Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2017-02-20 23:42
I recently thought it was odd Texas UIL was requiring solos to be memorized to advance to state from region. In addition they have to be memorized for the state competition.
There are some exceptions on their pre-approved clarinet solos. In general if a student plays an entire concerto, they don't have to memorize it...Brahms, Mozart, Weber, ect.
But single movements must be memorized, including things like Weber's Concertino in order to advance to state. A student doesn't have to memorize...they just can't go to the next level.
I quizzed some band directors on the change. The general consensus is was to discourage so many participants at state solo and ensemble. It became a logistical nightmare at UT Austin having so many kids coming from the entire state for two days. The memorization rule has been effective in cutting down so many people going to State.
On a personal note, State UIL was getting a lot of people who probably should be there. The general rule of thumb was a first division at region equates to a third division at state. Receiving a first division at state UIL is rare and frankly a remarkable achievement. Memorizing weeds out some of those participants. I'd never consider a student with a learning disability. The rule certainly seems unfair to those participants.
~Robt L Schwebel
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