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2020
MUSIC FOR ALL
March 12-14 | Indianapolis, IN
NATIONAL
FESTIVAL presented by
Application information for:
• Concert Bands
• Percussion Ensembles
• Chamber Ensembles
• Honor Ensembles
Application/Audition deadline | June 5, 2019
Visit musicforall.org/festival for Orchestra and Choir Application Information
NATIONAL
Our vision
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THE NATIONAL CONCERT The Festival includes the:
music- • National Concert Band Festival
BAND FESTIVAL • Orchestra America National Festival
making
• National Choir Festival
in his or her aLegacy of Excellence • Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival
scholastic • Chamber Music National Festival
March 12-14, 2020 • Indianapolis, Indiana • National Honor Ensembles: Honor Band of America,
environment. Honor Orchestra of America, Jazz Band of America
The Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, celebrates
outstanding music-making by the nation’s finest high school and Music for All is one of the nation’s largest and most influential
middle school scholastic ensembles. The Music for All National organizations in support of active music-making through
Festival is an integral part of Music for All’s mission to create, educational and performance programs and advocacy. The Music
provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through for All National Festival is a part of Music for All’s ongoing work to
music for all. advance student excellence and to support advocacy of music and
arts education.
The National Concert Band Festival, for high school and middle
school concert bands, is part of the Music for All National Festival,
A non-competitive, supportive experience
presented by Yamaha.
The non-competitive atmosphere of the Music for All National
Festival provides a place for growth, cooperative encouragement,
Launched in 1992, the Bands of America National Concert Band
and mutual respect among music programs, students, parents,
Festival rekindled the concert band tradition as exemplified by
boosters, and administrators.
the National Band Contest of the 1930s, which drew national
recognition for a young director named William D. Revelli. Educators
Directors select their own programs; there is no required repertoire.
involved in the philosophical design of the National Concert Band
There are no ratings or rankings so directors and their ensembles
Festival included Dr. Revelli, Frederick Fennell, John P. Paynter, Col.
are free to stretch themselves, reach for new heights, and strive for
Arnald Gabriel, Anthony Maiello, Ray Cramer, Gary Green, and other
innovation, growth, and excellence, rather than focusing on a rating
master educators and conductors.
or placing.
The Music for All National Festival
is the epitome of music festivals in the world.
— Col. Arnald Gabriel, Conductor Emeritus, U.S. Air Force Band
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE World-Class Venues and Facilities
Music for All National Festival ensembles perform in world-class
FESTIVAL venues. Concert halls and venues that host Festival performances
include Clowes Memorial Hall and the Howard L. Schrott Center for
Concert Performances and Clinics the Performing Arts on Butler University’s campus; Hilbert Circle
Each ensemble performs a concert before a knowledgeable Theatre, home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra; the beautiful
audience, including the Festival evaluation panel, music educators, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; the Indiana Historical
and fellow student musicians. Ensemble directors receive recorded Society; Warren Performing Arts Center; The Palladium at the Center
and written comments from the evaluators. Conductors of each for the Performing Arts; and the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at
ensemble receive recorded and written input on their conducting The University of Indianapolis.
from a revered conductor. Following the performance, each
ensemble has a clinic with one of the Festival Clinicians. Recording and Photo Package
Each student and director will receive a professionally-recorded CD
One-on-One Mentoring for Conductors and a group photo from the event.
Select ensemble conductors will receive a one-on-one mentoring
session with one of the Festival evaluators or clinicians. This Festival Hotels
mentoring session affords the conductor the opportunity to engage Festival ensembles stay at outstanding hotels, including the Marriott
one-on-one with the evaluator about the program and topics of Place Indianapolis, featuring the JW Marriott and four Marriott
interest to both the conductor and the mentor. hotel properties, and additional downtown hotels, surrounded by
numerous cultural and recreational attractions.
Scheduled Observation
Concert observation time is scheduled and required for each Ensemble Hosts
ensemble, ensuring that all ensembles perform for a knowledgeable, Each ensemble will be assigned a host, who will help guide you
appreciative audience, who in turn, enjoy outstanding performances through the Festival weekend. Hosts are not only familiar with the
of quality literature. Festival, but many of them have also had an ensemble perform at
the Festival in the past. All hosts are committed to ensuring that you
Master Classes have the best possible experience before and during the Festival.
All students participate in instrumental master classes led by top
applied faculty and professional musicians. These master classes
provide opportunities for interaction with experienced performers
whose insight and experience exemplify musical achievement.
Social Events for Students and Directors
The Festival socials give students the chance to relax, have fun, and
get to know students from other programs across the country. The
director and evaluator receptions and hospitality opportunities, offer
networking and informal interaction with colleagues, guest artists,
and icons of music education.
Gala Awards Banquet
The Festival culminates with a formal banquet for students,
directors, parents, staff, and evaluators that exemplifies the Festival’s
first-class standards. Guests enjoy a plated dinner, recognition, and
presentation of awards to each ensemble. With over 3,000 guests,
the banquet is sure to be unforgettable for you, your students,
parents, and supporters.
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Requirements for Application
A completed application consists of the completed online
Festival application form submitted with the audition recordings,
administrator signatures, and application fee. Specific requirements
for application and audition recordings are included in the
Requirements for Application and Participation in this brochure and
online at musicforall.org/festivalapplication.
