7TH WINTER BAND FESTIVAL™ 2015 24 – 28 November 2015 Hong Kong INFORMATION PACKAGE Organisers Official Programme Sponsor Official Venue Supported by 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Message by Festival Director Greetings: It is a privilege to introduce you to one of the most respected and recognized performance events available to YOU and YOUR ensemble: the 7th Annual WINTER BAND FESTIVAL. This internationally acclaimed showcase is the perfect setting for bands who are eager to enjoy the countless benefits of performing in a beautiful venue for an appreciative audience and a stellar panel of world-‐renowned adjudicators. Having the distinct honor of serving as the Festival Director, I appreciate the fine music-‐making that is always a centerpiece of the program, but -‐ even more -‐ I hail the signature atmosphere of positive support generated by everyone. In addition to the exemplary organization and administration of the festival, the Rave Group has made absolutely certain every young musician enjoys a life-‐changing experience second-‐to-‐none. You will find the immeasurable value of music-‐learning and music-‐making is amplified many times over reflecting the personal discipline contributed by each band member while supporting the synergistic achievements celebrated by all at the conclusion of your festival experience. Please consider being an integral part of the 7th Annual WINTER BAND FESTIVAL; it will be one of the most important choices you will make on behalf of everyone who is a part of your band family. With sincere appreciation, I remain, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Festival Director President, Attitude Concepts, Inc. Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser President / CEO, Attitude Concepts, Inc. © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 2 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Overview The Winter Band Festival™ is designed to provide an educational and positive music learning experience for school bands from primary to college level. It aims to enhance your ensemble’s learning curve through workshop, performance and adjudication at one of the world’s famous park, Hong Kong Disneyland. Performance venue and sites in the Park have been carefully chosen ensuring highest performance quality possible. Clinicians and adjudicators are selected to give detailed and useful comments during your performance. Educational clinic will be available for the adjudicator to provide personalized feedback for the participating band after the performance. What Does the Festival Includes • Admission to Hong Kong Disneyland Park • Four nights’ accommodation • Five-‐day coach for your Group • All Meals (4 Breakfast / 5 Lunch / 4 Dinner) • Sight-‐seeing in Hong Kong • One group Festival Manager (English-‐speaking) • One Festival Chaperone/Guide per coach (English-‐speaking) • Adjudicated performance with written comments • Disney Performing Arts (DPA) performance at the Park • 60-‐minute personalised educational clinic conducted by a designated adjudicator • Admission tickets to Composer Series Concert • One group photograph of each participating band • One band & cultural exchange with a local school (Optional) • Student Leadership Workshop with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser (In English only) • Directors’ Reception • Festival Award for all ensembles • Festival Handbook Application & Closing Date The closing date for application is 31 August 2015. Please complete all sections of the application form and return to the organizer together with the following: (a) Profile of Participating Ensemble (no more than 250 words) (b) Photograph of Participating Ensemble and Conductor (at least 300dpi – JPEG or TIFF) (c) Recent performance or rehearsal of the ensemble with at least 2 songs in the video recording. (If recorded during rehearsal, no break is allowed.) © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 3 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Adjudicators • Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser (USA) President/CEO, Attitude Concepts, Inc. • Mr. Surapol Thanyawibool Head of Western Music, Kasetsart University • Mr. Masanori Fukuda (Japan) Music Director & Lecturer, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Festival Schedule 24 Nov (Tuesday) Arrivals & Directors’ Reception 25 Nov (Wednesday) Competition / Band & Cultural Exchange 26 Nov (Thursday) Band & Cultural Exchange / Adjudicator’s Clinic / HKBDA Band presents Composer Series, featuring guest composer -‐ Mr Daisuke Shimizu 27 Nov (Friday) Disney Performing Arts Programme / Adjudicator’s Clinic 28 Nov (Saturday) Workshop by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser Sightseeing & Departure (Finalized itinerary & order of appearance will be advised closer to date of Festival) Performance Guidelines (a) Bands may choose to participate in one of the three categories