- Competitors in Orchestras, Bands and Ensembles must be enrolled as students in the schools they represent.
- Conductors may be either professional or amateur. Conductors may conduct any number of organizations in the same class, but must not play with their Orchestra, Band or Ensemble.
- The Festival Committee will not be responsible for loss or damage to any property belonging to participants or school boards.
- Bands must supply their own music stands.
- All bands must play two contrasting selections of their OWN CHOICE, which must be of equal difficulty.
- DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS JANUARY 15.
- Band competitions will be held at the group’s location with the adjudicator conducting a brief workshop following the performance.
The Adjudicator will travel ONLY to bands in Chatham-Kent; bands from outside Chatham-Kent must travel to Chatham. (Please indicate in the notes section of the registration form a preferred time for the adjudicator`s visit.)