2009 Edmonton Festival
March 16-20, 2009
Concert Bands
TransAlta Arts Barns
March 17-19, 2009
Jazz Bands
Cosmopolitan Music Society
2008 Edmonton Festival
Jazz & Concert Band Recipients 
Mar 10-14, 2008
CONTACTS
Mr. Rob Speers
Edmonton Vice-President
Mr. Roy Townend
Assistant Vice-President
VENUES
CONCERT BANDS
TransAlta Arts Barns
10330 – 84 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6E 2G9
Tel: (780) 448-9000
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JAZZ BANDS
Cosmopolitan Music Society
8426 Gateway Boulevard NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 4B4
Tel: (780) 432-9333
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2009 Calgary Festival
February 18–24, 2009
2008 Calgary Festival
Jazz and Concert Band Recipients 
Feb 20–26, 2008
Grade 1 Band
Recipients
March 19 & 20, 2008
2008 Slide Shows
Concert Band Award Ceremonies
Jazz Band Award Ceremonies
Previous Recipients
CONTACT US
Mr. Dwayne Engh
3600 – 16th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
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Leacock Theatre
Mount Royal College
Lincoln Park Campus
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6K6
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Virtual tour of Lincoln Park Campus
Rozsa Centre
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
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Calgary 2008
General Information
2008 Grades 2-6 & all Jazz Bands 2008 Grade 1 Festival |
General Information 2008 Procedures: Procedures: Procedures: |
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Adjudicators For Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Concert Bands |
For Grade 1 Concert Bands: All Jazz Bands
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Adjudicators
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Amenities
There are food services available at the MacEwan Student Centre [map] throughout the Festival. Please provide adequate supervision for your students. Ernest Manning High School [map] is in close proximity to many fast food restaurants including; McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Subway.
topAudience
All performances are open to the public. Daily admission for Festival performances is $2. Parents, friends, etc. are encouraged to attend the Festival. Your students are encouraged to listen to as many bands as possible.
Parents and friends are advised to park in the Arts Parkade [map of University of Calgary Campus]. There will be a fee for parking. Short-term parking at Ernest Manning is in the parking lot at Westbrook Mall (free). [map]
topBackground Info. Form
This form is optional. You may use it to provide any background information about your band that you feel will help the adjudicators to make the Festival more meaningful for your students. If you use this form, please attach a copy of it to the front cover of the score for your first piece to be performed. (One for each adjudicator).top
Band Set-up Form
If you have a concert band of 90 members or more, please fill out the Band Set-up Form and fax it to Jackie Trowbridge (403) 255-5794 before
February 15, 2008. If you have any unusual set-up requirements please indicate them on the same fax. The stage will be set up for the largest band.
Please do your best to work within the setup provided on stage.
If you must change the configuration, it is your responsibility to change it back within your time allotment.
DO NOT REMOVE CHAIRS, STANDS OR EQUIPMENT FROM ANY STAGE.
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National Motorcoach is a major sponsor of the Alberta International Band Festivals. We are grateful for their generous support. They are able to provide transportation for a number of bands each day during the festival.
To book buses, contact John Liu at (430) 240-1992.
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Equipment
Auxiliary percussion equipment, mallets, etc. will not be provided.
Please note that equipment lists are organized by venue.
Please read these lists very carefully as it is your responsibility to provide any other equipment necessary for your performance(s).
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY THE FESTIVAL REMAINS IN THE VENUE AS PROVIDED. If there is a problem with any festival equipment, please advise a Festival representative.
topEvents
This year’s Festival offers several exciting events that you and your students will not want to miss. These include:
| Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 7 PM |
JAZZ AWARDS CONCERT Leacock Theatre Mount Royal College Admission: Free Reception to follow [in College's Faculty Lounge] for Directors, Sponsors and invited guests. |
| Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 7 PM |
FINAL CONCERT AND AWARDS CEREMONY Rozsa Centre , University Theatre U of C Map Admission: Free Reception to follow [in Rozsa Centre's Great Hall] for Directors, Sponsors and invited guests. |
Featuring AIBF Honour Band, awards presentations and sponsor recognition. Adjudication forms will be available following this event.
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Some of the best players from each high school and community concert band will have the opportunity to perform at our Showcase Concert on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. The students involved will receive music in advance and attend 2 evening rehearsals scheduled for 7 - 9 PM February 24 and 25 at the Rozsa Centre. There will also be a dress rehearsal starting at 5 PM at U of C on the evening of the 7 PM concert, February 26, 2008.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jeremy Brown, Head of the Department of Music, University of Calgary, will be the guest conductor of the honour band this year. Under his direction, they will perform for 10-12 minutes as special guests of the Showcase Concert and the Alberta International Band Festival.
More info and application form
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MC Form
Please fill out the MC form and turn it in when you register. Please type or print NEATLY. The MC will introduce your group directly from this form.
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Performance
Grades 2-4 CONCERT BANDS and ALL JAZZ BANDS will have 30 minutes on the performance stage. This will include set-up, performance and departure. A 30-minute clinic with one of the adjudicators will follow in a different room.
