fmea guitar all-state 2022 timeline

By May 20thThe 2022 Audition Items Document will be released state-wide

Aug 15thAudition registration opens for teachers through the “MPA Online” system, via the FSMA website

Sept 1st, midnightAudition registration DEADLINE

Sept 1st, midnightTeachers must be current/active members of FMEA (dues are paid). FOA component membership is NOT required for participation in Guitar All-State, however participation in other FOA sponsored events (Solo & En-semble) does require FOA membership. Translation: $25 is not much to ask for what FOA does for us. Please consider joining FOA!

mid-Sept Auditions take place in your local FOA district. The local FOA District Chair will contact teachers in early September with the audition schedule and location information. Get to know these people now...and THANK THEM for hosting our auditions...and ask how you can assist them in executing the auditions.

Sept 20th-Oct 10thAuditions are scored by judges

By Oct 15th (if not before)Audition results are released

By Oct 20th (if not before)Music mailed to the teachers/schools of accepted students

Oct, Nov, Dec, JanStudents are preparing their music packets

Tuesday January 11th, 2022 7pm...first rehearsal at Marriott Waterside Hotel (room TBA)Wednesday January 12th, 2022 8:30am-5pm...rehearsalThursday January 13th, 2022 12:30pm CONCERT!!!!

FMEA Guitar All-State 2022 TIMELINE

2022 FMEA Guitar All-State audition items p. 1

FMEA Guitar All-State 2022 Audition Items Section one- scales: C Major or A harmonic minor scale from Diatonic Major and Minor Scales by Andres Segovia, Columbia Music/Theodore Presser edition (#CO-127). You will be asked to play either the C or A minor scale at the audition. Use alternating right hand fingering (such as i-m or m-i), at a tempo of q = 110. Use alternating rest stroke and play without repeats, observing the written quarter note rhythm.

Scoring: 15 points of 100 total on audition, in the following areas/categories:

• 5 pts-correct notes • 5 pts-fluid, steady rhythm • 5 pts-quality tone from rh, lh techniques

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section two- solo etude: Estudio Sin Numero from Guitar Fitness for the Advancing Guitarist by Fernand Vera. Play the entire etude WITH all internal repeats and the D.S. and the Coda. In other words, play the piece as written.

The etude is found on p. 3 of this document. Please use this score to ensure consistency of edited markings: Scoring: 35 points of 100 total on audition, in the following areas/categories:

• 10 pts- correct notes and rhythms • 10 pts- quality tone from rh and lh techniques • 10 pts- musicality: dynamics/phrasing/interpretation • 5 pts- overall quality of preparation

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section three- ensemble excerpts: Learn part 1 from Olga Amelkina-Vera’s Strong Stand We At Last (see pp. 4-7 of this document) and part 1 from Eddie Healy’s Dark Comedy (see pp. 8-9 of this document) You will be asked to play ONE excerpt of approximately 20-30 measures from EACH piece. Take care to interpret all musical & technical markings.

Scoring: 40 points of 100 total on audition, in the following areas/categories: EXCERPT 1 scoring rubric EXCERPT 2 scoring rubric (same)• 5 pts- correct notes and rhythms • 5 pts- correct notes and rhythms• 5 pts- quality tone from rh and lh techniques • 5 pts- quality tone from rh and lh techniques• 5 pts- musicality: dynamics/phrasing/interpretation • 5 pts- musicality: dynamics/phrasing/interpretation• 5 pts- overall quality of preparation • 5 pts- overall quality of preparation

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Section four- sightreading: One 8-16 measure passage will be presented at the audition; 30 seconds will be given to visually study the piece (no playing); auditioner will be given one opportunity to perform the passage. The passage will likely be in an upper position, have a key signature and accidentals, have a variety of rhythms, and contain dynamic and other musical markings. See the samples on p. 10 & “tips” on p. 11

Scoring: 10 points of 100 total on audition, in the following areas/categories: • 5 pts- correct notes, rhythms and markings • 5 pts- steady rhythmic pulse


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FMEA Guitar All-State 2022 Sightreading Samples

Reprinted from page 1 of this document:Section four- sightreading: One 8-16 measure passage will be presented at the audition; 30 seconds will be given to visually study the piece (no playing); auditioner will be given one opportunity to perform the passage. The passage will likely be in an upper position, have a key signature and accidentals, have a variety of rhythms, and contain dynamic and other musical markings. See the samples on p. 12 & “tips” on p. 13.

Scoring: 10 points of 100 total on audition, in the following areas/categories: • 5 pts- correct notes, rhythms and markings • 5 pts- steady rhythmic pulse Below are three samples/examples of the written description and criteria items listed above.


FMEA Guitar All-State 2012 Sightreading Samples

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Excerpted from the 2012 Audition Items information document:Section four- sightreading: One 8-16 measure passage will be presented at the audition; one minute will be given to visually study the piece (no playing); auditioner will be given one opportunity to perform the passage. The passage will likely: be in an upper position, have a key signature and accidentals, have a variety of rhythms, and contain dynamic and other musical markings.

Scoring: 10 points (of 100 total on audition), 2 points possible for each of the following areas/categories:• correct notes and rhythms • quality tone from lh fretting • interpretation of specified markings• steady rhythmic flow • rh i-m technique and tone

Below are three samples/examples of the written description and criteria items listed above.

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Tips and strategies for preparing to sightread at an audition

1) Know the parameters of the sightreading portion of the audition PRIOR to the audition- differences in the length, rhythmic difficulty (monophonic or polyphonic), 1st position or upper position, musical markings or not, etc., can dramatically change the difficulty level of the sightreading test. Knowing the length of review time prior to testing can also have an impact on your psyche in the moment and therefore the quality of test result.

For this audition, read and familiarize yourself with the sightreading criteria printed on the 2022 FMEA Guitar All-State Audition Items document.

2) Practice sightreading- it may sound obvious, but purposefully and regularly practicing sightreading should increase your sightreading score. Sightreading is a skill that can be developed, refined and perfected just as any other musical skill. Generally speaking, the more time spent doing the skill, the better the result will be.

For this audition, obtain an abundance of print materials similar to examples 1-3 and SIGHTREAD!!

3) Research musical terms and symbols- for the most accurate sightreading results, research the following: tempo indications (allegro, adagio, etc.), dynamic markings (cresc., piano, fortissimo, etc.), articulation mark-ings (staccato, marcato, various accents, etc.), guitar-specific technique indications (dolce, ponticello, 5th pos., etc.) and other standard musical instructions (legato, con brio, swing feel, etc.).

For this audition, one strategy could be to create a glossary of common terms and symbols drawn from several different text/print resources. You will be more likely to remember terms and symbols if you chart them by hand.

4) BUILD confidence in your ability to sightread- apprehension, nervousness and fear should be supplanted by confidence, ability, and calm execution through careful preparation of items 1-3 above. BECOME a great sightreader!

Rationale for sightreading at the auditionWhy is sightreading a part of the 2022 FMEA All-State Guitar Audition?

The ability to successfully sightread an excerpt of standard notation demonstrates that your musical skills are beyond the preparation of only the prepared items. Secondly, a successful sightreading test result is a strong indicator that you are capable of arriving at the first rehearsal having learned all of your parts with the high level of accuracy.


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