Friday, March 5, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Warren Performing Arts Center
Read about the recent naming of the Festival
The percussion festival was added to the National Concert Band Festival in 1997, in order to shine a spotlight on outstanding percussion ensembles and give percussion ensembles, students and teachers a place to perform, receive evaluation and share with other ensembles on a national stage.
All high school percussion ensembles are invited to audition for the National Percussion Festival.
All auditioning ensembles receive taped and written evaluation and invited ensembles experience a first-class festival of performances, clinics, master classes, and special events.
By auditioning, your ensemble receives:
- Personal input for your ensemble from three of the most respected music educators of our time.
- Motivation for your students to excel without the "competitive" aspect.
- The opportunity to stretch the growth of your ensemble with input from master teachers.
- Valuable input and tools for your program's growth.
The benefits continue if your ensemble is invited to perform at the Festival:
- A separate performance venue and full day schedule for percussion ensembles.
- Non-competitive performance format.
- 30 or 40 minute concert blocks available for all invited ensembles. Ensembles from the invited concert bands may opt for a 20 minute concert block.
- A clinic immediately following the performance with one of the evaluators.
- Taped and written evaluation from a panel of percussion educators.
- Student master classes.
- Required audience time for all groups.
- Full participation in the National Concert Band Festival events, including the Opening Session, Gala Awards Banquet and Honor Band and Honor Orchestra of America concert
Download Festival Application
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