TO: Choral Directors

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

Principal Choral Director 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

MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 244 CLINTON, MS 39060-0244 FAX: 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 Activity Boys Girls Event

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

School State Date of Activity Boys Girls Event

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______

MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 244 CLINTON, MS 39060-0244 FAX: 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______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 No fee necessary for accompanist

Total Performers x $5 = $ Make checks payable to MMEA and mail to: Northern Site – TBA –TBA Central Site – TBA – February 17, Southern Site – TBA – TBA 2018 Katie Foxworthy Kristy Brumfield Emily Massey 1009 Varsity Drive 305 Newitt Vick Drive 5417 Pine Bluff Road Tupelo, MS 38801 Vicksburg, MS 39183 Decatur, MS 39327 662-425-4330 601-624-9112 601-917-7035 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Return with Registration Fee

School Name Director’s Name

School Address School Phone ( )

City Zip Code Home Phone ( )

Email Cell Phone ( )

Choose One: North Mississippi Site MMEA Membership Number Central Mississippi Site______South Mississippi Site SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL Entry Blank and Comment Sheet (Please duplicate for each entry)

School Represented City Teacher

Entry # Grade in School Vocal Solo Piano Solo Vocal Duet Other

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

Return by:

Mail to District Chairperson: Director’s Name

School Name MMEA Membership #

School Address School Phone ( )

City Zip Code Home Phone ( )

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 (check) (check)

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

JUNIOR HIGH CHORAL DIVISION DISTRICT FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM Page 1 (Bring to Festival)

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

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

SELECTIONS COMPOSER PUBLISHER VOICING

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2. JUNIOR HIGH CHORAL DIVISION DISTRICT FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM Page 2 (Bring to Festival) District

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

Mail to State President by: March 2, 2018 Emily Clark 393 North 8th Avenue Decatur, MS 39327 School Name Director’s Name School Address School Phone ( ) City Zip Code Home Phone ( ) Estimated travel time MMEA Membership # Exp. Date #

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 (Check) (Check)

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 Performers @ $ 4.00 Each = $

(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.

Type of Group Level: Voicing: unison, two-part, three-part, or four-part

Preferred Date: Preferred Time: JUNIOR HIGH CHORAL DIVISION STATE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM Page 1 (Bring to Festival)

School Address City Zip Code

School Phone ( ) Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( )

School Enrollment Email Address

SELECTIONS COMPOSER PUBLISHER VOICING 1.

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SELECTIONS COMPOSER PUBLISHER VOICING 1.

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2. JUNIOR HIGH CHORAL DIVISION STATE FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM PAGE 2 (Bring to Festival)

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2. Mississippi Music Educators Association Junior High/Middle School Division District Assessment Form

School Name Director’s Name City School Enrollment Number of students in this group: _ Check One: Auditioned 7 8 9 Total Non-Auditioned Category: CHOIR Mixed Boys Girls/Treble Does this choir rehearse during the school day? ENSEMBLE (20 or less) Mixed Boys Girls/Treble If not, when and how often?

SELECTIONS 1. 2.

100 ACCURACY – correct notes, rhythms, intonation, diction (purity of vowels & clarity of consonants) 99 98 97 96 95 I 94 93 VOCAL TECHNIQUE – breathing, attacks, releases, quality of voices (well-placed, full and natural, well-supported, 92 pleasant; not nasal, breathy, strident or throaty) 91 90 89 88 87 86 ENSEMBLE – balance between sections, blend within sections, coloration (too dark/bright), weak or strong section; 85 II voices too prominent, themes covered by accompanying voices or instruments 84 83 82 81 80 79 INTERPRETATION – correct style according to historical period, text, mood; dynamics, phrasing, tempo and all areas of 78 interpretation 77 76 75 III 74 73 72 GENERAL EFFECT – best points of presentation, areas to be improved, suitability of selections, variety and contrast 71 within program, stage presence, facial expression, attentiveness, overall appearance 70 69 68 67 66 65 IV 64 63 Adjudicators Signature:______62 The section below is for tally table use only 61 60

Total Score______Final Rating______Mississippi Music Educators Association Junior High/Middle School Division State Assessment Form

School Name Director’s Name City School Enrollment Number of students in this group: _ _ _ _ _ Circle One: Auditioned 7th 8th 9th Total Non-Auditioned Category: CHOIR Mixed Boys Girls/Treble Does this choir rehearse during the school day? ENSEMBLE (20 or less) Mixed Boys Girls/Treble If not, when and how often?

