What is Solo and Ensemble contest?

Solo & Ensemble Contest is an annual event that takes place throughout the country in which students prepare their own performances either by themselves or with a small group of friends. These performances are evaluated by a judge and scored against a rating system.

What does a 1C mean in Solo and Ensemble?

Being rated as a 1, or a 1C means that the student is qualified to perform for the state competition, if the piece is classified as a first class level. A class level is the level of difficulty of the song that is being performed.

How does state Solo and Ensemble work?

Solo & Ensemble (or “Solo-Ensemble”) is a yearly opportunity for kids in music programs to perform a solo, duet, and/or a small ensemble piece and get some feedback from a judge. This feedback includes a rating and if it’s really high, they can go on to perform at state and receive another critique.

What does DNA mean in Solo and Ensemble?

and cancel entries
May 16: Last day to update ensemble members, update music performed, and cancel entries (DNAs). See below.

How long should a solo and Ensemble piece be?

Solo Piece Solo/Ensemble events shall consist of a minimum of 64 published measures or a performance time of at least 90 seconds. Soloists and ensembles need not be accompanied unless the accompaniment is required by the score.

Is a 1 in Solo and ensemble good?

SCORING. Each student or group of students is evaluated by one judge and rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being the highest rating possible. Students or groups that earn a rating of 1 (or “Superior”) are qualified for State Solo & Ensemble Festival which is held in March.

What should I wear to Solo and ensemble?

Wear what you would wear to band concerts, church, or other special events is appropriate. School dress code DOES apply! No jeans, torn clothing, tennis shoes, or clothing with writing should be worn to Solo & Ensemble Festival; it is a serious event.

How is Solo and Ensemble scores?

What should I wear to a middle school band concert?

middle school bands (6th – 8th grade) They are asked to wear a white, long-sleeved button down dress shirt with a solid black tie (6th Grade Black Tie is optional). Girls will be asked to wear black dress slacks with a black belt (optional) accompanied with black dress shoes (open or closed-toe are permitted).

What do you wear to a choir concert?

For your comfort, it is suggested that you wear flats rather than heels. Black tuxedo pants, single breasted (no tails), black tuxedo coat, black tuxedo bow tie and wing collar tuxedo white dress shirt (to be purchased individually or ordered through the choir). Black shoes and socks; dress shoes are preferred.

What should I wear to Solo and Ensemble?

What is the hardest grade of music?

Grade Levels

• Grade 1 – For beginners.
• Grade 2 – For junior high school level musicians.
• Grade 3 – For high school level musicians.
• Grade 4 – For university and professional level musicians.
• Grade 5 – Challenging for professionals.
• Grade 6 – Some of the most difficult music available anywhere.

What music grade is the hardest?

Band Difficulty Gradings

• Level 2.5 (Easy-Medium)
• Level 3 (Medium)
• Level 3.5 (Medium)
• Level 4 (Medium)
• Level 4.5 (Medium-Hard)
• Level 5 (Hard)
• Level 5.5 (Hard)
• Level 6 (Hard) Pieces that have a rating of 6 are for college-level or professional grade players.

When is the Texas State Solo Ensemble Contest?

Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest. Dates. Due to 2020 UT commencement exercises being held on Memorial Day Weekend the 2020 state solo & ensemble contest will be held on May 30, May 31, and June 1.

What is the WIAA State Solo and Ensemble Contest?

The WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Contest is presented in Ellensburg the last Friday and Saturday in April each year. This event provides the opportunity for the finest of Washington’s high school music students to hear each other in a competitive situation.

What are the fees for on-Time Ensemble entries and DNAs?

Cancellations (DNAs), Ensemble Member Updates and Changes to Music Performed: Updates to this information can be made by the account holder in the system until May 16. Fees for On-time Entries: $20 per solo and $10 per ensemble member.