Application Fees
The application fee is $250 for bands, orchestras, and choirs, and
$200 for percussion ensembles.
Chamber Festival Application Fee is $200 for the first chamber
ensemble from a single school, and $150 for each additional
ensemble, capped at $1250 for up to eight applications from a
single school.
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Festival Invitation Visit and Director “Fam” Trip
Every Festival ensemble is offered a visit to your school from a Obligation if Accepted
member of the Festival team. This visit, which is mandatory for Submission of your application is a commitment to attend and
first-time participating schools and/or directors, helps your students, perform if accepted (unless you select the “Input Only” box on your
parent boosters, and administration understand the magnitude application). You will be obligated to attend if invited; please
of your achievement. It is also strongly encouraged that all be sure that you have booster and administrative
participating students and their parents attend the site visit meeting. support, and approval prior to applying.
A mandatory familiarization trip to Indianapolis for directors of all “Input Only” Audition Option
accepted ensembles will take place at the Festival performance Ensembles who want the evaluation and input from the panel of
venues and hotel facilities. Directors will tour the hotels, audition evaluators, but who do not wish to receive consideration
performance halls, warm-up, and clinic rooms. The Festival schedule for an invitation to the Festival can choose to send a recording and
and pricing will be thoroughly discussed to ensure a complete application for input only by checking the “Input Only Option” box
“My students understanding of pre-planning information for your ensemble. The on the online application.
came away “Fam” Trip for the 2020 ensembles will be Sunday, November 17,
2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana (coinciding with Music for All’s Bands
from the of America Grand National Championships weekend). Transportation
and housing for the “Fam Trip” to Indianapolis is at the participating 2020 Ensemble Application/Audition deadline:
National
ensemble’s expense. Completed application form with audition
Concert recordings, administrator signatures, and
Band HOW TO APPLY application fee must be received by June 5, 2019.
Festival Application is online at musicforall.org/
All application information is available online at festivalapplication. Mail/ship all supporting
feeling like www.musicforall.org/festival application materials (scores) to:
playing
The Music for All National Festival audition process offers a unique
great music, opportunity, as it is a tool you can use to take your program to the Attn: Participant Relations
next level. All auditioning ensembles receive recorded and written Music for All
in a
evaluation from the evaluation panel. The evaluation is “blind”– 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150
great band, ensembles are not identified in the audition process. Evaluators Indianapolis, IN 46225-1010
is the coolest recommend ensembles that demonstrate an exemplary level of
excellence to receive an invitation to perform at the Festival.
thing ever!”
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EVALUATORS AND
CLINICIANS HAVE MUSIC FOR ALL
INCLUDED Sey Ahn Thad Anderson Harry Begian David Bertman
EDUCATIONAL
Idyllwild Summer Music
Festival Orchestras
University of Central
Florida
(1921-2010)
University of Illinois
University of Houston CONSULTANTS
Scott Boerma Peter Boonshaft Andrea Brown James B. Campbell John Carnahan John Casagrande Richard Clary Eugene Migliaro Gary Markham Tim Lautzenheiser
Western Michigan Hofstra University University of Maryland University of Kentucky California State W.T. Woodson H.S., Florida State University Corporon Senior Educational Senior Educational Advisor
University University, Long Beach VA (ret.) University of North Texas Consultant, MFA National
Festival Coordinator
Richard Crain Ray Cramer Paula Crider Travis Cross Nathan Daughtrey Gwendolyn Dease Rodney Dorsey Douglas Droste Scott Casagrande William Galvin
President, The Midwest Indiana University, University of Texas University of California, High Point University Michigan State Indiana University Ball State University Educational Consultant, Educational Consultant,
Clinic Board Professor Emeritus (Emeritus) Los Angeles University National Concert Band National Percussion Festival
Festival Associate Coordinator Coordinator
Frederick Fennell Cheryl Floyd Richard Floyd Arnald Gabriel Linda Gammon Rick Good Lowell Graham Gary Green Fran Kick Henry Leck
(1914-2004) Hill Country M.S., Austin, State Dir. of Music Activities, Conductor Emeritus, George Mason Auburn University University of Texas at University of Miami, Educational Consultant, Educational Consultant,
Kosei Wind Ensemble TX (retired) University Interscholastic United States Air Force University, Northern El Paso Professor Emeritus Leadership Program Artistic Director, MFA
League, TX (retired) Band Virginia Junior Winds Coordinator National Choir Festival
Jeffrey Grogan Melissa Gustafson- Gary Hill Timothy J, Holtan Don Jaramillo Jerry F. Junkin James F. Keene John Kilkenny Richard Saucedo Stan Schoonover
Oklahoma City Hinds Arizona State University The United States Army Etiwanda H.S., CA University of Texas University of Illinois George Mason University Educational Consultant, Educational Consultant,
University O’Fallon Township H.S., IL Band “Pershing’s Own” (Emeritus) Jazz Band of America National Concert Band Festival
Coordinator Associate Coordinator
Craig Kirchhoff Franz Krager Larry J. Livingston Anthony Maiello Freddy Martin Allan McMurray Joseph Missal Kirk Moss Susan Smith David Starnes
University of Minnesota, University of Houston Chair, Conducting Dept. George Mason The Westminster University of Colorado Oklahoma State University of Educational Consultant, Educational Consultant,
