1. Ensemble membership and size: Bands must comply with the conditions listed under ‘enrolment options’ - small jazz ensemble, large jazz ensemble or community ensembles (small or large) as applicable to the group.
2. Repertoire selection: See ‘performance requirements’ for details on suggested repertoire and programming specifics. If you are unsure of the suitability of your repertoire, please contact the Festival Coordinator.
3. Multiple ensembles: Students are not permitted to perform in more than one ensemble unless they are performing on a different instrument in the second ensemble in the same section (eg. trumpet in one large ensemble and bass in another large ensemble). Students performing in an ensemble in both the large and small ensemble sections will not be penalised.
4. Performance Times: As indicated, the performance time of 15 minutes is quite generous. Ensembles do not have to meet a specific minimum performance time but must not go over time. This may result in the ensemble not receiving an adjudication.
5. Nominations: Nominations for ensembles in all categories MUST be received by 01 July 2023 . Late nominations may not be accepted, dependent on available places. All nominations can be made via this website.
6. Submission of scores: Bands are to provide one copy of each score, in order of performance. These should be clearly marked with the name of school/ensemble and name of the Musical Director. These are to be submitted to the Festival Coordinator upon arrival for your performance.
7. Performance Form and Stage Plan: In order to participate in this event, please complete the Performance Form and Stage Plan (sent to participants upon nomination) and return to the Festival Coordinator upon arrival for your performance.
8. Warm-up: Warm-up areas will be clearly marked and ensembles must be in the allocated areas at the specified times. In consideration of other performers, bands waiting backstage to perform are asked to be extremely quiet and be prepared to respond promptly to backstage crew requests.
9. Adjudication and Awards: All performances are graded to the criteria in ‘Adjudication Criteria‘ and although non-competitive, band will receive either gold, silver or bronze level according to the quality of their performance. Awards will be presented at the Festival Showcase Concert and adjudications (as an audio/video recording) are distributed on USB to the Musical Director at the completion of your workshop.
10. Section Awards and Soloist Awards: These awards will be presented at the Festival Showcase Concert.
11. Security Issues: Students are not permitted in the backstage area or warm-up rooms unless required for a performance. Adult supervision of your students is your responsibility at all times. Valuables should not be left unattended at any time.
2. Repertoire selection: See ‘performance requirements’ for details on suggested repertoire and programming specifics. If you are unsure of the suitability of your repertoire, please contact the Festival Coordinator.
3. Multiple ensembles: Students are not permitted to perform in more than one ensemble unless they are performing on a different instrument in the second ensemble in the same section (eg. trumpet in one large ensemble and bass in another large ensemble). Students performing in an ensemble in both the large and small ensemble sections will not be penalised.
4. Performance Times: As indicated, the performance time of 15 minutes is quite generous. Ensembles do not have to meet a specific minimum performance time but must not go over time. This may result in the ensemble not receiving an adjudication.
5. Nominations: Nominations for ensembles in all categories MUST be received by 01 July 2023 . Late nominations may not be accepted, dependent on available places. All nominations can be made via this website.
6. Submission of scores: Bands are to provide one copy of each score, in order of performance. These should be clearly marked with the name of school/ensemble and name of the Musical Director. These are to be submitted to the Festival Coordinator upon arrival for your performance.
7. Performance Form and Stage Plan: In order to participate in this event, please complete the Performance Form and Stage Plan (sent to participants upon nomination) and return to the Festival Coordinator upon arrival for your performance.
8. Warm-up: Warm-up areas will be clearly marked and ensembles must be in the allocated areas at the specified times. In consideration of other performers, bands waiting backstage to perform are asked to be extremely quiet and be prepared to respond promptly to backstage crew requests.
9. Adjudication and Awards: All performances are graded to the criteria in ‘Adjudication Criteria‘ and although non-competitive, band will receive either gold, silver or bronze level according to the quality of their performance. Awards will be presented at the Festival Showcase Concert and adjudications (as an audio/video recording) are distributed on USB to the Musical Director at the completion of your workshop.
10. Section Awards and Soloist Awards: These awards will be presented at the Festival Showcase Concert.
11. Security Issues: Students are not permitted in the backstage area or warm-up rooms unless required for a performance. Adult supervision of your students is your responsibility at all times. Valuables should not be left unattended at any time.