2010 Calgary Festival
General INFORMATION
ADJUDICATORS
This year the AIBF is both pleased and excited to announce one of its strongest adjudicator line-ups ever for the Calgary portion of the Festival. The names and credentials of those lending their support and wealth of experience to our performers may be viewed here.
Amenities
There are food services available at both the University of Calgary’s MacEwan Student Centre [map] and Mount Royal University’s Wyckham House throughout the Festival. Please provide adequate supervision for your students. Bishop Carroll High School [map] is in close proximity to many fast food restaurants including: Pizza 73, the Pfanntastic Pannenkoek Haus, the Calgary Farmers Market (call to confirm the hours of operation), and Mount Royal University’s Wyckham House.
Audience
All performances are open to the public and admission is free. 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 at the University of Calgary and in Public Parking at Mount Royal University. There will be a fee for parking at the University and/or Mount Royal University (as determined by the facility). Short-term parking at Bishop Carroll is in the parking lot at the Calgary Farmers’ Market (free).
Background Information Form
This form [PDF] [MS Word] is optional. You are encouraged to complete the background information form so that the adjudicators can be as specific and as helpful as possible.
Forms submitted by email (aibf@shaw.ca) will be printed and available at the registration desk at
your venue.
If you use this form, please attach a copy of it to the front cover of each copy of the conductor’s scores for your first selection.
Band Set-up Form
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.
If you have a concert band of 90 members or more please fill out the Band Set-up Form [PDF] [MS Word] and return form via aibf@shaw.ca or fax to Scott A. Grant at 403-233-7245 BEFORE
Feb 12, 2010. If you have any unusual set-up requirements please
indicate them on the same form.
Busing
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 Dave Boychuk or John Liu at 403-240-1992 or charter@nationalmotorcoach.com.
Equipment
The Festival will provide only the equipment listed [PDF] [MS Word].
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).
Equipment NOT provided by the Festival:
- suspended cymbals
- hammer or mallets for gong, chimes, bass drum
- keyboard instruments
- patch cords for guitars, bass guitars, upright basses
A junior cymbal set WILL BE provided.
Please label any equipment that you bring to the festival.
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.
Events
To learn who the most distinguished jazz and concert performers and ensembles are from the Alberta International Band Festivals, check out our Final Jazz and Final Concert Bands awards galas.
The Jazz Awards Concert will take place in the Leacock Theatre at Mount Royal University, on Saturday, February 20th, at 7 PM, while the Awards/Honour Band Concert will take place in the Rozsa Centre at the University of Calgary on Tuesday, February 23rd, at 7 PM.
Both events include performances by some of the top performers in the City of Calgary and are not to be missed!
Admission is free; tickets are subject to availability.
honour bandS
Attention High School Band Directors
- Some of the best players from each high school and community concert band will have the opportunity to perform at the Jazz Final Concert on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 and/or our Concert Band Showcase Concert on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010.
- Once the ensembles have been selected, students will be contacted with information regarding rehearsals and performance times.
DOWNLOAD Concert Band Nomination Form
DEADLINE for nominations: 3:30 PM on Monday, January 18th , 2010.
DOWNLOAD Jazz Band Nomination Form
DEADLINE for nominations was 3:30 PM on Monday, January 11th , 2010.
PDF forms can be filled out online
Word documents must be printed and filled out
MC Form
Band Directors: Please print/photocopy as needed and submit one MC form [PDF] [MS Word]
for each band you have registered. This form, along with two conductor's scores for each selection to be performed, should be submitted to the registration desk upon arrival at the performance venue.
In order to receive the most accurate adjudication possible, please number all of the measures in the conductor's scores.
Please type or print NEATLY. The MC will introduce your group directly from this form.
Forms submitted by email (aibf@shaw.ca) will be printed and available at the registration desk at your venue. You are encouraged to use email submission or bring your own completed copies to ensure that registration is a smooth process.
Performance
Grades 2-4 CONCERT BANDS have been given a 30-minute time slot, including set-up, performance and departure. A half-hour clinic with one of the adjudicators will follow in a different room. Please see the table below for a summary of this information.
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. Please see the table below for a summary of this information.