Professor Emeritus Thornton School of Music University Schools, GA (Emeritus) University Northwestern-St. Paul Chamber Programs Honor Band of America
U. of Southern California Coordinator Coordinator
Thomas O’Neal John Paynter John Phillips William D. Revelli H. Robert Reynolds Timothy Salzman Kevin Sedatole David Shaffer Dean Westman
University of Missouri (1928-1996) Western University, (1902-1994) Thornton School of University of Michigan State Composer, Clinician, Educational Consultant,
Northwestern University London, Canada (ret.) University of Michigan Music at the U. of Washington University Miami University Orchestra Activities
Southern California (retired) Coordinator
Robert W. Smith John Tafoya Mallory Thompson Cynthia Johnston David Vandewalker Robert van Sice Scott Weiss John Whitwell
Troy University; Indiana University Northwestern University Turner Georgia State University The Peabody Institute University of South Michigan State
Composer University of Georgia of The Johns Hopkins Carolina University (Emeritus)
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University
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SANDY FELDSTEIN
NATIONAL
PERCUSSION FESTIVAL NATIONAL
FESTIVAL
part of the
presented by
March 12-14, 2020 • Indianapolis, Indiana
The Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival Venues and Facilities
is a non-competitive performance and evaluation Festival performances take place in first-class Indianapolis concert
venues. Festival ensembles stay at outstanding hotels, including
opportunity that shines a spotlight on the nation’s
the Marriott Place Indianapolis, featuring the JW Marriott and
most outstanding scholastic concert percussion four Marriott hotel properties, and additional downtown hotels,
ensembles. surrounded by numerous cultural and recreational attractions.
All auditioning ensembles receive recorded and written evaluation About the application and audition process
from a panel of percussion educators. Invited ensembles experience All auditioning percussion ensembles receive recorded and written
a first-class festival of performances, clinics, master classes, and critique from a panel of esteemed music educators on the selection/
Dr. Sandy Feldstein special events. All the benefits contribute to the ultimate goal of evaluation committee. The listening is “blind”– ensembles are
was a prolific showcasing your ensemble’s excellence and helping it move to the not identified to evaluators in the listening process. Evaluators
composer, educator, next level. then recommend the percussion ensembles that demonstrate an
and author, as well exemplary level of excellence to perform at the Festival.
The Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival provides a national A completed application consists of the completed online
as a member of forum for performance and recognition for America’s outstanding Festival application form submitted with the audition recordings,
the Music for All concert percussion ensembles, as well as a wealth of educational administrator signatures, and application fee. Specific requirements
board of directors. opportunities for the participating ensembles. Key elements include: for application audition recording are included on the Requirements
To memorialize • Non-competitive performance format allowing ensembles to for Application page in this packet. The application fee is $200 for
Sandy’s musical stretch and grow percussion ensembles. See the application form for application fee
fondness and • Scheduled audience time ensuring a sizeable and appreciative reductions for multiple ensembles from one school.
legacy, The Music audience
for All National • Recorded and written evaluation from a distinguished panel of Percussion Ensembles receive all of the benefits of
Percussion Festival percussion educators participation. See Package Pricing and Application &
was designated • A one-on-one session for the ensemble’s conductor with one of Audition Requirements in the application brochure and
The Sandy Feldstein the Festival evaluators online at musicforall.org/festivalapplication.
National Percussion • A private, post-concert clinic with one of the evaluators
• Student master classes Application Deadline: June 5, 2019
Festival. Our thanks
• Full participation in Music for All National Festival events,
to the Feldstein including the Opening Session, social events, and Gala Awards
family for their gift Banquet
in support of the
Festival.
Endorsed by the
Percussive Arts Society,
a Strategic Partner of
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CHAMBER MUSIC
NATIONAL FESTIVAL NATIONAL
FESTIVAL
part of the
presented by
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March 12-14, 2020 • A 20-minute performance, followed by 25-minute A completed application consists of the online
Indianapolis, Indiana post-performance clinic Festival application form submitted with the audition
• Recorded and written evaluation commentary from recordings, administrator signatures, and application
The Chamber Music National Festival is a panel of music educators fee. The Application Fee is $200 for the first ensemble
a non-competitive experience produced • Concerts and immersive learning opportunities from a single school or individual, and $150 for each
in and surrounded by an atmosphere of with world-class professional artists additional ensemble, capped at $1250 for up to eight
national celebration, mutual support, • Scheduled observation of concerts, which ensures a applications from a single school.
and a shared commitment to excellence. knowledgeable audience Chamber Ensembles receive all of the benefits of
• Ensemble and individual instrument master classes participation. See Package Pricing and Application and
Made possible with the support of
and additional coaching opportunities Audition Requirements in this brochure and online at
lead sponsor Vandoren. • Nightly concerts featuring professional chamber musicforall.org/festivalapplication.
