South Central District Concert Band MPA

 

Each year the South Central District Bandmasters Association shall sponsor a Senior High School and a Middle School/Junior High Band

MPA for schools throughout the South Central District, Grades I - VI.

 

A Concert MPA Chairman for each of the two Concert MPA Events shall be appointed each year by the SCDBA Board of Directors.

 

Persons interested in serving in these capacities should notify the Chairman in writing prior to the Spring Meeting of the Board of

Directors.

 

I. Eligibility

 

A.   All Band Directors participating in the South Central District Band MPA must be in good standing of SCDBA, MENC and NCMEA.

B.   Middle School/Junior High School Bands must consist of students regularly enrolled in that Middle School/Junior High School Band.

C.   Students over 21 years of age are not eligible for participation.

 

II. Registration

 

A.   Middle School/Junior High or Senior High School Bands may register for the MPA in any Grades I - VI.

B.   Registration blanks must be completed and mailed to the MPA Chairman with fees on or before the stated deadline 30 days prior to the date of the Contest/Festival.

C.   Registration fees will be $175.00 for each band participating in the MPA. Notification of withdrawal must be postmarked no later than 30 days prior to the MPA, if a refund is expected.

D.   Registration fees may be altered by a majority of the SCDBA general membership to become effective the following year.

 

III. Duties of the Chairman

 

A.   Serve as host for the MPA Event.

B.   Publish information concerning the MPA for all participating Band Directors. Information will be sent to directors via the districtÕs yahoo group and on the districtÕs website.

C.   Plan the date and schedule for the MPA event. (Date must be approved by the Board of Directors by the Spring Meeting.)

D.   Be responsible for all logistics pertaining to the Contest/Festival.

E.   Secure judges for the MPA from a list which has been submitted by the judgesÕ selection committee, from the general list approved by the general membership. (Judges must be active or retired Band Directors.)

F.   Prepare the program for the MPA.

G.  Collect all MPA fees.

H.   Maintain an up-to-date list of music played by all Bands for a period of four years.

I.    Keep accurate financial records of all fees collected, all required expenditures, etc., and make a financial report to the Treasurer of NCMEA and SCDBA as well as the District Chairman within forty five (45) days after completion of the Concert MPA.

J.   Remit any surplus money to the Treasurer of NCMEA within forty-five (45) days after completion of the Concert MPA.

K.   Pay the judgesÕ fees at the conclusion of the Concert MPA.

L.   Obtain from the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of NCMEA adjudicator sheets, financial reports, contest certificates, etc.

M.  Send the ratings to the SCDBA webmaster (for posting on the SCDBA website), NCBA President, and the SCDBA District Chairman.

N.   To pass on all Concert MPA information and material to the next chairman.

O.  Keep a copy of the performing bandsÕ four-year contest repertoire list with the information from each yearÕs festival for a period of four years.

 

For the most updated rules for the NCBA Concert Band MPA events please click on the following link:

 

http://ncbandmasters.org/concertbandmpa.html