available for adjudicated performance: Category Junior Qualification Primary School with members age 14 or below Senior Secondary School/High School with members age 13 and above Open Community/Tertiary/University groups Type of Adjudication Comments Only or Competition Competition Only Duration Up to 20 minutes of total stage time (including set up) Minimum 20 minutes of performance time & up to 30 minutes of total stage time. Required Music © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) Yes (to be announced by July 2015) 4 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Professional Musician No Grade of Music No limit Up to 10% of total group size. E.g. If group size is 45; up to 4 professional musicians can be included. Music performed must be a least Grade 4 and above (in accordance to music graded by publisher) (b) In order to allow smooth transition of performances, performing bands are to adhere to the following schedule: a. 15 minutes at designated holding room(s) before proceeding to stage, b. 20 or 30 minutes of performance (including set up time) (c) Bands are required to select ONE required work that will be announced in August 2015 and made available for purchase thereafter. Directors are encouraged to select appropriate graded music that challenges their band. (d) Directors are required to provide three scores for each selection of your choice music. (e) Professional musician is defined as one who has obtained a professional qualification majoring in music performance and is currently performing and/or teaching as their primary source of income. (f) No sound check in the concert hall before competition commences. Disney Performing Arts (Performance) (a) Performance will be held inside Hong Kong Disneyland Park. (b) Bands are required to perform no more than 15 minutes programme. (c) Performance and proposed programme will be sent for approval by Hong Kong Disneyland Entertainment Team upon submission of all required materials before 31 August 2015. Awards (a) Adjudicators will evaluate each performing band based on 100-‐point scale and final score will be averaged, up to 2 decimal points. (b) Types of Awards: Gold 80% and above Silver 70% – 79.99% Bronze 60% – 69.99% Fair* 59.99% and below © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 5 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 (c) For a positive learning environment, bands receiving “Fair” Awards will be announced as “Comments Only” at the Awards Ceremony. Original ratings and comments will be sent to directors after the event. (d) Results will be announced at the end of each Division. Penalty (a) In the event that performing band’s total stage time exceeded 1 minute or more than 2 minutes, the organisers reserve the rights to impose a penalty of 5% or 10% respectively. We seek your kind understanding and cooperation to create a positive and efficient environment for all our participating youth musicians during the adjudication process. Limited Participation To ensure quality experience of Festival, there will be limited participation capacity. Acceptance will be given on a first-‐come-‐first-‐serve basis. Festival Fees Festival fee starting from SGD1120 per person. A deposit of SGD2000 to be payable upon acceptance of application. Please contact us at +65 6747 3721/ [email protected] or your preferred travel agent separately for air tickets and other arrangements. © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 6 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Accommodation « « « « Regal Oriental Hotel Kowloon City Boasting oriental interiors, Regal Oriental Hotel Hong Kong blends pleasant atmosphere and quality amenities, an ideal choice for both leisure and business travellers. Guests can explore some of the popular area attractions such as the City University of Hong Kong and Clock Tower which are within 4 kilometres from this hotel. Other recommended tourist spots of the city include the Mong Kok, city's largest shopping district and the Ocean Terminal, a cruise terminal and shopping centre. Contact Information Organiser For all travel-‐related enquiries, please contact: Mr. Steven Phua Ms. Ying Hui Project Director, Education Programs Assistant Manager (MICE) Rave Group Pte Ltd Tel: (65) 6747 3721 Fax: (65) 6747 7052 Email: [email protected] Tel: (65) 6747 3721 Fax: (65) 6747 7052 Email: [email protected] © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 7 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Adjudicators & Clinicians Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser (USA) President / CEO, Attitude Concepts, Inc. Tim Lautzenheiser is a well-‐known name in the music education world as a teacher, clinician, author, composer, conductor, consultant, and, above all, a trusted friend to anyone interested in working with young people in developing a desire for excellence. His career involves ten years of successful college band directing at