all

parts

RHYTHMIC SIGHT-READING- 30 points 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 Score

I RHYTHM (20 points)

Less than 40 % accuracy

40-74% accuracy 75-89% accuracy 90-100%accuracy

1-2 3-4 5-7 8-10 Score II Flow

(10 points) No consistent

tempo; No evidence of

musical phrasing

Tempo somewhat unsteady; Phrasing

is halted or interrupted

Tempo generally steady with some minor

discrepancies; Phrasing slightly irregular

Consistent tempo;

Phrasing is musical

throughout

SIGHT-READING “WORK ETHIC” – 10 points 1-2 3-4 5-7 8-10 SCORE

I ENSEMBLE WORK (USE

OF TIME) (10 points)

Less than 40 % of students on task

100% of the time

40-74% of thestudents on task

100% of the time

75-89% of the students ontask 100% of the time

90-100% ofthe students

on task 100%of the time

TOTAL SCORE 1-54 55-69 70-84 85-100RATING IV III II I

COMMENTS________________________________________________________________________

Judge’s Signature _______________________________________

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (continued from front)

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HONOR CHOIR

MMEA/ACDA CONVENTION

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JUNIORHIGHALL-STATEHONORCHOIR

1. GENERALINFORMATION

a. AnenrichingSATB/SSAchoralexperienceforoutstandingmiddleandjuniorhighschoolvocalstudents,statewide,organizedandgovernedbythePresident-electofourorganizationandSSAChairperson.

b. AnannualeventatwhichrehearsalsandconcertstakeplaceinconjunctionwiththeStateMMEA/ACDAConventionheldduringthespringsemester.

c. Approximately200studentsarechosenbyauditiontoworkwithnationallyrecognizedconductors

d. Directorsmustbeactive membersofNAfMEinordertoauditionstudentsforthishonorchoir.e. Directorsshouldauditiontheirmostoutstandingandbest-preparedsingers.Pleasedonot

auditionstudents“justfortheexperience."f. Thenumberofstudentseachdirectorisallowedtoauditionisbasedonapercentageofeach

voicepart–20%ofyoursopranos,20%ofyouraltos,35%ofyourtenors,and50%ofyourbasses.

2. SPECIFICINFORMATION

a. Detailedinformationconcerningfees,auditionsites,music,etc.isgivenatthefallbusinessmeeting.Theformsareincludedinthissection.Theauditionfeeof$10mustbepaidbytheposteddeadline.

b. AuditionsareheldinJanuary. See the Jr. High Division Calendar.c. 9th graders are allowed to audition provided they are not auditioning for the high school honor choir.

3. AUDITIONSANDSELECTIONPROCESS

a. Studentsmustlearnthesamefourpiecesstatewide.Thesearechosenbytheconductor.b. Eachstudentwillauditioninoctetsonhis/herpartsingingonlythesectionsannouncedten

daysinadvancebytheHonorChoirchairman.Theseselectionswillbepostedonwww.msmea.org.Eachstudentneedstobepreparedtosingaloneonhis/herpartorinquartets.NOPHOTOCOPIEDMUSICALLOWED!

c. Fora-cappellapieces,thevoicepartswillbeplayed.d. Studentswillauditionlive.Norecordingswillbeaccepted.e. PleasebringtwocopiesoftheHonorChoirAuditionListForm.Thoseauditioningshouldbe

categorizedbyvoicepart.Theywillbeassignedanumberattheauditionsite.Thisnumberwillappearontheirscoresheet.

f. Oneadjudicatorpervoicepartwillheareachstudentandwillmarkthescoringsheet.Ifyouwouldlikeyourscoresheetsreturnedtoyou,youwillneedtobringaself-addressedandstamped9x12envelopeattheauditionsite.Thehonorchoirchairwillmailyourstudents’scoresheetstoyou.

g. DuringtheHonorChoirweekend,somestudentswillbechosentoreceiveMississippiChoralCampscholarships.Theapplicationisfoundinthissection.Agreatdealofemphasisisgiventothisapplication,sopleaseassistyourstudentsincompletingit.Theconductorandhonorchoirchairpersonwillobservethestudentsduringrehearsalandchoosetherecipientsofthescholarships.