™ groups, Honor Orchestra of America, Jazz Band of
America, and Honor Band of America Invited chamber ensembles are obligated to stay
Designed to offer • Social events for students and teachers and Gala at the Festival hotel and participate in the Festival
educational growth Awards Banquet honoring all ensembles Packages. The cost of attendance will vary depending
and performance opportunities for individual students on the per-person Festival Package selected (see
and scholastic music programs, the Chamber Music Venues and Facilities Festival Package sheet for participation package costs
National Festival offers wind and string musicians Festival performances take place in first-class and inclusions).
the opportunity to perform on a national stage Indianapolis concert venues. Festival ensembles stay
and experience both professional coaching and at outstanding hotels, including the Marriott Place
instrument-specific workshops, in an extraordinary, Indianapolis, featuring the JW Marriott and four
student-focused environment. The Chamber Music Marriott hotel properties, and additional downtown
National Festival stands alongside Music for All’s other hotels, surrounded by numerous cultural and
offerings which are designed to advance student recreational attractions.
excellence, and support and advocate for scholastic About the application and audition Apply online at
arts education. process musicforall.org/chamberfestival
Wind and/or string chamber ensembles ranging from
There are no ratings or rankings. Participants are trios to a maximum of 16 members are invited to
encouraged to reach and stretch, strive for innovation Application Deadline:
apply. Each applicant will receive written and recorded
and growth, and develop an expanded awareness comments from the audition. Up to 21 ensembles will First Deadline is June 5, 2019; Final
about the possibilities of chamber music. be accepted. Up to eight chamber ensembles from a Deadline is September 13, 2019.
single school may audition, with a maximum of four
About the Experience
ensembles from a single school accepted.
From the Opening Ceremony to the culminating
Gala Awards Banquet – convening more than 3,000
students, teachers, and parents from across the nation
– you & your students will be engaged in a whirlwind
of preparation, performance, growth, and celebration
that includes:
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
ENSEMBLES NATIONAL
FESTIVAL
at the
presented by
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March 12-14, 2020 • Indianapolis, Indiana Middle School concert bands receive all of the benefits of
participation. See Package Pricing and Application and Audition
The opportunity for Middle School ensembles at
Requirements in this brochure.
the Music for All National Festival helps plant the
seeds of excellence early. Middle school concert
Application Deadline: June 5, 2019
bands, percussion ensembles, and orchestras have
Apply online at
the opportunity to experience this national stage.
musicforall.org/festival
Middle school ensembles attending the Festival can expect an
exhilarating and educationally rewarding experience. Students
have the opportunity to participate in a master class with a noted
professional performer on their instrument and also have the
“The Music for All National Festival is unique
opportunity to listen to other middle school and high school bands,
orchestras, and percussion ensembles from all over the nation. in that there is no other music festival that can
Ensembles are evaluated in a non-competitive environment. Each
receives a post-concert clinic, a student social, special opening
provide such a life-changing experience for
session, and Gala Awards Banquet. students and directors alike through so many
Each ensemble performs a program of its choice, and each ensemble different rewarding music education activities
has an assigned audience time, creating a positive environment at one non-competitive event,” says
for students as performers and listeners. Since the competition is
completed when the ensembles are selected through a recorded Mr. Richard Crain, coordinator emeritus
audition process before a panel of renowned music educators, the of the National Concert Band Festival and
ensembles can concentrate on giving their best performance in a
non-competitive atmosphere during the Festival. Chairman/President of the Midwest Clinic
About the application and audition process Board of Directors.
All auditioning ensembles receive recorded and written critique from
a panel of esteemed music educators on the selection/evaluation
committee. The audition is “blind”– ensembles are not identified
to evaluators. Evaluators then recommend the ensembles that
demonstrate an exemplary level of excellence to perform at the
Festival. A completed application consists of the completed online
Festival application form submitted with the audition recordings,
administrator signatures, and application fee. The application fee
is $250 per ensemble, with reduced application fees for additional
ensembles applying from the same school.
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ORCHESTRA
AMERICA NATIONAL
FESTIVAL
part of the
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March 12-14, 2020 • Indianapolis, Indiana Venues and Facilities
Festival performances take place in first-class concert halls in
Orchestra America, a program of Music for Indianapolis. Festival ensembles stay at outstanding hotels,
All, shines a national spotlight on scholastic including the Marriott Place Indianapolis, featuring the JW Marriott
orchestras, providing educational programs, and and four Marriott hotel properties, and additional downtown hotels,
spectacular musical experiences for students in a surrounded by numerous cultural and recreational attractions.
non-competitive, positive environment. Orchestras receive all of the benefits of participation.
See full Application and Audition requirements
for orchestras in the full Orchestra America National
The Orchestra America National Festival provides a national Festival application brochure, available online at
forum for performance and recognition for America’s outstanding
www.musicforall.org/festivalapplication.
orchestras, as well as a wealth of educational opportunities for the
participating ensembles. Key elements include:
• Invited groups will perform for nationally recognized evaluators Share this with your school’s
and clinicians in a completely supportive non-competitive orchestra director!
environment – to be invited is the achievement.
• Invited orchestra students participate in all master classes, social Application Deadline: June 5, 2019
activities, and a Gala Awards Banquet as part of the Festival
experience.
Apply online at
• The Orchestra America experience is envisioned as an in-depth
educational experience. In addition to the performance, which musicforall.org/festival
includes written and recorded evaluation, each invited orchestra
will have a 30-minute clinic.
• All students will participate in instrumental master classes,
presented by leading applied faculty and artists, including
members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
In addition to the Orchestra America National Festival, Music for All’s
educational programs and performance opportunities for orchestras
and string students include the Summer Symposium for high school
string players and the Honor Orchestra of America at the National
Festival.
