2008
Three Rivers Community Band Festival
Festival Band Registration
May 3, 2008
The 5th Annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival will be held May 3,
2008, at Upper St. Clair High School. A new and exciting concept which
will allow a larger number of area musicians to participate in the
festival will be featured: one of the 5 bands will be a Festival Band
comprised of area Community Band Musicians. The band will rehearse on
the morning of the festival with guest conductor Max Gonano, Director of
Bands at California University of Pennsylvania. The band will then
perform selected pieces during the afternoon concert.
Read about our guest, Max Gonano.
Registrations are due by January 30th, with Festival Band acceptance
notification sent on March 1st. We are planning for a full,
balanced symphonic band that represents as many community bands as
possible, which means that the size of each section will be limited.
Our hope is to not have to turn anyone away, but this may be necessary
for balance.
If you are willing to play multiple instruments in the Festival Band,
please list them on the registration form – this too may help with
instrumentation.
Fee: There will be a small fee ($10) to cover rehearsal and lunch
expenses. If we have to turn you away due to space, we will
return your registration fee.
Lunch:
A luncheon (included in the registration fee) will be held between the
Festival Band Rehearsal and the start of the concerts during which
musicians can meet, socialize, and discuss issues pertaining to
community bands. [Lunch may be available to those not participating in the Festival Band;
however we will not know that until April 15th. If you are not participating in the Festival Band and wish to
attend the lunch, the cost will be $5.]
Refunds: If you are unable to play in the Festival Band after being notified of
your placement you have until April 4th to notify us. After that
time you will not receive a refund.
After-festival Reception: Bands performing in the afternoon are asked to provide
cookies (home-made or store-bought) for the reception following the
afternoon program. If you wish to bring cookies for the
reception, please bring them to the cafeteria during registration prior to rehearsal.
Payment must be included with your registration form. For receipt and confirmation of registration received, please include a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.
To be Eligible:
You must play in a community band in one of the following Pennsylvania Counties
Be willing to come to the morning rehearsal (report at 8:30 AM, rehearsal 9 – 11:30 AM)
Attire: bottom: black top: black, white, or band shirt with logo
Stands: Please bring your own stand.
Contact Information: festival@ewsb.org or 412-953-7917
Part Assignment and Chair Placement
We will assign parts and place participants in their sections based on
their application. It is likely that we will rotate parts so that
participants have the chance to experience different parts.
Accessibility: The stage is wheel chair
accessible via a loading elevator in the back. If you require
other accommodations, please let us know.
