All Information & Fees Must Be Received Prior To

2016 Solo Contest Form

All information & Fees must be received prior to

Close of Business (COB=5:00 PM) on Friday, January 22, 2016

Directions (Changes from prior years are highlighted) –

1. Enter the information in each of the following fields
2. Print two copies – One for NABBA & the other for you
3. Number all measures of the solo
4. Mail only the NABBA copy of the Entry Form and Entry Fee to the above address
5. Bring the original copy (no photo copies) of the solo to the Contest on Friday to provide to the Adjudicator
6. Remember to also have a second copy (May be a photo copy) of the solo to perform from.
7. The name of your Accompanist MUST be included with the Entry Form. They may not be added after January 22, 2016.

Entrant Information

Soloist Name: ______Accompanist: ______

Soloist’s Address: ______City: ______State & ZIP: ______

Soloist’s E‐Mail: ______Soloist’s Phone: ______

Band Name: ______

NABBA Membership – Is the Soloist’s band entered in the Competition?

YES – You DO NOT need to submit a Membership Application. It is part of band’s registration.

NO – You MUST submit a NABBA Membership Application & fee in addition to this Entry Form.

Solo Information

Solo Title: ______Composer: ______Publisher: ______

Instrument (Select One):

High Brass Instruments:Eb SopranoBb CornetFlugel HornTenor Horn

Low Brass Instruments: BaritoneTromboneEuphoniumTuba

Percussion:MarimbaTimpaniOther: ______

Section (Select One):

High Brass – For Members of ANY AGE:Slow Melody (1)Technical (2)

Low Brass – For Members of ANY AGE:Slow Melody (3)Technical (4)

High Brass – For SENIOR Members age 62 or over:Slow Melody (5)Technical (6)

Low Brass – For SENIOR Members age 62 or over:Slow Melody (7)Technical (8)

Youth BrassSolo (9)

Percussion SoloAdult (10)Youth (11)

Assurances

1. I have read the revised NABBA Bylaws & Contest Rules and agree to abide them
2. I have enclosed a check (not PO Money Order) payable to NABBA for $30 USD.
3. I have searched the BMI data base at and my solo(s) are not protected by BMI.

Signed: ______

ADJUDICATION FORM – Soloist

Using the criteria on the reverse of this form for reference, provide appropriate comments regarding Tone Quality, Intonation, Rhythm, Technique, Interpretation, General Comments, and Suggestions.

Rate the Performance using a scale of 1‐100

Adjudicator’s Signature ______

TONE QUALITY

Consider resonance, control, clarity, focus, refinement

INTONATION

Accuracy of printed pitches

RHYTHM

Consider accuracy of note and rest values, duration, pulse, steadiness, precision, correctness of meters

TECHNIQUE

Consider artistry, attacks, releases, control of ranges, articulation, musical and/or mechanical skill

INTERPRETATION

Consider style, phrasing, tempo, dynamics, and emotional involvement

GENERAL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTION

Additional Comments May Be Provided on the Back