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Must I attend the Familiarization Trip? program book; invited percussion ensembles receive
Yes. If invited, it is mandatory for you or another two editorial pages.
director representative to attend the Sunday,
November 17, 2019 Fam Trip, regardless of past Program book ad requirement for
MUSIC FOR ALL participation. Travel to Indianapolis and hotel will Chamber Ensembles:
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be at your expense. Music for All will pay for meals One chamber ensemble participating from a
on Sunday and provide complimentary tickets to the school is required to sell 1/4 page of advertising at
Bands of America Grand National Championships $350; ensemble will receive one full page of
FESTIVAL
events. editorial content*.
Two to three chamber ensembles participating
What will the Festival really cost us? are required to sell 1/2 page of advertising at $600;
presented by Is it all inclusive? What’s “extra”? ensembles (all together) receive up to two pages of
Most of the costs of participation are included in editorial content.
FREQUENTLY the Festival Package pricing (see Festival Package Four chamber ensembles participating are
and Pricing page). Items that are not included are
ASKED QUESTIONS discussed below.
required to sell one full page of advertising at $1,000;
ensembles (all together) receive up to three pages of
editorial content*.
By applying, am I obligated to attend if Extra Meals + Extra Nights of Stay
Further details on the program book editorial
accepted? Yes! Depending on the package purchased, most of your
submissions are included in the participating
Yes, you are obligated to attend unless you select the meals are included with packages found on the
ensemble notebook upon invitation.
“Input Only” option on your application.* Submission Festival Package and Pricing page of this packet. Meals
*Editorial content includes concert musical
of your application serves as a commitment of not included in your chosen package may be added
selections, personnel list, director/coach biography,
your planned attendance, upon acceptance of your at an additional charge or you may choose to arrange
ensemble and director/coach photos, school and
ensemble to the Festival. Prior to submitting an these meals off property on your own. Extra nights of
community information.
application, be certain you have secured all necessary stay outside of Wednesday through Saturday may be
approvals, including administration and booster, to added for an additional fee. Please contact Music for Additional Individuals in Director Rooms
accept an invitation should you receive one. All for details. Each invited ensemble receives one complimentary
Once you have applied to the Festival, it is highly room package (including meals and admission).
Program Book Advertisements
recommended that you and your music boosters begin Additional individuals are allowed in the director
Part of what makes the Music for All National Festival
preliminary planning for your ensemble’s attendance. room (i.e., assistant directors, spouses, family, etc.
such an unparalleled experience for students is
Numerous hours will go into the organization of your Information on additional costs for these individuals
the attention to detail and world-class quality that
trip so we encourage you to start this process as soon will be included in your Festival acceptance packet. To
goes into every aspect. Music for All produces a
as possible. enhance security and to help ensure Festival decorum,
glossy, high-quality program book for the Festival
*If you select the “Input Only” option on your chaperones may not be housed in a director room.
that includes information on all of the participating
application, your group will not be considered for an
ensembles. This program is a lifelong keepsake and CD and Photo Package
invitation to the Festival.
eliminates the need for ensembles to produce their Each student member and director of a participating
When must we arrive to participate? own programs for the more than 3,000 participants ensemble will receive one performance CD and
We encourage you to purchase a package that focuses and spectators. ensemble group photo as part of the Festival Package.
on your convenience and allows your ensemble to be The cost of production of this substantial, full-color Students in both an Honor Ensemble, and school
prepared to perform at its best. Ensembles may need program book is underwritten by advertising sold by ensemble receive a CD/Photo package of their school
to consider arriving in Indianapolis on Wednesday each of the participating ensembles to businesses and ensemble. If desired, additional CDs and Photos may
evening to ensure sufficient time for the check-in community members to “sponsor” the ensemble’s be purchased.
process and being present at the Opening Session. All section of the book. Each director will receive an
high school ensembles must arrive no later than 11 Ensembles will participate in selling advertising to advance audio copy of the
a.m. on Thursday (in order to participate in the 1 p.m. support their section of the program book. As part of group’s performance shortly
Opening Session). Middle schools must arrive no later the program book advertising sponsorship program, after the Festival. For invited
than 1 p.m. on Thursday (in order to participate in the each student ensemble performer or adult who ensembles, these recordings
3 p.m. Middle School Opening Session). You may not purchases a package will receive a complimentary form the basis of the
depart prior to conclusion of a Gala Awards Banquet program book. Festival CD set. Upon receipt,
on Saturday evening. We encourage you to stay and Each school will be responsible for selling ads for each director will be asked
attend the 8 p.m. concert series Saturday evening if one full-page in the program book at $1,000, payable for feedback on the recordings
possible. NOTE: Hotel rooms are not guaranteed to to Music for All to help cover the cost of production.
Orchestras, concert bands, and choirs will then receive continued...
be available until 3 p.m. the day of your arrival.
Luggage storage will be provided upon arrival. a total of three pages of informational editorial in the musicforall.org/festival | 11FREQUENTLY ASKED photocopies. Percussion Ensembles, Chamber Do I have to stay at the Festival hotels?