SELECTIONS 1: 2. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (continued from front) 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 Less than 40% 40-70% accuracy 75-89% accuracy overall; 90-100% (30 points) accuracy overall overall or 90-100% accuracy in accuracy in all some parts with several parts errors in one or more parts 1-2 3-4 5-7 8-10 II RHYTHM Less than 40 – 74% accuracy 75-89% accuracy overall 90 -100% AND FLOW 40%accuracy overall accuracy in all (10 points) overall Tempo generally steady parts Tempo somewhat with some minor No consistent unsteady; phrasing discrepancies; Phrasing Consistent tempo; No is halted or slightly irregular tempo; evidence of interrupted Phrasing is musical musical phrasing throughout 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 III INTONATION Intonation not Intonation Some parts in tune Intonation AND/OR satisfactory somewhat throughout with several excellent VERTICAL satisfactory intonation errors in one or throughout HARMONY Vertical more parts; or slight (20 points) harmonic Vertical harmonic intonation problems Vertical relationship is relationship is not overall harmonic missing in most clear; errors in Vertical harmonic relationship parts several parts relationship lines up; lines up; sense of tonality in some strong sense of parts tonality in all parts

RHYTHMIC SIGHT-READING- 30 points 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 Score I RHYTHM Less than 40 % 40-74% accuracy 75-89% accuracy 90-100% (20 points) accuracy accuracy 1-2 3-4 5-7 8-10 Score II Flow No consistent Tempo somewhat Tempo generally steady Consistent (10 points) tempo; No unsteady; Phrasing with some minor tempo; evidence of is halted or discrepancies; Phrasing Phrasing is musical interrupted slightly irregular musical phrasing throughout

SIGHT-READING “WORK ETHIC” – 10 points 1-2 3-4 5-7 8-10 SCORE I ENSEMBLE Less than 40 % of 40-74% of the 75-89% of the students on 90-100% of WORK (USE students on task students on task task 100% of the time the students OF TIME) 100% of the time 100% of the time on task 100% (10 points) of the time

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

Judge’s Signature ______Mississippi Music Educators Association Jr. High Honor Choir Registration Form 2017-2018

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Teachers MUST be a member of NAfME (new name of MENC) in order for his/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- Nov. 6 – Hernando United Methodist Church, Hernando, MS

Central- Nov. 7- Madison Middle School, Madison, MS

South- Nov. 8 – William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS

Scheduling Problems or Requests:

DEADLINE: Monday, OCTOBER 13, 2017. *Also include a publicity release for each student who will be auditioning. Mail fees and form to: Emily Massey 5417 Pine Bluff Road Decatur, MS 39327 Honor Choir Audition List (Bring Two Copies to Audition)

School Director

(Please group students by voice part – all sopranos, then all altos, then all tenors, then all basses.)

Voice Part Name Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Mississippi Junior High Honor Choir Scoring Sheet Judge ______

Student Number S1 S2 A1 A2 T1 T2 B1 B2

TONE Tone not centered Tone centered on a Tone centered some of Tone centered most Tone centered on consistently not few notes, many the time, several of the time, a few every note, quality characteristic of serious tonal problems of tone problems with tone characteristic of voice part problems production voice part

MUSICALITY Poor Fair Average Good Excellent

DICTION Poor Fair Average Good Excellent

TECHNICAL ACCURACY Inaccurate in every Many serious Several serious A few Very few or no technical effort technical flaws technical flaws technical flaws technical flaws

PITCH Consistently out Many serious Several serious A few deviations Very few or no of tune deviations n pitch deviations in pitch in pitch in pitch

RHYTHM No feeling of Many serious deviations Several serious A few deviations Very few or no Rhythmic note value in rhythm in rhythm in rhythm deviations in rhythm Attach picture Mississippi here 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______Mentor Supervisor Robert Sims 238 Lisa Circle Madison, MS 39110 601-209-0588 Email: [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: _would like to have a mentor _ would like to be a mentor (must have at least five years classroom experience) _ interested in attending Choral Arts Festival

