WHISTLER

When? April 15-18, 2012

Concert bands will be scheduled for 2 days (you may elect to stay longer), Class 2 and 3 concert bands should select the 20 minute slots available and more senior groups (Class 4-6) should select the 30 minute slots. These are available throughout the day. Jazz ensembles are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday (April 16/17) and choirs can perform Monday or Tuesday (April 16/17) - however vocal masterclasses and the mandatory mass choir are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and evening.

For concert bands, Day one will include your performance at the Winspear concert hall, attendance in the hall to hear other participating ensembles and an evening concert.

Day two (on the University of Alberta campus) will include a 50-minute band clinic as well 50-minute instrumental workshops and noon hour recital. The evening features another free concert at the Winspear Centre.

FOR CONCERT BANDS AND WIND ENSEMBLES

Sunday, April 15 AT THE WINSPEAR CENTRE FOR MUSIC

For all classes of concert bands, if unsure of your Class, review the Required Selections section to determine the repertoire suitable for your ensemble and sign up for the appropriate section. Class 2/3 bands are allocated a maximum of 20 minutes and Class 4/5/6 bands a maximum of 30 minutes on the Winspear stage to set up and perform (setup takes no longer than 3 or 4 minutes as the Winspear staff of professionals work very quickly). Performances on the Winspear stage commence at 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. An evening performance is free for all participants commencing at 8:00 p.m.

Monday, April 16 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA FINE ARTS BUILDING

All of the ensembles THAT PERFORMED on Sunday at the Winspear will assemble at the University of Alberta for a day of master classes and workshops.

Monday, April 16 AT THE WINSPEAR CENTRE FOR MUSIC

For all classes of concert bands, if unsure of your Class, review the Required Selections section to determine the repertoire suitable for your ensemble and sign up for the appropriate section. Class 2/3 bands are allocated a maximum of 20 minutes and Class 4/5/6 bands a maximum of 30 minutes on the Winspear stage to set up and perform (setup takes no longer than 3 or 4 minutes as the Winspear staff of professionals work very quickly). Performances on the Winspear stage commence at 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. An evening performance is free for all participants commencing at 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 17 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA FINE ARTS BUILDING

All of the ensembles THAT PERFORMED on Monday at the Winspear will assemble at the University of Alberta for a day of masterclasses and workshops.

Tuesday, April 17 AT THE WINSPEAR CENTRE FOR MUSIC

For all classes of concert bands, if unsure of your Class, review the Required Selections section to determine the repertoire suitable for your ensemble and sign up for the appropriate section. Class 2/3 bands are allocated a maximum of 20 minutes and Class 4/5/6 bands a maximum of 30 minutes on the Winspear stage to set up and perform (setup takes no longer than 3 or 4 minutes as the Winspear staff of professionals work very quickly). Performances on the Winspear stage commence at 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Plan to attend an evening concert at the Winspear with guest artists at 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA FINE ARTS BUILDING

All of the ensembles THAT PERFORMED on Tuesday at the Winspear will assemble at the University of Alberta for a day of master classes and workshops.

FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLES

Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA FINE ARTS BUILDING

All jazz ensembles will be scheduled for 30 minute performances (this includes your set-up as well) - - Performances will be followed immediately by a one hour workshop with one of the adjudicators. Most jazz sessions can be coordinated so that all activities for your concert band continue normally at the U of A.

FOR CONCERT CHOIRS

Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17 AT ALL SAINTS' CATHEDRAL

All choirs will be scheduled for 30 minute performances. These performances will be followed immediately by a one hour workshop with one of the adjudicators.

All choirs should expect to arrive by 2:45 p.m. at the Winspear Centre for vocal masterclasses. The Mass Choir will commence rehearsals at 4pm for their evening performance. The rehearsal repertoire will be determined in the fall and posted online. Rehearsals will commence on the 2nd floor foyer for female voices and the 3rd floor foyer for male voices. Sectionals will later be combined in the Rehearsal Room of the Winspear Centre and then on stage prior to the evening concert.