Open Call for 2017 TMEA Conference: Performance Groups
I2018 Tennessee Music Education Association State Music Conference
April 11 – 14, 2018: Nashville, Tennessee
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING TO PERFORM
ALL AUDITION MATERIALS WILL BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.
Eligibility: Directors must be current members of MENC and TMEA at time of application and at the time of performance. If the group has performed previously at TMEA, there must be a three year interval before again making application (i.e. a group that performed in 2014 or before will be eligible to perform again in 2018; groups that performed in 2015, 2016, and 2017 are not eligible).
RECORDING SPECIFICATION:
Each application must be accompanied by three uploaded recordings - in MP3 format.
Recordings should:
· be of a performance or rehearsal from either 2015-16 or 2016-17
· not contain any audible references to indicate the identity of the group
· total from 10 to 15 minutes in length
· include three selections of contrasting styles
· begin with your most musical performance
· be a "one-take" recording, without edits or enhancements
DEADLINE: All entries must be uploaded ON OR BEFORE July 15, 2017.
The committee will listen to the entire first selection on your recording, unless the selection exceeds 7 minutes, at which point the committee can choose to sample through to the end. The committee will hear samples of the remaining selections, from the beginning of the track.
Confirmation: If you do not receive a confirmation by July 25, 2017 that your application has been received, please contact John Mears, tmeaperformancechair@gmail.com.
Notification: The groups selected to perform on the 2018 State Music Conference will be notified by September 15, 2017. Selected ensembles will receive instructions for providing appropriate photos, bio materials and other related information.
Responsibility: It is understood that TMEA assumes no financial responsibility for travel, food, lodging, or any related expense for the performing groups. By making this application the applying group declares it is prepared to travel and perform at the TMEA Conference if accepted and will provide appropriate photos, biographical materials, and related information as requested.
April 11 – 14, 2018: Nashville, Tennessee
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING TO PERFORM
ALL AUDITION MATERIALS WILL BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.
Eligibility: Directors must be current members of MENC and TMEA at time of application and at the time of performance. If the group has performed previously at TMEA, there must be a three year interval before again making application (i.e. a group that performed in 2014 or before will be eligible to perform again in 2018; groups that performed in 2015, 2016, and 2017 are not eligible).
RECORDING SPECIFICATION:
Each application must be accompanied by three uploaded recordings - in MP3 format.
Recordings should:
· be of a performance or rehearsal from either 2015-16 or 2016-17
· not contain any audible references to indicate the identity of the group
· total from 10 to 15 minutes in length
· include three selections of contrasting styles
· begin with your most musical performance
· be a "one-take" recording, without edits or enhancements
DEADLINE: All entries must be uploaded ON OR BEFORE July 15, 2017.
The committee will listen to the entire first selection on your recording, unless the selection exceeds 7 minutes, at which point the committee can choose to sample through to the end. The committee will hear samples of the remaining selections, from the beginning of the track.
Confirmation: If you do not receive a confirmation by July 25, 2017 that your application has been received, please contact John Mears, tmeaperformancechair@gmail.com.
Notification: The groups selected to perform on the 2018 State Music Conference will be notified by September 15, 2017. Selected ensembles will receive instructions for providing appropriate photos, bio materials and other related information.
Responsibility: It is understood that TMEA assumes no financial responsibility for travel, food, lodging, or any related expense for the performing groups. By making this application the applying group declares it is prepared to travel and perform at the TMEA Conference if accepted and will provide appropriate photos, biographical materials, and related information as requested.
STEP 1
When you click on the button at the bottom of the page that says "click here to apply" it will take you to the TMEA page of an online application platform called "Acceptd". All of the application instructions are on this page. Follow the prompts on the right hand side of the screen and click on the green button that says "get started".
When you click on the button at the bottom of the page that says "click here to apply" it will take you to the TMEA page of an online application platform called "Acceptd". All of the application instructions are on this page. Follow the prompts on the right hand side of the screen and click on the green button that says "get started".
STEP 2
When you get to this screen, you will need to create an account. Click on "Sign Up" and you will be prompted to enter your email address and create a password. You will then be able to log in and begin the application.
When you get to this screen, you will need to create an account. Click on "Sign Up" and you will be prompted to enter your email address and create a password. You will then be able to log in and begin the application.
STEP 3
When you get to this screen you will be asked to choose a school. Please choose "Tennessee Music Education Association".
When you get to this screen you will be asked to choose a school. Please choose "Tennessee Music Education Association".
6STEP 4
Complete all required (*) fields within the online application.
Upload the required recordings in audio-only format. Please DO NOT include any identifiable information (name, program, etc.) when naming your files.
Please be prepared to upload biographical information (in the form of a Word document) for both the director and ensemble, as well as a photo of both parties. If ensembles are selected for performance, directors will be expected to update their biographical info and provide a current (2016-17 school year) picture of the ensemble. All updates must be submitted by the deadline provided by the TMEA editor to be published in the program and the Tennessee Musician.
Complete all required (*) fields within the online application.
Upload the required recordings in audio-only format. Please DO NOT include any identifiable information (name, program, etc.) when naming your files.
Please be prepared to upload biographical information (in the form of a Word document) for both the director and ensemble, as well as a photo of both parties. If ensembles are selected for performance, directors will be expected to update their biographical info and provide a current (2016-17 school year) picture of the ensemble. All updates must be submitted by the deadline provided by the TMEA editor to be published in the program and the Tennessee Musician.
STEP 5
When your application is complete, you will be prompted to pay a $20.00 non-refundable application fee by credit card.
When your application is complete, you will be prompted to pay a $20.00 non-refundable application fee by credit card.
