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OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE
WEST TENNESSEE SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION

Policies, Procedures, and Regulations
Governing the Association And Its Activities


August 28, 2007

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CONSTITUTION

ORDER OF BUSINESS

OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT

AMENDMENTS, ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS

ORDER OF BUSINESS

OFFICERS, ELECTIONS, AND TERMS OF OFFICE

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

AMENDMENTS AND ALTERATIONS OF BY-LAWS

MARCHING FESTIVAL

SENIOR HIGH BAND & ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

JUNIOR HIGH BAND & ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

JAZZ BAND AUDITIONS

ALL STATE BAND AND ORCHESTRA

BAND, ORCHESTRA and JAZZ CLINIC

JAZZ FESTIVAL

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL

CONCERT FESTIVAL
 

 

 

THE CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I

THE ASSOCIATION


SECTION 1. The name of this Association shall be the West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association.

SECTION 2. The purpose of the Association shall be to promote the study of instrumental music through band and/or orchestra programs in the schools of West Tennessee.

SECTION 3. The Association shall be affiliated with the Tennessee State Music Educators Association and the Music Educators National Conference and through those bodies with the Tennessee Education Association and the National Education Association respectively.

SECTION 4. Membership.

A. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP shall be extended to any band or orchestra director of a graded public school, or accredited private school within the western division of the State of Tennessee upon payment ($100.00 by September l) of the current annual WTSBOA dues provided the director maintains current membership in the Music Educators National Conference.  Schools needing to pay later because of budget concerns may request an extension on school letterhead signed by the principal prior to deadline.

B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP may be granted to any person or party interested in the welfare of the Association and the promotion of instrumental music study in the schools of West Tennessee upon the payment of not less than $25.00 per year. Associate members have no voting privileges and cannot hold office or enter students in Association sponsored events.

C. HONORARY OR LIFE MEMBERSHIP may be conferred upon an individual who has rendered distinctive service in the promotion of instrumental music either within or without the State of Tennessee and when passed by unanimous vote of those present and voting at any regular meeting.

D. COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP may be granted to any person affiliated with an accredited public or private college within the western division of the State of Tennessee upon payment of the current annual ($25.00) College Membership dues provided the College Member maintains current membership in the Music Educators National Conference. College Members have voting privileges and may hold office, but may not enter students in Association sponsored events.

E. MUSIC SUPERVISOR MEMBERSHIP may be granted to any person affiliated with an accredited public or private school system within the western division of the State of Tennessee upon payment of the current annual ($25.00) Music Supervisor dues provided the Music Supervisor maintains current membership in the Music Educators National Conference. Music Supervisor members have voting privileges and may hold office, but may not enter students in Association sponsored events.

SECTION 5. The power and duties of the Association shall be:

A. To elect and remove from office any and all officers as provided for in the By-Laws,

B. To alter and amend this constitution and its By-Laws as provided herein,

C. To exercise all powers not herein delegated to its officers and Executive Committee.

 

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ARTICLE II
ORDER OF BUSINESS

SECTION 1. This organization shall meet four times a year. The time and place of these meetings shall be decided at the first meeting along with dates and places of Association events. Members are required to attend two of the four meetings a year to be eligible for participation in Association events.

SECTION 2. Special meetings may be called by the President of the Association at the request of a majority of the active membership.

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ARTICLE III

OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT

SECTION 1. These officers of the Association shall be elected or appointed as provided for in the By-Laws.

A. President

B. First Vice-President (President-Elect)

C. Second Vice-President (Past-President)

D. Recording Secretary

E. Executive Secretary/Treasurer

SECTION 2. Control.

A. Full control of the WTSBOA shall be vested in the officers of the Association duly elected by the membership.

B. It shall be the duties of the Officers of the Association:

1. To transact all business of the Association,

2. To enforce the rules of the Association,

3. To sponsor all festivals and other events of the Association.

SECTION 3. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President, Vice-Presidents, Recording Secretary and Executive Secretary/Treasurer.

 

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ARTICLE IV

AMENDMENTS, ALTERATIONS, AND ADDITIONS

 

An amendment may be proposed at the May meeting of the Association and if passed by a majority vote, shall be in temporary status for a period of one year. This same Amendment must be presented at the next annual meeting under the heading "Old and Unfinished Business." If passed at this meeting by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting, it shall become a part of this constitution. If it should fail to pass a two-thirds majority of those present and voting, it shall go on temporary status for another year. If the Amendment fails to carry a majority vote of the third reading, it shall be dropped entirely.

