Fall Bulletin No. 215 - August 1999 - The Iowa High School Music ...

SHOW-JAZZ CHOIR/JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL: The secretary presented and discussedthe nearly-finalized report of the Show-Jazz Choir/Jazz Band Festival. This event continuesto make growth in the number of participating ensembles and students.PIANO FESTIVAL: The completed registration and financial report of this festival waspresented. There was growth in this festival attributed to the change in registration datesfor this event. Following discussion about limited returns, MMS(MERZ/BRIGHAM) todiscontinue providing evaluation forms for this festival. PASSEDSOLO/SMALL ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL: The registration report and partially- completedfinancial report were examined. This festival appears to be meeting participation andfinancial expectations. MM(MERZ) to increase the maximum string registrations for 4Aschools from 50 to 55 entries. This motion died for lack of a second.MMS(BRIGHAM/MERZ) to increase the maximum string registrations for 4A schoolsfrom 50 to 60 entries. PASSED MMS(BRIGHAM/DARNELL) to remove duet limitationsfor vocal and string programs. PASSED David Darnell reported on his progress of investigatinga computer scheduling program to replace the one currently in usage. Hissources will study the current format and investigate methods to utilize technologicaladvances in the computer industry. There was discussion regarding the approximate 25-30% “scratch” ratio experienced during this year’s festival. This will be scrutinized againfollowing next year’s event. MMS(DARNELL/MERZ) to implement the structure changesfor string entries proposed by the ISTA. PASSED Considerable discussion ensued relativeto the inappropriate conduct of a director/site manager which was directed toward anadjudicator at his festival. MMS(BRIGHAM/MERZ) to 1.) not allow the Denver CommunitySchools to host festivals for three years; 2.) to suspend the involved director fromadjudication for a period of three years; 3.) to require a letter of apology from the directorto the adjudicator (a copy of which must be sent to the Executive Secretary); and, 4.) theadministration of the Denver Schools will be notified of this action and all involved correspondence.PASSEDLARGE GROUP FESTIVAL: The registration report continues to reflect growth in thisevent. Bass Clef Choruses, Mixed Choruses and Orchestras indicate a slight declinethis year while Treble Clef Choruses and Bands continue to reflect a growth in participationnumbers. A twenty-year comparison of participation numbers for this event evidencestremendous growth in all captions. Registration numbers for the 4A festivalhosted by WDM Valley continue to grow. The band center can no longer accommodatethe ensembles during an eight-hour day. It was determined the band center should beginon Friday evening and continue through the day on Saturday. This format will utilizethe same judging team.MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL: Kathy Collins, legal consultant for the School Administratorsof Iowa, provided clarification for the employment of rifles and sabers as a portionof marching band performances. The Executive Secretary was directed to provide hostschools with this information to avoid problems with possible “zero tolerance” weaponspolicies. The weather concerns experienced during the 1998 festivals prompted significantdiscussion. MMS(MERZ/DARNELL) to pay judges full contracted fees if an event ispostponed and the IHSMA to retain registration fees to pay these costs. PASSED