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Contest vs Festival Approach to Regional and State Events

Explore the different adjudication formats in music contests and festivals, such as ranking and rating, and the philosophical considerations behind them. Understand the importance of quality adjudication for the overall success of regional and state events.

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Contest vs Festival Approach to Regional and State Events

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  1. Contest vs Festival Approach to Regional and State Events Bradley N. Kent, D.M.A. State Director of Music University Interscholastic League (Texas)

  2. Quality Adjudication is Most Crucial The quality of any music event is in direct proportion to the quality of adjudication at the event

  3. Contest Format • Ranking (most common at a contest) • Rating • Ranking AND Rating • Special awards such as “Best in Class” or “Caption Awards”

  4. Festival Format • Sometimes also called an Assessment or Evaluation • Rating (most common at a festival) • Ranking (uncommon at a festival) • Rating and Ranking (uncommon at a festival) • No ranking OR rating (adjudicator feedback and clinic only) • Special awards such as “Best in Class” or “Caption Awards”

  5. Ranking • Comparison to other entries by placement • One ”winner”, “champion”, or “first place” • Sometimes for advancement from one contest to the another • Should include “Triple C” adjudication method of Compliment, Criticize, and provide a Course for improvement • Usually involves a rubric and/or sliding numerical scale

  6. Rating • Comparison to other entries by a standard • Allows for multiple entries to achieve the highest rating • Sometimes for advancement from one contest to another • Should include “Triple C” adjudication method of Compliment, Criticize, and provide a Course for improvement • Usually involves a rubric and/or sliding numerical scale

  7. Philosophical Considerations • Seeking one ”winner” or “champion” and ranking all entries? • Seeking to allow equal opportunity for achievement? • Seeking both? • Subjective and Objective elements of achievement should be considered • Parity should be a factor when determining whether to rank or rate • Number of entries (contestants) and different classifications should be a determining factor • Stakeholder input should be considered: what format and why?

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