Virtual Opportunities
These are virtual opportunities we have become aware of that may be of interest. These are presented for information only, ACB is not involved in most of these projects. If you have a virtual event to share, please send the information to [email protected]
Learning Opportunities
Playing and Performance Opportunities
- Taps Across America
- Australian National Online Festival of Bands (ANOFOB)
- Virtual Band Festival Sponsored by DunedIn Concert Band
- Information on the first 3 festivals below under past events. Stay tuned for information on upcoming events.
- https://www.virtualconcertband.com/ - monthly virtual project opportunities, see website for details
PAST EVENTS
Information on past events for reference, some have links to the product that was produced.
Past Learning Opportunities
- Tea Time Talk from DunedIn Music Society Next Session: March 18, 2021
- Windjammers 50th Anniversary Virtual Conference
- January 12-17, 2021 - See https://www.mywju.org/ for full details
- In addition to historic information and cultural events about circus music, this convention will feature well-known instrument clinicians.
DunedIn Concert Band Virtual Repertoire Workshops
- facebook live
- Currently scheduled for April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12
- Virtual Band Camp- by Royal Irish Academy of Music and Bands of Ireland (July 3 – Jul 17, 2020) - cancelled
- ACB Connects!
- a series of virtual webinars to share current resources and introduce ways to adjust to necessary, present day restrictions.
- Sessions: July 17, August 30, September 27, October 25, December 6
- More dates TBA. To register and for more info see: http://acbands.org/acbconnects
- Copyright Webinar by JW Pepper
- Master Classes with Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Several classes to choose from on different dates
- starting July 11th with more dates and classes being added - see website for details
Past Playing Opportunities
- Bands of Ireland St Patrick's Day Virtual Event
- Musicians are invited to perform a fun and accessible piece of music to represent your band, province, and country. Music is now available to be downloaded along with the relevant click tracks and backing tracks. See website for details and how to register
- submissions should be made by Friday, February 12, 2021
- https://bandsofireland.com/st-patricks-2021
- Virtual Band Festival Sponsored by DunedIn Concert Band
- Festival #3
- Festival #2
- Festival #1
- Stars & Stripes Together: A Virtual Play Along
- Hosted by American Bandmasters Association and "The President's Own" United States Marine Band
- Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1 PM – 1:30 PM on Youtube
- This is a play along event - music available through the above link, students have the opportunity to submit a video for a special July 4th event.
- Distant Harmonies - River City Rhythm
- First Piece: Hymn for a New Day by Dr. Drew Shanefield - Submissions open until April 17, 2020
- Lone Star Wind Orchestra: Lone Star Global Ensemble
- Goal is to create a full concert performance
- First Piece: Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa - Submissions extended to April 14, 2020
- Second Piece: River Shannon! by Julie Giroux (WORLD PREMIER) - Submissions open until May 4, 2020
- Harry Watters (Trombone) - Virtual Lessons/Warm Ups - archived on YouTube and Facebook - week days at 11 AM Eastern (USA)
Updated May 4, 2021
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