Philosophy / Evaluation

Our Philosophy
• To provide a festival that is student and director oriented;
• To operate a festival that is musically and educationally focussed;
• To provide an environment and atmosphere for an exchange of music performance, listening, sharing and working together;
• To provide excellent performance examples which groups may strive to emulate.

Evaluation
• All groups will be performing to a standard of excellence. A detailed descriptor evaluation sheet shall be used by the Facilitators to indicate the group’s performance. Each group will receive a certificate of performance/participation.
• Each group will receive a taped/written evaluation and a clinic with one of the Facilitators. Optional masterclasses may be offered. Performances and clinics will be held in separate rooms.
• Each group will perform repertoire of the Director’s choice, performing a maximum of three (3) selections. Music should represent the level and abilities of the group and should reflect the process of quality music education.