 

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BY-LAWS

 

ARTICLE I

GENERAL MEETINGS

 

SECTION 1. This organization shall hold four general meetings. The time and place of the meetings shall be decided at the first meeting of the school year along with the dates and places of Association events. The proposed calendar shall be submitted and approved at the May meeting.

SECTION 2. Special meetings may be called by the President or at the request of a majority of the Active Membership.

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ARTICLE II
ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

SECTION 1. The presiding officer shall call for business in the following order:

A. Minutes of the last meeting.

B. Minutes of any special or called meeting.

C. Treasurer's report.

D. President's report.

E. Reports of standing committees.

F. Old or unfinished business.

G. Elections (if any)

H. New business.

I. Caucus meetings (August Meeting)

SECTION 2. Robert's Rules of Order (revised version) shall govern procedures of meetings.

 

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ARTICLE III

OFFICERS, ELECTIONS, AND TERMS OF OFFICE

 

SECTION 1. Election of officers of the Association shall be held at the May meeting of each school year in which elections are needed, and officers shall assume office on July 1st following said meeting.

SECTION 2. All terms of office shall be for two years. The Executive Secretary/Treasurer shall be given an honorarium of not more than $10,000.00 per annum. The TMEA Representatives shall not be elected but shall be appointed by the Executive Committee.

SECTION 3. In the event the office of President-Elect, Executive Secretary/Treasurer or Recording Secretary is vacated before the end of said term, a special election shall be held at the next meeting to fill this office. (See Article IV, Section II, concerning a vacancy in the office of President.)

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ARTICLE IV

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

 

SECTION 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and shall be chairperson of the Executive Committee. He shall administer the rules of the Association. He shall represent the Association on the TMEA Council. The President may vote at all WTSBOA or TMEA meetings.

SECTION 2. The President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President during the latter's absence or upon the request of the President. In case the office of President becomes vacant for any reason, the President-Elect shall fill the unexpired term.

SECTION 3. The Recording Secretary shall keep an accurate record of proceedings of meetings of the Association. He/she shall write letters of appreciation to all persons connected with clinics and festivals and forward to the President for his signature and mailing. He/she shall conduct other association business as necessary. He/she shall keep attendance for meetings.

SECTION 4. The Executive Secretary-Treasurer shall be a non-voting, paid member. He shall keep all books and financial records. He will serve as Webmaster and receive registration materials for all association events. He shall be responsible for receiving and distributing plaques, patches, trophies, and medals. He shall purchase all supplies and stationary for the Association. He shall edit the Association publications which include the directory, handbook, official music lists, and newsletter. He shall notify the membership concerning dues and deadlines. He shall be responsible for duplication and distribution of clinic and festival forms. He shall send an accurate membership list to the MENC and TMEA by December 1. This list shall include school and home addresses. He shall attend all meetings of the Association. He shall be responsible for any other duties as delegated by the President. He shall notify all members of Association and Professional meetings.

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ARTICLE V

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

 

SECTION 1. The Executive Committee shall have administrative duties as follows:

A. Interpret the Constitution and its By-Laws and the rules and regulations passed by the Association.

B. Authorize expenditures and audit the treasury account annually.

C. Serve as Resolution Committee in the absence of same.

D. Establish a Representative Board of Directors to facilitate the various association events from year to year.

1. The representative board shall consist of the following coordinators:

a. Orchestra

b. Jazz Band

c. Band - 2 (1 Junior High and 1 Senior High)

d. Registration Chair

e. All-State Chair

f. Music Selection Chair

2. This board will meet with the executive committee at least annually. The board of directors is to oversee the functioning of the named areas. They will be the liaison between the various chairpersons and the executive committee. They are directly accountable to the executive committee.

3. Directors will be appointed for a two-year term to these positions by the general membership in caucus at the August meeting. The Executive Committee may replace anyone who is unable to fulfill the duties of the Board of Directors.

4. These coordinators are responsible for securing rehearsal chairpersons for corresponding clinics.

5. These coordinators will be responsible for other duties as assigned by the Executive Board.

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ARTICLE VI

AMENDMENTS AND ALTERATIONS

 

SECTION 1. These By-Laws may be amended at any meeting of the Association by a majority of the members present and voting.

