Concert band clinics

Your full concert band will have the opportunity to work with highly regarded university directors, all of whom have a great deal of clinic experience, for a 50-minute clinic in a noncompetitive, nonrated format. The clinics, which are not open to the public, are informal, with no requirements about the number or types of pieces that must be performed. It’s a unique no-pressure environment for your ensemble to work with and receive valuable feedback from top educators. Band clinics are extremely popular, and space is limited, so be sure to reserve a place for your ensembles early.


Solo and ensemble contest

Student musicians will perform solos and ensembles for area band directors and musicians from the Northshore Concert Band, receiving both verbal and written feedback following the performance. Adjudication is available for all wind, string, and percussion instruments as well as voice and piano. Recipients of a I or II rating will receive an award medal.

Unlike other area solo and ensemble contests, our festival is open to all public and private school teachers as well as private instructors, with no membership dues or fees. In addition, while your students are waiting for their rating, they can attend a variety of classes and free performances (see below).

Classes

Performance and technique

During the solo and ensemble contest, principal players from the Northshore Concert Band will present playing and technique classes for students on all band instruments. Classes will address the following topics:

• Principles of tone production
• Breath control
• How to solve unique instrumental problems
• How to solve special fingering problems
• Suggested repertoire and method books

Participating students will receive printed materials and be able to ask questions and receive personal assistance.

Master Classes

Instrumental Master Class

Music Vocations & Musicianship Master Class

Recital
Selected members of the Northshore Concert Band will perform solo and ensemble literature for
band and orchestra instruments, piano, and voice. Music selections will be suitable contest literature for both grade-school and high-school students. This recital is held during the solo and ensemble contest on Saturday, March 20.

Band Concert - FREE!
Don't miss the opportunity to hear a free hour-long concert by the 100-piece Northshore Concert Band, internationally recognized as one of the world's best adult concert bands.


Dates to Remember

Mid-August , 2010...............Registration forms available - downloadable from this website. Do not send fees yet!

Late November 2010 ......You will receive your invoice and solo/ensemble entry forms.
(Note: You may also download your own forms)

January , 2011.............All fees and solo/ensemble entry forms are due.

Late February 2011 .........You will receive final instructions and schedules.

March 17-19, 2011 ................NCB Festival of Music



Check back in August for reservation forms and more information about the 2011 Festival. If you have any questions, please call George Machay at 847- 432-2263.