SOLO & ENSEMBLES
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
What is Solo & Ensemble?
The Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment (S&E) is an annual assessment tool sponsored by the Florida Vocal Association (FVA) to promote musical excellence in our choral programs. Middle school students can showcase their talent by preparing a vocal solo with piano accompaniment and small group performances. They then can perform in front of an FVA adjudicator (judge), who will provide constructive feedback and assign a rating based on comprehensive musical performance standards. For more details, sample adjudicator sheets are available for review.
Who is eligible to participate?
Only students taking private voice lessons or Mr. Mullen’s classes are eligible to participate.
How are solos and ensembles assessed?
In these assessments, adjudicators will evaluate the tone quality, performance fundamentals, musical effect, and other factors associated with the highest level of choral music performance. Each vocalist can perform up to two solo works that have been approved and trained by the director, and they can sing with live accompaniment. The special category ensembles will be assessed based on their vocal and choreographed performance like a chorus judged at Choral MPA. It’s important to remember that every soloist and special category ensemble member must participate in Choral MPA to receive a qualifying score.
Ratings
Soloists and special ensembles receive a rating that reflects their level of achievement, ranging from Superior to Poor. Superior and excellent choral performances are awarded a class plaque. These assessments are valuable for music educators and students, helping them to enhance their skills and knowledge to become more effective in their roles.
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE – NOVEMBER
Please remember the following instructions for the upcoming class:
1. Each student must have the two forms below signed and notarized before entering the class. These forms need to be on file with the director.
2. Cash will be required for concessions in the cafeteria.
3. You also have the option to bring your lunch. Please inform Mr. Mullen if he needs to bring the choir cooler.
AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT (NOTARIZED)
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SUCCESS AT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE MPA OVERVIEW
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