The concerts of the 2024 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, will be livestreamed free to viewers by BOX5 Media, Thursday-Saturday, March 21-23, from Indianapolis. Enjoy some of the nation’s finest high school concert bands, orchestras, percussion ensembles, and chamber ensembles. Band directors: concerts are all day Friday – share them in your classrooms with your students!
Thank you to BOX5 Media, the official media provider of Bands of America Championships and Music for All events, for providing this livestream free for viewers!
See the performing ensembles and schedule of concerts.
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]]>Honor Ensembles are part of the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, and consist of the Honor Band of America, Honor Orchestra of America, and Jazz Band of America. The National Festival is held annually in March in Indianapolis.
A complete Honor Ensemble application has two parts: a written application and a recorded audition. Follow these tips to create the best possible recorded audition!
A high-quality recording is expected – but don’t worry that doesn’t mean fancy or expensive equipment! The best thing you can do is have a good recording environment. Background noise and poor sound quality can make your application hard to evaluate.
Frame the audition video properly. You should remain centered in the frame throughout the whole video. Instrumentalists and percussionists, we should be able to see your face and the instrument, including your hands.
Submit your application promptly! Even though the deadline is not until August 1, you should start practicing the material and begin recording now. It might take some time to capture a video you are happy with.
Use a clean backdrop or background! If possible, record in front of a plain colored wall. Don’t let a busy background distract the evaluators – the focus should be on you and your audition.
Be sure to look your best! Looking presentable and professional is important. Tuck in your shirt, try to wear plain colors, and keep your hair out of your face.
Speak clearly when introducing yourself. This is our chance to get to know you a little bit more than just hearing and seeing your audition!
Watch your audition before you submit it! You have time to practice and can record multiple attempts. If you aren’t pleased with your first attempt, take a break and do it again.
We need to be able to hear you! Make sure you are recording your video audition in a quiet environment without a lot of echo.
To enjoy the process you must be prepared! Be prepared and your audition will come across as enjoyable for both the evaluators and you.
Show your best self! Show us what you can do confidently. Trying to perform music or skills outside of your current ability level doesn’t show us how talented you are! We are looking for members that are willing to learn and grow through this process.
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]]>INDIANAPOLIS (February 22, 2023) – Students from 15 local Indianapolis schools will participate in the sixth annual Indianapolis School Music Festival on Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16 hosted at Arsenal Technical High School. The Indianapolis School Music Festival serves local instrumental and vocal music students through a collaboration with Music for All.
Thirty-four ensembles will perform in this non-competitive event. The Festival places emphasis on student learning in an environment that encourages a cooperative spirit. Following each performance, students will engage in an educational clinic facilitated by world-class music educators where they will receive constructive feedback on their performance. Performances are open to the public with no tickets required. For a full schedule, visit festival.musicforall.org/ismf2023.
“For over 20 years Music for All has been committed to a diligent, hands-on engagement with our IPS community. This Festival is designed to serve as a musical celebration as well as a catalyst to inspire the IPS and central Indiana community to strengthen its commitment to equity and access to active music-making for all students,” says James Stephens, Director of Education and Advocacy at Music for All.
Music for All has been committed to supporting the growth and development of music and arts education in Indianapolis since moving its headquarters to Indianapolis and historic Union Station in 2003. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit national arts advocacy and education organization, Music for All produces events and programming that impact students, teachers, and communities across the United States. Music for All leverages its national educational programming with the intention of providing life-changing experiences to the young people in its home community of Indianapolis and Central Indiana. Music for All’s events in Indianapolis include the Music for All National Festival, to be held March 31-April 2, the Bands of America Grand National Championships, November 9-11 in Lucas Oils Stadium, and Super Regional Championship, October 21-22, also in Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Grand National Championships also includes the Indianapolis Schools Music Showcase and the Indianapolis All-City Band performance.
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]]>BOX5 Media will livestream all concerts of the 2023 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, March 31-April 2, 2023. The livestream on box5tv.com will be available to viewers at no cost, courtesy of BOX5 Media.
BOX5 Media is America’s most experienced event video company and the Official Video Provider for Music for All and Bands of America Championships since 2021.
The Music for All National Festival will feature three days of scholastic ensemble concerts, including concert bands, orchestras, percussion ensembles, and chamber ensembles. The Festival will also feature the national Honor Band of America and Jazz Band of America in concert.
“What an awesome opportunity for those not able to attend in person to watch every ensemble and performance during the Music for All National Festival” says Tim Snyder, President of BOX5 Media. “We believe strongly in trying to bring this event to as wide an audience as possible and bring more awareness to these fantastic performances.”
Music for All is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization and the nation’s largest and most influential provider of programs for scholastic music ensembles. Music for All’s programs include the Bands of America Championships, the Music for All Summer Symposium, Advocacy in Action and resources for music educators, and other events across America, in addition to the Music for All National Festival.
“Music for All is pleased to collaborate with our media partner BOX5 to livestream the 2023 Music for All National Festival,” said Jeremy L. Earnhart, President and CEO of Music for All. “The Festival showcases performances of outstanding scholastic ensembles. The livestream gives those at home and in the classroom the opportunity to enjoy the concerts, as well.”
Concerts will be streamed live on box5tv.com during the event. See the schedule of concerts at festival.musicforall.org/2023.
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]]>Music for All is pleased to welcome Gabriel Musella as coordinator of the Chamber Music National Festival.
After a successful teaching career that lasted for three decades, Gabe Musella serves as UIL Assistant Music Director in Austin, Texas.
“Chamber music performance allows our students a unique outlet for experiencing growth,” says Gabe. “They become more confident and expressive while being exposed to literature written by composers not often performed in larger ensemble settings. Reflecting on 35 years in music education, one of the most rewarding experiences for my students was participating in the Music for All National Chamber Festival in 2016. I highly encourage directors to take advantage of the opportunity to have their students interact with nationally recognized musicians and educators. Your students and your program will reap the benefits for several years!”
The Chamber Music National Festival is a non-competitive experience designed to offer educational growth and performance opportunities for individual students and scholastic music programs. It is part of the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The final application/audition deadline for the 2023 Chamber Music National Festival is September 15, 2022.
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