SECTION 2. Membership dues and fees:

A. Directors must be a member of MENC/TMEA/WTSBOA.

1. MENC and TMEA dues are paid to MENC directly by the individual members. Members must provide the Secretary their current MENC number. MENC rebates that portion of the MENC dues representing TMEA dues to the TMEA office for support of the Tennessee All-State Clinics and In-Service Conference.

2. WTSBOA membership membership dues are $100.00 per active member, $25.00 per College or Music Supervisor member. Deadline shall be September 1. A $10.00 per day late fee, based on the post-marked date, shall be charged for any late payment, up to seven (7) calendar days. At that time a letter and a copy of the invoice will be sent to the school principal. After said seven days no payment will be accepted and membership in WTSBOA will be denied for the year. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Executive Board.

3. All directors must be present at any WTSBOA event that they have students participating.

4. All directors must attend any two of the four meetings per year in order for their students to participate in any events the following year. The director of record must have met the attendance requirements in order for their student to participate in all WTSBOA sponsored events the following year. The director may elect to pay a fine of $100 per meeting infraction (two required meetings) in order to enter WTSBOA events.

5. All directors must work any event that his/her students participate.

6. All directors must register his/her students at all events.

7. Proxy must be a current WTSBOA member (director) or a retired director.

8. The band director is responsible for referring to the website www.wtsboa.com for all information regarding WTSBOA events. Director is responsible for providing email address to Executive Secretary/Treasurer.

B. Entry and registration fees will be listed under each specific event. A $100 late fee, based on the post-marked date, shall be charged for any late registration entries up through seven calendar days.  After said seven days, no late entries will be accepted.  Changes will be honored through the seven day period.  An invoice for the late fees will be sent to the band director.

 

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ARTICLE VII

WEST TENNESSEE MARCHING FESTIVAL

 

SECTION 1. General rules and procedures.

A. Classification

1. CLASS A---High schools with 48 or less total musicians (winds & percussion)

2. CLASS AA---High schools with 49-72 total musicians (winds & percussion)

3. CLASS AAA---High schools with 73 or more total musicians (winds & percussion)

4. Bands cannot enter a lower classification but can enter a higher classification upon request.

B. Fees: The entry fee shall be $75.00 for groups of 25 or fewer members, $100.00 for groups of 26-50, $150.00 for groups with more than 51 members, and is not refundable. Admission to event will be $5.00 per person.

C. Ratings

1. Bands will be adjudicated in the following areas:

a. Field performance (a composite of the three field judges' scores is used for the final rating (trophy)

b. Field Commander (medal)

c. Percussion (trophy)

d. Auxiliary (trophy)

e. Participating plaque for each band

2. The ratings used in adjudication are as follows:

DIVISION I SUPERIOR

DIVISION II EXCELLENT

DIVISION III GOOD

DIVISION IV FAIR

DIVISION V POOR

3. A director may submit in writing to the festival chairperson a request for criticism only, in which case no ratings will be given.

4. Sample adjudication forms can be obtained from the festival chairperson.

5. In marching performance, the officials of the Association will tabulate the ratings given to each participating group and determine final composite ratings according to the following plan:

DIVISION 1 [“Superior”] ………………………………….(1,1,1), (1,1,2), (1,1,3), (1,1,4), (1,1,5)

DIVISION II [“Excellent”]………. (1,2,2), (1,2,3), (1,2,4), (1,2,5), (2,2,2), (2,2,3), (2,2,4), (2,2,5)

DIVISION III [“Good”]…..(1,3,3), (1,3,4), (1,3,5), (2,3,3), (2,3,4), (2,3,5), (3,3,3), (3,3,4), (3,3,5)

DIVISION IV [“Fair”] ………..…..(1,4,4), (1,4,5), (2,4,4), (2,4,5), (3,4,4), (3,4,5), (4,4,4), (4,4,5)

DIVISION V [“Poor”] …………..…………………………(1,5,5), (2,5,5), (3,5,5), (4,5,5), (5,5,5)

 

D. Awards. Bands receiving SUPERIOR ratings will be awarded trophies. Auxiliary units receiving SUPERIOR ratings will be awarded trophies. Percussion sections receiving SUPERIOR ratings will be awarded trophies. Field Commanders receiving SUPERIOR ratings will be awarded medals. Bands receiving SUPERIOR or EXCELLENT ratings may purchase medals for students from the Secretary.

E. Time requirements. Field performance time shall be no greater than 12 minutes. This includes warm-up time, on time, performance time, and off time.