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h. WiththeadditionandretentionoftheSSAchoir,femalestudents(whoearnaspotinthehonorchoir)willbedividedevenlybetweentheSATBandSSAhonorchoirs.

i. There is a mandatory fee of $10 per student to audition.4. HONORCHOIR WEEKEND

1. Studentsmustbeatallrehearsalsandmustbeontime.Followyourscheduleverycarefullyandalwayslistentodirectionsincasethereisachange.

2. Studentsmustshowproperbehavior,posture,andattention.Ifnot,theirdirectorwillbenotified.TheywillnotbeallowedtoparticipateintheHonorChoirandnorefundwillbegiven.

3. HonorChoirparticipationfeeis$75.00perstudent.Pleasesendonecheckperschool.

Forthe2019-2020schoolyear,pleasesendpaymentto:

Andy BeasleyJr.HighPresident-Elect300 Peachtree StreetBrandon, MS [email protected]

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Mississippi Music Educators Association Jr. High Honor Choir Registration Form

2019-2020

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Teacher MUST be a member of NAfME (new name of MENC) in order forhis/her students to audition for the Jr. High State Honor Choir. The teacher also must be a member at the time of the convention and must be registered for the convention in order for the students to attend the rehearsals and performance. The membership rolls will be checked prior to auditions and again prior to the conference.

Director’s Name ________________________________NAfME #______________________

School Name ________________________________________________________________

School Address ______________________________ City _____________Zip Code _______

School Phone _________________________________

Home Address _______________________________ City _____________Zip Code_______

Home Phone _________________________Cell Phone______________________________

Email Address __________________________________________

Total number of students in performing choir(s):

Sopranos _______ Altos ______ Tenors_______ Bass_______

Estimate the number of students you wish to audition, staying within the given percentages:

Sopranos (20%) ________ Altos (20%) ______ Tenors (35%) ________ Bass (50%) _______

Total ______ X $10 = $________ (Please send one check per school payable to MMEA Jr. High.)

Preferred Audition Site: (check one) Northern – October 23rd – Hernando Middle School – Hernando, MS

Central – October 22nd – Madison Middle School – Madison, MS

Southern – October 21st – Petal Middle School – Petal, MS

DEADLINE: Friday, September 20, 2019. *Also include a publicity release for each student who will be auditioning.

Mail fees and form to: Andy Beasley

Jr. High President-Elect 300 Peachtree Street Brandon, MS 39042

[email protected]

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Honor Choir Audition List (Bring Two Copies to Audition)

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Photo/Video Release Form AUTHORIZATION TO USE PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR AUDIO-VISUAL

I, (parent's name)_______________________________________________________, hereby authorize The MS Music Educators Association, MMEA, to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs and/or video that may pertain to my child (child's name)_____________________________________________________________ including his/her image, likeness and/or voice without compensation. I understand that this material may be used in various publications, public affairs releases, recruitment materials, broadcast public service advertising (PSAs) or for other related endeavors. This material may also appear on the MS Music Educators Association Internet Web Page. This authorization is continuous and may only be withdrawn by my (parent) specific rescission of this authorization. Consequently, MMEA may publish materials, use my child's name, photograph, and/or make reference to my child in any manner that MMEA deems appropriate in order to promote/publicize service opportunities.

______________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent

______________________________________________________________________________ Print Child's Name

______________________________________________________________________________ Date

Teacher Name ______________________________________________________________________________

School ______________________________________________________________________________

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Mississippi Choral Music Camp

Scholarship Application

Student Name __________________________ Voice Part ________________

Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________________

Home Phone _________________________Cell Phone ______________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State ________________ Zip _____________

School ____________________________________ Grade ________________________

School Address ______________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State ________________ Zip _____________

Director ____________________________________

Please write one paragraph explaining why you want to attend Mississippi Choral Music Camp.

Director’s Recommendation _____________________________________________________

Principal’s Recommendation ____________________________________________________

Attach picture here

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MMEA/ACDA STATE CONVENTION

1. General Informationa. A three-day annual event co-sponsored by the executive boards and

membership of MMEA and MSACDA.b. Features include –

i. Exhibits by companies in fundraising, sheet music, travel opportunities,college and universities, etc.

ii. Performance hours, luncheons, general sessions, workshops, meetings bydivisions, etc.

iii. Performances by the following honor groups;MMEA Elementary Honor ChoirMMEA Junior High Honor Choirs – SATB, SSAACDA All State High School Honor ChoirACDA All State High School Show ChoirACDA Women’s Honor ChoirThe opportunity to study with and/or observe nationally acclaimedmusicians as they conduct workshops and rehearsals

