The fun-filled music festival for concert bands, orchestras, concert & show choirs !

Bands, Orchestras and Choirs
Saturday, April 26, 2008

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What You Should Know Before You Go

Who May Participate

The festival is open to elementary, middle school, junior and senior high school bands, orchestras and choirs who wish to perform for adjudicator’s ratings and comments.

Performance Times

Choral Groups: 20-minute warm-up and 20-minute performance.

Instrumental Groups: 25-minute warm-up and 25-minute performance.

Each group should arrive at the performance facility 20 minutes before their scheduled warm-up time. During the performance time, each group must set up, perform two selections of the director’s choice and clear the stage. Performance times will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Scheduling is based on the date the registration is received. Teachers will receive their exact performance times approximately three weeks in advance of the day of their performance.

Music Requirements

Selections are at the discretion of the director. There will be NO sight reading. Accompanists for choral groups may be either students or adults.

Awards

Engraved plaques will be given to all participating groups with a written and taped critique from each judge. Trophies will be given for Superior ratings in each classification. Directors may receive their packets of taped and written comments at the festival registration area.

Performance Facilities

Performance facilities will be at local high schools located near the park.

Dress

There are no special dress requirements. Each director must decide what is appropriate. Dressing facilities are NOT available.

Equipment Provided

Equipment provided by Educational Programs Network at the festival site:

  • Podium
  • Music stands
  • Piano (orchestras and choirs only)
  • Microphone (choirs only)
  • Percussion (band and orchestra only): chimes, tympani, concert bass drum, xylophone
  • Step choral risers (choirs only)
We ask that you use the equipment provided. Don’t forget any other equipment you may need, including mallets. Please do not bring any equipment you cannot carry. No setup crew will be provided.

Festival Fees

Student fees include adjudication fee and admission to the park on the day of the event.

Student Park and Festival

$42.00
Adult Park $30.00
Student Season Pass/Perform Only $12.00

Once You’re at the Festival

On the day of the adjudication...

Check-In: Directors should check in at the Registration Desk at your performance facility at least 20 minutes before your scheduled warm-up time. Be sure to have three sets of original scores (not photocopied scores) with measures numbered consecutively and three audio tapes, clearly labeled with your school name.

Warm-Up: Your band, orchestra or choir must arrive at its designated facility at your scheduled warm-up time. Warm-up areas are located adjacent to all performance areas. Chairs and music stands will be provided. Tuning devices will not be available; however, you may bring your own.

Register for the 2008 Music Festival!

Registration step1

Fill out the Application Form, and return it along with a $75.00 application fee, per group.

Registration step2
Use the separate Ticket Order Form to mail the balance of your payment before April 1, 2008 to ensure participation. You will receive your tickets, performance schedule, and additional information after we receive payment. No tickets will be held at the Registration Table on the day of the Festival.

Free Tickets for Directors and Chaperones

For each 25 tickets purchased, each band, orchestra or choir will receive one FREE ticket for the Band, Orchestra or Choir Director and/or chaperone. These tickets are NOT to be used by performers. Bus drivers receive a free ticket at Guest Information in the parking lot.

QUESTIONS?

For additional information call
1-800-323-0974 or E-MAIL