Ensembles, and Invited Bands are required to submit Yes. The Music for All National Festival is a premier
QUESTIONS continued
three copies of original scores or have secured written event and has chosen the finest hotels, including
permission to make photocopies. Music for All remains the Marriott Place Indianapolis, featuring the JW
themselves and (when necessary) the editing in strict compliance of copyright laws. Music for All Marriott and four other Marriott properties and other
choices made to reduce the recording to 38 minutes will require each participating ensemble to submit downtown hotels, to serve as the official Festival
in length. Editing over 70 hours of audio recordings their music program information form by January 15, hotels. By staying at these hotels, participants form a
and subsequent review, approval, and duplication for 2020. special, deeply rooted community. The Festival hotels
professional distribution is a large project that takes All ensembles will be required to send an audio become the “music universe” for the duration of the
a considerable amount of time. Typically, CDs for the recording of their Festival concert program in advance festival and serve as a catalyst to help electrify the
Festival are ready for distribution and delivery (in for Music for All officials to confirm length of program experience.
bulk) to the participating school address by the end of and scheduling.
August. Is attendance required at all scheduled
The package includes a color group photograph What is the permitted length of events and activities, including
of the ensemble taken on stage for each director and concerts? audience times?
student, provided on site after Gala Banquet. Yes. The Festival promises to be educational and
Chamber Ensembles – May perform up to 20
inspirational for your ensemble, and you will want
Local Ground Transportation minutes of music – including music, set changes and
to be part of the full experience. It is imperative
Ground transportation is the responsibility of each reading of program notes – on a 30-minute cycle.
that your ensemble attends all scheduled events.
participating ensemble. While not required, most
Choirs – Perform 20 minutes of music. Countless hours of preparation go into the schedule
ensembles have found that use of pooled services
to ensure that each performing ensemble receives a
reduces costs and stress in the planning process. Music Featured Bands Stage – This opportunity is for complete and attentive audience. Ensembles that do
for All has a working relationship with a local ground high school bands. “Featured Bands” are on a one not participate in their assigned audience time may
transportation company, which allows participating hour schedule and includes a maximum of 40 minutes forfeit their right to apply for this Festival in the future.
groups to pool their local travel needs and purchase of music, reading of program notes, and set changes Attending other ensemble performances is part of the
transportation at an attractive price. Information will on a 60-minute cycle. Note: only 38 minutes of music educational aspect of the Festival and separates the
be provided to the invited ensembles. will appear on the CD. Music for All National Festival from other festivals. As
Additional Equipment a performing ensemble, playing to a knowledgeable
Invited Bands Stage – This opportunity is for high
Music for All will provide resources for you to secure and attentive audience is much more rewarding.
school bands. “Invited Bands” perform a maximum
any additional pieces of percussion equipment. of 30 minutes of music and receive a 25 to 30-minute What is the dress code?
Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the performing clinic on the performance stage. These bands are Participants adhere to a business casual-formal dress
ensemble to secure equipment beyond that supplied on a 75-minute schedule cycle, which includes code, as well as a code of conduct that enhance the
by Music for All for rehearsals and performances. A performance of music, clinic, optional warm up world-class atmosphere of the Festival. No jeans or
list of supplied equipment will be provided by Music chorale, reading of program notes and set changes shorts are to be worn during the weekend activities,
for All. between pieces. Because of limited setup and tear with the exception of the Thursday night evening
down time, bands will not be able to use risers for social. Thursday evening’s student social has no
Pianos, Organ, and Sheet Music their performance.
Music for All has secured pianos that are provided to particular dress code; however, good taste is always
the performing ensembles for their performance. If a appropriate. In addition, attendees are asked to dress
Invited Percussion Ensembles – Perform 25
piano is needed for rehearsal, it is available for a fee. in semi-formal or formal attire (jackets for boys), for a
minutes of music within a 40-minute concert block,
The final fee for all piano rentals will be determined by Gala Awards Banquet Saturday evening.
with the reading of program notes and set changes
the number of bands utilizing the piano for rehearsal. between pieces. When do we have to pay for
Contact the festival coordinators to discuss use of the
Middle School Bands – Perform 30 minutes of participation? Is it a lump sum, or may
organ at St. John’s Church. Choirs are responsible for
purchasing mass choir music which will remain in the music, reading of program notes and set changes I make deposits?
participating school’s library. between pieces, on a 45-minute cycle. Music for All allows its participating ensembles to
make staggered payments as follows:
Scores and Advance Program Recording Orchestras – Orchestras are on a one hour schedule
1. 25% deposit of total amount due by
For the Festival performances, each Featured Concert and includes a maximum of 40 minutes of music,
October 15, 2019.
Band, Choir, or Orchestra is required to submit five reading of program notes, and set changes on a
2. 50% of total amount due by December 15,
original scores of each piece to Music for All or have 60-minute cycle. Note: only 38 minutes of music will
2019. NO CHANGES to Packages that reduce
secured written permission from the publisher appear on the CD.
an ensemble’s commitment can be made after
to make and submit the quantity of submitted
12 | musicforall.org/festivalDecember 15, 2019. and a custom schedule.
3. Final 25% or balance of total amount due by
January 15, 2020. The balance due is based Do I need to book a hotel room for my
upon your January 15, 2020 or December 15, bus and truck drivers?
