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Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition

Guidelines

Friday, November 15, 2019 Indianapolis, IN

DESCRIPTION

The competition will take place on Friday, November 15. Ensembles are divided into High School and University divisions, with High School ensembles perform-ing in the morning, and University groups performing in the afternoon. Each ensemble must consist of 3–8 performers. The competition will be held in one of our clinic/concert rooms, featuring theater-style seating for up to 500 audience members

PAS MEMBERSHIPAll ensemble members must be current members of the Percussive Arts Society at the VIP or All Access individual level, or part of an active Group Membership, through November 30, 2019. It is the Director’s responsibility to verify all ensemble participants are active PAS Members prior to submitting the roster. Partici-pating students can join PAS, or renew their membership, at http://bit.ly/PASmembership

PARTICIPANTSThe $100 registration fee must accompany each ensemble entry. This fee guarantees your participation in the clinic.

Option 1 — $25/student: includes a Single-day Badge for Friday, which students can use to attend all PASIC activities for the day (Nov. 15, 2019).Option 2 — $75/student: includes a Four-day Badge, which students can use to attend all PASIC activities for the duration of PASIC (Nov. 13–16, 2019).

The balance of the ensemble registration fee is due October 1, 2019.

DIRECTORSDirectors must be a current PAS member at the VIP or All Access level, or the director of a school Group Membership, through November 30, 2019. Directors will receive one complimentary PASIC registration, based on the student option chosen. (i.e., if students are registered under Option 1, the director will receive a badge for Friday).

ROSTER The Roster Form for all performers will be emailed to you upon receipt of your registration, confirming your reservation for the Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble Competition. The form must be completed and submitted to PAS by October 1, 2019.

STAFF & CREW— All staff and crew attendees must have a pass or wristband for entry.Ensembles that participate in the Concert Chamber Ensemble Competition will receive one complimentary Limited One-Day Wristband for Friday.

Anyone traveling with the group may help move, set, and strike gear to and from the performance area, but must have a pass or wristband.

Staff and Crew who are only interested in attending the Marching Percussion Festival, Concert Chamber Ensemble Competition, and/or the International Drum and Percussion Expo on Friday may purchase Limited One-Day Wristbands for $25 each. Staff and Crew who would like to purchase a Four-Day or Single-Day badge should communicate with their directors, or contact PAS at 317-974-4488, or via email at [email protected].

ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERSAll attendees must have a pass or wristband for entry.

Family members only interested in attending the Marching Percussion Festival, Concert Chamber Ensemble Competition, and/or the International Drum and Percussion Expo on Friday may purchase Limited One-Day Wristbands for $25 each.

Accompanying Family members may purchase Four-Day badges for $95, or Single-Day badges for $60, on-site or in advance. Badges allow access to all PASIC activities for their designated days.

Concert Chamber Percussion EnsembleGuidelines

Register by 10/01/2019 Limited Spots Available

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REFUND POLICY

The $100 registration fee due with application is non-refundable. A service charge of $25 will be charged for any returned checks. Please Note: Ensembles that are not accepted to perform in the competition will be refunded all participation fees. PAS is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred.

ELIGIBILITY

Any high school or university ensemble may enter. All ensemble members must be full-time students at the high school or university they are represent-ing. High School ensembles who have Jr. High / Middle School students participating in the ensemble will need to be given special consideration to partici-pate. Please contact the PAS offices at (317) 974-4488 for details.

The Percussive Arts Society requires all ensembles to document copyright law compliance. Please complete the Copyright Clearance form including the composer, arranger, and copyright owner for each selection to be performed, even if you own the copyright. If you are performing an arrangement of a copyrighted work, submit the Request for Permission to Arrange form to the copyright holder. Please note that the copyright holder is not always the composer of the work. Completed forms must be submitted to Percussive Arts Society no later than October 1, 2019. Without this documentation on file, ensembles will not be allowed to perform at PASIC.

SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS

Entries must include completed Registration Form and payment. Entries will be accepted in the order they are emailed, faxed, or postmarked. If applications are postmarked on the same day, performance order will be determined by a random draw at the PAS office.

Space is limited to one ensemble per school until September 1. After this date, a school may apply for additional ensembles to compete, if space is available. A category must have at least two ensembles to be considered a competition. If there is only one ensemble in a given category, that group may perform in exhibition for comments only.

