The Iowa All-State Music Festival is jointly sponsored and staffed by the IHSMA and IMEA to provide a state-wide selective festival for the instrumental and choral high school musicians of Iowa.

ALL-STATE CHAIRS

GUEST CONDUCTORS

ELIGIBILITY
Participation is restricted to students from schools that are members of the Iowa High School Music Association and enrolled in grades 9-12 only. Auditioning students must be in good standing and currently enrolled and eligible in the respective ensemble eligible for participation in the Large Group Music Festival (i.e., wind/percussion - concert band or orchestra; vocal - chorus; strings - orchestra). To be considered a member of the respective ensemble, a student must be enrolled and in attendance at a minimum of 50% of the scheduled rehearsal sessions. 9th graders not eligible for Large Group participation as a result of district grade combinations, i.e., 7-8-9 or 8-9, will be determined to be eligible provided they meet the attendance requirements for their ensemble as specified in the previous sentence. Membership in large ensembles is required for all school districts where such ensembles exist. Note: Students must make a choice in the area they will audition. Students may NOT try out for both vocal and instrumental or on more than one instrument. Penalty for Violation: Removal from All-State for students involved. Do not enter students who have a conflict with any activity. Each student must attend all rehearsals in Ames.

REGISTRATION FEES
The following fees have been established for the 2001 All-State Festival:

The release date of All-State chorus music by Jay's Music is Wednesday, July 25, 2001. Music will be delivered from Jay's Music of Sioux City, IA, upon receipt of the registration form in the IHSMA office (if not previously ordered). If it does not arrive in a reasonable amount of time, please notify the Association office. Music packages will contain instructions regarding pronunciations and any special instructions for preparation. The patriotic numbers are NOT a part of the vocal registration fee. Schools wishing to obtain additional copies of the choral music for directors, accompanists, or chorus are to call directly to Jay's Music (1-800-798-5555; fax-712-255-7566) and bill those copies directly to their district. Include a P.O. # for such orders. Instrumental entries: students selected for participation in the All State Band or Orchestra will receive their festival music at the audition site upon notification of a successful audition. The All-State instrumental folders (band and orchestra) will contain the parts for "America, the Beautiful" and "The Battle Hymn".

REGISTRATION
Registration forms are enclosed with this Bulletin. The registration deadline for All-State is September 13, 2001. The Penalty Postmark Deadline is September 20, 2001. The correct fee must accompany registration. Purchase orders are not accepted by the IHSMA. Registration forms are to be mailed to: Alan S. Greiner, Executive Director, Iowa High School Music Association, PO Box 10, Boone, IA 50036-0010. All areas of the registration form MUST be completed. Incomplete registrations may be returned for completion.

"Trades" in registration, one instrument for another, or one voice part for another, will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. of the Penalty Postmark Deadline (Sept 20). Trades will only be accepted with written verification (letter, e-mail or fax, no phone calls). These trades carry no penalty.

ERRORS IN REGISTRATION
Clerical errors in registration (omissions, wrong instrument or wrong voice part indicated on the Registration Form) can be corrected after the Penalty Postmark Deadline (Sept. 21 or later) by paying a $100.00 per student penalty. This penalty MUST be received in the IHSMA office by Friday, Oct. 12. If the penalty is not received by this date, an audition will not be permitted. This penalty must be paid by the school. Audition times for these students will be existing "scratch" slots or they will be auditioned at the end of the instrument classification for that particular instrument.

AUDITION CENTERS ASSIGNED
Schools must attend the audition center serving their district. Counties appearing in bold represent changes for the 2001-2002 year.
Northwest: Storm Lake; Mgrs: Frank Hoskins, Band Dir.; Jeff Tollefson, Vocal Dir.; Carol Peterson, Orchestra Dir
Counties: Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Humboldt, Ida, Kossuth, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sac, Sioux, Webster, Woodbury.
North Central: Hampton; Mgrs: Leon Kuehner, Band Dir.; Bonnie Stewart, Vocal Dir.
Counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Floyd, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Howard, Marshall, Mitchell, Tama, Winnebago, Worth, Wright
Northeast: Oelwein; Mgrs: Douglas McFarlane, Band Dir; Frank Brigham, Vocal Dir.
Counties: Allamakee, Benton, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Winneshiek
Southwest: Atlantic; Mgr: Deron Jimmerson, Band Dir.
Counties: Adair, Adams, Audubon, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Crawford, Dallas, Fremont, Greene, Guthrie, Harrison, Madison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, Taylor, Union
South Central: Indianola; Mgrs: Chris Crandell, Band Dir; Valerie Hagener, Vocal Dir.
Counties: Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur, Jasper, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Polk, Story, Warren, Wayne
Southeast: Washington; Mgrs: Bob Youngquist, Vocal Dir; Tom Wehr, Band Dir.
Counties: Cedar, Clinton, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Poweshiek, Scott, Van Buren Wapello, Washington

