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LARGE GROUP PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Dates and Information
IMPORTANT DATES
All deadlines are strictly adhered to!
The performance evaluation program sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association is an evaluation process for musical performance and sight-reading abilities for individual students, performing groups, and teachers. Performance Evaluation participation affords valuable opportunity and motivation for learning during an extended period of time prior to the event as part of regularly scheduled schoolwork or in private studios in courses taught by accredited teachers.
Recognized authorities in the field of music education critique the participation of each performance evaluation performance during a planned performance evaluation schedule, and provide their written and/or oral opinions in terms of:
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A standard rating of excellence in performance and sight-reading.
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Comments and suggestions for improvement.
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Suggestions to the individual teacher to aid in personal teaching and/or conducting techniques in the belief that musical performance is the most crucial of learning situations in our subject area, that the proper evaluation of these situations is of inestimable value to the individual school and its music education program, and that the preparation for LGPE performance provides added incentives and stimuli to the teaching and learning of music in our schools.
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The goals of performance evaluation participation are:
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To promote the development of musical knowledge as expressed in performance through evaluation, advice, and suggestion
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To raise the standards of musicianship, instrumentation, technical knowledge, and literature selection of performers
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To offer students and teachers the opportunity of extended listening to the best work of peer groups from other schools.
Recognized events for large group performance evaluations include band, chorus, string, and full orchestra performances.
EVENT DETAILS
March 8, 2023
March 9 & 10, 2023
Location: Coffee County High School
159 Trojan Way, Douglas, GA
Location: Wayne County High School
1 Jacket Drive, Jesup, GA
GMEA DISTRICT VIII LARGE GROUP EVALUATION EVENT
Details for this years event!
LGPE On-Site Procedures
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Registration at the LGPE desk.
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Turn in scores with measures numbered for judges.
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Turn in any required recording media for each group. Verify classification, voicing, and program of groups. Classification may not be changed the day of LGPE.
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Warm-up: All groups are allowed to use the warm-up area during the time slot on the schedule immediately preceding their scheduled performance time. The stage may be used for warm-up by the first group scheduled in each session.
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Performance - According to specific music requirements for each group (see Music Requirements section). No encores are permitted in GMEA performance evaluations.
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Sight-Reading: According to specific requirements for each division and classification (see Sight-Reading section). Generally, the same amount of time is scheduled for the sight-reading portion of LGPE as for the performance portion. Sight-reading is held in a separate area and is adjudicated by only one judge. In districts where the Expanded Format is being utilized, full orchestras who choose the clinic/sight-reading option will sight-read a full orchestra selection.
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Listening: It is recommended that all groups schedule a time during the performance evaluation to remain in the auditorium and listen to performances. This is considered to be one of the most important features of the LGPE. If facilities are limited, local officers are expected to work out a plan whereby groups may be seated for listening. Student groups must be adequately supervised in the performance and audience area. No electronic communication or gaming devices will be allowed in the performance hall during performances.
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A group arriving significantly late to Large Group Performance Evaluation will forfeit their performance time without a refund. In the case of extenuating circumstances, the head adjudicator and organizer may attempt to make accommodations at their discretion.
Event Location:
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Wayne County High School
1 Jacket Drive, Jesup, GA
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March 10 - 12, 2021
LGPE Adjudication System
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Superior (1): Outstanding performance. Worthy of distinction of being recognized as among the very best.
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Excellent (2): Unusually good performance in many respects, but not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects. A performance of distinctive quality.
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Good (3): A good performance, but not one that is outstanding. Shows accomplishment and marked promise, but lacks one or more essential qualities.
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Fair (4): A performance that shows some obvious weaknesses, generally weak and uncertain.
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Poor (5): A performance that reveals much room for improvement. The students reveal almost a complete lack of preparedness and understanding.
The final LGPE rating is based upon concert ratings only (sight-reading is not included) and is computed as follows:
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Superior:
SSS, SSE, SSG, SSF, SSP -
Excellent:
SEE, SEG, SEF, SEP, EEE, EEG, EEF, EEP -
Good:
SGG, SGF, SGP, SGG, SGP, EGG, EGF, EGP, GGG, GGF, GGP -
Fair:
SFF, SFP, EFF, EFP, GFF, GFP, FFF, FFP -
Poor:
SPP, EPP, GPP, FPP, PPP