General Rules and Regulations
Overview -
Eligibility -
Team Composition
Contest Format -
Adjudication Process
Overview
THE MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL Music Listening Contest is set up so every participant can have fun, learn to work in a team, and expand his or her appreciation of classical music. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to winning teams at the regional and state levels.
Eligibility
The contest shall be open to all Minnesota public or private high schools. However, the contest is not exclusive to schools. Any team consisting of three high school students and an adult coach may compete.
Team Composition
Each participating high school will be represented by one or more teams of three members, accompanied by an adult coach. However, only one team per school will be eligible to advance to the State Contest. Teams may utilize a fourth person as an alternate member in the event of unexpected complications.
Contest Format
A. Rounds
The contest will consist of five rounds. Each round will be structured in the following fashion:
- Round One: Identification of listening examples by title and composer.
- Round Two: Identification of listening examples and answering stylistic, formal, and historical questions about the examples.
- Round Three: Multiple choice questions based on information from the study guide.
- Round Four: Mystery Round. Identification of listening examples not included on the compact disc but written by composers featured in the study guide.
- Round Five: Lightning Round. Identification by composer and title.
B. Different musical examples for each round
The music presented for rounds one, two, and five will be from the study guide and compact discs. The multiple choice questions in round three will be taken from the study guide. The examples in round four will not be from the study guide or compact discs, but will have stylistic or formal traits similar to one or more compositions on the compact discs.
C. Order of competition
- Round One: 10 examples (20 points)
- Round Two: 20 examples/questions (20 points)
- Round Three: 20 multiple choice questions (20 points)
- Round Four: 10 "mystery" examples (20 points)
- Round Five : 20 "lightning" examples (20 points)
- (Total = 100 points)
D. Tie breakers
All ties will be resolved through a separate "tie breaker" round consisting of 10 "mystery" examples. Teams will be asked to identify style, period, and probable composers.
E. Timing
All listening examples (with the exception of round five) will be at least 10 seconds in length, and no longer than 20 seconds. The time between each example will be as follows:
- Round One: 15 seconds between listening examples.
- Round Two: One minute between listening examples (during which time teams answer multiple choice questions).
- Round Three: 15 seconds to answer the questions.
- Round Four: 20 seconds between listening examples.
- Round Five: 5 seconds between listening examples. Each example will be 2 - 10 seconds in length.
Adjudication Process
A. All answers will be objective. Answers should contain ONLY information found in the study guide.
B. Any questions or disputes will be resolved by the judges. Teams and coaches have 15 minutes from the end of round five to raise questions regarding scoring or test answers. After this period all scores will be posted and considered final.
C. The decisions of the judges will be final and regarded as the official decisions of the contest.
Study Guide Sampler -
Sample Competition Questions
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