All registration forms and documentation must be received by the Percussive Arts Society on or before October 1, 2019. The complete schedule for the Concert Chamber Ensemble Competition will be posted on the PASIC website by the end of October.

ENTRY LIMITS16 ensembles per division (high school and university – 32 ensembles total)

INSTRUMENTATION

Each ensemble is responsible for providing their own equipment. PAS does not provide storage for instruments.

Participating ensembles must have no less than 3 and no more than 8 players. This competition EXCLUDES contemporary marching percussion instru-ment ensembles, such as cymbal, bass drum, marching snare, and multi-tenor ensembles.

Ensembles using piano or electronic accompaniment will be disqualified.

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CONCERT CHAMBER PERCUSSION ENSEMBLETone QualityTuning, implement selection, appropriate sound palette 25 pts.

TechniqueImplement control, intonation, hand positions 25 pts.

InterpretationStyle, phrasing, dynamics, tempo, clarity and precision 25 pts.

Performance FactorsStage deportment, communication, choice of literature 25 pts.

TOTAL 100 pts.

RULES

TIME LIMITS OF PERFORMANCE

All ensembles will have a 15-minute interval, which includes set up, performance, breakdown, and the removal of all members and equipment from the performance area. Performances can include however many separate selections you choose, within the 15 minute interval.

Failure to adhere to the time limit will result in a penalty as indicated below.

PERFORMANCEEnsembles may not use amplification or perform with a conductor. Manipulation of room lighting is prohibited. Performance Area: dimensions will be available at a later date. Winners of the Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble competition may be asked to perform in exhibition at the PASIC Competi-tions Winners Showcase Concert.

PENALTIES0.2 point for every 15 seconds over.

2.0 points for each additional rule violation (to be determined by the Contest Director).

JUDGING

Judging will be based on the criteria listed below. In the event of a tie, the Contest Director and judges will determine the winner by the ‘Interpretation’ score. Ties will only be broken to determine first place. If there is still a tie after the ‘Interpretation’ score is used as a tie-breaker, then co-winners will be announced.

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Copyright ClearanceSubmit No Later Than 10/01/19

Return To:Percussive Arts Society

110 W. Washington Street, Suite AIndianapolis, IN 46204-3615

P: 317.974.4488 • F: 317.974.4499E: [email protected]

Music Selection 1 ________________________________________ Published Arrangement? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Composer ______________________________________________ Copyright Owner _________________________________________

Arranger ________________________________________________ Length of Piece ___________________________________ Min/Sec

If Custom Arrangement, do you have copyright clearance? ❑ Yes ❑ No Copyright clearance documentation is attached ❑





















Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date _________

Principal’s or Department Head Signature ______________________ Date _________

This form must be signed by both parties to be accepted.

The Percussive Arts Society requires all individuals to document copyright law compliance. Please complete the Copyright Clearance form including the composer, arranger, and copyright owner for each selection to be performed, even if you own the copyright. NOTE: Each custom arrangement listed must be accompanied by supporting documentation of permission to arrange copyrighted music. Please photocopy form if additional selections must be added.

School and State ____________________________________ Director’s Name _____________________________________

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PART 1

To ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________ (Name of Publisher)

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Publisher:

We hereby request your permission and non-exclusive license to arrange the following musical composition.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

By __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (words)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (music)

(hereinafter referred to as “The Arrangement”)

1. The Arrangement will be for ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Type of arrangement)

in ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Number of instrumental and/or vocal parts)

We will produce __________ copies of the Arrangement for use and performance only by our _____________________________________________________________. (Teachers, students, members etc.)

2. No right to record or to reproduce additional copies is granted to us. We understand that if we wish to record The Arrangement a separate license will be required. We agree not to distribute (except for use of copies as provided in Paragraph 1), sell, loan or lease copies of The Arrangement to anyone.

PART 2

3. All copies of The Arrangement shall bear the following copyright notice and the words “arranged by permission” at the bottom of the first page of music of each part of The Arrangement. We will furnish you with a copy of The Arrangement upon completion.

(Copyright notice)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. We will have The Arrangement made by a person connected with us as our employee for hire, without any payment obligation on your part, and on our signature below, together with yours underneath the words “Permission Granted” below shall assign to you all of our right in The Arrangement and the copyright in The Arrangement together with the sole right of registering the copyright as a work made for hire in your name or the name of your designee.

