Paramount's Music Celebration Info

2008 Dates to be determined

Great America is pleased to offer a unique performance opportunity to area bands, orchestras and concert choirs. This program combines the experience of a performance in one of the park's fabulous theaters followed by a private session with an area master teacher.

What You Should Know Before You Go

Who May Participate

The festival is open to elementary, middle school, junior and senior high school bands, orchestras and choirs who wish to perform.

Performance Times

Choral Groups: 20-minute warm-up and 20-minute performance.
Instrumental Groups: 25-minute warm-up and 25-minute performance.

Each group should arrive at the performance facility 20 minutes before their scheduled warm-up time. During the performance time, each group must set up, perform two selections of the director’s choice and clear the stage. Performance times will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Scheduling is based on the date the registration is received. Teachers will receive their exact performance times approximately three weeks in advance of the day of their performance.

Music Requirements

Selections are at the discretion of the director. There will be NO sight reading. Accompanists for choral groups may be either students or adults.

Equipment Provided

Equipment provided by Educational Programs Network at the festival site:

Podium
Music stands
Piano (orchestras and choirs only)
Microphone (choirs only)
Percussion: (band and orchestra only) chimes, tympani, concert bass drum, xylophone
Step choral risers (choirs only)

We ask that you use the equipment provided. Don’t forget any other equipment you may need, including mallets. Please do not bring any equipment you cannot carry. No setup crew will be provided.

Dress

There are no special dress requirements. Each director must decide what is appropriate. Dressing facilities are NOT available.

Private Session with master teacher

After your performance, your students will be escorted to a private area for an exclusive clinic with a master teacher. This experienced professional will present a positive, motivating observation of their performance. At the end of the clinic, each group will be presented with a participation plaque that can be displayed in your music room.

Performance Facilities

Performances will take place in the Showtime Theatre.

Festival Fees

Student fees include adjudication fee and one day admission to the park.

Performing Student Admission	$39.00
Non-participant Admission	$25.00
Season Pass Holder Performance Fee	$14.00
Optional Meal Voucher 2 slices of pepperoni or cheese pizza and a large soda or bacon cheeseburger, french fries, and a large soda	$7.50

Download a ticket order form here (you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this file). Click here to download this free software.

Once You’re at the Festival

Check-In:

Directors should check in at the Registration Desk at least 20 minutes before your scheduled warm-up time. Be sure to have two sets of original scores (not photocopied scores) with measures numbered consecutively clearly labeled with your school name.

Warm-Up:

Your band, orchestra or choir must arrive at its designated facility at your scheduled warm-up time. Warm-up areas are located near all performance areas. Chairs will be provided. Tuning devices will not be available; however, you may bring your own.

Register for the 2007 Celebration!

Download and print the Deposit form, then follow the next two steps.

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Get the Form

Fill out the Deposit Form and return it along with a $75.00 payment, per group before February 23, 2007.

Use the separate Ticket Order Form to mail the balance of your payment before March 9, 2007 to ensure participation. You will receive your tickets, performance schedule, and additional information after we receive payment. No tickets will be held at the Registration Table on the day of the festival.

Free Tickets for Directors and Chaperones

For each 20 tickets purchased, each band, orchestra or choir will receive one FREE ticket for the Band, Orchestra or Choir Director and/or chaperone. These tickets are NOT to be used by performers. Bus drivers receive a free ticket at Guest Information in the parking lot.