AUDITION PROCEDURES

1. Schedules will be mailed to schools by audition managers. Should you fail to receive a schedule, contact the manager of your audition site.
2. Schools must appear at their assigned time or, when possible, earlier due to scratches unless affected by emergency situations. Penalty: Forfeiture of right to appear.
3. It is recommended, whenever possible, that directors "scratch" their last entry as opposed to their first. This will shorten the day for everyone.
4. Band and orchestra members will be excused only after results have been posted and music assigned. A recall hearing may be scheduled before final selection is made. A recall list will be posted at noon for clarinets, flutes and trumpets to prevent excessively long waits for students not still under consideration. Students failing to appear for recalls will be eliminated from consideration for participation. Brass, woodwind and percussion students may be assigned to band or orchestra. Do not enter students who are unwilling to accept an assignment to either group.
5. It is mandatory the posted names, instruments, parts, etc., be left intact and posted until the conclusion of the audition day.
6. Names of alternates selected will be posted; however, there will be no music issued to these students. No alternates will be selected for participation after Tuesday, November 6.
7. Accepted students' names will be printed in the All-State program. Be certain they are printed legibly on the audition cards.
8. Directors Note: Housing Blanks will be mailed to registered schools in advance of auditions. Mail these to the Iowa High School Music Association, PO Box 10, Boone, IA 50036-0010, immediately following auditions. These may also be faxed (515-432-2961).

SELECTION OF THE BAND
The instrumentation of the All-State Band is as follows:

All brass and woodwind entries are required to audition in the following manner:

1. Play a solo of choice (need not be memorized) without accompaniment.
2. Play any of the MAJOR scales (memorized) in 16th notes at a metronome speed of quarter note = 88, (ascending and descending-play two or more octaves where possible.) A Metronome will be used to establish tempo. Scales must be performed all tongued ascending and all slurred descending OR all slurred ascending and all tongued descending. NO OTHER ARTICULATION VARIATION WILL BE ACCEPTABLE!! Either of the following patterns is acceptable:

3. Play a chromatic scale over the complete range of the instrument. Chromatic scales must be performed in 16th notes at a MINIMUM tempo of quarter note = 88. No specific articulation pattern is required.
4. Play the etudes listed below.
5. To insure instrumentation for piccolo, the following will apply: ALL 1st Flutes in band and orchestra will be required to audition on piccolo as well as flute on Thursday at ISU as a part of the chair placement procedure. Failure to comply with this requirement will automatically place those students at the bottom of the 1st Flute section.
6. To insure instrumentation for English Horn parts, the following will apply: ALL 1st oboes in band and orchestra will be required to audition on English Horn as well as oboe on Thursday at ISU as a part of the chair placement procedure. Failure to comply with this requirement will automatically place those students at the bottom of the 1st Oboe section. 2nd Oboes MAY audition on English Horn if they desire.

2001 IOWA ALL-STATE BAND AUDITION ETUDES
Flute: Selected Studies for Flute by Voxman: Pub. By Rubank, P. 24 (+ 2 lines on P. 25) & P.40
Oboe: Selected Studies for Oboe by Voxman: Pub. by Rubank, P. 9 & P. 28
Clarinet Bb & Eb : Selected Studies for Clarinet by Voxman: Pub. by Rubank, P. 33 & P. 42
Clarinet (Alto, Bass & Contra): Advanced Studies from the Works of J. Weissenborn: arr, Rhoads, Pub. by Southern, #15 (P.11) & #34 (P.28)
Bassoon: 48 Famous Studies for Bassoon by Ferling, arr. Thornton: Pub. by Southern, #30 (P. 29) & #38 (P. 36)
Saxophone: Selected Studies for Saxophone by Voxman: Pub. by Rubank, P. 28 & P. 58
Trumpet: Selected Studies for Trumpet by Voxman: Pub. by Rubank, P. 12 & P. 28 (Trumpet players selected for the All-State Orchestra are expected to perform on a trumpet, not a cornet.)
French Horn: Preparatory Melodies to Solo Work by Pottag: Pub. by Belwin, #51 (P. 20), #64 (P. 26) & #86 (P. 34).
Trombone & Euphonium: Selected Studies for Trombone by Voxman: Pub. by Rubank P. 26 & P. 47 All Euphoniums, both treble and bass clef, must play the trombone etudes. These may be rewritten into treble clef, if desired. The Concert Key (Sounding Pitch) must be maintained.
Bass Trombone: 24 Studies for Bass Trombone-Grigoriev/Ostrander: Pub. By International Music: #16 (P. 18) & #22 (P. 24) NOTE: In order to audition for this position, players must use an instrument with the minimum equipment of an "F" attachment and a .525 or larger bore size. Equipment not meeting this standard is not acceptable and the student will not be allowed to audition!
Tuba: 70 Studies by Blazhevich, Vol No. 1: Pub. by Robert King #3 (P. 3) & #40 (P. 48 & 49) If selected for participation, All-State Tuba Players are expected to use/borrow an upright tuba as opposed to a bell-front tuba or sousaphone.
Percussionists: The All-State percussion audition will consist of the following:

1. Basic Technique
Keyboard Percussion:
1. Play any of the major scales, ascending and descending, two octaves (memorized) in 16th notes at a set metronome tempo of quarter note = 88. Either of the following patterns is acceptable:
   
2. Play a chromatic scale (memorized) the full range of the instrument, ascending and descending, in 4 - 16th notes at a minimum tempo of quarter note = 88.
3. Demonstrate proper grip and stroke.
4. Demonstrate correct tone to include proper playing area and choice of mallets.
Snare Drum:
1. Play a multiple bounce (orchestral) roll at the performers maximum controlled speed from soft to loud to soft.
2. Play a double stroke (rudimental) roll from slow to fast to slow at a constant volume.
3. Demonstrate proper grip and stroke.
4. Demonstrate correct tone to include tuning of batter and snare heads, proper snare strainer tension, proper playing area, and choice of sticks.
Timpani: [Tuning gauges are not to be used.]
1. Perform a glissando roll ascending and descending.
2. Tune to a required pitch.
3. Demonstrate proper grip and stroke.
4. Demonstrate correct tone to include proper playing area and choice of mallets.
Crash Cymbals:
1. Perform crashes at various volume levels.
2. Demonstrate proper angle/position/grip.
Triangle:
1. Perform rolls.
2. Demonstrate correct tone to include proper playing area.
3. Single strokes at p, mf, f.
Tambourine:
1. Perform shake and thumb rolls.
2. Demonstrate correct tone to include proper angle, grip, and stroke
2. Required etudes for snare drum, timpani, and keyboard percussion:
   Snare: Portraits in Rhythm by Cirone: Pub. by Belwin, #30 (P.32)
   Timpani: The Solo Timpanist by Firth: Pub. by C Fischer, #II (p.7) (TUNING GAUGES ARE NOT TO BE USED!)
   Mallet: Masterpieces for Marimba by McMillan: Pub. by Warner Bros. P.28 & 29 (Start at ÒCÓ and play to the end)
3. Solo or etude of choice performance on the percussion instrument (snare drum, timpani, or keyboard percussion) which represents the performance medium of greatest skill, talent, and confidence. THE SOLO/ETUDE IS NOT TO EXCEED ONE MINUTE, THIRTY SECONDS IN LENGTH.

DIRECTORS: If you believe you find errors in these etudes, mail a copy of the etude noting the error and the correction to: John Aboud, All-State Band Chair, Algona High School, 600 S. Hale St., Algona IA 50511. Directors - Be certain students have the music for chair placement auditions in Ames adequately prepared. Failure to perform the selections at All-State level will be result in dismissal from the group.

SELECTION OF THE ORCHESTRA

1. String auditors will select the following strings for the All-State Orchestra:

   40 1st Violins	24 Violas	16 String Bass
   40 2nd Violins	24 Cellos	Harp

2. Band auditors will select the following instruments for the All-State Orchestra:

   6 Flutes (1 to play piccolo)	1 Bass Clarinet	2 Bass T-bones
   6 Oboes (1 to play Eng. Horn)	6 Bassoons	8 French Horns
   6 Clarinets	6 Trumpets	2 Tubas
   4 Trombones

