JUNIOR DISTRICT FESTIVAL http://mmeaeasterndistrict.org/junior.htm
The Junior District Festival is held every March, sponsored by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association. The very best student musicians audition, and if chosen, make up a 120-piece band, orchestra, girl's chorus, boys' chorus, and jazz band. Each year, we get a few of our Bigelow musicians in and it is a wonderful experience for them! They grow a great deal musically, and enrich our program with their musical contributions and example.
This is available to 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. You must be an active participant in the school band, orchestra, or chorus. (9th,10th, 11th, and 12th graders may audition for the Senior District Festival. 9th graders are eligible for both festivals.)
REQUIRED SOLO AND SCALES FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS http://mmeaeasterndistrict.org/junior_audition_requirements.htm
AUDITIONS: Saturday, February 1st, 2020 (Needham High School) *Newton Public Schools will provide transportation free of charge! Leaving around 11:00 am, returning approx. 2:00 pm. Specific times TBA.
If you get in:
Festival Fee: $25 check only. Make checks out to Bigelow MS
REHEARSAL: Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, 2020 (Lincoln-Sudbury HS)
CONCERT: Saturday, March 14, 2020 (Lincoln-Sudbury HS) Time between 1-4 pm. Specific times to be announced depending on ensemble.
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO
https://forms.gle/UtBtnUWLP5bJHH4r7
Please completely fill out the Google form by Friday, Dec. 13th 2019.
3. Make your check for $15 to the school you attend. (ex: a student from Bigelow M.S. must make the check to Bigelow M.S.) Give that check you your music teacher.
CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION. Audition information will be posted on
http://www.mmeaeasterndistrict.org/
ORDER YOUR MUSIC FROM:
Spectrum Music in Lexington (781-862-0088) (www.spectrum-music.com)
or Johnson Strings in Newton (strings only) http://www.johnsonstring.com/
Preparing for your Audition:
· All students interested in this program must complete the attached registration form and return it along with your registration fee to the appropriate contact by the deadline.
· There is a limit on the number of students each school can send to the Jr. District Auditions. Returning the registration form is not a guarantee that you will be allowed to audition.
· Once you acquire your music, discuss with your music teacher and/or your private lesson instructor tips for preparing your audition.
· Be prepared to play your audition solo for your music teacher and peers one week prior to the audition. This will help you be ready for the REAL audition.
· How do you get to the Jr. District Festival? Practice, Practice, PRACTICE!