1. The festival is open to Middle School, Junior High, and Senior High School groups.

2. Groups may enter for Comments Only or Rating Only and may elect to participate in a mini-clinic. Groups may enter for Competition/Rating and will be considered for the Southern Star Sweepstakes Trophy provided a minimum of two schools choose to enter for competition in their division. (divisions include: Middle School/Junior High Choir, Senior High Choir, Church Youth Choir or Jazz/Show Choir)

3. There is no required music list, however, groups are encouraged to select music of the highest quality. It is advisable to choose selections comparable to those found on state or national lists. The director must provide three original scores (no photo copies allowed) of each selection labeled with the name of the school and with measures numbered.

4. Groups will perform a minimum of two works not to exceed a performance time of fifteen minutes. Groups will be scheduled in twenty-five minute blocks to allow for the optional clinic session. There will be fifteen minutes available for warm-up.

5. Groups should arrive one hour prior to performance time in their concert attire. There are no changing facilities available. The Director should check-in at the Registration table upon arrival.

6. The performances will be adjudicated by three experienced judges. Each judge will provide a numerical assessment and recorded comments on cassette tape. Groups will receive a rating based on the following scale: GOLD (90-100), SILVER (75-89); BRONZE (60-74) and BLUE (45-59). The composite rating would be determined as follows:

The Southern Star Sweepstakes Trophy will be awarded to the group in each of the three divisions entered for competition that received the highest numerical score in the GOLD STANDARD category.

7. Each group will receive a specially designed trophy to commemorate its level of achievement. All trophies will be presented at the Saturday night Awards Celebration held in the Six Flags Southern Star Amphitheater at 7:00 p.m. All festival participants should plan to attend this special event. Adjudicator packets will be distributed at this time. If you are unable to attend the Celebration, please indicate that at registration.

8. Equipment provided for Choral Groups: two music stands, five three-step choral risers and a tuned acoustic piano. There will be sound shells in the hall. One microphone will be on stage for announcements. If requested in advance, a PA system with up to five microphones will be available for Jazz/Show Choirs. Playback equipment is available for participants who require taped or CD accompaniment.

9. Dates, locations, adjudicators and maps are available on the website.

10. A photograph of your group will be taken immediately following your performance. One copy will be given to you at no charge and additional photos will be available for sale. A CD of your performance will be provided to you.

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