Northwest Orchestra Festival at Mt Hood

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NORTHWEST)ORCHESTRA)FESTIVAL!
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The Performing Arts Department of Mt. Hood Community College will host the 43nd Annual Northwest Orchestra Festival on March 4 and 5, 2016 on its Gresham,
Oregon (East Portland Area) campus.
Purpose!
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To provide an opportunity for middle school, junior high school and high school orchestras to participate in a festival similar to those presently afforded symphonic
bands, symphonic choirs, stage bands, and vocal jazz ensembles; to stimulate and foster greater interest in orchestras and string programs; and to provide for an
exchange of orchestral concepts which will be of benefit both to students and directors. Adjudicators will include distinguished educators and performers with regional,
national, and international reputations.
Eligibility! !
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The Northwest Orchestra Festival is authorized and sanctioned by the Oregon School Activities Association and operates under its guidelines. Participation in the
festival is limited to orchestras from accredited schools. Orchestras using their director as a performer and orchestras which draw musicians from more than one school
will receive evaluation but shall not be eligible for awards. Each orchestra should consist of at least tne members. Small Ensemble (chamber music) groups shall
consist of two to nine members.
Divisions!
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Junior!Divisions!!
Division 1 - 6th through 8th grades (middle school) – scored with the 1A/2A rubric
Division 2 - 7th through 9th grades (junior high) – scored with the 1A/2A rubric
Senior!Divisions!
Division 3 - High schools with a graduating class below 300 – scored with the 3A/4A rubric
Division 4 - High school with a graduating class above 300 – scored with the 5A/6A rubric
Division 3C - Chamber orchestras (10-24 players) from high schools with a graduating class below 300
Division 4C - Chamber orchestra (10-24 players) from high school with a graduating class above 300
Division SE - Small ensembles (2-9 players) – scored with the 5A/6A rubric
Divisions 3C and 4C may include winds. Chamber orchestras which are not over 2/3 strings will be adjudicated but may not compete for awards.
Division SE may include winds and solo sonatas with keyboard if space is available. All performers in each group must be from a single school to compete for awards
but are encourage to participate for comments. Advanced unaccompanied string players may be permitted to perform solo in certain circumstances. Permission must be
obtained from the festival prior to performance.
All orchestras (larger than 24 players) should register as either full or string orchestra (F or S). Separate awards will be given in Full and String Orchestra categories.
Ninth graders may participate in either the Junior High school division (2) or in the Senior High school divisions, (3, 4) but may not participate in both.
Like in sports, ensembles may elect to participate in one division higher than their enrollment suggests if they so choose.
Equipment! !
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The festival will provide the equipment listed below at the performance site:
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One Piano
Four Timpani (in the Full Orchestra rooms only)
Chairs and stands
Upon prior reservation, the following may be provided:
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Other keyboard percussion
One (electronic) Harpsichord
Each orchestra will be limited to 20 minutes warm-up and tune-up in an assigned rehearsal room. This room will contain chairs, but no other equipment. (No music
stands.) Due to college policy, separate homerooms will not be available. One large unlocked room will be provided to store instruments. Schools will have to provide
their own security for their own equipment.
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Music!
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Each orchestra will perform one or more selections in its respective division within a designated time limit. There is absolutely no limitation of style or form in the
selection of music. Oregon orchestras competing in the OSAA State forum must perform at least 15 minutes of music.
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Competition!
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This festival is designed to further the development of orchestras. Feedback from distinguished music educators and performers is intended to affirm the achievements
of each group and give them suggestions for future progress.
All orchestras will setup and perform one or more selections within a 25-minute time limit.
Adjudicators will use the official OSAA scale that matches the registered ensemble’s division. This means that middle school and small school scores will often appear
higher than the scores of larger schools. Find the rubric at https://sites.google.com/site/oregonbanddirectorsassociation/home/judging-rubric
Time permitting, each orchestra will be given an on-stage clinic after its adjudicated performance.
Time is of the essence in making sure the festival runs smoothly. Groups which do not conform to the time limitations or cooperate fully with festival personnel will
have discretionary points subtracted from their scores.
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Awards!and!Command!Performances!
Division!1!
Awards will be distributed at the end of the day’s competition. In the event of a tie, the “musicality” scores will be used as a tie breaker.
D IVISIONS !2!–!4!and!SE!
Each of the subdivisions will receive first, second and third place awards. In the event of a tie, the “musicality” scores will be used as a tie breaker. Throughout the day,
the adjudicators will be listening for up to four ensembles to nominate for a short command performance immediately prior to the awards ceremony. If an ensemble is
chosen for a command performance, they will be asked to perform one selection not exceeding ten minutes in length. Directors will be notified of their participation by
the conclusion of the final performance in each room.
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Registration!
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Fees:!
The application fee for Divisions 1-4 is $275 (each additional Division 1-4 ensemble receives a discounted rate of $150)
The application fee for Small Ensembles (2-9 players) is $55
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Late!Registration:!
Late registration may be possible after the registration deadline of February 1 if there is space available. A $25 late registration fee will be added.
W ithdrawal!and!refunds:!
Withdrawal prior to February 1 will result in a $25 administrative fee.
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Information!&!Contact!
All information for the festival is available on the Festival’s Website: www.grantlinsell.com/nwof There, you can find materials regarding schedule, adjudicators,
parking, travel, and facilities. In the weeks before the event, check back often as updates are frequent.
Find the MHCC Instrumental Music Program:
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on Facebook /MtHoodInstrumental
on Twitter @MtHoodMusic
Festival Director: Dr. Grant Linsell – 503-491-7157 – grant.linsell@mhcc.edu
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Application—Registration—Invoice!
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First Division 1-4 ensemble: $275
Additional Division 1-4 ensemble: $150 Small Ensembles (2-9 players): $55 Total EnclosedIRUDOOHQVHPEOHV
Entry Fee Deadline: February 1, 2016 – Please enclose appropriate fee payable to: Northwest!Orchestra!Festival!M HCC
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Northwest Orchestra Festival Mt. Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark Street Gresham, OR 97030 Festival Director: Dr. Grant Linsell – 503-491-7157 – grant.linsell@mhcc.edu – www.grantlinsell.com/nwof
Participants with disabilities: To request accommodations please contact the Disability Services Office at (503) 491-6923 or (503) 491-7670 (TDD) at least two weeks
prior to this event.