MusicWorks and the University of Auckland School of Music are proud to present:
The 2013 MusicWorks Ensemble Festival
supported by the musicians of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Instrumental Sharing Day
Date
Friday 16th August, 2013
Time
9am - 2:30pm
Venue
Remuera Intermediate School
Eligibility
All players must be from Year 7 and 8. All players must be enrolled at the same school.
Travel
Travel to and from the venue is the responsibility of the participating school. MusicWorks has a small travel subsidy for schools facing significant hardship. Please contact education@musicworks.co.nz to discuss this. Please make sure you have covered all the necessary requirements for taking students off site, including RAMS forms.
Categories
Small Ensemble - up to 12 performers, no restriction on un-amplified instrumentation.
Jazz Band - open instrumentation, but should include improvisation.
Concert Band - brass and wind based, no stringed instruments.
Orchestra - Must have stringed instruments in the ensemble.
Scores
MusicWorks will provide a score and audio recording upon registration for the shared piece.
Timing
Each school is limited to 20 minutes of total performance time, regardless of many ensembles are enrolled.
Programme and Staging
Each group must provide a stage plot and a final programme with timings by 2nd August 2013.
Backline
MusicWorks will provide a drum kit, bass, guitar and keyboard amps, keyboard stand, music stands and chairs. MusicWorks will also provide a selection of tuned and untuned percussion.
Closing Date
Closing date for entries is Friday 12th July, but if you enrol before 21st June, your school will receive 10% off the cost of enrolment.
Cost
$250 per school. You are allowed to enrol more than one ensemble.
Mentoring
Your school is entitled to one free hour of mentoring with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra or The University of Auckland School of Music mentors (depending on availability of mentors and your ensembles).
Adjudication
At the festival, there will be a panel of professional musicians critiquing the performances on:
Technique
Accuracy
Musicianship
Ensemble
Presentation
Shared Piece
The grand finale of the Instrumental Sharing Day is a piece performed by ALL the participants from every school and conducted by a special guest conductor. This piece will be announced and the scores distributed to each school after enrollment closes. It will be a short and simple work chosen to embrace the sharing ethos that the festival embodies.
Most promising ensemble award
An award will be given to the ensemble that shows the most promise. This award will be regardless of category and awarded to the most deserving ensemble.