2019 final package totals, whichever is greater. Yes. Be sure to include a room for your bus and truck
drivers on your rooming list. Even though you may not
What happens to our luggage if we know the name of your drivers, make sure you reserve
check out of the hotel on Saturday? rooms for them. You may list the name “bus/truck
Official check-out time is 11 a.m. on your check out driver” in these rooms, as a starting point. Drivers are
day. If your ensemble is departing Saturday evening, not required to stay at the Festival hotel or purchase
your ensemble must be checked out of their hotel Festival packages.
rooms by 11 a.m. Saturday. Music for All has made Keep in mind check-out time is 11 a.m. If your
arrangements for groups to store baggage in secured driver needs to gain additional rest before leaving
rooms and also have rooms set aside for changing on Saturday night, you will need to book a room for
clothes at the Marriott Place and Butler University Saturday night. The hotel will not allow for a late
prior to the banquet and changing back to travel check-out.
clothes following the Honors concert Saturday
Where do I park my buses during the
evening.
Festival?
What happens when we check in to the Music for All will provide information to assist you in
hotel and our rooms are not available? making arrangements to park your buses during the
Official check-in time at the Festival Hotel is 3 p.m. Festival. Overnight parking is not permitted at the
each day. Music for All will make every effort to allow Festival hotels. There is a fee for downtown overnight
ensembles to have at least a portion of their hotel bus parking.
rooms prior to the Opening Session at 1 p.m. (High
Do directors have to attend the Director
School students) and 3 p.m. (Middle School students)
socials and other activities?
on Thursday. Check-out time is 11 a.m. We will have
The Music for All National Festival features world-class
storage space as well as changing rooms available if
opportunities, including building positive relationships
the hotel is unable to accommodate your early check-
between performers, educators, and evaluators. The
in or late check-out.
social events encourage camaraderie, and although
What if there is an Honor Ensemble they are not required to attend, directors are highly
student in my ensemble? encouraged to participate with fellow directors
If you have students in your ensemble participating and to meet the clinicians and evaluators of the
in the Honor Band of America, Honor Orchestra Festival. Traditionally these activities are a wonderful
of America, and/or Jazz Band of America, keep in opportunity for the directors to interact one-on-one
mind your students need to report for an orientation with the finest music educators in the country. We
meeting: can’t imagine a music educator not wanting to take
• Honor Orchestra students must report at advantage of every one of these opportunities to
7 a.m. on Wed., March 11, 2020 network and socialize!
• Jazz Band of America students must report
at 7 a.m. on Wed., March 11, 2020
• Honor Band students must report at 7 p.m.
on Wed., March 11, 2020
ONLY your performance time, warm-up, and
post-concert clinic take precedence over an Honor
Ensemble rehearsal. All Honor Ensemble rehearsals
take precedence over non-performance activities
planned for your ensemble, including your rehearsals.
Be sure your students and directors understand
this, and that you plan accordingly. Music for All will
provide transportation assistance for these student(s)
musicforall.org/festival | 13With the opportunity to rehearse and perform with renowned
conductors and world-class guest artists, to premiere commissioned
works for concert band, and perform for a “dream audience” of
outstanding high school musicians and educators from across the
country, the Honor Band of America is a “must” for the finest young
musicians. The Honor Band has received international accolades,
HONOR BAND with a performance at the World Association of Symphonic Bands
OF AMERICA part of the and Ensembles and concert tours of Europe and Japan.
Honor Band of America members have hailed from across the
NATIONAL
nation, from band programs large and small. Today, many Honor
Band of America alumni perform in professional symphonies and
top military bands. Others are teaching music in schools and colleges
FESTIVAL
nationwide, performing professionally, completing a wide variety of
college degrees, and are embarking on illustrious and diverse careers
that span the spectrum of business and professional enterprise.
We invite all students to audition and encourage every director in
presented by America to share this opportunity with your finest players.
Honor Band of America members are chaperoned by Music for All,
with a staff of parents and teachers assigned to make sure they have
a safe, educationally sound, and positively life-changing experience.
Selected members participate in a four-night festival package,
March 11-14, 2020 • Indianapolis, Indiana quad occupancy, for $740.
Since its inception in 1992, the Honor Band of
About the application and audition process
America has earned a national reputation as one
All auditioning students will receive an evaluation of their audition
of the nation’s finest student concert honor bands.
via email.
A positively life-changing opportunity!
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school (American,
All high school band members are encouraged to audition for the or international equivalent) or a certified program of home study
Honor Band of America, part of the Music for All National Festival, and 19 years of age or younger as of March 14, 2020.
presented by Yamaha. The Honor Band will perform in concert on • Applying students must be members of their school band or
Saturday evening, March 14, 2020, at Clowes Memorial Hall on the orchestra program, if school has a band or orchestra program.
Col. Timothy J. Holtan Home-schooled students are welcome to apply.
campus of Butler University.
2020 Conductor • Online application and audition requirements are available at
10th Leader and Highlights include: www. musicforall.org/honorensembles.
Commander, • $45 Application Fee
• Evaluation of auditions for all Honor Band of America applicants
The U.S. Army Band • The opportunity to perform under the baton of a renowned Please see the Festival Information Sheet for more Honor Band of
“Pershing’s Own” conductor America package details and the Honor Band of America Application
• Instrumental master classes with respected professionals. for specific audition requirements.
