MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL—CONTEMPORARY

 The art of performing with a device used to produce music with the tones of the present.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. The musical selection must be one specifically written for solo performances and may

not exceed five (5) minutes. (Contestants not adhering to the maximum time

requirement are subject to point deduction.)

2. The selection performed should feature a solo performance. The contestants must

provide additional musicians if they are needed for their performance, however, piano

accompaniment can be requested to the national office by May 10, 2021. Sheet music

is required at the time of request. Contestants can also bring an accompanist.

3. Contestants must submit one (1) digital copy of the sheet music for their

performance. Submissions must be clear and properly aligned on each page.

4. The only instrument provided for performance will be a piano. Contestants

must provide additional instruments/equipment as needed.

5. The selection of music and instrument is solely the decision of the contestant.

6. Examples of contemporary music are R&B, Broadway, Jazz, Gospel, Blues, etc.

7. Live accompaniment is permitted for this competition.

Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:

• Effectiveness of style, Improvisation (20)

• Intonation, Touch (piano) (20)

• Stage presence, Choice of music (20)

• Technique, Articulation, Breathing, Tonality, Rhythm, Facility (20)

• Tone quality, Beauty, Control, Characteristic timbre (20)