F. Scheduling. Scheduling will be done by random drawing according to classification.

G. Warm-up. A room or space will be provided according to the facilities available.

H. Field Performance.

1. At the scheduled time, the runner will instruct the band to enter the field.

2. The band will then be announced. The announcer will then ask, "Field Commander ______(student's name)___ , is your band ready?"

3. When the band is ready, the Field Commander will salute. The band will then perform for adjudication.

SECTION 2. General organizational information.

A. Duties of the President.

1. Appoint Chairperson of festival.

2. Introduce judges at festival.

3. Announce ratings at festival, or appoint announcer

4. Assist Pres-Elect in handing out awards

B. Duties of the President-Elect.

1. Set up awards table.

2. Hand out awards.

C. Duties of the Past-President.

1. Hire adjudicators (contact, coordinate schedules, lodging).

2. Assist as requested by the President.

D. Duties of the Secretary/Treasurer.

1. Pay judges expenses.

2. Distribute entry forms and deadlines (view on website).

3. Pay all expenditures: stadium, programs, tickets, trophies, phone, correspondence, judges, money boxes, start up money, photographer, etc.

4. Order trophies and medals, plaques, and have at festival.

5. Assist past president in securing judges accommodations and travel.

6. Have tapes, batteries, tape recorders, and walkie-talkies for event.

7. Souvenir Vendor

E. Duties of the Festival Chairperson.

1. Clears date with school at festival site.

2. Collects monies (entry fees and tickets)

3. Contacts announcer for festival

4. Makes out festival schedule, and judges’ sheets.

5. Coordinates judges' schedule with secretary/treasurer.

6. Get tape recorders and tapes from secretary

7. Secure official timer (timer needs stop watch)

8. Prepare adjudication sheets (field, auxiliary, field commander, percussion, time)

9. Notify directors as to final instructions (tickets, schedules, maps)

10. Fill school envelopes at end of festival with judge's sheets and make them available to directors.

11. Appoints the following committees: PROGRAM, TICKETS, PUBLICITY, RUNNERS, SEATING, FIELD AND GROUNDS, (performance area, ambulance, bus parking)

12. Arrange for facilities (P.A. system, dressing rooms, warm-up areas) 

F. Duties of Recording Secretary

1. Tabulate Ratings, pick up judges sheets.

 

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ARTICLE VIII

WEST TENNESSEE SENIOR BAND AND ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

 

SECTION 1. General rules, procedures, and regulations.

A. Eligibility shall be limited to:

1. Band-Grades 10-12 Orchestra (Strings) 9-12 Orchestra Winds 10-12

2. Bonafide members of a member school's band or orchestra.

B. Names shall be entered on the proper entry forms and returned or postmarked to the chairperson of the event, with proper fees, on or before the published deadline.

C. A student may audition on only one (1) instrument.

D. The fee shall be $7.00 per student and is not refundable.

E. Students must report to the event by the time specified and be properly registered.

F. Students will be assigned an audition time, but may request for an earlier audition time. Students may not switch audition times. Students may audition early but not later than their scheduled time.

G. Students may use their own music in the audition room.

H. 14 Screens will be placed in the audition rooms to prevent the judge from seeing the student. A monitor will be provided to relay instructions from the judge to the student and relay questions from the student to the judge. The judge and the student may not communicate directly.

I. Students should be warmed-up before entering the try out room. Students will be allowed 15 seconds to warm up in the room before the audition begins.

J. Students will be asked to do the following:

1. SCALES -

a. WINDS AND PERCUSSION: All twelve major scales and chromatic scale must be prepared. The chromatic scale and two major scales will be selected by the audition judge. Scales must be performed from memory. Scales should be played in a pattern of quarter note followed by six eighth notes, quarter note, etc. at least 120 mm, in as many octaves as the student can play. Articulation patterns are not prescribed. The faster one plays, the better, as long as accuracy remains the same.

b. STRINGS:

Junior Orchestra:

1.        Scales will be graded on a variety of categories including intonation, accurate tempo, accurate rhythm, accuracy of notes and the number of octaves played.

2.        Major scales from 0-3 sharps and flats are required to be played in a minimum of one octave.  Extra points may be awarded for extra octaves performed correctly, with exception of the required two octave scale.  The following two octave scales are required:  violins – D Major; violas and cell- G Major; basses – G Major.

