Music Submission Guidelines
2025 Arts Alive Music Submission Guidelines
Music performance(s) for the 2025 Arts Alive program may be chosen from online submissions through the West Virginia Department of Education and state music education professional associations’ adjudicated events and conferences (e.g. WVMEA, WVACDA).
Submission guidelines are as follows:
- Prepare a video of your vocal (choir) or instrumental (band, strings) ensemble or solo vocal or instrumental work(s). Note that instrumental ensembles are not limited to traditional band or strings but may include Orff instruments, steel drums, handbells, recorder consorts, Mariachi bands, folk and ethnic instrumentation (e.g. blue grass fiddlers) and other non-traditional ensembles. The audition video does not have to be from a performance.
- Musicians need to be dressed in all black or ensemble uniform for the video.
- Content must not contain material or language that may be considered inappropriate for a family-centered audience.
- Suggested length is 5 minutes or less showing a work in progress with promise or a completed or nearly finished piece.
- Include all relevant program information (e.g. titles, composers, performers) and any costume and design ideas if applicable.
- Digital submissions can be submitted using the application.
All submissions must be received by 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2025.
Those accepted will be notified via email on or before Friday, March 21, 2025.
Submissions for 2025 Opening Production Number
“The Greatest Showman” Vocal Audition Submission Guidelines
To participate in the Arts Alive opening production number, please adhere to the following audition requirements and submission instructions. Complete the form and fill out all required fields, including your full name, contact information, and any additional details as specified.
Upload Your Video: Follow the directions provided
Audition Video Requirements
- Duration: Your audition video should not exceed 1minute.
- Performance: Perform any selection of music that highlights your voice (show tunes, lyrical, pop, etc.
- Visibility: Ensure you are clearly visible throughout the video; submissions with a black/black screen or obscured view will not be accepted.
- Attire: There is no specified dress code.
- Introduction: Begin your video with a brief introduction, stating your name, school, and voice part.
- Audio: Use a clear and audible recording setup to ensure your voice blends well with the accompaniment.
- Video: Record in a well-lit environment to ensure clear visibility.
- Framing: Aim for a three-quarter shot (from the top of your head to your knees) to capture your performance effectively.
- Due date - March 28, 2025, 3:00 pm.
Application
Teachers may submit an application for an original music performance using our Microsoft Form.
Questions?
If you have questions about MUSIC submissions, please contact:
- For Instrumental – Timothy James
- For Vocal – Phillip Bailey