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S/E info

Posted by Newguy on 11/16/2022, 9:54 pm

Can a sophomore or junior perform off the grade 3 list for either a solo or ensemble ? These students have never done either. I can’t seem to find that info online. any help would b greatly appreciated

Re: S/E info

Posted by Bando on 11/17/2022, 4:11 pm, in reply to "S/E info"

Here is a link to the rules on the UIL Music website:

https://www.uiltexas.org/policy/constitution/music/solo-ensemble

Re: S/E info

Posted by LBD on 11/17/2022, 3:34 pm, in reply to "S/E info"

Solo-small ensemble competition shall have three classifications: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3.

(1) Class 1. (most difficult). May be entered by any student.

(2) Class 2. (medium difficult). May be entered by any student who has not previously earned a Division I rating in Class 1 competition.

(3) Class 3. (least difficult). May be entered by any student who has not previously earned a Division I rating in Class 1 or 2 competition.

Re: S/E info

Posted by Me on 11/17/2022, 11:29 am, in reply to "S/E info"

The only rule regarding a Grade 3 is that they can't have performed a Grade 3 and gotten a first division on it before.

Re: S/E info

Posted by Me on 11/17/2022, 8:05 pm, in reply to "Re: S/E info"

Actually I was mistaken. So long as you haven't earned a 1 on a class 2 or 1, you can play a Class 3.

From the C&CR:

(3) Class 3. (least difficult). May be entered by any student who has not previously earned a Division I rating in Class 1 or 2 competition.

C&CR

Re: S/E info

Posted by Curious on 11/17/2022, 2:14 pm, in reply to "Re: S/E info"

I have always known that to be true, but does anyone know where it is written?

Re: S/E info

Posted by Info on 11/17/2022, 9:15 am, in reply to "S/E info"

Yes. I've had seniors that were new to solo and ensemble that have played grade 3 solos before.

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Posted by Same on 11/18/2022, 8:30 am, in reply to "Re: S/E info"

Same. Every year our judge questions me on whether or not upperclassmen can play a 3, so I am always ready to show them the info from UIL. I wish I didn't have to do this every year.

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