LEVEL 1
Ages 11-14
3-min
Test Piece: Let the Little Children Come to Me by Kyle Higgins
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SOLO COMPETITION
Sign Up2026 SOLO COMPETITION
This small paragraph will be an opportunity for us to sell the solo competition. We will outline why we're doing it, what the benefits are for those who wish to participate, and information that is quick need-to-know stuff. Below will be a chance to outline things in more detail.
CATEGORIES
Acting
Brass
Dance
Percussion
Piano
Vocal
LEVELS
Level 1 | Ages 11-13
Level 2 | Ages 11-17
Level 3 | Ages 11-23
DATES
Saturday February 21st
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Here is any more information that you need to know about the dates or the fact it's a DSA weekend and how that will work.
CATEGORY INFORMATION
Find all you need to know about each of the solo competition categories below. You can find test pieces, suggestions for free choice options, as well as guidelines & rubrics for each of the competitions. If you have any questions reach out to the Music Department.
ACTING COMPETITION
The acting solo competition is broken into 3 levels. Levels 1 & 2 have one required test piece. Level 3 has a required test piece and one free selection. You can find the information on the levels and test pieces below.
LEVEL 2
Ages 11-17
4-min
Test Piece: Nothing Happened by Scott Crain
LEVEL 3
Ages 11-23
Up to 6-min
Test Piece: Psalm 102
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
Acting Guidelines & Rubric
BRASS COMPETITION
The brass solo competition is broken into 3 levels. Each level has a test piece, and free choice piece. You can find the information on the levels and test pieces below.
LEVEL 1
Ages 11-14
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
LEVEL 2
Ages 11-17
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
LEVEL 3
Ages 11-23
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
Brass Guidelines & Rubric
DANCE COMPETITION
The dance solo competition is broken into 3 levels. Each level has a test piece, and free choice piece. You can find the information on the levels and test pieces below.
LEVEL 1
Ages 11-14
Test Piece: Right on Time (link music)
LEVEL 2
Ages 11-17
Test Piece:
Link Texas Lone Star Search Video
Dance Guidelines & Rubric
PERCUSSION COMPETITION
The percussion solo competition is broken into 3 levels. Each level has a test piece, and free choice piece. You can find the information on the levels and test pieces below.
LEVEL 1
Ages 11-14
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
LEVEL 2
Ages 11-17
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
LEVEL 3
Ages 11-23
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
Percussion Guidelines & Rubric
PIANO COMPETITION
The piano solo competition is broken into 3 levels. Each level has a test piece, and free choice piece. You can find the information on the levels and test pieces below.
LEVEL 1
Ages 11-14
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
LEVEL 2
Ages 11-17
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
LEVEL 3
Ages 11-23
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
Piano Guidelines & Rubric
VOCAL COMPETITION
The vocal solo competition is broken into 3 levels. Each level has a test piece, and free choice piece. You can find the information on the levels and test pieces below.
LEVEL 1
Ages 11-14
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
LEVEL 2
Ages 11-17
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
LEVEL 3
Ages 11-23
Time length
Test Piece: (clickable link here)
Free Choice Suggestions: (clickable link)
Vocal Guidelines & Rubric
PRIZES
This is where we can list any specific judging criteria, and also how we decide winners. We can list what people are winning with each level.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
Level 1 Winners: $30 gift card
Level 2 Winners: $40 gift card
Level 3 Winners: $50 gift card
CORPS PRIZES
Highest Overall Score: 3 CYMI Scholarships
Most Solo Participants: 2 CYMI Scholarships
2nd Highest Overall Score: 1 CYMI Scholarship
Find all you need to know about NSC's first ever Solo Competition will happen in February 2026