ALL JAZZ BANDS have been given a 30-minute time slot, including set-up, performance and departure. A half-hour clinic with one of the adjudicators will follow in a different room. Please see the table below for a summary of this information.
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. Please see the table below for a summary of this information.
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.
| GROUP LEVEL |
SET-UP/DEPARTURE |
PERFORMANCE |
CLINIC |
| Grades 2 — 4 Concert Bands |
Combined total of 30 minutes (on stage)
|
30 minutes
(different room) |
| Grades 5 & 6 Concert Bands |
15 minutes
(on stage) |
30 minutes
(on stage) |
30 minutes
(different room) |
| All Jazz Ensembles |
Combined total of 30 minutes (on stage) |
30 minutes
(different room) |
| Grade 1 Concert Bands |
Combined total of 20 minutes (on stage) |
20 minutes
(different room) |
PROCEDURES For Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 concert bands
Rozsa Centre
University of Calgary
Procedures for Rozsa Centre [PDF] [MS Word]
ARRIVAL
All buses should enter the University campus via University Gate (from 24th Street) 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.
Directors should register at 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 [PDF] [MS Word]
- Conductor’s Scores (2 per piece)
- Background Information Forms [PDF] [MS Word]
(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.
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.
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.
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 for time Grade 2 to 4 Concert bands is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes including set-up, performance and departure.
Total stage time for Grade 5 & 6 Concert bands is limited to 45 minutes to allow for additional set-up requirements; however, the actual performance time must not exceed 30 minutes.
TIME LIMITS WILL BE ENFORCED.
Band directors are reminded to submit an MC Form [PDF] [MS Word] at check-in.
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.
CLINIC
The guides will lead each band to the clinic room for a half-hour clinic session with an adjudicator. Tapes, scores and adjudication sheets will be retrieved by the guides during this session and returned to the director.
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 performances will need to make alternate arrangements for storing equipment, as our space is extremely limited. We may be able to assist in these arrangements. Please indicate this intent when registering your band.
PLEASE ADHERE TO ALL DIRECTIONS FROM YOUR GUIDES
procedures for all jazz ENSEMBLES
leacock theatre, Mount Royal University
Procedures for all Jazz Ensembles [PDF] [MS Word]
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 [PDF] [MS Word]
- Conductor’s Scores (2 per piece)
- Background Information Forms [PDF] [MS Word]
(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.
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 Mount Royal University 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.
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.
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 [PDF] [MS Word] 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.
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 the Final Concert and Awards.
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 performances will need to make alternate arrangements for storing equipment, as our space is extremely limited. We may be able to assist in these arrangements. 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
Procedures for all Grade 1 Beginning band Festival Ensembles
Bishop Carroll High School
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS [PDF]
ARRIVAL
Drop off students in front of the school (on Richard Road SW). Enter the school using the main doors. An AIBF guide will meet you at the registration table and take you to your storage room and warm-up area. There will be an area marked for bus parking on the north side of the building.
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.
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.
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.
Band directors are reminded to submit an MC Form [PDF] [MS Word] when registering.
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
DEPARTURE
Students are to be picked up in the drive-through area on the north side of school.
Registrations
GRADE 1 BEGINNING BAND FESTIVAL
March 17 & 18, 2010
DOWNLOAD Registration form:
GR. 2 – 6 CONCERT BANDS AND JAZZ BANDS
FEBRUARY 17 – 23, 2010
DOWNLOAD Registration form:
The DEADLINE for registrations was Friday, November 27, 2009.
SCHEDULES
Scores
You are required to submit two conductor’s scores for each piece you perform. AIBF does not condone the use of
photocopied scores.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Venues
volunteerING
We rely on a large base of volunteers to help the Alberta International Band Festivals provide memorable and beneficial educational experiences year after year. We have many positions and shifts available.
You may choose either a morning (8:45 AM – 1 PM) or afternoon shift (1 – 5 PM) at either the Jazz Venue (Mount Royal University) or the Concert Band Venue (the University of Calgary).
Sign up ONLINE
-or-
DOWNLOAD Volunteer Sign-up Form:
- PDF
- Word Please fax your completed form to 403-233-7245
PDF forms can be filled out online
Word documents must be printed and filled out
