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BEAN BLOSSOM HARMONICA CONTEST
In 2012, Bushman is really getting behind this harmonica contest is a big way. The prizes are being upgraded to the "highly coveted" zone, and we've appointed an outstanding contest manager - Doc Malone. As the harmonica player for Big Bill Morganfield, Doc brings experience and "harmonica love" to our fun contest. Doc will be a judge, and he will appoint the other judges. Contestants will be judged on tone, technique, timing, and their ability to render a pleasing melody, but overall entertainment quality will be the most heavily weighted factor. With part of 1st prize being an invitation to open for the headliner on the Main Stage of the Bean, this contest is going to be exciting. After reading below, if you have any other questions, call 812-334-4420.
WHO, WHERE, AND WHEN
Anyone can enter The Bean Blossom Harmonica Contest - any age, any skill level, and any style of player is welcome. The only requirements are that all those interested in competing must be at the Hippy Hill stage of the Bill Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom, 5 miles north of Nashville, Indiana on Hwy 135, at 2pm on August 25, 2012. They must check in at the contest table near the Hippy Hill stage and give the contest manager their name and age. There is no entry fee required, but all contestants 13 and older are required to be paid attendees of the Bean Blossom Blues Fest.
HOW TO WIN
Show-up - Check-in at the Hippy Hill stage at 2pm ready to play. Blow-Up - Play your best songs, with all the passion you can muster. Choose songs that best demonstrate your harmonica playing skills. Have fun - This contest was created to give harmonica players an opportunity to share their music with their Bean Blossom buddies. Players might work on something all year just to share it at this contest. There are no losers; everyone who enters adds significantly to the enjoyment of everyone else. It's all about the fun!
CONTEST RULES
1.) Contestants can use any brand or type of harmonica including diatonic, chromatic, tremolo, bass, chord, and octave. 2.) Any musical style is permitted, but all players are required to play some recognizable melody. 3.) Contestants must use the sound system provided; there will be no special microphones or electronic accompaniment permitted. 4.) Contestants will play for no less than 3 minutes, and no more than 5 minutes. Judges will stop contestants at the 5 minute mark. There is no deduction for having to be stopped. 5.) All contestants from all ages and skill levels are welcome, but the contest is organized into 3 divisions: Adult (18 and over, 3 places will be awarded), Youth (17 and younger, 1 place will be awarded), and Group (any age, all members of group must play a harmonica, 1 place will be awarded). Note: In addition to the prizes listed below, winners will have their name posted on this website for an entire year.
ADULT DIVISION
Place	Winner	Prize
1st	tba	Bushman Delta Frost Harmonica, Delta Frost T-Shirt, 2 Tics to the 2013 Bean, Invitation to play for 5 minutes at 9pm on the Main Stage of the Fest in front of thousands!
2nd	tba	Bushman Delta Frost Harmonica, Delta Frost T-Shirt, 2 Tics to the 2013 Bean
3rd	tba	Bushman Delta Frost Harmonica, Delta Frost T-Shirt
YOUTH DIVISION
Place	Winner	Prize
Winner	tba	Bushman Delta Frost Harmonica, Delta Frost T-Shirt, 2 Tics to the 2013 Bean
GROUP DIVISION
Place	Winner	Prize
Winner	tba	Bushman Delta Frost Harmonica, and Delta Frost T-Shirt for every member of the group
The Bean Blossom Harmonica Contest is Sponsored by...
Bushman Music Works * PO Box 7424 * Bloomington, Indiana 47407