Welcome from the AGM President

Welcome back Teachers, Parents and Students

I am so excited to be in person and on site again this year at the Westin Airport Hotel. Many of you are new to our organization. Please feel free to visit me in the Theory Room to get acquainted if you haven’t registered for a theory test. This is where I “reside” during every contest and am looking forward to seeing all who are returning from prior years (before the pandemic) as well. Hopefully your music endeavors are back on track to a more normal schedule this year.

There have been necessary adjustments for all of us who are committed to Music Education. For the Love of Music we persevere in offering this venue each year to give our students valuable preparation and performance experience which cannot be duplicated in the studio lesson time.

The Westin is a convenient venue with many amenities for overnight guests. I wish you a wonderful time here as you make new friends during the weekend. Students, do your personal best in every category you have entered and the educational benefits will far exceed any awards you may earn. See you at the Sunday Awards in proper attire.

All the Best, Sue

Pennington

About Your Program Book

The contest schedule is arranged alphabetically by instrument. Each instrument is broken down chronologically by day and then subdivided by type of category. The title of each category will appear at the top of the category followed by the room name. If the category title and room do not appear at the top of the column in which your name appears trace UP the preceding column, as the schedule reads from left to right and the bottom of one column flows to the top of the following column. f you have a problem locating your event in the program go to the information table at the AGM Registration Area.

Awards & Score sheets

Evaluation trophies will be given at the time that the evaluation solos are performed. All other awards will be presented at the Awards on SUNDAY at the banquet. If you CANNOT attend the awards, be sure to let your teacher know so they can pick up any awards that you may receive. Unclaimed awards will NOT be shipped YOU MUST WEAR YOUR BADGE TO CLAIM ANY AWARDS Dress code is in effect for the Awards Program. No jeans, T-shirts, running shoes, shorts, or tank tops etc. No more than two seats are allowed to be saved per family for members arriving late at the Sunday Awards. Score sheets will be emailed to the teachers following the awards. You will receive them from your teacher. Ribbons will be given out to the teacher or a studio representative after the conclusion of the Sunday Awards.

Time Limits

The AGM scoring system is as follows: Outstanding : 91-100, Superior: 86-90, Excellent: 80-85, Good: 71 - 79 Fair: Below 71. It is essential for all student performances to follow the time limits set forth by the AGM. If a student’s selection goes beyond the limit set, the student may lose points and/or be stopped.

LENGTH OF STUDY & POP DIVISIONS

LOS/Pop Time Studied Time Limit

Preparatory/Novice 0-6 mos 2-minute

Cadet/Elementary 7-12 mos 2-minute

Junior/Freshmen 13-24 mos 3-minute

Intermediate/Sophomore 25-42 mos 5-minute

Senior/Performer 43-51 mos 5-minute

Advanced/Player 52-69 mos 8-minute

Student Artist/Artist 70-96 mos 10-minute

Open/Pro 97 mos&up 12-minute

Adult Student/Adult Student 21 yrs + taking lessons 10-minute time limit

Adult Hobby/Adult Hobby 21 yrs + not taking lessons 10-minute time limit

Adult Teacher/Adult Teacher 21 yrs + teacher 12-minute time limit

NAIC/NAIC 72 Mos (or permission) 15-minute time limit 5

AGE ACHIEVEMENT

6 years old and under..........2 minutes 7& 8 year olds............3 minutes 9 & 10 year olds................5 minutes 11 - 14 year olds...........9 minutes 15 & over.......................12 minutes

Memorization & Badges

ALL SOLOS MUST BE MEMORIZED, with the exception of EVALUATION solos. Ten (10) points will be deducted if music is used. A copy of the music must be made available to the judge in all categories except Pop Solos, Battle of the Bands and Pop Combos. PLEASE REMEMBER that PHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT acceptable An exception will be made if music is not available from the publishing company with written notice.

