• Each choir is requested to perform two or three selections including at least one folk song and a selection from classic children's choir repertoire. 

  • Choirs may use choreography with any of their two or three selections.  Students performing choreography are required to be singing with their group. 

  • Musical selections should be appropriate for children's choirs and may be performed in unison or in part-singing.  

  • Solos in pieces are allowed. 

  • All songs must be accompanied with piano or unaccompanied.  Choirs may have a flute, recorder, or similar instrumental accompaniment as indicated on the octavo. 

  • Pre-recorded accompaniments are not allowed.

  • Each group's performance will be limited to 15 minutes which includes entering and exiting the stage.  

  • Original copies of music, with measures numbered in pencil, should be provided to the two judges.  

  • Instrumental ensembles may perform two to four published arrangements.

  • Original pieces may be performed upon request.

  • Instrumental groups will have 15 minutes to set up, 10 minutes to warm up, 15 minutes to perform, and 5 minutes to strike down.

  • Original copies of music, with measures numbered in pencil, should be provided to the two judges. For music contained in a collection of pieces or book, please contact Mrs. Riddle.

  • Two choral and instrumental judges will give each ensemble positive, encouraging comments about their performance.

  • These comments will help the director and the ensemble improve their vocal and performance skills.