3. The number of strings to be selected at each center is determined by the All-State Orchestra Chair after all entries have been received.
4. All string entries will be required to audition in the following manner:
1. Play a solo or etude of their own choosing.
2. Play the required excerpts of the All-State selections (These works are in public domain or variances have been allowed for this use. String audition excerpts are available from the IHSMA office after August 1. They will be forwarded directly to the school upon registration or may be obtained prior to registration by calling the IHSMA office and requesting same: 515-432-2013.)
3. Violins, Violas, Cellos: Play any of the major scales (memorized) up to and including 5 flats and 5 sharps in 16th notes at a metronome speed of a quarter note = 88 (ascending and descending). A scale of 3 octaves is required for violin and cello. Violas ­ 3 octaves required for C, Db, D, Eb, and E. F, G, Ab, A, Bb and B are optional, either 2 or 3 octaves. Style of bowing is at the discretion of the performer.
4. String Bass: Play any of the major scales (memorized) up to and including 5 flats and 5 sharps in 16th notes at a metronome speed of a quarter note = 76, ascending and descending. A minimum of 2 octaves is required for scales E through A; one octave and a fifth for scales Bb through Eb. Style of bowing is to be at the discretion of the performer.
5. Harpists should prepare an audition tape and send it, postmarked by October 17, to Bruce Eilers, West High School, 425 E. Ridgeway, Waterloo, IA 50702-5089. Students selected will be notified by phone. The tape should contain the following:
1. A two-minute portion of a solo or etude of their choice
2. The excerpts that are available from the IHSMA office
3. Label showing the student's name, school and phone number

Directors - Be certain your students have the music for the festival adequately prepared for the chair placement auditions in Ames. Failure to perform the selections at All-State level will result in dismissal from the group.

VOCAL MUSIC ERRATA
NOTE: Correction to All-State Vocal Music Instructions and Part Errors
The following mistakes need to be corrected in your All-State music:
Ave Maria-Holst

1. 1. Measure 3, Choir 1, Alto 1
   Beat 6 in the alto 1 line should be an A-flat, not an F.
2. 2. Measure 23, Choir 1, Alto 2
   Beats 4-5 should be slurred to make the articulation identical to the Alto 1 line.
3. 3. Measure 45, Choir 2, Soprano 1
   The text underlay should read Sanc-ta Ma- rather than Ma-ri-a, so that it is identical to the Sop. 2 and Alto 1 lines.

Ignore the women's divisi instructions in the conductor's notes (#6) and do the following:
1. At m. 45, Alto 1's sing the Sop. 2 line, beginning with "where-through", and then go to the lowest note on the soprano line from mm. 46-57.
2. The divisi notes for womenÕs voices do apply mm. 154-155, mm. 169-171, mm. 175-177, and mm. 192-200.
3. Note: The printed instructions accompanying your music contain an error. #5 under "Untraveled Worlds" should read mm. 81-84, not 181-184.

Make the following rhythmic changes:
1. M. 43 ­ change the quarter note on beat 3 to an eighth note followed by an eighth rest (all voices).
2. M. 60 ­ change the quarter note on beat 1 to an eighth note followed by an eighth rest (all voices).
3. M. 67 ­ change the articulation on beats 2,3, and 4 to a separated style (beat 3 in bass line should be a staccato quarter followed by an eighth rest).
4. M. 68 ­ change the quarter note on beat 1 to an eighth note followed by an eighth rest (all voices).
5. MM. 73-75 ­ lengthen each of the eighth notes (think messo de voce , ie < > on each)

Use the following enunciations:
1. 1. Land should be sung without a final consonant d.
2. 2. God should be sung with a final consonant d.
3. 3. M. 114 ­ close to the n in Amen immediately.

Make the following rhythmic changes:
1. 1. M. 54 ­ change the half note on beat 3 to an quarter note followed by a quarter rest (all voices except solo line).
2. 2. Separate between m. 111 and m. 112

