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Registration ONLINE FORM/Check postmarked due date- Tues., Feb. 4, 2025(Band), Tues., Feb.18, 2025(Strings), and Th., Feb. 20, 2025(Vocal)
▶▶Google Registration Form https://forms.gle/ivwXCZbwHCLxu1Ek6
Extenuating Circumstances Application https://forms.gle/K5g6e9ixMmGfyNi46
NO ensemble will be scheduled without a check in hand!
To make this process easier for you, here is a checklist:
Teacher Checklist for Festival
>Are you a current member of LMEA? Does the District Director have a copy of your card?
>Choose 1 piece off of LA Prescribed Music List (found on state website) that corresponds with your ensemble’s level.
>FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM above. (Yes! It is editable!)
>Don’t panic over song list. You can update it up to the week before Festival.
>Make sure that you have 3 original scores for each piece.
>Number your measures.
>Mark calendar for DEADLINE DATE in order to get your check in the mail on time.
>Fill out a Registration Form for each ensemble.
>Complete a PO form for the Registration fee AND $25 per ensemble for the Recording fee and turn into your Bookkeeper. Attach your Registration Form(s) to the PO, but make yourself a copy, first.
>Email a copy of your check to lmeadistrictviii@gmail.com.
>Mail check (with recording fee included) to be postmarked by the DEADLINE DATE listed above. Add $100 per group if mailed after this date. (Email a picture of your check to lmeadistrictviii@gmail.com)
>Be checking your school email for a receipt from LMEA District VIII.
>Be checking your school email for Schedule which is usually published the week after registration deadline.
>Turn in paperwork for Professional Leave and find a substitute, if needed.
>Request buses.
DUE DATES
- Registration CHECKS are due Feb. 4, 2025(Band), Feb. 18, 2025(Strings), and Feb. 20, 2025(Vocal) in order to get schedules done and published for “1 month prior” bus requests and professional leave forms.
- Complete the Google Form below ASAP! ⤵
- Google Form https://forms.gle/5wmBdNYN6pPRsCwr8
- Use the Registration Form found on the website to request your school check made out to LMEA District VIII.
- Keep the paper registration form for your records.
- Mail ALL checks to : LMEA District VIII, 8105 Colquitt Road, Keithville, LA 71047
- Special Requests will be considered IF received ON THE REGISTRATION FORM! (Requests made via email, phone calls, text messages, carrier pigeon are very difficult to keep up with!)
- Each large ensemble entry must be on a separate entry form. Entries for multiple groups from one teacher in one school may send one check. Please MARK CLEARLY for choir, band, orchestra.
- All Directors bringing an ensemble to Festival must be a current member of LMEA or they must pay the $150.00 non-member fee.
- Recording Fee of $25 per ensemble must be added to the check amount.
Registration Form
USE THIS GOOGLE FORM to register ⬇ https://forms.gle/5wmBdNYN6pPRsCwr8
Use the paper form linked on the Google Form for your Bookkeeper.
Information
NEW CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵⤵
https://www.lmeamusic.org/assessments/district-large-ensemble-assessment/
Copyright Permissions for Performance
Important information related to copyright laws has been compiled and prepared jointly by NFHS and NAfME
Scores
- Directors of large ensembles must provide three original scores of each selection for the adjudicators. These scores must have each measure numbered.
- Duplicated scores will be accepted only if accompanied by written permission from the copyright owner. Directors with illegal material will not be allowed to participate.
- Directors with no scores will not be allowed to perform for a rating.
Performance and Sight-Reading Standards of Adjudication
Standards of Adjudication Rubrics
Band and Orchestra Stage Performance Rubric
Band and Orchestra Sight-Reading Rubric
Choral Stage Performance Rubric
Choral Sight-Reading Rubric
Adjudication Forms
Band and Orchestra Stage Performance Form
Band and Orchestra Sight-Reading Form
Choral Stage Performance Form
Choral Sight-Reading Form