Guidelines Notebook

Clinician - Selection Guidelines

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Updated: Jul. 11, 2006


  • Contact your choice for clinician in the Spring.
  • Get suggestions from other directors who have seen these people work. Make certain you have someone who is a good musician and can inspire and motivate young people.
  • SWKMEA will pay a fee of $350.00, plus a reimbursement of up to $200 of approved expenses, for each clinician. This amount can vary depending on time, etc.
  • Have all music selected and finalized by August 1. Check with area music dealers to be certain music is available.

DISTRICT CONCERT REPERTOIRE
It is the duty of the Chairman to assist the clinicians in selecting music that is appropriate for this type of group. You must consider the level of ability of the students and the amount of rehearsal time. Students must be challenged but not "shot" by the time they get to the concert.

  • Elementary Choral - The clinician or clinicans usually select with suggestions from the Elementary Choral Chairman. Program should consist of five or six numbers totaling 20 minutes or less for each group.
  • Middle School Choral - The clinician usually selects with suggestions from the Middle School Choral Chairman. Program should consist of five or six numbers totaling 20 minutes or less.
  • Senior High Choral - The clinician usually selects; however, the three state audition numbers should be included. Additional State Festival Choir numbers may be included or the clinician may select other literature usually not to exceed five or six selections.
  • Middle School Band - The clinician usually selects with suggestions from the Middle School Band Chairman. Program should consist of three for four numbers totaling 20 minutes or less.
  • Senior High Band - The clinician usually selects with suggestions from the Senior High Band Chairman. Program should consist of three for four numbers totaling 20 minutes or less.
  • Senior High Jazz Band - The clinician usually selects with suggestions from the Senior High Jazz Band Chairman. Program should consist of three for four numbers totaling 20 minutes or less.
OTHER EXPENSES
Make arrangements for lodging at least two weeks in advance of the concert. We will also provide lunch for the clinicians and we will pay mileage.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Check with your clinician for any special needs in the music (i.e., soloists, special instrumentation, taped accompaniments, additional percussion, microphones, etc.)