Eligibility and Procedure
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All quartet members must currently be enrolled in a Southern California High School.
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Quartet members cannot change after application submission, but they are welcome to change instruments within the quartet
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Participating students can only compete in one quartet.
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SATB quartet is suggested, but other saxophone quartet configurations are acceptable.
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Quartets must participate in both the pre-screening and live round to be eligible for prizes.
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If a group must drop out of the competition for any reason, please email Dr. Harrison as soon as possible so another group can take your place
Pre-Screening Round Rules
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HD Video Submission with completed application
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10 minutes of music (quartet may choose any repertoire)
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High Quality sound is highly encouraged
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Memorization is not required
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Video must be unedited
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Individual movements may be recorded separately
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Entire group must be visible in video at all times
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Live Round Rules
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The Live Round will take place during the Uproar Festival and Competition on April 11, 2020 at Mt. San Antonio College
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Quartets will prepare 10 minutes of music
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The music may be different than the pre-screening round
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Each group will perform as part of a recital for a live audience, with three judges critiquing the groups
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Memorization is not required
Prizes*
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $300
3rd Place - $200
Audience Award (decibel meter)** - $100
*All decisions by the judges are final and will not be reversed.
**Quartets are encouraged to invite friends and family to cheer them on to win the Audience Award.