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PLEASE READ - Several significant
changes have been approved a the NABBA Board (Highlighted in Yellow) affecting entries into the Annual
Championships. Please take the time to read the following highlights
BEFORE completing any
of the forms. |
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1)
For 2010 each band, each soloist and every ensemble needs to complete an
individual entry with a separate check attached to each entry. |
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NOTE - If you or the members of the
ensemble are NOT MEMBERS OF A BAND ENTERING THE COMPETITION, you
must also submit an individual membership application for each member of
the ensemble and appropriate fee with the Ensemble Entry Form. |
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2)
Each solo and ensemble entry needs to be received by NABBA before the COB
(close of business = 5:00 PM) on Friday, January 8, 2010. Each entry must
contain: A properly completed Entry Form, a check made out to NABBA for
the proper amount (i.e. $20 or $40), and an original copy of the solo (not
the accompaniment) which is not protected by BMI (A note of explanation -
In previous years, but not last year, NABBA has received only one or two
solos protected by BMI. In each of those years NABBA had to secure a
license for "Performance Rights" from BMI for approximately $200. The
fiscal shortfall between entry fee income (i.e. $20 or $40) against the
license fee of $200 unfortunately cannot be sustained by NABBA. Music
protected by ASCAP is acceptable. |
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3)
Solo & Ensemble entries not containing each of these three items (i.e.
Entry Form, check, and music) will be returned. Please plan ahead. The
excuse of: "the music has been ordered but not yet received" will not be
accepted. |
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4)
Bands entering the 2010 Championship competition will have a two
Part process. The first half (Part I) must be received by COB (close of business
= 5:00 PM) on Friday, January 8, 2010. The second half (Part II) must be
submitted to the NABBA desk in the
Marriott Hotel immediately upon arrival in Raleigh. |
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5)
Part I of the Band Entry Form contains all of the information except the
Band's Roster. Part II is the band's roster. |
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6)
Part I must contain all of the information requested, three scores for each of the band's choice selection(s),
and a check payable for NABBA for an initial deposit of $1,200 for bands entering the
Championship, 1st, 2nd, 3rd or Open Sections. Bands entering the youth section
must make a deposit of $900. |
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7)
Part II must be completed and submitted immediately upon arrival in
Raleigh. It will contain the names all of the members that will compete
on stage and other family / friends. It will also total the exact amount
due NABBA for memberships which when added to the previously submitted
Part I, will determine the total amount due to NABBA. In almost all cases,
bands will need to be prepared to pay by an additional check for the
amount due. For the rare exception (i.e. a band less than 28 members) a
refund from NABBA will be promptly provided. Bands must reconcile their
fees BEFORE being allowed to compete. |
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8)
Does a band have to wait to submit Part II? No - Part II can be submitted
any time prior to Friday, April 16th. If a band has a stable membership and
would like to submit both Part I and Part II prior to COB on January 8th,
they may do so. And, of course, since the exact amount due is known and
paid in January, there would not be the stress of registering upon arrival
in Raleigh. |
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9)
If any of this causes your band a problem, please contact me at
treasurer@nabba.org, and NABBA
will be happy to work with you in your band's best interest. |
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10) PLEASE NOTE -
Band entries not containing each of these three items (i.e. Entry Form,
check, and 3 original scores for each of the band's select music) at COB on
January 8th, will be returned. Please plan ahead. The excuse of: "the
music has been ordered but not yet received" will not be accepted. |
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