CONCERT BANDS
March 12–16, 2012
TransAlta Arts Barns
10330 – 84 Ave. | Edmonton, AB
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Adjudication forms and awards will be sent out at the conclusion of the festival. Directors should make sure that they have their extra copies of scores with them at the conclusion of their clinic.
All bands will be adjudicated against a standard of performance as established by the AIBF committee. Bands receive "SUPERIOR", "EXCELLENT" or "GOOD" ratings from each of two adjudicators. One adjudicator gives a written evaluation, while the other provides taped comments of the performance. Bands that receive a "SUPERIOR" rating from both adjudicators will receive "GOLD AWARD" plaques.
The following awards will be presented at the discretion of the adjudicators:
Adjudicator’s Choice Concert Band — Junior High
Adjudicator’s Choice Concert Band — Senior High
Adjudicator’s Choice Jazz Ensemble —Junior High
Adjudicator’s Choice Jazz Ensemble — Senior High
All performances are open to the public at no charge. Parents and friends 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 large lot located on the east side of Gateway Boulevard (103 Street). There will be a fee for parking.
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 or appropriate 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).
Because the stage will be set appropriately for the size of your band, it is essential that you fax your form to Rob Speers at 780-438-1465 prior to March 1, 2012.
Please do your best to work within the set-up 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.
TransAlta Arts Barns 780-448-9000 Old Strathcona Performing Arts Center 780-432-9333 Rob Speers 780-232-6215
New Edmonton Wind SinfoniaFEATURE CONCERT
New Edmonton Wind Sinfonia and
River City Big Band
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
7 PM
TransAlta Arts Barns
10330 – 84 Ave. | Edmonton, AB | Google mapSeating is limited and the $10 tickets should be pre-ordered using the Ticket Order Form. Orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be mailed out to the directors prior to the festival. Remaining tickets will be available at the door for $15.
DIRECTOR’S RECEPTION
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
8:30 PM
TransAlta Arts Barns
10330 – 84 Ave. | Edmonton, AB | Google mapAll directors, adjudicators, sponsors and dignitaries are invited.
Please fill out the MC Form
Grades 1 – 3 Concert Bands will have 30 minutes on the performance stage followed by a 30-minute clinic with one of the adjudicators in a different room.
Grades 4, 5 and 6 Concert Bands have been given 45-minute time slots on stage followed by a 30-minute clinic. This has been done to accommodate the increased set-up time for percussion that much of this repertoire demands.
Each band will 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.
All Jazz Ensembles will have 45 minutes on stage for their performance and clinic.
Photos will be taken by Images Unlimited.
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You are required to submit two conductor's scores for each piece you perform.
AIBF does not condone illegal copies of scores.