GRADES 5 and 6 CONCERT BANDS have been given a 45-minute time slot. This has been done to accommodate the increased set-up time for percussion that much of this repertoire demands. The actual performance time must still fit within the 30-minute limit.
GRADE 1 CONCERT BANDS will have 20 minutes on the performance stage. This will include set-up, performance, and departure. A 20-minute clinic with one of the adjudicators will follow in a different room.
Each band may perform 2, 3 or 4 selections at the director’s discretion, provided the time allotment is not exceeded. The Festival does not utilize a required or suggested repertoire list. Adjudicators may comment on the suitability and appropriateness of repertoire on the adjudication sheets. The performance schedule has been included.
topPROCEDURES For the Rozsa Centre — Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 concert bands
1. ARRIVAL — All buses should enter the University campus via University Gate (from 24th St.) and proceed to the Physical Education Building, where they should turn right. Buses should unload in the loop located between the entrance to the University Theatre and the Rozsa Centre. Director
s should register in the Festival office, located in the Rozsa Centre. STUDENTS SHOULD REMAIN ON BUSES.
At the registration area, directors will meet their volunteer guide and turn in:
- MC Form
- Conductor’s Scores (2 per piece)
- Background Information Forms
(optional – attach to cover of scores for first selection to be performed)
Once the director has registered, a guide will return with him/her to the bus(es) to unload students. Early arrival is encouraged in order to give students the opportunity to hear other bands perform.
#2. STORAGE ROOMS — The guides will assist directors and students in finding their assigned storage room. This room is for students to store instrument cases. Several schools will share each room so PLEASE USE AS LITTLE SPACE AS POSSIBLE to avoid problems. This is not a warm-up room — ABSOLUTELY NO PLAYING.
Storage rooms will not be locked so students should not leave valuables unattended. Neither the Festival nor the University of Calgary will be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged articles. Groups who arrive early will meet their guides at the storage room no later than 45 minutes prior to performance time.
#3. WARM-UP ROOM — The guides will escort bands to a warm-up area approximately one-half hour before their performance time. This room will be equipped with chairs and stands only. Directors are responsible for bringing their own tuners.
#4. PERFORMANCE — The guides will lead bands to the performance area at the appropriate time. The MC will introduce each group before its performance. Please wait for a signal from the adjudicators between each piece. Total stage time is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes including set-up, performance and departure.
Grade 5 and 6 bands are allotted 45-minute time slots to allow for extra percussion set-up. TIME LIMITS WILL BE ENFORCED.
Band directors are reminded to submit an MC Form when registering.
Please do not change the stage setup unless this is critical to your success. If you do change it, it is your responsibility to return the stage to its original setup. This must occur within your time allotment.
#5. CLINIC — The guides will lead each band to the clinic room for a half-hour clinic session with an adjudicator. Tapes and scores will be retrieved by the guides during this session and given to the director. Adjudication sheets will not be available until after Final Concert and Awards.
#6. STORAGE ROOM — The guides will lead each band back to their storage room. At this point students will be directed to put away instruments. The storage room is available for storage of instruments; however, it must be organized with cases, coats, etc. neatly stacked in the designated area of the room.
Groups who stay for the entire day to listen to other groups will need to make alternate arrangements for storing equipment, as our space is extremely limited. We may be able to help. Please indicate this intent when registering your band.
Please note — ADJUDICATION SHEETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE RECEPTION
PLEASE ADHERE TO ALL DIRECTIONS FROM YOUR GUIDES
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Procedures for Ernest Manning High School — Grade 1 Concert Bands
#1. ARRIVAL — All buses should approach the school by turning onto 35 St. SW from 17 Ave. SW. This will take you right to the front of the school. Buses should unload at the front entrance to the school. Directors should register in the front foyer. STUDENTS SHOULD REMAIN ON BUSES.
At the registration area, directors will meet their volunteer guide and turn in:
- MC Form
- Conductor’s Scores (2 per piece)
- Background Information Forms
(optional — attach to cover of scores for first selection to be performed)
Once the director has registered, a guide will return with him/her to the bus(es) to unload students. Early arrival is encouraged in order to give students the opportunity to hear other bands perform.
#2. STORAGE AREA — The guides will assist directors and students in finding their assigned storage area. This room is for students to store instrument cases. Several schools will share this space so PLEASE USE AS LITTLE SPACE AS POSSIBLE to avoid problems. This is not a warm-up room – ABSOLUTELY NO PLAYING.
The storage area will not be locked so students should not leave valuables unattended. Neither the Festival nor Ernest Manning High School will be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged articles. Groups who arrive early will meet their guides at the storage room no later than 30 minutes prior to performance time.
#3. WARM-UP ROOM — The guides will escort bands to a warm-up area approximately 20 minutes before their performance time. This room will be equipped with chairs and stands only. Directors are responsible for bringing their own tuners.
#4. PERFORMANCE — The guides will lead bands to the performance area at the appropriate time. The stage manager will assist with any set-up requirements groups may have. The MC will introduce each group before its performance. Please wait for a signal from the adjudicators between each piece.
