DISTRICT IV LARGE ENSEMBLE ASSESSMENT
VOCAL
Vocal District Assessment
March 13-14, 2025
Zachary High School
FORMS & FEES DUE BY
​THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th
More details on the Vocal Division Page

​DISTRICT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

The COVID modifications expired in 2023. 
Committees from the Vocal and Instrumental Divisions have completed a “redesign” of the large ensemble assessment information and procedures to address members’ concerns in both stage performance and sight-reading. The following changes have been approved and will go into effect this year. 

​MUSIC REQUIREMENTS

The new guidelines & procedures can be found on the LMEA website. 
LMEA UPDATED Choral PML list

SIGHT READING REQUIREMENTS

The new guidelines & procedures can be found on the LMEA website. 
Choral sight reading criteria & samples can be found on the LMEA website. 

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES CLASS

Extenuating or unusual circumstances many times prevent groups from participating in the normal District Assessment Classification.  A director who feels that extenuating circumstances warrant an opportunity to participate in the assessment with lessened performance and sight reading requirements may apply for this classification. Ensembles placed in this class are allowed to perform and/or sight read one level lower than their originally required minimum. 
Reasons for Extenuating Circumstance consideration are, but are not limited to:
  • New, reestablished, and/or developing programs (Old Class D)
  • Majority High School Beginners
  • Disaster/Emergency situations (Old Class E)
  • Limited or unusual class time restrictions
  • Combines school with multiple directors
  • Youth, All-City, All-Parish Groups (Old Class H and I)
The process to apply and be accepted into the Extenuating Circumstance Class will be as follows:
  1. The Ensemble Director must complete the Extenuating Circumstance Application. (Google form; for deadline, contact your District Director)
  2. The application includes all of the information and explanations needed for the selected panel to consider.
  3. A panel consisting of the District Director, Division Chair, and 1 other District Director in that specific division will review the applications and determine if the situation warrants granting the classification.
Once an ensemble is approved for the extenuating circumstance class, the director will choose to have published ratings or comments only.  Awards are given with published ratings only.

REGISTRATION

Entry Forms
  • A paper entry form is still available here for bookkeeping purposes (if necessary) 
  • Please fill out the Google Form in addition to the paper form that will accompany your check.  You will need to fill out 1 form per ensemble. You may return to the form to make edits
  • Mail payment to:
    • 401 Hatchell Ln. Denham Springs, LA 70726 Attn. LMEA District 4 - Ryan Benoit. It must be made payable to LMEA District IV
  • Performance Time Requests will be considered in the order of payment received. Please request performance times if absolutely necessary. 
Fees
  • $200 per performing group plus a $30 recording & audio fee for a total of $230 (payable to LMEA District IV).  

Deadline
Thursday, February 13, 2025
  • If I receive it after the date listed above, your group will receive the performance time that is available after I have scheduled the other groups.  As a reminder, I am numbering the forms as I receive them in order to schedule you based on your preference.

Send Fees To:
Denham Springs Junior High School  c/o Ryan Benoit, 401 Hatchell Ln., Denham Springs, LA 70726
Checks made payable to ​LMEA District IV

Questions?
Band Directors, if you have any questions, please contact Ryan Benoit at d[email protected].  If this is your first time preparing for assessment, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask questions to a seasoned teacher.  We are all here to help and want to see you and your program succeed.  I encourage all of you to take a look at the adjudication forms & rubrics​ prior to attending assessment. I have attached them to this email as well. Please let me know if you have any questions!
If you have any questions, please contact: 
Dana Lux
[email protected]
WHAT TO BRING ON FESTIVAL DAY
  • 3 original copies of scores, measures numbered
District Assessment Ratings
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2023
2022