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Choir Performance Requirements

At least one composition must be performed without accompaniment, and all of the compositions may be performed a cappella if so indicated by the score. Instruments should be utilized as scored, unless otherwise noted in this catalogue. Optional instrumental accompaniment will be at the discretion of the conductor. The text must be sung in the language of the title as listed in this catalogue unless otherwise noted in this catalogue.

Accompaniment

1. The term "keyboard" encompasses organ, piano, or harpsichord.

2. Instruments shall be utilized as scored, unless otherwise noted in the PML.

3. Taped accompaniment is permissible only when specified in the score.

4. A synthesized accompaniment may be used under the following provisions:

    a. A synthesized accompaniment should be used only when the original instrumentation is not available.

    b. The quality of the synthesizer must be commensurate with the intent of the composer and the purpose

        of the UIL concert contest.

    c. The synthesized accompaniment must be performed "live" as a part of the contest performance.

    d. Synthesized sound may not support or replace vocal parts.

    e. It shall be the responsibility of the choral group director to provide all equipment for the production

        of synthesized sound.

5. The quality of accompaniment may be considered by the judges and can affect the overall rating of the

     performance.

Substitution of Other Editions

Any unabridged edition by a current copyright holder of a selection appearing in the Prescribed Music List may be substituted. The director of the performing organization shall be responsible for providing verification that the substitute edition is unabridged.

Extended Works Requirements

The Extended Works List is provided for choirs desiring to perform a more lengthy work of greater scope than works found in lower classifications. The option of performing an extended work is open to Conference AAAAA and AAAA first groups only. Accompaniment must be as specified. Performance times given are approximations.

Conference 1st Selection 2nd Selection
AAAAA
 Extended Works list Grade V list
AAAA Extended Works list Grade IV or V lists


Performance Requirements for High School Varsity

Conference 1st Selection 2nd Selection 3rd Selection
AAAAA Grade V list Grade IV or V lists Any Source
AAAA Grade IV or V lists Grade III, IV or V lists Any Source
AAA Grade III, IV or V lists Grade II, III, IV or V lists Any Source
AA Grade II, III, IV or V lists Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists Any Source
A Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists Any Source

Performance Requirements Junior High and Middle School Varsity

Conference 1st Selection 2nd Selection 3rd Selection
BBB Grade III, IV or V lists Grade II, III, IV or V lists Any Source
BB/CCC Grade II, III, IV or V lists Grade II, III, IV or V lists Any Source
B/CC Grade II, III, IV or V lists Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists Any Source
C Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists Any Source

Performance Requirements for Non-Varsity Groups

Conference 1st Selection 2nd Selection 3rd Selection
AAAAA non-v Grade III, IV or V lists Grade II, III, IV or V lists Any Source
All other non-v Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists Any Source
     

 

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