Meet Your AMC Icon Command Performance Judges...

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Dr. Phillip Wilhelm
McKendree University

Dr. Wilhelm currently serves as
McKendree’s Coordinator for
Music Education and conductor
of the Chamber Choir
Dr Phillip Wilhelm

MUSICAL SELECTIONS
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Each contestant must select one of the three songs below and be prepared to perform it in case of a tie or encore request. Each song is recorded in a high/low key. Special thanks to the Air Force Band of Mid-America for their talent, time, and efforts in providing the music.

Sheet Music
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(3)   First song (contestant’s choice) will be performed at base level. 

(4)  If the contestant advances, the same song must be performed at the AMC-level competition. 

(5)  Both songs will be rehearsed during both the base level and AMC level rehearsal periods (Song selections will be posted on the web/password protected for download).

(6) All acts should be well rehearsed.  Failure to meet scheduled rehearsals can result in elimination.

(7) Standard props (chair/stool, and microphone), basic stage lighting and audio equipment will be provided by the host base.

Criteria for Judging
 

1. Technical Excellence:  The degree of mastery (display of vocal skill or technique) based on intonation, tone quality, precision, rhythmic accuracy, enunciation and singing in a manner that is stylistically authentic according to the music selected.  A maximum of 60 points can be awarded in this category.
2. Showmanship:  The combination of factors such as physical presence, appearance, poise, personality, style, sincerity, energy and polish that a contestant has and communicates to an audience.  A maximum of 40 points can be awarded in this category

Elements Defined:

Technical Excellence: 
Intonation:  Pitch--the performer sings in or out of tune
Tone quality: The sound of the performer's voice is pleasing or unpleasing, appropriate to the emotional content of the song or is not appropriate
Precision: The performer's command of their vocal instrument is apparent or not apparent
Rhythmic accuracy: The performer is rhythmically aligned to the arrangement or is not aligned
Enunciation: The performer's words are well-understood or are not well understood
Stylistically authentic: The performer's rendition of the song matches the musical genre
or does not match

Showmanship: 
Presence: Performer skillfully uses choreography to enhance performance or does not
Appearance: Performer's costume ensemble enhances the power of the performance or does not
Poise: Performer's confidence commands the audience's attention or does not
Personality: Performer projects a distinct stage persona or does not
Style: Performer's personal approach or liberty taken with song is strong and
convincing or it is not
Sincerity: Performer is “believable”; “sells” the performance
Energy: Performance elicits excitement from the audience or it does not
Polish: Performer has prepared and fine tuned a flawless performance or has not

AMC AFFILIATE UNITS
AMC Affiliate Unit Competitors
AMC affiliated Guard, Reserve, En Route and Tenant Unit service members are eligible to participate as follows:

1.  If an AMC affiliate unit is collocated, or serviced by a neighboring AMC installation, participants must participate through the main base program--no exceptions.

 If geographically separated, AMC affiliate participants must:

a. Submit/coordinate a letter of intent, through unit/commander and forward it electronically to; HQ AMC Services, Mr Sam Parker at email; sam.parker@scott.af.mil.

b. Record your performance on a MUSIC VIDEO (Karaoke-style)

c. Performance must be between 2-4 minutes

d. Review all the judging criteria--affiliate performances will be judged utilizing the same criteria.

e. Forward an Audio/Video version of their performance along with a signed statement authenticating the performance to; HQ AMC Services, Mr. Sam Parker at email; sam.parker@scott.af.mil.  Files may be forwarded electronically, depending upon file size. Those deemed too large will require mailing.  Contestants should contact Mr Sam Parker at; DSN 779-7539 or by email, prior to forwarding materials to coordinate delivery process.  It is the contestant’s responsibility to ensure their entry is received.

f. Recorded performances must be received by HQ AMC Services no later than 15 August, 2008 for consideration.

g. A panel of three to five judges will review all recorded submissions and select one performer to represent all AMC Affiliate Units in the command finals. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three AMC affiliate entries as determined by the panel of judges.  Cash prizes will be; 1st place, $500 / 2nd place, $300 / 3rd place, $200

h. AMC affiliate performances will be judged on their technical expertise and showmanship. i. The quality of the video is not judged, but should fully demonstrate the performer’s ability.

j. All submissions must conform to the program rules as outlined in this document.

We want you to participate—if you have any questions, contact Mr. Sam Parker at HQ AMC/A1SR / email; sam.parker@scott.af.mil or call; DSN 779-7539 / (618) 229-7539.

COMMAND FINALISTS

The AMC Icon command finals have been designated as an official AF function.  All finalists are reminded to conduct themselves accordingly.  Rehearsals are mandatory appointments—timeliness is a must.

Base level Project Managers must ensure their finalist’s recordings are forwarded to AMC/A1S no later than 5 September, 2008.  (Recordings must be received by 5 September)

Song Selections
1st song: If selected as base winner, contestant must forward their musical rendition in MP3 format to HQ AMC/A1S for use by the AMC Band.  Note: This must be the song performed in the base-level show.  (Providing sheet music is recommended, but not mandatory)

2nd Song:  All contestants are required to learn one of three songs selected by the AMC Band for use as their second performance.  This song will only be performed in case of a tie.    

