utsc/oba small ensemble festival
UPDATE
April 7-9, 2025
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University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail, Scarborough ON
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THANK YOU for your interest in the 2025 SEF. Due to high demand, we have opened a second performance stage on Wednesday, APRIL 9 only! If you would like to join the festival or enter a group virtually, please email event director Jen Cresswell at sef@onband.ca
ACCEPTED GENRES
Choice and level of repertoire is as inclusive as possible: any genre will be welcomed and adjudicated and is up to the preference of the teacher and students. Flex Band arrangements played in a smaller group (i.e. under 8 players) would also work well. For more ideas, please see the provided list of repertoire suggestions below!
ADJUDICATION
This is an excellent opportunity for students to obtain external adjudication on their performances. All entries are eligible for an adjudication, optional rating, and a chance to qualify for MusicFest Canada - The Nationals, 2025 or 2026
Students will receive thoughtful guidance, suggestions, and feedback offered by our adjudication team. Adjudications will focus on overall musicianship, ensemble specifics such as blend, and balance, and technical/fundamental considerations of the chosen repertoire. Each group will receive feedback from TWO adjudicators: One written, and one live adjudication in front of the group immediately following their performance.
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LIVE/UTSC FESTIVAL REQUIREMENTS/info
The festival will take place on campus during the days of April 7 - 9, 2025.
REPERTOIRE:
The Title/Composer/Arranger/Publisher information for each performed piece will be required and directors/schools will be required to submit TWO licensed/authorized copies of the music scores. If these are arranged by students, please print 2 copies from your arranging software.
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Average/recommended playing time is 5-10 minutes of music. (Maximum playing time is 15 minutes.)
Equipment/room setup info is forthcoming.
CONTACT US!
On behalf of my team and myself, we look forward to seeing you at the festival in April. Questions?
Please feel free to contact the festival director, Jennifer Cresswell at sef@onband.ca
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