2. Procedure for Performing at Conventiona. Submit a recording by the deadline listed on the calendar – this recording must

be a high quality recording of two selections, one from the previous year and onefrom either the current year or two years before

b. Submit with the tape a planned program of performancec. For more information contact your State Chairman

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MENTOR PROGRAM

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MENTORPROGRAM

Thepurposeofthementorprogramisforexperiencedteachertohelplessexperiencedteachergettheirfeetontheground.Tobeamentoryoumustmeetthefollowingrequirements:

1. Haveatleastfiveyearsteachingexperience2. Bewillingtoremainincontactwithyour“mentee”andguidethemthroughthe

yearlyactivities3. Bewillingtogotothe“mentee’s”schoolatleasttwiceayearandgivehands-on

assistance4. Donotdiscussthe“mentee’s”issueswithotherpeople.Youmay,however,ask

adviceforvaryingsituations.5. Makesureyour“mentee”understandsallhandbookinformation6. Bewillingtosuggestappropriateliteratureforchoralperformance7. Offerbeneficialinformationaboutfestivalpreparation8. Offersightreadingtips9. Encouragemembershipinprofessionalorganizations

Theresponsibilityofthe“mentee”istosign-upforamentorandthentoaskthemquestions.Youmustalsobewillingtogetinvolved.Thisisachanceforthe“mentee”tobuildaqualitychoralmusicprogram.

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Mentor Supervisor Robert Sims

238 Lisa Circle Madison, MS 39110

601-209-0588Email: [email protected]

Please complete and return to Robert Sims by September 15.

Director’s Name ______________________________________________________________

School Name ___________________________________ District _____________________

School Address ______________________________________________________________

School Phone __________________________ Home Phone _________________________

Email ____________________________________ Cell Phone _______________________

Check all that is appropriate:

_____ I would like to have a mentor _____ I would like to be a mentor (must have at least five years classroom experience) _____ I am interested in attending Choral Art Festival

Please describe your choral situation. Use the back of this page for additional space.

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CHORAL ART FESTIVAL

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CHORALARTFESTIVAL

MMEAoffersaChoralArtsFestival.ThepurposeoftheChoralArtFestivalistoprovideapositive,non-competitivechoralexperienceforthebeginningchoralprogramsorestablishedchoralprogramsthatarerebuilding.Moreinformationwillbemailedtoallschools.

Thefirstpriorityofeachchoralprogramshouldbethechoir.Wewillencourageallschoolstoenterchoirsastheirfirstpriorityfollowednextbyensembles.Bothtypesofgroupswillbeabletoperformatthisfestival.AllsingersmustbeeligibleandregisteredwithMHSAA. 6th grade students may also participate.

MusicfortheChoralArtFestivalmustbeofgoodquality.Eachgroupwillperformtwoselectionsofcontrastingstyles.Twoorthreequalifiedchoralmusicspecialistswillcritiquesingersinwriting.Youmayeitherperformforratingsorforcomments.

Oncethesingershavecompletedtheirperformance,oneormoreofthemusicspecialistswillworkwithyourgroupinanonstageclinic.

Pleasetakethetimetotakeadvantageofthiswonderfulopportunity.Youwillbesurprisedatwhatitcandotohelpyourprogramgrow.

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MHSAA/MMEA CHORAL ART FESTIVAL APPROVAL FORM - DUE BY DECEMBER 1, 2019

SCHOOL:______________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________

CITY:________________________________________________ ZIP:_____________________________

CHORAL DIRECTOR:____________________________ SCHOOL PHONE: (____) ______ - ________

CELL #: (____) ______ -_________ E-MAIL:_________________________________________________

Basis for Application: (Check One)

_____ New program established within the past three years. Date established_________________ _____ Existing choral program has not attended JH District Festival or HS SPA in the previous 3 years.

Reason for non-participation: _________________________________________________ _____ High director turnover rate in program. Number of directors in the past 3 years _________ _____ First-year teacher _____ Existing program chooses not to compete in Junior High District Festival.

Reason for non-participation: _________________________________________________

The Executive Board of MMEA Junior High School Choral Division must approve application.

