What
Band or Choral Festival Rehearsal for Grades 7th-12th
When
4:00-5:00 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2023
Where
Lifeway Baptist Church, 7821 West St. Rd. 46, Ellettsville, IN 47429
Fees
$6.00 for choir; $6.00 for band
($8.00 late fee)
Deadline
Register by February 10, 2023
Performance
Closing Awards Ceremony 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Hosts
Central Indiana Home School High School Band
Woodridge Music Academy High School & Collegiate Choirs
Guest Directors
Band: Mr. Jared Metzger
Choral: Mr. Tim James
The WMA Fine Arts Competition ends the day with an opportunity for band and choral students from various schools, groups, or private settings to come together to rehearse and perform as a festival band or choir. Sign-up links to participate are found under the REGISTER HERE drop down menu.
Jr. high and high school students are invited to take advantage of this unique festival workshop led by skilled guest directors. For the convenience of the competition participants, it is on the afternoon of the WMA Fine Arts Competition. Central Indiana Home School Band will host the Band Festival under the leadership of Ms. Adrienne Heidenreich. The Choral Festival will be hosted by Woodridge Music Academy Choir under the leadership of Mrs. Lauri Wood.
The festival band and choir will perform in the closing ceremony at 6:30 PM, along with the Best of Show from several competition categories. During that time, competition winners will also be announced. The concert is open to the public and is free of charge.
For the convenience of choral students and directors, the festival music link is provided:
Festival Sanctus–
Choral Festival Music Digital Download
Choral Festival Music Published Copies
Directors, teachers, and parents will need to order adequate quantities for their students. In order to receive the benefit of this band/choral experience, it is the students responsibility to learn the pieces prior to the festival. Memorization is not required, but strongly suggested.
Instrumental students interested in participating in the band festival will need to contact Ms. Adrienne Heidenreich to secure their instrument part.
Email: aheidenr@gmail.com
A group or individual does not have to compete to participate in the festival; likewise, a group or individual that does compete does not have to participate in the festival.