Solo & Ensemble
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Developed by the Wisconsin School Music Association, students in grades 6
through 12 from the Southern Lakes Conference schools will perform selected
pieces for an adjudicator who will critique them and award them with a first
through fifth placing.
The Solo/Ensemble contest gives students extra incentive to practice and learn
solo and/or ensemble pieces. It provides a wonderful performing experience for
our young musicians.
Sixth graders may perform for critique only. This is a great experience in
preparation for next year when they may perform for a rating.
Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend contest events. All
performances are free and open to the public.
Many students are performing solos as well as performing in one or more
ensembles.
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Saturday, March 15, 2008 High School Band and Choral & all Orchestra District Solo & Ensemble Fort Atkinson High School 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Monday, March 17, 2008 District WSMA Jazz Festival For Atkinson High School and Middle School Fort Atkinson High School 3:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
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Saturday, April 26, 2008 State Solo & Ensemble UW-Whitewater Arts & Communication 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday, April 28, 2007 WSMA State Jazz Festival UW-Whitewater 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
PERFORMANCE NOTES:
Please check with your music director**, or your
private music teacher, before choosing a piece to prepare for contest.
Most solos and some
ensembles require piano accompaniment. The total
accompanist fee for
rehearsals and performance is $10. This fee must be paid before the student
competes in Solo & Ensemble.
Students must have a separate copy of their music to
submit to the judges, known as the
"judge's copy." Photocopies are acceptable for ensembles, but
original music must be submitted to the judge for solos. All measures must
be numbered on the music and if editions other than those on the contest list
are used, the original copy must be submitted to the judge must contain any
changes. Most of the contest music is on file at school and may be used for
judge's copy. If you have any questions, contact your music director**.
( ** Mr. Cook, Mr. Fettig - Band Directors; Mrs. Nielsen-
Orchestra Director; or Mr. Engstrom, Mrs. Hintz - Vocal Directors)
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- Be to
the warm-up room at least an hour before you perform so you can
check for any
changes in site or time, and warm-up properly.
| When performing a student
will introduce their self and their piece of music and tell one interesting aspect about the piece. For example: FOR A SOLO: Hi, my name is ___________________, and I'm from Fort Atkinson Middle School/ High School. I'm going to perform (title:) by (composer) . An interesting aspect of this piece is:
FOR AN ENSEMBLE: |
Wisconsin
School Music Association
This link will take you to the site where Official information about Solo &
Ensemble can be found - including the official contest list where solo and
ensemble pieces for all areas (vocal and instrumental) can be found and/or
confirmed.
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Last Updated: 03/11/08