Northern Michigan University, the University of Missouri, and New Mexico State University. During this time Tim developed highly acclaimed groups in all areas of the instrumental and vocal field. Following three years in the music industry, he created Attitude Concepts, Inc., an organization designed to manage the many requests for workshops, seminars, and convention speaking engagements focusing on the area of positive attitude and effective leadership training. He presently holds the Earl Dunn Distinguished Lecturer position at Ball State University. Tim also is the Executive Director of Education for Conn-‐Selmer, Inc. His books, produced by G.I.A. Publications, The Art of Successful Teaching, The Joy of Inspired Teaching, and Everyday Wisdom are bestsellers in the educational world. He is also co-‐author of Hal Leonard’s popular band method, Essential Elements. Tim is a graduate of Ball State University and the University of Alabama. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from VanderCook College of Music. Additional awards include the distinguished Sudler Order of Merit from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, Mr. Holland’s Opus Award and the Music Industry Award from the Midwest Clinic Board of Directors. © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 8 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Adjudicators & Clinicians Mr. Surapol Thanyawibool (Thailand) Head of Western Music Division, Kasetsart University A familiar face with many Asian and Singapore bands, Mr Surapol Thanyawibool is known to be one of the most distinguished conductors from Thailand. He has worked with bands in many countries and led ensembles to garner outstanding achievements in local and international music event. Mr. Surapol graduated from the Chulalongkorn University and has participated in many significant international events. His involvement in the performing arts scene includes being the Show Director of the “United of Asia” Performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 13th Asian Games and the Coordinator for the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation at the Special Concert in Celebration of His Majesty’s Golden Jubilee performance by the World Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Surapol conducted the Bangkok Christian College Band and Wat Suthiwararam School Band which the latter clinched the First Prize with Distinction and Trophy of the Week at the World Music Contest in Kerade, Netherlands in 1996 under his leadership. Mr. Surapol has also participated in the Concert Band Programme in Tenri, Nara, Japan and the Mid-‐
West Bands and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, USA. Currently, Mr Surapol is the Head of Western Music Division at the Kasetsart University in Thailand and also the Music Director of the university’s Wind Symphony. © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 9 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Adjudicators & Clinicians Mr. Masanori Fukuda (Japan) Music Director & Lecturer, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Masanori Fukuda was born in Hiroshima, Japan in 1962. He graduated with honors majoring in euphonium and a postgraduate diploma in performing arts from the Tamagawa University and Senzoku Gakuen College of Music specializing in conducting. He also studied with Prof. Toru Miura (Euphonium), Prof. Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Prof. Yoshitomo Kawachi, Prof. Yasuhiko Shiozawa, Mr. Douglas Bostock and Maestro Frederick Fennell (Conducting). After winning 3rd prize in the 6th Japan Wind and Percussion Competition, he was invited to perform in various concerts including recordings with bands such as the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and Siena Wind Orchestra, amongst others. He also performs regularly as solo euphoniumist with the Tokyo Brass Society and Euphonium-‐Tuba Company. He appeared in International Euphonium-‐Tuba Conference (USA) as a member of The Euphonium Company in 1992. With his passion and pursuit for excellence in music performance, he took part in the conducting master class directed by Maestro Fennell. He won the best conductor prize in the All Japan Band Contest in 2010 and 2012 and was also awarded the Excellent Director Award from Ibaraki Prefecture Band Federation in 2010 and 2000. In 2013, he was awarded a special commendation from the Japan Band Directors’ Association. He is currently serving as a director with the Japan Euphonium-‐Tuba Association and Japan Brass Band Directors’ Association, music director of the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music British Brass Band, Sony Wind Orchestra, Tokyo Brass Society and Brass Band Spirits Nagano. He is also a highly demanded euphonium soloist, conductor, composer, judge and clinician in Japan. In 2014, he was invited as a adjudicator and clinician by Wind Bands Association of Singapore