What is solo and ensemble contest?
All AMS Band students participate in the Aledo Solo and Ensemble Contest. All students are required to perform a solo with at least Smart Music accompaniment, however the majority of percussion solos do not require accompaniment. The soloist is generally judged on a scale of I (Superior), II (Excellent), III (Good), IV (Fair), V (Poor). Students that receive high marks are awarded a medal or ribbon.
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