PLEASE MAIL OR E-MAIL APPROVAL FORM TO:

Joel Hill, President-Elect 105 Elm Court Madison, MS 39110 C 601.668.9148 Email: [email protected]

_________ Approved __________ Denied Date: _________________________________

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

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MISSISSIPPI CHORAL ART FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM DUE JANUARY 18, 2020

(Approval “Form 8” must be submitted by December 1, 2019)

SCHOOL:______________________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________

CITY:________________________________________________ ZIP:____________________________________

CHORAL DIRECTOR:____________________________ ACCOMPANIST: ______________________________

CELL #: (____) ______ -_________ E-MAIL:_______________________________________________________

Please indicate the following for your groups ( circle one ): Comments Only Ratings

Total number of students ____________________ X $5.00 per student = $_________________(number in performing choir + number in any performing ensemble = total) Enclosed

Selections to be performed: Prescribed List & page number OR By approval of mentor or festival chairman (Circle One)

1. ___________________________________________ Prescribed Music List ______ page # _____ YES NO

2. ___________________________________________ Prescribed Music List ______ page # _____ YES NO

Type of Group: Write in the blank the Number of Singers / Grade Level(s) .

Choir (Circle One): SATB____ /____ SAB___ /____ TTBB___ /____ SSA___ /____ OTHER: ____ / ____

Ensemble (Circle One): Madrigals___ /____ Ensemble___ /____ (* Voicing _______)

_______________________________________ _ ________________________________________ Principal’s Signature Choral Director’s Signature

(REQUIRED)

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO :

Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) for 7th-12th grade choirs. AND/OR Mississippi Music Educators Association (MS MMEA) for 6th grade only choirs.

MAIL PAYMENT & REGISTRATION TO:

Joel Hill, President-Elect 105 Elm Court Madison, MS 39110 C 601.668.9148 Email: [email protected]

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MISSISSIPPI CHORAL ART FESTIVAL CLINICIAN COMMENT FORM

______________________________ _________________________________ Rating (optional) Clinician

SCHOOL _________________________________________________ SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION (1A, 2A, etc.) __________

TYPE OF GROUP ____________________________________________________________ NUMBER IN GROUP _________

TITLE OF SELECTIONS: 1. _________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________

____ Accuracy (20 points possible): (correct pitches & rhythms)

____ Tone (15 points possible): (beauty, vitality, warmth)

____ Intonation (10 points possible): (vertical & horizontal)

____ Diction (10 points possible): (purity of vowels, clarity of consonants)

____ Balance (10 points possible): (between sections)

____ Blend (10 points possible): (within sections)

____ Technique (10 points possible): (breathing, attacks, releases)

____ Interpretation (10 points possible): (historical style, dynamics, tempo, mood)

____ Other (5 points): (stage deportment, facial expressions, etc.)

Ratings Scale: I-Superior-85-100 II-Excellent-75-84 III-Good-65-74

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MISSISSIPPI LAKESHORE

CHORAL CAMP

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Mississippi Lakeshore Choral Camp Location, TBA

June 22-26, 2020Choral Camp is a five-day experience for students and teachers interested in choral music, beginning on Monday evening and concluding with concerts on Friday morning. The event, sponsored by the MMEA Junior High and Senior High Choral Divisions and MHSAA, is open to all students completing grades five through twelve. The camp directors are Brittany Navarro and Cody Morris.

Students rehearse several times daily with a prominent director. Middle school and senior high choirs are separated for rehearsals, meals, and performances. Activities include small group activities, a cookie party, movie night, a talent show, a dance party, and swimming and water sliding.

Teachers are involved daily in relaxed educational sessions taught by a nationally known master musician, and 3.0 CEUs are available for a minimal fee. A display of the Florida,

Mississippi, and Texas state lists octavos will be available for teacher perusal.

Student Camper - $299($199 due by April 27th & remaining $100 cash due by May 18th)Please pay with ONE combined check if sending several students.

Overnight Teacher$349 for Quad Occupancy

$399 for Double Occupancy$499 for Private Room Occupancy(Full payment due by May 18th)

Teacher Day Camper -$249(Full payment due by May 18th)

Payment can be made online on our website and a monthly payment plan is available.

Registration: http://www.lakeshorechoralcamp.org & http://www.msmea.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeshorechoralcamppage/?fref=ts

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Documents

JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORAL HANDBOOK · 2020-01-27 · MMEA JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORAL HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Junior High Division of MMEA. This handbook