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Performance Categories

Students may enter into one of two divisions: Solo Division or Merit Division.

NOTE: ONCE ENTERED, students cannot change from the Merit Division to the Solo Division.

Solo Division Requirements

  • Solo division requires the performance of one composition. The audition time slot includes a brief warm-up with a maximum performance time of ten minutes. 
  • Solo entrants are not required to take a theory test.
  • Students receiving a rating of I+, I, or I- will advance to the State Achievement Audition.

Eligibility:
Piano: Grades K-12
Band and Orchestral Instruments: Grades K-12
Voice: Grades 7-12

Merit Division Requirements

  • Submission of two compositions of equal difficulty as determined by the teacher.
  • Merit Division entrants are required to take a theory test as part of the District Achievement Audition.
  • The first composition listed will be performed as part of the District Achievement Audition. One minute warm-up in the audition room with a maximum performance time of ten minutes.
  • Students receiving a rating of I+, I, or I- will advance to the State Achievement Audition.
  • Students receiving a rating of I+ or I at District will perform the second composition at the State Achievement Audition.
  • Students receiving a rating of I- at District will perform the District Achievement Audition composition at the State Achievement Audition and will be moved to the Solo Division category.
  • Repertoire cannot be changed between the District and State Auditions.
  • Students cannot change from the Merit Division to the Solo Division.

Eligibility:
Piano: Grades K-12
Band and Orchestral Instruments: Grades K-12
Voice: Grades 7-12

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