Music Meet Information

Entry Fees:

$250 per ensemble - Beginner or Middle School/Junior High
$350 for a single ensemble - High School
- $325 each for two HS ensembles
- $300 each for three or more HS ensembles
Only checks will be accepted.
- Payable to: Blinn College Band, 902 College Ave., Brenham, TX 77833.
- Mail checks to: Jill Stewart, Blinn College Band, 902 College Ave., Brenham, TX 77833.
  - Note: a check made payable to Blinn College without the Band designation or a mailing without Jill Stewart’s name will most likely not arrive in the proper account or department for this contest.

All participants will receive:

A detailed comment sheet from each judge
A rating of Division I (Superior), Division II (Good), or Division III (Needs Improvement).
A Google Drive link with an audio recording of your performances and the judges’ spoken comments.
An award plaque will be presented to each ensemble receiving a Superior rating.

Both warm-up and performance will be on the main stage of the W.W. O’Donnell Performances Arts Center.

Upon arrival (see Brenham Campus Map for location details):

Unload students and equipment in the parking lot behind the W.W. O’Donnell Performances Arts Center.
- A faculty or student monitor will greet you as you arrive.
Buses and equipment vehicles must then move across to the Student Center (see Brenham Campus Map).
- Note: Parking in other areas on campus is designated as reserved and could lead to a citation from the Blinn Police Department.

Scheduled time slots include both warm-up AND performance. Please plan repertoire and warm-up procedures accordingly (it is imperative that we stay on schedule).

- High School ensembles: 45 minutes
- Middle School/Junior High Varsity ensembles: 45 minutes
- Middle School/Junior High Non-Varsity ensembles: 30 minutes
- 6th Grade/Beginner ensembles: 30 minutes
  - Note: If desired and time permits after your performance, one or more judges MAY address the ensemble (mini-clinic) and/or have an opportunity to discuss the performance backstage with a director.

Music selection is at the discretion of the director.

There is no minimum number of selections, but please limit the number to three.
- Please provide three copies of the score of each selection, with measure numbers and the school name clearly labelled
Judges’ comments will be based on suitability of music for your group according to class, age-level, etc.

The following percussion equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own:

- Note: Sticks, mallets, beaters, etc. are NOT available and must be provided by the school/student.
4 timpani (with gauges)
Xylophone
Bells
Chimes
Marimba (4.3 Octave)
Piano
Concert Bass Drum

All additional equipment and logistical concerns would be the responsibility of the director.

To adequately prepare for all groups, a set up chart of your ensemble is required at least one week before your performance date including:

Numbers of chairs and stands for each row.
A detailed drawing outlining shape and orientation of chairs, stands, and percussion equipment.
- Email to Jill Stewart at jstewart@blinn.edu

Schools with multiple groups will be scheduled consecutively unless otherwise requested. For ease of transition, seating is available in the auditorium for any additional groups while not on stage or loading/unloading.

There is no entry fee for spectators. Parents, etc. are welcome and encouraged to attend (students love an audience).

For questions or any additional information, please contact:

Music Meet Information

Festival Rules and Guidelines

Contest Coordinator

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