2011 Arkansas State Solo & Small Ensemble FAQ |
| Date/Location - Saturday, April 16, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville |
| Judges - Members of the ATU voice faculty as needed |
| Who may enter - Students in ArkCDA member schools in grades 9-12 |
| Entry Classifications - Boys High, Medium, Low, Girls High Medium Low, Duet, Trio, Small Ensemble (4-11 singers) |
| Number of songs - Solo's Duets & Trio's will prepare and sing one selection. Ensembles will prepare and sing two numbers. |
| There is no list requirement. Literature should be appropriate for a "state festival" level of competition. Pop/country, etc. are not considered appropriate. Judges will be asked to comment when they feel a selection is inappropriate. |
| A Cappella Requirement - None for solo, duet, trio, one for small ensemble |
| Recorded Accompaniments are not allowed. You must provide your own accompanist. If you do not have one you might contact Gary Morris (gemorris@atu.edu) and see if a Tech student might be available and if so, how much it would cost. |
| How to Enter - Send an email to info@arkcda.org. In that message tell how many soloists, duets, trio's and/or small ensembles you will be bringing. Your students will be scheduled in a block and will perform for each other during the block. At the end of the session the judge will conduct a short voice class with the students. CAUTION: You will be charged for the number of entries you have submitted after the registration deadline (April 1st). |
| Fees - $10 each for solo, duet, trio, $25 per small ensemble |
| Pre-qualification - Not necessary. This event is open to any and all students in grades 9-12. |
| Awards - Soloists, duet's trio's - Medal for Division I, Certificate for Division II, Small Ensembles - ensemble plaque. |