10 th Annual Morton High School Marching Invitational September 19, Directors Packet

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1 10 th Annual Morton High School 2015 Directors Packet Important Quick Information: School Address 350 N. Illinois Ave. Morton, IL Jeff Neavor, Director of Bands Cell Phone: Patrick Mainieri, Assistant Director of Bands Cell Phone: Please advise all drivers (buses, trucks, and parents) to avoid downtown Morton. The Morton Pumpkin Festival will be taking place downtown and the areas surrounding downtown will be impassible and congested with pedestrian traffic. Please follow maps provided in this packet. It is recommended that you arrive 1 hour and 30 minutes before your time to meet your host. Kidder Music will be on site to assist with emergency instrument repairs. If assistance is needed, ask any Morton Band volunteer and they will guide you to the repair area. If you have a small emergency (student forgot an instrument, missing drum carrier, ripped uniform pants, etc.), please call Jeff or Patrick or send a Morton volunteer to locate us. We will do everything we can to help. Director/Staff Hospitality and Bus Driver respite is located in the lobby of the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center. Please join us for a calm atmosphere, restrooms, and food. There is no minimum performance time for the invitational. The judges understand that it is early in the season and will strive to give appropriate feedback to your student s performance, regardless of what portion of the show is performed. Thank you for joining us for the 10 th Annual Morton High School Marching Band Invitational! Admission Prices Adults - $5.00 Students and Senior Citizens - $3.00 Children Under 5 Years of Age - Free Concessions Group priced and expedited group service available for bands wanting to feed the entire group at a specific time. Contact Ginny Klopfenstein to coordinate group food service Regular concessions will be available throughout the event in the stadium. Packet Contents - Competition Schedule and Judging Panel - Directions from the West (Peoria/Springfield) - Directions from the East (Bloomington/Normal) - Area Map - Site Flow Map - Judges Sheets

2 10TH ANNUAL MORTON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING INVITATIONAL 2015 COMPETITION SCHEDULE BAND WARM UP AREA REPORT TO GATE BAND CLASS MEET HOST PIT WARM UP AREA REPORT WARM UP BEGIN WARM UP LEAVE WARM UP East Peoria HS 1A 2:00 A A 2:10 2:15 2:45 2:55 3:00 Normal West HS 3A 2:15 B B 2:25 2:30 3:00 3:10 3:15 Olympia HS 1A 2:30 A A 2:40 2:45 3:15 3:25 3:30 Metamora HS 1A 2:45 B B 2:55 3:00 3:30 3:40 3:45 Lincoln Way Central HS 1A 3:00 A A 3:10 3:15 3:45 3:55 4:00 PERFORM 4:15 DINNER BREAK Illinois Valley Central HS 2A 4:00 B B 4:10 4:15 4:45 4:55 5:00 Dunlap HS 2A 4:15 A A 4:25 4:30 4:45 5:10 5:15 Limestone HS 2A 4:30 B B 4:40 4:45 5:15 5:25 5:30 Victor J. Andrew HS 2A 4:45 A A 4:55 5:00 5:30 5:40 5:45 Macomb HS 2A 5:00 B B 5:10 5:15 5:45 5:55 6:00 Glenwood HS 3A 5:15 A A 5:25 5:30 6:00 6:10 6:15 Pekin HS 3A 5:30 B B 5:40 5:45 6:15 6:25 6:30 Lincoln Way East HS 3A 5:45 A A 6:05 6:00 6:30 6:40 6:45 15 MINUTE BREAK Drum Majors Report to Track Morton EXH B B 6:25 6:30 7:00 7:10 7:15 7:30 AWARDS 2015 Morton High School Judges Panel Music Performance Individual Kyle Young Music Performance Ensemble David Morrison Visual Performance Individual Ryan Miller Visual Performance Ensemble Keith Baker Music General Effect Andy Cook Music General Effect John Bell Visual General Effect Alan Spaeth Percussion Dave Knowlton Auxiliary Tim Coady Timing Chuck Nagel Tabulation Tracy Mainieri Recording Andrew Seibert Each performing ensemble will be provided with digital judges tapes (via USB or Dropbox) and a video recording of the performance.

3 Traveling on I-74 East from Peoria/Springfield If coming from the East (Bloomington/Normal) please see next page Traveling on I-74 East from Peoria Take Exit 102 Turn Left onto Morton Avenue Turn Right onto Courtland Street Pass Wal-Mart (on left) Turn Right onto Main Street Go under I-74 Turn Left onto Nebraska Ave Turn Right onto Jackson Street Morton High School will be on your left Follow parking directions of volunteers Traveling on I-155 from Springfield Take I-155 North to I-74 East toward Bloomington/Normal Avoid This Area Downtown Morton Pumpkin Festival Traffic Follow directions above Traveling on I-74 West from Bloomington/Normal See directions on the next page

4 Traveling on I-74 West from Bloomington/Normal Take Exit 112 toward Goodfield At the top of the exit ramp (stop sign), turn right onto IL 117 North At the first stop light (Shell gas station on left), turn left onto US 150 West At the stop sign turn left, staying on US 150 West After crossing the bridge over I-74, US 150 will bend right (no turn) At the 4-way stop sign, continue straight on US-150 Morton High School will be on your left Follow the directions of the volunteers assisting with parking