5. Additional provisions (if applicable):

6. In consideration of your permission to arrange, we will pay you $ ________________ upon the granting by you of the permission requested.

7. The license agreement sets forth our entire understanding and may not be modified or amended except by written agreement signed by both of us.

Very truly yours,

Name of Institution ________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ By ___________________________________

PERMISSION GRANTED By:_____________________________________________________________________

PERMISSION DENIED BECAUSE:

____ Arrangement available for sale. ____ Arrangement in process of publication. ____ May not be arranged because of contractual commitments.

____ Other: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

THIS FORM IS TO BE PREPARED IN DUPLICATE. After completing PART 1 and signing both copies where indicated, forward both to the publisher who will complete PART 2 of the form and return it to you. If the publisher indicates a payment for the permission you request, and if the conditions are agreeable to you, remit the amount to the publisher together with the original copy, which they will have signed, where-upon the agreement will be completed.

Standard Form Recommended by: Music Publisher’s Association of the United States and National Music Publisher’s Association, Inc.

Request for Permission to Arrange

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Area Map and Directions

Directions to Indiana Convention Center:

From the Northwest:I-65 South to West Street (Exit 114). Straight (south) toSouth Street.

From the Northeast:I-69 South to I-465 South to I-70 West (Exit 44) to I-65North to West Street (Exit 114); Straight to South Street.

From the East:I-70 West to I-65 North; Follow I-65 North to West Street(Exit 114);Left (south) to South Street.

From the Southeast:I-74 West to I-465 West; Follow I-465 West to I-65North. I-65 North to I-70 West; Exit I-70 at West Street(Exit 79A). Right (north) to South Street.

From the South:I-65 North to I-70 West (Exit 110B); Exit I-70 at WestStreet (Exit 79A). Right (north) to South Street.

From the Southwest:I-70 East to West Street (Exit 79A). Left (north) to SouthStreet.

From the West:I-74 East to I-465 South (Exit 73A); Follow I-465 Southto I-70 East. Exit I-70 at West Street (Exit 79A). Left(north) to South Street.

Indiana Convention Center 100 South Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46225www.icclos.com

IndyGo Green Line Downtown/Airport Express Shuttle

For residents and visitors using Indianapolis International Airport, IndyGo offers affordable access via public transporta-tion, seven days a week, early morning to late night with departures every half hour for most of the day. Route 8 runs through the heart of downtown and stops within a 15 minute walk of nearly two dozen hotels and terminates at the Air-port’s Ground Transportation Center (Route 8).

For more information, http://www.indygo.net/pages/airport-service

Making Hotel ReservationsYou may make PASIC hotel reservations by: • Calling the PASIC Housing Bureau at

877-557-5332 (US & Canada) or972-349-5856 (International)

• Email: [email protected]• Reserve online:

http://www.mcisemi.com/pasic2019

To avoid being charged a no-show fee from the hotel, you must cancel your reservation prior to the cancellation policy stated on your hotel confirmation.

Hotel Information

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Hotel Accommodations Price

Distance to Convention Center

AmenitiesPrices subject to change without notice

Crowne Plaza Hotel Union Station 123 W Louisiana Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

$172 0.2 milesValet Parking $20/day . High Speed Internet

Restaurant . Excercise Room . Room Service

Hampton Inn Downtown Indianapolis 105 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

$160 0.3 milesValet Parking $20/day . High Speed InternetExcercise Room . Complimentary Breakfast

Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown 10 East Market Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204



Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Downtown 410 South Missouri Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

$143 0.4 milesSelf Parking $18/day . High Speed InternetExcercise Room . Complimentary Breakfast

Holiday Inn Indianapolis Downtown 515 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

$156 0.6 milesSelf Parking $20/day . High Speed Internet


Hyatt Regency Indianapolis One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204



Indianapolis Marriott Downtown350 W Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225



Omni Severin Hotel 40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN 46225



Staybridge Suites Indianapolis City Centre 535 South West Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

$143 0.6 milesSelf Parking $18/day . High Speed InternetExcercise Room . Complimentary Breakfast

The Westin Indianapolis 241 West Washington Street , Indianapolis, IN 46204



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