All students should register at the Registration Desk for the American Guild of Music after checking into the Hotel. Our desk will be on the lobby Level. A BADGE is required to perform and RECEIVE AWARDS, and they must be worn at all times while in the hotel complex. Any student without a badge MAY be asked to leave by Hotel Security.

Conduct & Release Waiver

All students are asked to observe common courtesy while staying at the Westin Hotel. Please respect the other guests, and their property, and please observe the AGM curfew. The Michigan legal drinking age is 21 years old. Minors who violate this law will have their alcohol confiscated. They will also be disciplined and/or disqualified from the competition. Any damages or mischief to the hotel or hotel property will result in disqualification of the persons and/or studio involved. The American Guild of Music, it’s Executive Officers and Board of Directors, either in part or collectively cannot and will not be held responsible for said persons and their actions. No refunds will be issued in the event of disqualification.

The American Guild of Music, Executive Officers and Board of Directors, either individually and/or collectively cannot and will not be held responsible for injury, damage or loss of property occurring to any person attending an American Guild of Music function, specifically the Great Lakes Regional Convention in Romulus, Michigan. Persons attending this convention agree to release the above mentioned organization and its governing body from any liability as a result of an accident or misfortune. The American Guild will not be responsible for actions of the Westin Hotel, its employees and activity-related personnel. The American Guild and governing body will not be liable for injury, loss or damage to person and/or property as a result of the purchase of activity related tickets to events featured during the Great Lakes Regional Contest. The American Guild of Music supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will make special provisions to comply in its competitions providing written notification be given prior to the event.. All performances at an AGM Contest become property of the American Guild of Music and may be used in future website, social media, film and print promotions. Your participation in the contest gives us your permission.

Membership

All teachers who attend the Contest or the studio that they enter from must be a member of the American Guild of Music to enroll their students in the contest An individual teacher may become a professional member for a $80.00 new member fee This allows the professional teacher to enter only their students A music studio with more than one teacher may become a studio store member for a $200.00 new member fee This fee allows all teachers at the studio to enter students Anyone can become an associate member for a fee of $50.00. Associate membership does not have voting privileges or allow you to enter students All membership fees are tax deductible All membership fees must be paid on line at americanguild. org or sent to: Rick Chizmadia, AGM Treasurer, 12877 Alpine Terrace, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Time Conflicts

R EMEMBER GROUPS COME FIRST ! !

In the event of a time conflict, A GROUP or A Duet performance takes precedence over a SOLO. If two events are scheduled at the same time, ask to go at the beginning of one division and the end of the other. The student or teacher must inform the solo room that he/she will be delayed. The judge can hold a solo division open for 30 minutes if previously notified. If two solos are scheduled at the same time, ask to be placed first in one class and last in the other

Badges & Contest Etiquette

Badges must be worn at all times to get into all AGM events. You must wear your badge to perform and pick up awards. We suggest that you staple your badge to the holder. There is a $5.00 replacement for all lost badges.

Proper conduct and dress is expected of all contest attendees for all official AGM events. Please give courtesy to those performing by not talking or taking pictures during performances. Enter the contest rooms only after you hear applause or the Room Monitor opens the door, DO NOT KNOCK ON DOORS Proper Dress is mandatory. No Jeans, T-shirts, running shoes or shorts will be allowed in the contest rooms unless they are the outfit for a group performance, and may be worn for the group performance only. Please turn off cellular phones & pagers when in the contest rooms. When in the contest rooms please be courteous to those performing, do not talk or move about during a performance. Please do not play instruments or talk loudly in the halls outside the contest rooms. If the Contest Etiquette rules are not obeyed by the contestants or their families, it could mean expulsion from the contest. Dress code is enforced for the Awards. Please help the AGM maintain this highest level of integrity at the AGM Contest. The AGM will not tolerate any kind of tampering with judges or score room personnel. Any attempt by a contestant, parent, teacher or studio to influence an adjudicator’s decision will be met with appropriate action.