Music Directors - Sign up now for Music Fest 2013 at Darien Lake!

Tickets valid for both Theme Park AND Water Park admission!

Music Festivals – May 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and June 1*

Marching Band Festivals – May 25

 

REGISTER FOR MUSIC FEST NOW!

 

RATING ONLY

Groups that do not wish to compete may receive a written evaluation of their performance and a rating of Superior, Excellent, or Good. They will also receive a plaque for participating. Once you are registered and you chose to have a rating only you CANNOT switch to competing.

AWARDS

First through Third place IN EACH DIVISION will receive a trophy.  A listing of divisions can be found on the registration form.  Individual awards for outstanding soloist and accompanist (chorus) and outstanding soloist and section (jazz) will also be presented.

JUDGING

Two adjudicators will provide written comments and scores.

WARM UP & PERFORMANCE

All groups must arrive one hour prior to performance time. Participants will have 30 minutes to set-up, perform, and vacate the designated picnic shelter. A maximum of three selections or 20 minutes per performance will be allowed. Each school must supply its own set-up crew. A separate warm-up area will be provided. Marching bands will be marching a parade route of approximately 20 minutes in length. Parade will start at 11:00 a.m. on May 25. Please arrive at least 1 hour in advance.  Marching bands that choose to compete will be competing against all marching bands that day.

Equipment Provided

Jazz: Music stands and chairs
Choral: Sound system with two microphones, risers, music stands, upright piano, tape player, and CD player.
Instrumental: Bass drum, bells, xylophone, chimes, timpani, music stands, and chairs.

No keyboards, drum sets or amplifiers will be provided.

*You may compete or just be evaluated each day

* Dates subject to change without notice

 

Questions? Call 585.599.4641 or email Groups@GoDarienLake.com