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

Mississippi Choral Art Festival Junior High Choirs Application Form

School Address City Zip Choral Director’s Name Home Phone ( ) Home Address School Phone ( )

City Zip School Fax ( )

Basis for application (check one) New program established within the past three years. Date Established Existing choral program has not attended District Festival in the prevision three years. Reason for nonparticipation:

High director turnover rate in program. Number of directors in the past three years ___ First year teacher program Existing program chooses not to compete in District Festival. Reason for nonparticipation:___

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

Send ASAP to: Andy Smiegelski 215 Old Highway 49 East Brooklyn, MS 39425

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 Approved Date ______ Denied

Comments:______Mississippi Lakeshore Choral Camp STUDENT Registration Form June 18-22, 2018 Monday – Friday

Student’s Name Address City State Zip

Student’s Email Address

Date of Birth Age (Check one) Male Female

Circle the grade completed this school year: Junior High 6/7/8 High School 9/10/11/12

Vocal Part Adult T-shirt Size: (Check one) S M L XL 2X

Parent’s Name

Home/Cell Phone Work Phone

Choral Director’s Name

Did this student receive a scholarship to attend camp? (Check one) Yes No

If so, which scholarship did this student receive?

Choral Director: (Check one) I will attend camp. I will not attend camp . Choral Director’s Recommendation by his/her signature

Mail to: Suzanne Cain or Amy Lee 100 Pinecrest Drive 425 Country Hills Cove Union, MS 39365 Florence, MS 39073 601-934-4703 601-594-7573 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mississippi Lakeshore Choral Camp

Medical History & Release Form PLEASE PRINT NEATLY.

Student’s Name

In case of emergency during the week of June 13-17, 2016, please notify: Parent’s Name

Are parents planning to be home during this week? (Check one) Yes No If no, please give a phone number where you can be reached

Name of Alternate Emergency Contact

Relationship of Alternate Contact to Student

Phone Number of Alternate Contact

Family Physician Phone

Health Insurance Company

Health Insurance Policy or ID Number

Please list ALL health problems and/or allergies

Please list ANY and ALL medications your child must or may take

Permission for Treatment

My permission is granted for an officer of the Mississippi Lakeshore Choral Music Camp to obtain necessary medical attention in case of injury or sickness for my child, I/We the undersigned, do hereby release, remise and forever discharge all sponsors, officers, and directors of the Mississippi Lakeshore Choral Camp from any and all claims, demands, actions, or cause of action, past, present, future arising out of any damage or injury while participating in this event.

Parent’s Name (printed)

Parent’s Signature Date

Please attach a copy of the front and back of student’s insurance card. REGISTRATION OF FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE TOTAL NUMBER MIXED TREBLE BOY’S MIXED TREBLE BOY’S SCHOOL OF CHOIR CHOIR CHOIR ENSEMBLE ENSEMBLE ENSEMBLE STUDENTS

TALLY SHEET SIGHT SINGING SIGHT JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE TOTAL GROUP VOICING SINGING #1 #2 #3 RATING /LEVEL

MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC. DISTRICT CHORAL FESTIVAL DISTRICT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

District Location Date Adjudicators ______Name of Chairman LIST ONLY THOSE RATING SUPERIOR SCHOOL GROUP

MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, INC. DISTRICT CHORAL FESTIVAL DISTRICT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

LIST ONLY THOSE RATING SUPERIOR

SCHOOL SIGHT-SINGING LEVEL/VOICING

GENERAL INFORMATION Total number of participants in festival Total number of schools represented Total number of groups entered: Mixed Choir _Treble Choir Boy’s Choir Mixed Ensemble _Treble Ensemble _Boy’s Ensemble

Send copies of this report State Junior High Choral Chairman and tally sheet to: Emily Clark 393 North 8th Avenue Decatur, MS 39327

District Financial Report (Mail to State President along with District Festival Report)

District:

Chairman:

Beginning Balance:

Deposits/Revenue

Expenses: Judges: Meals: Trophies/Plaques: Misc.:

Total Festival Income: Total Festival Expenses:

Ending Balance: