Requests for specific performance dates and times are handled on a first come, first served basis.

Please bring the following information with you the day of your performance:

• 3 sets of Conductor’s Scores for each piece of music being peformed.

• MENC card

• 4-year Repertoire Sheet (list selections for 2005, 2006, 2007 and this year. If your band did not attend any of those years, indicate so on the form).

• Repertoire Slip/Instrumentation Slip (you need 3 copies of this)

• Seating chart

Please refer to the NCBA Sightreading Guidelines

How much time will we get in the Sightreading room, and what are we allowed to do?

The times are:

• Grades II, III and IV – five minutes

• Grade V – six minutes

• Grade VI – seven minutes.

During that time they may clap rhythms, sing parts, count out loud and finger instruments, but they may not play their instruments. Each band may play a brief warm-up scale at the conclusion of the preparation period. During the actual performance directors may call out rehearsal letters or numbers and verbal cues (e.g. “more trumpets”, “tubas watch”) but may not sing parts or rhythms while the band is playing. Only one director may work with the band in the sight reading room.

Please refer to the Official MPA List. If you perform any music that is not on this list, you will be disqualified.

Can I use photocopies of the Conductor’s Scores for the judges?

The only time that photocopies are acceptable is when you have ordered the scores and they have not come in by the time you peform. In this situation, you MUST have a letter from the publisher (not the sheet music store) giving permission to use photocopies. Also, don’t forget to number the measures of the scores for the judges.

We will provide the following percussion equipment:

• bass drum

• 4 timpani

• concert bells

• chimes

• xylophone

• gong

You should bring your own snares, cymbals, mallets, accessory percussion, and conductors baton.