for the 4th Singapore International Band Festival and appointed as one of the conductor for the 2nd WBAS Youth Band Festival. As a composer and arranger, a lot of works of him are published and distributed by Brain music, Sumiya Band Inn and Winds Style in Japan. His compositions are regularly performed in competitions such as the All Japan Ensemble Competition. © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 10 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to common questions about the Winter Band FestivalTM. If there’s something you’re not finding them here, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Why does the festival package exclude airfare? Airfare is excluded due to fluctuating airfares, taxes and fuel surcharges at different booking period. This also allows you to have the choice of purchasing your own air tickets. Which airlines fly to Hong Kong? Direct flights are available from Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. Do visit the respective airlines’ website for their flight schedule. What other things do we need to submit other than the application form? As mentioned in page 3, you are required to submit the following together with the application form by 31 August 2015 1. Profile of your ensemble (no more than 150 words) 2. Photograph of your ensemble and conductor (at least 300dpi – in JPEG or TIFF) 3. Recent performance of the ensemble with at least 2 songs in the video recording.
Are parents and siblings of participating students allowed to join this programme? Yes, family members and spouse of participating group may support them at the competition venue and in Hong Kong Disneyland Park (admission charges apply) for Disney Performing Arts programme. Unfortunately, they are not allowed at the gala dinner and workshop. Are there rehearsal venues available before the competition? There are a multitude of places around the hotel and competition venue where impromptu practices can be held. If you require a private room for practice, bookings can be made through us at the hotel for their function room which is subjected to prevailing price and availability as advised by the hotel. Do note that there are no instruments and music stands provided at these venues. Can we extend this trip? Yes, you can. Please contact Rave Group for more information and customisation of the packages. Can we opt out of band exchange programme? Yes, you can. We have kept the band exchange programme optional as the daily official programmes are packed from morning till late evening. Sample itinerary can be made available upon request. Is there a dressing room for each participating ensemble during the competition? Due to venue constrain, each participating ensemble will not be assigned to a dressing room. Participanting ensemble shall take care of its personal belongings and instrument cases while performing on stage. The organiser shall not be liable to any damage or loss to individual’s property. © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 11 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 7TH WINTER BAND FESTIVAL™ 2015 HONG KONG Please complete the following information clearly in UPPER CASE LETTERS. We highly recommend you send your registration form by 31 August 2015 via email ([email protected]) or fax (+65 6747 7052) to ensure optimal scheduling. Registration after this date will be reviewed and may experience limited scheduling options. GENERAL INFORMATION Name of School / Organisation (English & Chinese) Postal Code ( ) Address Fax Email Address Estimated Number of Students Telephone Name of Contact Person Estimated Number of Teachers (including Conductor) BAND INFORMATION Name of Participating Band (English) Name of Participating Band (Chinese) OPEN / SENIOR / JUNIOR COMPETITION / COMMENTS ONLY Division Adjudication Type Band Exchange Adjudicators’ Clinic YES / NO YES / NO APPLICATION FORM | PAGE 1 / 2 © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 12 7th Winter Band Festival™ 2015 7TH WINTER BAND FESTIVAL™ 2015 HONG KONG Please complete the following information clearly in UPPER CASE LETTERS. We highly recommend you send your registration form by 31 August 2015 via email ([email protected]) or fax (+65 6747 7052) to ensure optimal scheduling. Registration after this date will be reviewed and may experience limited scheduling options. CONDUCTOR INFORMATION Name of Conductor (English) Name of Conductor (Chinese) Contact Number Email Address By signing below, the group represents, warrants and agrees that (1) It has all required consents, licenses, permissions and other rights of to perform the music and all other elements in the performance. (2) All information provided above is correct and true. (3) Selection for participation in Disney Performing Arts will be determined by Hong Kong Disneyland in its sole discretion. Authorised Signature / Official Stamp / Date APPLICATION FORM | PAGE 2 / 2 © 2015 RGPL (TA 01548) 13