Total stage time is limited to a maximum of 20 minutes including set-up, performance, and departure. TIME LIMITS WILL BE ENFORCED. Band directors are reminded to submit an MC Form when registering.
#5. CLINIC — The guides will lead each band to the clinic room for a 20-minute clinic session with an adjudicator. Tapes, scores and adjudication sheets will be retrieved by the guides during this session and given to the director.
#6. STORAGE AREA — The guides will lead each band back to their storage area. At this point students will be directed to put away instruments. Groups are strongly encouraged to stay to listen to other groups.
The storage room is available for storage of instruments; however, it would be appreciated if the area could be organized with cases, coats, etc. neatly stacked on the designated side of the room.
Groups who stay for the entire day to listen to other groups will need to make alternate arrangements for storing equipment, as our space is extremely limited. We may be able to help. Please indicate this intent when registering your band.
#7. AWARDS — Award recipients (Gold Awards and the Denis Jackson Trophy) will be contacted at the conclusion of the Festival.
PLEASE ADHERE TO ALL DIRECTIONS FROM YOUR GUIDES
procedures for all jazz bands — leacock theatre, mount royal college
#1. ARRIVAL — All buses should enter the Mount Royal campus via Richardson Way SW and proceed to the West Entrance (turn left). Buses should unload in front of the West Entrance. Directors should register in the Festival office, located in front of the Nikel Theatre (beside Security). STUDENTS SHOULD REMAIN ON BUSES. At the registration area, directors will meet their volunteer guide and turn in:
- MC Form
- Conductor’s Scores (2 per piece)
- Background Information Forms
(optional - attach to cover of scores for first selection to be performed)
Once the director has registered, a guide will return with him/her to the bus (es) to unload students. Early arrival is encouraged in order to give students the opportunity to hear other bands perform.
#2 STORAGE ROOMS — The guides will assist directors and students in finding their assigned storage room. This room is for students to store instrument cases. Several schools will share each room so PLEASE USE AS LITTLE SPACE AS POSSIBLE to avoid problems. This is not a warm up room – ABSOLUTELY NO PLAYING.
Storage rooms will not be locked so students should not leave valuables unattended. Neither the Festival nor the University of Calgary will be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged articles. Groups who arrive early will meet their guides at the storage room no later than 45 minutes prior to performance time.
#3 WARM-UP ROOM — The guides will escort bands to a warm-up area approximately one-half hour before their performance time. This room will be equipped with chairs and stands only. Directors are responsible for bringing their own tuners.
#4 PERFORMANCE — The guides will lead bands to the performance area at the appropriate time. The MC will introduce each group before its performance. Please wait for a signal from the adjudicators between each piece. Total stage time is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes including set-up, performance and departure. TIME LIMITS WILL BE ENFORCED.
Band directors are reminded to submit an MC Form when registering.
Please do not change the stage setup unless this is critical to your success. If you do change it, it is your responsibility to return the stage to its original setup. This must occur within your time allotment.
#5 — CLINIC The guides will lead each band to the clinic room for a half-hour clinic session with an adjudicator. Tapes and scores will be retrieved by the guides during this session and given to the director. Adjudication sheets will not be available until after Final Concert and Awards.
#6 — STORAGE ROOM The guides will lead each band back to their storage room. At this point students will be directed to put away instruments.
The storage room is available for storage of instruments; however, it must be organized with cases, coats, etc. neatly stacked in the designated area of the room.
Groups who stay for the entire day to listen to other groups will need to make alternate arrangements for storing equipment, as our space is extremely limited. We may be able to help. Please indicate this intent when registering your band.
Please note – ADJUDICATION SHEETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE RECEPTION
PLEASE ADHERE TO ALL DIRECTIONS FROM YOUR GUIDES
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Scores
You are required to submit two conductor’s scores for each piece you perform.
SCHEDULES
Jazz Band Schedule
Concert Band Schedule
Grade 1 Schedule
scholarships
AIBF Professional Development ScholarhipsAIBF Commissioning Initiative Scholarship
Venues
GRADES 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 CONCERT BANDS will perform on the Eckhardt-Gramatté stage at the:
Rozsa Centre
University of Calgary
February 20—26, 2008
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ALL JAZZ ENSEMBLES will perform in the:
Leacock Theatre
Mount Royal College
Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6K6
February 20—26, 2008
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Calgary Map
Virtual tour of Lincoln Park Campus
ALL GRADE 1 CONCERT BANDS will perform at:
Ernest Manning High School
3600 16 Avenue SW (close to the corner of 17 Ave. & 37 St. SW)
March 19 & 20, 2008
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volunteerING
We are looking for volunteers for the Alberta International Band Festival running from February 20-26, 2008.
We would like volunteers for 4-hour shifts either morning (8:45 AM – 1 PM) or afternoon (1 PM – 5 PM) either in the Jazz Venue (Mount Royal College) or the Concert Band Venue (University of Calgary).
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