Second song choices (gender neutral):
            “Let It Be” - Paul McCartney
            “Crazy Love” - Van Morrison (Brian McKnight version)
            “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” – Stevie Wonder

AF Band of Mid America:  will record practice accompaniment for these three sing-off/encore songs.  The three selections will be put on a CD in MP3 format and made available to base-level project managers.  If a tie-breaker is not necessary, the winner may be asked to perform the second song as an encore performance--all contestants must be prepared

Rehearsal with band:  Each command finalists will be responsible for rehearsing their selection and being performance ready.  Each command finalist will have TWO (2) 30 Minute rehearsals with the USAF Band of Mid-America to rehearse both songs (1st song and 2nd song).  Punctuality is essential to ensure proper efficiency, equity, and flow of rehearsal schedule.

A completed rehearsal log (sample included) will be forwarded to all contestants prior to their arrival for the command finals.  Scheduling is tight—plan accordingly; there will be no opportunity for make up sessions and missing a scheduled rehearsal may result in elimination.

TRAVEL / RESERVATIONS / LODGING

All finalists (except host-base) will have lodging reservations.

20 October; Monday – TRAVEL DAY
21 & 22 October; Tuesday – Wednesday individual rehearsals with band
23 October; Thursday – walk-thru rehearsal & Command Finals
24 October; Friday – TRAVEL DAY

Lodging 4 nights; Monday –Thursday:  Rooms BLOCKED for AMC ICON

CAR RENTALS:  Individual rental cars are encouraged, but not required.  There will be no reimbursement made for personal rental car expenses.  Two 14-pax vans will be made available for contestant (group) use during the week.                               

Letter of Intent (Main Base)
DOWNLOADABLE VERSION IS AVAILABLE

AMC ICON 2008
LETTER of INTENT

TO:     Base-level Project Manager / HQ AMC/A1S  
           
I AM APPLYING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BASE-LEVEL AMC ICON 2008 SHOW.

 NAME (print):____________________________

Rank / Duty Organization: ____________________________________
(If family member, list your sponsor)

Duty Phone (self/sponsor):_______________________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________
Cell Phone (optional): ___________________________________

Home Mailing Address: ____________________________________________

Email:   _________________________________________________________

CONTESTANT’S STATEMENT OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE

I understand that only AD AF members may be selected for the command competition, and if eligible and selected, I will be placed on TDY orders for the period of 20-24 October, 2008.  If selected, I have no personal obligations or commitments which would keep me from participating.  I have read/understand the rules/guidance for the AMC Icon 2008 program and understand my participation in the AMC Icon competition, and/or the acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to use my name, biographical information, and/or likeness (for example, photograph, video, or sound recording) for any authorized DOD purpose, as deemed appropriate by AMC HQ Marketing, without any further compensation.

______________________________________                       ________________________
SIGNATURE of PARTICIPANT                                                         DATE
(If a family member, sponsor must validate below)

SPONSOR’S VALIDATION:  I do hereby affirm that the person listed above is an authorized family member 18 years of age or older and eligible to participate in this competition.

______________________________________                         ______________________
SIGNATURE of SPONSOR                                                                   DATE

AMC AFFILIATE Letter of Intent
DOWNLOADABLE VERSION IS AVAILABLE

AMC ICON 2008 / AMC AFFILIATE UNIT
LETTER of INTENT
TO:      HQ AMC/A1S  
           
I AM APPLYING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BASE-LEVEL AMC ICON 2008 SHOW. 

NAME (print):____________________________

Rank / Duty Organization: ____________________________________
(If family member, list your sponsor)

Duty Phone (self/sponsor):_______________________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________
Cell Phone (optional): ___________________________________

Home Mailing Address: ____________________________________________

Email:  _________________________________________________________

AMC AFFILIATE STATEMENT OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE
I understand that AMC Affiliate Unit participants must submit an audio/video taped recording and that I will be judged based on that submission.  I also understand that while authorized family members may compete and win at the “Affiliate Level,” only AD/AMC Affiliate Military Members may be selected for the command competition.  If selected, I will be placed on TDY orders for the period of 20-24 October, 2008.  I have no personal obligations or commitments which would keep me from participating.  I have read/understand the rules/guidance for the AMC Icon 2008 program and understand my participation in the AMC Icon competition, and/or the acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to use my name, biographical information, and/or likeness (for example, photograph, video, or sound recording) for any authorized DOD purpose, as deemed appropriate by HQ AMC Marketing, without any further compensation.

My Unit Commander is____________________ DSN_______ and supports this submission.

______________________________________                       ________________________
SIGNATURE of PARTICIPANT                                                         DATE
(If a family member, sponsor must validate below)

SPONSOR’S VALIDATION:  I do hereby affirm that the person listed above is an authorized family member 18 years of age or older and eligible to participate in this competition.

______________________________________                         ______________________
SIGNATURE of SPONSOR                                                                   DATE

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