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| All-District
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Each year in early February, the Virginia Band and Orchestra
Directors' Association (VBODA) sponsors an All-District Band event
at Hayfield Secondary School. Students audition for the event in early
December (or early January, in the case of inclement weather), at
West Potomac High School (usually). To audition, students perform
selected scales, a prescribed music selection, and a sight-reading.
Judges are seated behind curtains and students are identified by numbers.
A band is selected from a predetermined instrumentation list. Those
selected for the All-District Band attend rehearsals with a guest
conductor for a Thursday (evening), Friday (all day), and Saturday
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| Solo and Ensemble
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Solo and Ensemble Festival
gives students a chance to perform music in a smaller setting than
the band. Sponsored by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors'
Association (VBODA), this activity is held at a middle school in the
area. Students perform solos and in small ensembles in front of an
impartial judge. Music is graded according to difficulty, from I (easy)
to VI (very difficult). Performances are assessed according to set
standards of criteria. THIS IS NOT A COMPETITION. Five ratings are
given: I-Superior, II-Excellent, III-Good, IV-Fair, V-Poor. Students
receive a comment sheet with constructive criticism and details on
areas of improvement. |
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Every year the high school bands schedule a spring trip. The trip
is usually a 4-5 day outing to a location where the bands can perform
for nationally renowned adjudicators. There they receive comments
and awards in an educational setting. Time is scheduled for "fun,"
enabling students to bond and enjoy each other's company |
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A trip proposal, including itinerary, is sent out
in the fall. The fee for the trip includes hotel, transportation,
and most meals. The fee is paid in payments spread over several
months. A deposit is required within 3 weeks of the proposal date.
Since fees are based on group rates, all fees are nonrefundable.
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This is a great opportunity for
fun and memories, so don't miss out!
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PS - Moms & Dads! We also need chaperones for
this trip - one adult for every 10 students. Please consider spending
a fantastic opportunity with your son or daughter.
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