MCallforPerformingGroups eNC2003

Submission Deadline May 1, 2002

The 2003 MENC managed Division Biennial In-Service Conferences will be held in Portland, Oregon, February 14-16.

Performing groups of all levels and specialities within the Northwest region may apply for the Northwest Conference.

General Instructions

1. Contact MENC Conventions Department at patw@menc.org or 1-800-336-3768 for application materials.

2. Prepare an unedited high-quality cassette tape or CD recording of a live performance held during the 2000-2001 school year for submission to your state presi- dent by the above submission deadline.

Selection Process

1. State presidents will screen audition materials and forward their recom-mendations to the Division Conference Selection Committee who will anonymously screen the recommended recordings.

2. State presidents will notify the conductors of each group that applied from their state whether the group has been recommended for further consideration by the Division Conference Selection Committee.

3. Selection of the groups will be governed by the needs of the conference and geographical representation, where feasible.

4. Groups selected by the Division Conference Selection Committee will be sent invitations to perform at the division conference in September, 2002.

Requirements

1. Conductors of auditioned performing groups and members of faculty ensembles must be members of MENC at time of application and time of performance.

2. Submission of an application is a commitment by the participating conductor to register for the conference.

3. Groups accepted to perform assume responsibility for any financial arrangements to support group’s expenses to the division conference.