WA Government Schools' Contemporary Music Ensemble Festival

The Contemporary Music Ensemble Festival is open to Government School ensembles with members attending the same school, under the direction of a School of Instrumental Music teacher or a classroom music teacher from the school.

In 2012, the festival will be held on Saturday, 8 September at Ellenbrook Secondary College. Application forms will be available to download by 29 March 2012. Application forms will not be posted to schools.

• To give bands an opportunity to perform to an audience using professional sound production.
• To give band members an opportunity to hear others perform.
• To provide each band with constructive comments from an informed adjudicator.
• To present to each band a certificate of participation.

The Festival is aimed at government school ensembles and is open to a wide variety of stylistic and instrumental/vocal combinations. Members of each ensemble must attend the same school, under the direction of a School of Instrumental Music teacher or a classroom music teacher from the school.

Each participating ensemble is expected to present an appropriate and contrasting program of up to three pieces, with a total performance time not exceeding 15 minutes. Given the restriction of only one day for this event, schools entering more than one band should be prepared to prioritise their entries.

Drums, PA with fold-back, bass amp and two guitar amps will be provided but ensembles will need to provide any other equipment that they require. Drummers may use their own snare drums and cymbals but remember that a quick changeover is essential between groups.

Students and parents are encouraged to listen to the other ensembles and to provide a supportive audience. However, it is expected that directors and parents will provide ongoing supervision and duty of care for students.

For further information contact Jeremy Peet or Paul Duhig at the School of Instrumental Music.