S/E Festival Reminders

2018 WSMA SOLO & ENSEMBLE DISTRICT FESTIVAL
Memorial High School | 2225 Keith Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701

• Arrive early to get a good warm-up. There is warm-up space provided (follow the signs) but there are usually not chairs, stands, or percussion equipment.
  
• Some sites run ahead, some run behind. You cannot be forced to perform before your scheduled time, but you certainly may if the room is ahead (which is rare).
  
• Dress professionally - represent yourself and our school well. Be kind and courteous to the volunteers and room monitors. They aren’t in charge of anything and aren’t to blame for anything, either!
  
• This is a competitive performance! Be prepared.
  
• Scores are posted sporadically - you can wait and see your result, or Ren can text you if you ask.
  
• There are concessions available if you will be at the Festival a long time.
  
• Most percussion instruments are provided. Ask Ren if you need something unusual.
  

INTRODUCTION

• Say your full name and school, but not your grade.
  
• Say the title of your piece and the composer’s name. Ask Ren if you need help with pronunciation.
  
• Introduce your accompanist if you have one.
  Good: This is my accom-puh-nist, Mr/Ms _______.
  Good: I am being accompanied by Mr/Ms _______.
  Bad: Here is my accom-puh-nee-ist, Ren.
  

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

• Get a full night of sleep, and drink a lot of water!
  
• Make sure you bring:
  
  • Your instrument, Your sticks/mallets
    
  • Your music
    
  • An original copy of the music for the judge
    
  • Extra reeds, valve oil
    
• Have fun! If you have prepared thoroughly and consistently you will have a great performance.
  
• It isn’t about the score, it is about the feedback. Listen to the adjudicator and learn something new!