Friday, February 29, 2008
Indianapolis, Indiana
About the National Percussion 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
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