Rules of Eligibility
Rules of Eligibility
All performers in each group must be currently enrolled as a student in that institution. However, junior high vocal groups may use high school students or adults in their rhythm section.
Vocal Jazz Ensembles
- Vocal jazz ensembles will be allowed a minimum of 10 singers and a maximum of 30 singers (a maximum of 18 singers in CPM) and six instrumentalists on any one chart.
- Each ensemble is allowed 25 minutes which includes performance and clinic time. Exceeding this time limit will result in score penalization.
- Additional percussion instruments used in an incidental manner will not be counted in the six-instrument allotment.
Vocal Solo Division
- Each soloist is allowed 25 minutes, which includes clinic time.
- Soloists should perform two contrasting pieces.
- It is recommended that a soloist have a rhythm section including piano, bass and drums but it is not required.
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles
- Instrumental jazz ensembles must have a minimum of 10 performers and no more than 25 performers on stage during any one chart.
- Each ensemble is allowed 25 minutes which includes performance and clinic time. Exceeding this time limit will result in score penalization.