REQUIREMENTS AND RULES FOR ADMISSION INTO DRUM

The focus of admission will be on rudimental competence. Video entries must score 80 and 87 respectively
for Silver and Gold Membership. All members will receive an exclusive DRUM patch signifying membership, and a 
membership card.

Anyone may enter, there is no age limitation. The entry fee is $15. Until further notice only video 
entries are allowed. Checks or money orders only. Make checks out to DRUM. Mail the fee to 

        DRUM
        405 Christi Ln
        Princeton, Tx, 75407

Please read the 
Video Submission Criteria.


Requirements:

1.) Open and close the following rudiments:

                 The Double Stroke Roll
                 The Single Stroke Roll
                 Single Paradiddle
                 The Flam
                 The Ruff (Drag)

2.) Play the following supplied exercises:

                

                


3.) Applicant must play a short etude of his or her choosing. Etude should not exceed 30 seconds. 
     The etude will be judged on rudimental variety and demand.   

Rules:

1.1 Each rudiment can be between 2-3 minutes for complete opening and closing. The 
      acceleration time and deceleration time for each rudiment should not differ more than 10 
      seconds.

    Required rudiments are to be played in the following order:

    Double Stroke Roll    (without accents)
    Single Stroke Roll
    Single Paradiddle
    Flam 
    Ruff

1.2 Contestants shall await a signal from one of the judges before each requirement.  (Not 
      applicable for video submission)

1.3 Two judges will be utilized. Two judges will judge execution and their scores will be 
       averaged. The chief judge will also judge timing.

1.4 Contestants will be judged as follows:

   Requirements            Points 
    Double Stroke Roll       10 
    Single Stroke Roll         10
    Single Paradiddle         10
    Flam                                  10
    Ruff                                   10
    Paradiddle Exercise     10
    Roll Exercise                  10
    Singles Exercise           10
    Flam Exercise                10
    Applicant's Etude         10

                                 Total 100

  1/10 will be assessed against most errors, but judges may deduct more depending on the severity of the 
  flaw. Two major type of errors will be accessed on rudiment breakdowns: timing and volume 
  deviations. Applicant's etude will be judged on execution and demand. Accidental stick clicks, 
  hitting the rim, and rimshots are also reasons for point deductions, as well as dropped sticks.

  Points may be deducted for lack of quality of rudiment at top speed, and if speed of rudiment is 
  inadequate.
 
  Minus 2/10 for each execution and timing error in applicant's etude. Points will be awarded for 
  demand and rudimental versatility. Points will be distributed as 5 points for execution, and 5 
  points for demand and variety, for a total of 10 points.
  
  Score range can be from zero to one hundred. Negative scores will not be assessed.

Equipment:

Contestants will play on any field snare drum, or tenor drum, larger than 13", or bass drum 
measuring 26" or less, as long as the sound is audible. No other equipment is allowed. 
Contestants may not audition on practice pads or any other substitute.


Timing and Penalties:

1.1 Timing and judging shall start with the first note of each rudiment and end with the last 
       note of each rudiment. 

1.2 A 1/10th of a point penalty shall be assessed for each second of overtime (max 3 minutes) 
      or undertime (min 2 minutes) for each rudiment.

1.3 A 1/10th of a point penalty shall be assessed for each second the deceleration of the 
      rudiment differs from 10 seconds of the acceleration time.

1.4 A performer failing to report for competition at the stipulated time shall be penalized 1/2 
      point for each minute of lateness. A performer failing to report after 5 minutes of the 
      stipulated time will be disqualified. (Not applicable for video submission)

1.5 Two (2) points will be deducted if contestant drops a stick.

1.6 One (1) point will be deducted for each obvious severe break in the requirements.

1.7 Two (2) points will be deducted for the use of illegal equipment.

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