Rules & Regulations - TIERRAS Percussion Competition
Rules & Regulations - TIERRAS Percussion Competition
TIERRAS PERCUSSION COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS
TIERRAS PERCUSSION COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS
The TIERRAS Percussion Competition will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Texas A&M International University at the Fine & Performing Arts Center in Laredo, TX.
The TIERRAS Percussion Competition will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Texas A&M International University at the Fine & Performing Arts Center in Laredo, TX.
The TIERRAS Percussion Competition will be held in four categories: Scholastic Keyboard, Scholastic Snare Drum, Collegiate Keyboard, and Collegiate Snare Drum. Candidates may apply for their age category or higher.
The TIERRAS Percussion Competition will be held in four categories: Scholastic Keyboard, Scholastic Snare Drum, Collegiate Keyboard, and Collegiate Snare Drum. Candidates may apply for their age category or higher.
In the unlikely event a candidate technically meets eligibility requirements for both Scholastic and Collegiate categories, they may choose only one of the two to compete in. Candidates are allowed to compete in both instrument categories if desired.
In the unlikely event a candidate technically meets eligibility requirements for both Scholastic and Collegiate categories, they may choose only one of the two to compete in. Candidates are allowed to compete in both instrument categories if desired.
Repertoire requirements:
Repertoire requirements:
The Tierras South Texas Percussion Competition has two rules:
-The contestants must perform an unaccompanied solo
(i.e. the use of an electronic/audio track or performance with an accompanist are not permitted)
-Time constraints must be followed
The Tierras South Texas Percussion Competition has two rules:
-The contestants must perform an unaccompanied solo
(i.e. the use of an electronic/audio track or performance with an accompanist are not permitted)
-Time constraints must be followed
Otherwise, we encourage you to choose repertoire that represents YOU the best.
Otherwise, we encourage you to choose repertoire that represents YOU the best.
FAQ:
FAQ:
-May I perform unpublished music? (Could this be my own music?)
Yes, you may. The only requirement is that you bring the physical score to the judges. The score must be printed
(not handwritten).
-I wish to perform music by underrepresented composers. Where do I start?
Fantastic! Check out the resources that the PAS Diversity Alliance has put together:
https://www.pas.org/get-involved/diversity-alliance
-May I perform an excerpt of a long movement?
No. While you may choose to perform movements from a large work, cutting up a single movement is not allowed.
-May I perform unpublished music? (Could this be my own music?)
Yes, you may. The only requirement is that you bring the physical score to the judges. The score must be printed
(not handwritten).
-I wish to perform music by underrepresented composers. Where do I start?
Fantastic! Check out the resources that the PAS Diversity Alliance has put together:
https://www.pas.org/get-involved/diversity-alliance
-May I perform an excerpt of a long movement?
No. While you may choose to perform movements from a large work, cutting up a single movement is not allowed.
For further information: tierraspercussion@gmail.com
For further information: tierraspercussion@gmail.com
SCHOLASTIC
(grades 6-12)
SCHOLASTIC
(grades 6-12)
COLLEGIATE
(must be enrolled in a university music program)
COLLEGIATE
(must be enrolled in a university music program)
