Snare Drum Division

Entry Requirements

• Participant must be a US student: High School or College (undergrad or graduate)

• Selected pieces must be a snare drum solo without accompaniment.

• Pieces may include the use of tape electronics.

• Only one entry per individual is eligible.

• Only one entry per Division is eligible. (Multi-Percussion or Snare Drum for College participants)

• Performance date between January 1st, 2025 and May 11th, 2025.

• Video needs to reflect a complete (and unedited) performance of the selected piece.

• Participants must complete and submit an online entry form linked below.

Placements:

1st and 2nd place winners for High School and College divisions will be announced by 6/2/25

IMPORTANT:

Prior to submitting the form, upload your performance to YouTube as a public or unlisted video. A link to the entry video needs to be shared on the entry form.

Submit a $30.00 entry fee by check, credit card or PayPal.  Directions outlined in the entry form.

All entry fees must be postmarked by 05/11/25 for eligibility.

The video does not have to be a public or concert performance, simply an unedited video recording of the piece performed by the participant.

Adjudication:

An adjudication grading system similar to Rubric Evaluation will be used. Judge's scores will be averaged for a final score. Judges comments will be emailed to all participants after results have been calculated.

Event Coordinator:

Questions can be directed to Nathan Coles at ncoles@blackswamp.com