5 Spectator Parking Morton Junior High School Jackson and 2 nd Avenue Hornline and drumline flow between warmup areas, parking lot, and field Additional Spectator Parking is located at Bethel Lutheran Church. Missouri Ave. and Jackson St. Spectator Parking Warm-Up A Bus and Equipment Parking Warm- Up B Bertha Frank Director Hosp. Pit Warm-Up Area A & B Judge Parking Front ensemble flow between warm-up areas, parking lot, and field

6 Hornline and drumline flow from warm-up areas Bus and Equipment Parking Entrance Concessions Restrooms Bertha Frank Director Hosp. Exiting Band Entering Band Front Ensembles ensemble join hornline and drumline after warm-up

7 Visual General Effect Visual General Effect is the utilization of all elements to bring about maximum effectiveness of the visual presentation. Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time as we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Effectiveness of the Visual Repertoire (100) Creativity/Imagination Coordination/Staging Interpretation & Enhancement of the Music Use of Audio-Visual Balance/Blend/Focus Continuity/Unity Appropriate Use of Movement/Form/Color Effectiveness of the Visual Performance (100) Communication of Roles Emotion Professionalism Artistry Involvement (200 Possible)

8 Visual Performance Individual Be sure to comment on the relative strengths and weaknesses of all sections (winds, percussion, auxiliary). Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Accuracy and Definition (100) Alignment and Spacing Breaks and Turns Equipment/Control Form Control Tempo/Pulse Control Quality of Technique (100) Body Carriage and Articulation Poise, Individual Control Recovery Style/Idiomatic Interpretation Understanding of Roles Uniformity of Method/Style (200 Possible)

9 Visual Performance Ensemble Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Excellence and Technique (100) Spatial Control Ensemble Cohesiveness Projection of Style Precision and Uniformity Control and Balance of Form Technique in Form, Body and Equipment Achievement of Effort Changes Orientation Recovery Visual Artistry (100) Visual Musicality Artistic Expression Vertical and Horizontal Unity/Continuity Utilization of Logic and Design Principles Range and Variety of Skills Integration/Cohesion Simultaneous Responsibilities (200 Possible)

10 Music General Effect - 1 Music General Effect is the utilization of all elements to bring about maximum effectiveness of the musical performance. Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time as we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Effectiveness of the Musical Repertoire (100) Creativity/Imagination Coordination/Staging Appropriate Range of Expressions Use of Timing/Pacing Continuity/Unity Contribution for Enrichment/Enhancement of All Elements Effectiveness of the Musical Performance (100) Communication of Musical Intent Emotion Professionalism Artistry Involvement (200 Possible)

11 Music Performance Individual Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Woodwinds (75) Accuracy Intonation Tone Quality Percussion (50) Accuracy Tone Quality Tuning Accuracy Brass (75) Accuracy Intonation Tone Quality (200 Possible)

12 Music Performance Ensemble Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Tone Quality and Intonation (75) Balance and Blend Breath Support and Control Centers of Tone and Pitch Consistency of Timbre, Sonority Tuning of Percussion Accuracy and Definition (75) Ensemble Cohesiveness Method Rhythmic Interpretation Tempo, Pulse Control Timing Musicality (50) Expression Full Range of Dynamics Phrasing Style/Idiomatic Interpretation (200 Possible) Winds (for caption rating only) (100) Tone Quality & Intonation Accuracy & Definition Musicality

13 Music General Effect - 2 Music General Effect is the utilization of all elements to bring about maximum effectiveness of the musical performance. Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time as we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Effectiveness of the Musical Repertoire (100) Creativity/Imagination Coordination/Staging Appropriate Range of Expressions Use of Timing/Pacing Continuity/Unity Contribution for Enrichment/Enhancement of All Elements Effectiveness of the Musical Performance (100) Communication of Musical Intent Emotion Professionalism Artistry Involvement (200 Possible)

14 Percussion & Auxiliary Scoring Guide Box 1 Lacking understanding and demonstration of skills/techniques Box 2 Inconsistent or occasional understanding or demonstration of skills/techniques Box 3 Average understanding and demonstration of skills/techniques Box 4 High level of understanding and demonstration of skills/techniques Box 5 Consistent display of understanding of required skills/techniques 30 Points Points Points

15 Auxiliary Consider the enhancement of the entire band s performance by the auxiliary. Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Coordination (30) Form development Physical control Staging Style Continuity/Unity Ensemble Cohesiveness Musicality (30) Communication of Musical Intent Stylistic Interpretation Tempo, Pulse, Control Visual Artistry (40) Expression Phrasing Variety Visual Musicality (100 Possible)

16 Percussion Consider the enhancement of the entire band s performance by the percussion section. Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Evaluate each caption below based on the criteria reference. Understand that we evaluate what is being performed at the same time we are evaluating how it is being performed. Since we judge achievement, we must understand that the construction and content of a program, in combination with the performance level being demonstrated, will determine the achievement level. It is impossible to consider one of these elements without considering the other. Coordination (30) Form Development Rhythmic Control Staging Style Visual musicality Musicality (30) Articulation Dynamics Phrasing Section Balance Balance with Full Ensemble Style Visual Coordination Technique (40) Attacks/Releases Rolls Singles/Diddles Flams Drags Taps (100 Possible)

17 Timing Warm-Up Time : Performance Time : Field Cleared At : Total Time : Comments: Signature