3.        The scales will be performed in strict quarter note values.  The quarter note will be equal to 100 or greater.

4.        Deviations from these guidelines will result in a reduction of the score.

Senior Orchestra (Strings Only):

1.        Scales will be graded on a variety of categories including intonation, accurate tempo, accurate rhythm, accuracy of notes and the number of octaves played.

2.        All scales are required to be played in a minimum of two octaves.  Extra points may be awarded for extra octaves performed correctly.  All major scales are required.  The following melodic minor scales are required:  violins – g minor; violas and celli – c minor; basses – e minor.

3.        The scales will be performed in strict quarter note values.  The quarter note will equal 120 or greater.

4.      Deviations from these guidelines will result in a reduction of the score.

2. PREPARED MATERIAL --- All prepared material will be performed within two minutes as set in the audition procedures. All ornamentations are optional. If the student can play the ornamentation, it will be to his or her advantage. The tempo for the various exercises is left to the student unless specified. Accuracy comes before speed, though speed is important. DO NOT play any repeats. Percussionist will audition on snare, mallet and tympani.

3. SIGHT READING --- The student will be asked to play a selection of music with only a brief amount of time for study. The time of study will be consistent within each instrument category. The sight reading music is chosen by the Executive Committee and is not to be more difficult than the prepared music. Percussionist will sight read on snare, mallets and tympani.

K. After the audition the student will return to the assembly area and may leave.

L. Snare drum, timpani and mallet percussion instruments will be provided. Snare drum sticks or mallets will not be provided. Percussion students will not be allowed to audition without proper equipment.

M. Results will be posted as soon as possible. Music folders will be placed with the director packet at the end of the auditions. The Secretary will publish the results of the auditions.  The results will not be official until posted on the WTSBOA website.

N. Any misconduct will result in the disqualification of the student.

O. Any variation from the above rules, procedures, and regulations must be resolved by the Executive Committee.

R.  Cell phones, pagers, or any disruptive electronic device must be turned off and out of sight during rehearsals and performances.

SECTION 2. Instrumentation

A. There will be three senior high bands and one senior high orchestra. The first band will be designated as the WIND ENSEMBLE. The second band will be designated as the BLUE BAND. The third band will be designated as the RED BAND. The orchestra will be designated as the SENIOR HIGH ORCHESTRA.

B. The wind ensemble will consist of the following instrumentation:

4 Flutes

1 Piccolo

2 Oboes

2 Bassoons

9 Clarinets (2 first, 3 second, and 4 third)

2 Bass Clarinets

1 Contra-Bass Clarinet

2 Alto Saxophones

1 Tenor Saxophone

1 Baritone Saxophone

6 Trumpets

6 Horns

4 Trombones

2 Baritones

2 Tubas

1 String Bass

7 Percussion*

* additional percussion may be add as needed based on literature

 

C. Both senior Blue and Red high bands will consist of the following instrumentation.

8 FLUTES*

2 OBOES

4 BASSOONS

24 Bb CLARINETS (6 1st, 8 2nd, 10 3rd)

4 BASS CLARINETS

1 CONTRA BASS CLARINET**

4 ALTO SAXOPHONES

2 TENOR SAXOPHONES

1 BARITONE SAXOPHONE

13 TRUMPETS*** (4 1st, 4 2nd, 5 3rd)

8 FRENCH HORNS

9 TROMBONES

4 BARITONES

6 TUBAS

7 PERCUSSION

* Each of the first three (3) flutes, in order, will be given the option to play piccolo. If none of these wish to do so, auditions will be held among the other five.

** The contra-bass clarinet may be either BBb or EEb

*** 1st Trumpet part will be played by 4th chair first, and 2nd trumpet will be played by 4th chair second.

 

D. The senior orchestra will consist of the following instrumentation. Wind and percussion instrumentation may be altered depending on the literature.

28 VIOLINS (14 1st, 14 2nd)

12 VIOLAS

12 CELLOS

6 BASSES

2 FLUTES

2 OBOES

2 BASSOONS

2 CLARINETS

1 BASS CLARINET

5 HORNS

3 TRUMPETS

3 TROMBONES

1 TUBA

4 PERCUSSION

SECTION 3. Duties of the Executive Secretary/Treasurer

A. Send out all entry forms.

B. Send all materials pertaining to the audition to the chairperson. (pencils, note pads, walkie-talkies, envelopes, signs, scantron forms, checks, screens, curtains, adjudication sheets)