SELECTION OF THE CHORUS

1. Each entry must consist of 2, 3, or 4 singers - one voice on each of the following parts: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass. Each entry must have at least two singers.
2. The maximum number of entries for one school is 28 students - 7 singers per voice part. A student may appear in one entry only. Music need not be memorized for auditions.
3. The number to be selected on each part at each audition center will be based on a percent of the total number entered from the entire state. A total of 600 voices will be selected - 300 females and 300 males. Female students will not be accepted on T/B parts; male students will not be accepted on S/A parts. Auditors will be instructed to select only clearly qualified singers regardless of quotas.
4. Auditioning ensembles will be identified to the auditor by ONLY: school code number, entry letter, names of singers and voice parts. Be certain your students know their ensemble letter!
5. Audition sites will post a list of accepted students and a list of singers to be recalled at the conclusion of the initial auditions.
6. Materials to be used for auditions will be posted at each audition site at 7:30 A.M. on October 20, 2001.
7. Vocal directors may not enter the audition room.
8. All vocal auditions are a cappella.
9. For first round auditions, singers may get their starting pitches from:
1. A singer in the ensemble using a pitch-pipe to play pitches;
2. A singer in the ensemble playing pitches on a keyboard;
3. A high school student, who is not a member of the auditioning ensemble, playing the pitches on a keyboard.
10. Each entry will be instructed to sing portions of the chosen All-State selections. A maximum of 7 minutes will be allotted for each audition. Students will be judged on the following factors: Intonation, rhythm, tone quality, and musicianship with strong consideration of dynamics and articulation.
11. All selections must be performed in the designated key.
12. For recalls, singers appear alone and sing their voice part unaccompanied. Pitches for recall will be given by a person designated by the audition manager. The pitch-giver will provide the starting pitch, the chord at the entrance, and then repeat the starting pitch.
13. In the interest of balancing sections, accepted vocalists will be posted as either I or II. Should this be a change, the accepted vocalist is expected to learn the new part by the dates of the festival.
14. Vocal entries must appear as registered. Illness or emergency circumstances may reduce an entry below the original registration, however a school may increase the number of participants only by following the provisions specified in Errors In Registration (P.12)
15. Director's sets/Accompanists sets of the All-State music are a responsibility of the district and must be paid for by the director/district apart from their All-State registration.
16. Auditioning groups may be asked to audition on the Jordan/Ballenger arr. of "America the Beautiful" and the Wilhousky arr. of "The Battle Hymn". Copies of these selections may be purchased by contacting Jay's Music (800-798-5555).
17. Soloist Information: There will be a soloist chosen for "My God Is a Rock". Interested candidates should record m. 45-56 and m. 73-89. Please send tapes to: Dr. Greg Grove, City High School, 1900 Morningside Dr., Iowa City, IA, 52245. Singers say only their name on the tape, (NOT the school's name) before they sing. If multiple singers are on one tape, please number the singers, and have them say their number and their name. On the outside of the tape, write the school name AND singers name(s) and number(s). i.e. Jim Jones #1, John Smith #2 etc. All tapes must be hand delivered or postmarked by Wednesday, October 24, 2001, to City High School. NO LATE TAPES WILL BE ACCEPTED. A compilation tape will then be sent to a minimum of two adjudicators, who do not have any singers auditioning. Their scores will be tabulated and averaged. Based on their scores, a maximum of 15 singers will be chosen to sing for Mr. Bagley in Ames, on Thursday evening, Nov. 15.

ALL-STATE PIANIST
Students auditioning for All-State Pianist must be an eligible member of the school's band, chorus or orchestra. Two pianists will be selected to accompany the chorus. The registration fee of $10.00 does NOT cover the cost of the music for accompanist candidates. Schools will need to make their own arrangements for the music, including the patriotic numbers.

FIRST ROUND AUDITIONS:
The first round auditions will be held at each of the six district audition sites. Registration forms for auditions have been mailed to each school. Auditions are SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2001, AT 8:00 A.M.

Following are the requirements for the first round auditions:
1. The excerpts of the keyboard parts which are to be played will be posted at 7:30 a.m.
2. Each candidate MUST prepare all of the keyboard parts of each All-State chorus selections, including the patriotic numbers. Candidates are to take all selections into the audition center.
3. The candidate MAY use a STUDENT PAGE-TURNER in the audition.
4. The candidate may take 5-10 seconds to familiarize him/herself with the piano in the audition center.
5. The auditor will conduct the candidate on the designated excerpts.
6. The ability to play the keyboard parts ACCURATELY and at the REQUIRED TEMPO plus the ability to FOLLOW A CONDUCTOR will account for 75% of the final score.
7. For the remaining 25% of the final score, candidates will be evaluated on their facility to serve as a REHEARSAL ACCOMPANIST. Each will be tested on the ability to quickly locate and to accurately play, pitches (bottom to top).
8. The candidate will not be required to play the open score.
9. The auditor is not REQUIRED to select any candidate for the second round, but may select one or two pianists if the quality exists. Candidates selected on the first round will be posted during the morning session.

SECOND ROUND AUDITIONS
Candidates selected for the second round MUST be available for the final selection process, which will be held at 11:30 A.M., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2001, at Recital Hall, Iowa State University, Ames. Please refer to numbers 2 through 8 in the First Round Audition. Auditions are closed to the public. Details regarding auditions will be sent to each candidate. Two accompanists will be selected to accompany the All-State Chorus.

EXCEPTIONS
Selection of band, orchestra and chorus is based on the assumption competent players and singers are available. Auditors will be instructed to fill the quota for each center only with students who measure up to required standards.

ALL-STATE FESTIVAL/FOOTBALL PLAY-OFF CONFLICTS
Conflicts between the All-State Music Festival and the state Football Play-Offs are unavoidable. Policies have been developed to resolve those conflicts within reasonable parameters. "Alternates" may be selected to fill positions in any All-State organization as late as November 6. If your district has a potential problem with such a situation, contact the IHSMA office at your earliest opportunity.