• Honor Band member and family reception and party
• Personalized certificate, patch, and exclusive Honor Band of All Honor Band of America members must arrive by Wednesday,
America member lapel pin March 11, 2020 at 7 p.m. The Honor Band experience will conclude
• CD recording of the Honor Band of America concert and group after the concert, March 14, at approximately 10 p.m.
photograph
• Eligibility to be nominated for The Revelli Scholarship, a Application/Audition Deadline:
$1,000 scholarship awarded to a Music for All National Festival October 1, 2019
participating senior intending to major in music and pursue a
career as a music educator Apply online at
www. musicforall.org/honorensembles
14 | musicforall.org/festivalPhotos courtesy of Jolesch Enterprises
JAZZ
BAND
OF
AMERICA NATIONAL
FESTIVAL
part of the
presented by
March 11-14, 2020 • Indianapolis, Indiana About the application and audition process
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school (American,
The Jazz Band of America is recognized as one of or international equivalent) or a certified program of home study
the top honor ensembles for young musicians and 19 years of age or younger as of March 14, 2020.
in the nation, with a prestigious legacy and • Online application and audition requirements are available at
reputation for the highest level of excellence. www. musicforall.org/honorensembles
• Apply Online at www.musicforall.org/honorensembles
Music for All’s tradition of outstanding national honor ensembles • $45 Application Fee
showcasing the finest high school musicians, includes the Jazz Band
of America, selected by recorded audition. The Jazz Band of America Application Deadline: June 5, 2019
will perform in concert Friday evening, March 13, 2020. Dr. Ron McCurdy
Many members of the Jazz Band of America are also selected Apply online at 2020 Conductor
for the GRAMMY® jazz bands. Past conductors and guest artists www. musicforall.org/honorensembles Professor of music
include Patti Austin, Shelly Berg, Wayne Bergeron, Ndugu Chancler, in the Thornton
Caleb Chapman, John Clayton, Lou Fischer, Wycliffe Gordon, Wynton School of Music at
Marsalis, Michael Philip Mossman, Allen Vizzutti, Steve Wilson, Phil
the University of
Woods, and others.
Selected members participate in a five-night festival package, Southern California
quad occupancy, for $810 and $755 for a four-night package. As
part of the Music for All National Festival, the Jazz Band of America
members will have a jam-packed experience with master classes,
attending concerts, a celebration reception for members and family,
and a Gala Awards Banquet.
Participation in the program for selected members will begin
Wednesday, March 13, 2020 at 7 a.m. and conclude Saturday, March
14 at 10 p.m.
musicforall.org/festival | 15Photos courtesy of Jolesch Enterprises
HONOR
ORCHESTRA
OF
AMERICA NATIONAL
FESTIVAL
part of the
presented by
March 11-14, 2020 • Indianapolis, Indiana
Larry J. Livingston The Honor Orchestra of America provides a truly positively life- Application/Audition Deadline:
changing experience for outstanding string players, orchestral October 1, 2019 - Winds and Percussion
Music Director
winds, and percussion. November 1, 2019 - Strings
and 2020 The Honor Orchestra of America will perform on Friday
Conductor and Saturday evenings, March 13 and 14, 2020. Members will Apply online at
Chair; have the unforgettable opportunity to perform on stage in an www. musicforall.org/honorensembles
Conducting outstanding concert venue under the baton of an accomplished
Department conductor, alongside the finest musicians.
Thornton School Highlights include:
of Music • Rehearsals and performances under the baton of a renowned
University of conductor Sey Ahn
Southern California • Instrumental workshops with leading professionals 2020 Assistant Conductor
• Honor Orchestra of America post-concert reception for members Idyllwild Summer Music
and families Festival Orchestras
“I can • Personalized certificate, patch, and exclusive Honor Orchestra of
honestly say America member lapel pin
that I have • CD recording of the Honor Orchestra of America concert and
MUSIC FOR ALL ORCHESTRA COORDINATORS
group photograph
never been a
Douglas Droste–Director of Orchestras,
part of nor Selected members participate in a five-night festival package, quad
Ball State U. Artistic Director, Muncie
occupancy, for $810 and $755 for a four-night package. Members
seen a more are responsible for their transportation to and from Indianapolis. Symphony Orchestra; Summer
Symposium Orchestra Coordinator
amazing Members must be present at 7 a.m., March 11, 2020. The Honor
program for Orchestra experience will conclude after the final concert, March 14,
at approximately 10 p.m.
high school About the application and audition process Dean Westman–Director of Orchestras
students.” • Winds and Percussion - October 1, 2019 and Performing Arts Department Chair,
• Strings – October 1, 2019 Deadline to be eligible for the Avon H.S., IN; Educational Consultant;
Mindy Dauner, Music for All Coordinator Orchestra
Livingston Scholarship for your Festival experience
Orchestra Director, • Strings - November 1, 2019 final deadline Programs
South H.S., NE • Apply online at www. musicforall.org/honorensembles
• $45 Application Fee Brian Worsdale–Music Director, The
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras;
Please see the Festival Information Sheet for more Honor Orchestra
Music for All Orchestra Coordinator, Honor
of America package details and the Honor Orchestra of America Orchestra of America & Music for All String
Application for specific audition requirements. Programs
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