SECTION 4. Duties of the audition chairpersons

A. Audition music will be selected by the audition committee.

B. The Band Audition chairperson is responsible for the following:

1. 14 audition rooms (2 fl, 2 cl, 2 sax, 1 low & double reeds, 2 trpt, l fh, 1 trom, 1 bar/tuba, 2 perc)

2. A large registration room which will serve as assembly area and warm-up room.

3. One tally room and one All-State work room.

4. Public address system in each assembly area.

5. Put final instructions, map, and audition numbers on website.

6. Provide lunch for judges and working personnel at WTSBOA expense.

7. Provide a written schedule of monitors to work auditions

C. The Orchestra Audition chairperson (Jr./Sr.) is responsible for the following:

1. 14 audition rooms

2. A large registration room which will serve as assembly area and warm-up room.

3. One tally room and one All-State work room.

4. Public address system in each assembly area.

5. Put final instructions, map, and audition numbers on website.

6. Provide lunch for judges and working personnel at WTSBOA expense.

7. Provide a written schedule of monitors to work auditions

SECTION 5. Duties of the President-Elect or person appointed by President-Elect: music chairperson, band, and orchestra.

A. Obtain and label appropriate number of music folders.

B. Contact and obtain music from clinician.

C. Stuff folders.

1. Baritone horn shall receive both bass and treble clef.

2. Contra-bass clarinet shall receive both Bb and Eb parts. If no Eb parts are available, tuba parts shall be substituted. If no contra-bass parts are available, bass clarinet parts shall be substituted.

3. All percussion folders shall receive assigned percussion parts.

D. Arrange distribution to directors at auditions.

E. Secure music from the rehearsal chairperson after the concert and return to the clinician.

F. Pres-Elect will assign equipment to be brought by percussionists to clinics.

SECTION 6. Judges

A. Recommendations shall come from the membership.

B. Judges will be hired by the Past President at a rate consistent with other events.

C. Each judge must remain on site until all tally sheets are computed and chair positions are decided for each instrument they judged.

D. 3 copies of the results from the Tally Room will be distributed as follows:

Website will have results posted as soon as possible

1 copy posted for the directors

1 copy to the All State Chair 

1 copy to the Clinic Registration Chair

SECTION 7. At-Risk Schools

A. A director at a school with a large population of at-risk students (as defined by the Department of Education) can designate the school as At-Risk.

B. There will be five slots added to the Junior and Senior All-West bands. There will be only one slot for each of the following instruments: clarinet, trumpet, flute, trombone, and percussion and 2 violins in the Junior and Senior High orchestras.

C. If an At-Risk school has a student in one of the bands or orchestras by the regular audition process, then that school will not be eligible for a slot. A school can receive only one slot. The student with the highest score among the At-Risk students in each instrument will be given the slot.

D. The winners of the slots will not be announced on the day of the auditions. These results will be mailed the week after the event. There is no need for any student to know that he or she is in the band by the At-Risk program.

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ARTICLE IX

WEST TENNESSEE JUNIOR BAND AND ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS

 

SECTION 1. General rules, procedures, and regulations. All rules, procedures, and regulations for the Senior High auditions will apply to Junior High auditions with the following exceptions:

A. Eligibility shall be limited to grades 5-9

B. All-State does not apply

C. There will be three All-West Junior High Bands: Blue, Red, and Gold

D. The All-West Junior High Orchestra will be a string orchestra(refer to string scale requirements under Sr High Audition).

 

SECTION 2. Instrumentation.

A. The three bands will consist of the following instrumentation: The Executive Committee will consult with the judge if adequate instrumentation cannot be achieved.

8 FLUTES*

2 OBOES

4 BASSOONS

24 Bb CLARINETS (6 1st, 8 2nd, 10 3rd. If only 2 parts, 10 1st, 11 2nd to 14 2nd)

4 BASS CLARINETS

6 ALTO SAXOPHONES

2 TENOR SAXOPHONES

1 BARITONE SAXOPHONE

13 TRUMPETS (4 1st, 4 2nd, 5 3rd. If only 2 parts, 6 1st, 7 2nd)

8 FRENCH HORNS

9 TROMBONES (If 2 parts, 4 1st, 5 2nd)

4 BARITONES

6 TUBAS

7 PERCUSSION

* Each of the first three (3) flutes, in order, will be given the option to play piccolo. If none of these wish to do so, auditions will be held among the other five.

 

B. The junior high orchestra will be a string orchestra with the following instrumentation:

32 VIOLINS (16 1st, 16 2nd)

12 VIOLAS

12 CELLOS

6 BASSES