Band PML Performance Requirements
Requests to perform Non-UIL pieces
In order to meet the specific musical priorities of an individual ensemble, the director may petition to perform one selection not included in the Prescribed Music List (PML) Concert Band lists. The following guidelines will apply:
- An organization may request deviation from the list for its second contest selection only.
- Only one selection may be submitted by an organization.
- All procedures and deadlines must be observed.
To receive special approval for the band's second selection, the director must submit the following three items:
- The Music Substitution Request Form requesting permission to deviate from the prescribed list found in this section of the PML. Please duplicate as necessary. The form must be filled out COMPLETELY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE SELECTION NOT EVEN BEING CONSIDERED FOR APPROVAL.
- A full score. (A condensed score may be submitted ONLY if no full score is published.)
- An audio recording of the composition being submitted.
- A self addressed, stamped envelope for the return of the score.
The PML Band Selection Committee will apply the following criteria when reviewing any work submitted for approval to be performed at UIL band concert contest:
- Has the work been published since the most recent PML revision?
- Is the quality of the composition commensurate with other works presently included in the PML?
- What other works by this composer have been performed by this ensemble in recent years?
- Does the work address specific strengths and/or weaknesses that can not be met through the preparation of compositions currently found on the PML?
- Are there other compelling significant reasons that this work should be approved for UIL performances?
Performance Requirements HS Varsity
A band may not play two selections by the same composer in any given contest whether or not the music is chosen from the Prescribed Music List, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (This includes a march.)
- Conference AAAAA: Perform one number from the Grade V list; a second number from Grade IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference AAAA: Perform one number from the Grade IV or V lists; a second number from Grade III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference AAA: Perform one number from the Grade III, IV or V lists; a second number from Grade II, III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference AA: Perform one number from the Grade II, III, IV or V lists; a second number from Grade I, II, III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference A: Perform one number from the Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists; a second number from Grade I, II, III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
Performance Requirements HS Non-Varsity
A band may not play two selections by the same composer in any given contest whether or not the music is chosen from the Prescribed Music List, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (This includes a march.)
- Conference AAAAA: Perform one selection from the Grade III, IV or V lists; a second selection from Grade II, III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference AAAA: Perform one selection from the Grade II, III, IV or V lists; a second selection from Grade I, II, III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference AAA, AA, A: Perform one selection from the Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists; a second selection from Grade I, II, III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
Performance Requirements MS Varsity
A band may not play two selections by the same composer in any given contest whether or not the music is chosen from the Prescribed Music List, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (This includes a march.)
- Conference BBB Junior High School: Perform one number from the Grade III, IV or V lists; a second number from Grade II, III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference BB Junior High and CCC Middle School: Perform one number from the Grade II, III, IV or V lists; a second number from Grade II, III, IV, V, and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference B Junior High and CC Middle School: Perform one number from the Grade II, III, IV, V lists; a second number from Grade I, II, III, IV, V, and a march of the director's choice.
- Conference C Middle School: Perform one number from the Grade I, II, III, IV, V lists; a second number from Grade I, II, III, IV, V; and a march of the director's choice.
Performance Requirements MS Non-Varsity
A band may not play two selections by the same composer in any given contest whether or not the music is chosen from the Prescribed Music List, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (This includes a march.)
- Conference BBB, BB, B and CCC, CC, C: Perform one selection from the Grade I, II, III, IV or V lists; a second selection from Grade I, II, III, IV or V; and a march of the director's choice.
Substitution of Unlisted Editions
Any unabridged edition by a current copyright holder of a selection appearing in this catalogue may be substituted. The director of the performing organization shall be responsible for providing verification that the substitute edition is unabridged.