BAND SYLLABUS
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BAND FESTIVALBand and Orchestra Festival is an opportunity for ensembles from member schools to perform a program of three pieces for adjudication, one of which must be from MSBOA's required list. District-level festivals are held at the end of February through the beginning of March. Each group is evaluated by three performance judges and one sight-reading judge.
WLC will be performing in the MSBOA Festival on: Friday, March 15, 2013 at Walled Lake Northern HS. Wind Ensemble: 9:35 pm performance 8:05 report time Symphony Band: 7:50 pm performance 6:20 report time Concert Band: 6:00 pm performance 4:30 report time FESTIVAL REHEARSALS: Wind Ensemble: March 7 & 13 Symphony Band: March 6 & 12 Concert Band: March 4 & 14 All rehearsals are 2:30 – 4:00 in band room Pre-festival concert is March 7, 7:00 pm @ WL Northern SCORING: Ensembles are rated on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being the highest rating possible. The overall score is computed using a formula which combines the ratings of each judge. Ensembles that earn an overall 1 rating (or "Superior") are qualified for State Band & Orchestra Festival which is held in late April or early May. The basic structure of State Band & Orchestra Festival is the same as District, but the ensembles are held to a higher standard. Participating ensembles that earn a rating of 1 or 2 at District or State Festivals receive a certificate and are eligible to purchase plaques for display at their school and medals for each student. SOLO & ENSEMBLESolo & Ensemble Festival is an opportunity for individual students from member schools to perform a selection of their choice for adjudication. District-level festivals are held in late January through mid-February.
SCORING: Each student or group of students is evaluated by one judge and rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being the highest rating possible. Students or groups that earn a rating of 1 (or "Superior") are qualified for State Solo & Ensemble Festival which is held in March. The basic structure of State Solo & Ensemble Festival is the same as District, but the students are held to a higher standard. Soloists in grades 10 through 12 must perform Proficiency Exams which include scales and sight reading. Students and ensembles that are chosen for the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Honors Band, Orchestra, Soloists and Ensembles come from the highest rated events at the State Festival. Participating students that earn a rating of 1 or 2 at District or State Festivals are eligible to purchase medals.
Concert Band and Orchestra UniformsIf you have any questions about Band and Orchestra uniforms, please contact Terri Jenkins-Bryce, Concert Attire Coordinator, at tajenkins@att.net
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Walled Lake Central Music Boosters ~ P.O. Box 795 Walled Lake MI 48390 ~ goband@wlcbands.com
Walled Lake Central High School ~ 1600 Oakley Park Road ~ Walled Lake, Michigan 48390 ~ Phone: (248) 956-4700 ~ Davidrogers@wlcsd.org
Walled Lake Central High School ~ 1600 Oakley Park Road ~ Walled Lake, Michigan 48390 ~ Phone: (248) 956-4700 ~ Davidrogers@wlcsd.org
