RSD6
Elementary Band
Regionals
Information
What is Regionals?
Every region in Connecticut has its own Regional Band every year, which is chosen by audition only. Regional School District 6 is part of the Northern Region. Interested students in grades 6-8 are able to participate. Students prepare an audition piece and scales to perform in front of a judge. The student also does a short sight-reading piece. If the student receives a high enough score, he/she will be chosen to participate in the Northern Region Band.
What is the Time Commitment?
For your child, the time commitment is great - they must practice every day to prepare the required materials to the best of their ability.
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The audition is only one day (usually in January). If he/she gets accepted into the band, the commitment is only one weekend long. Rehearsal is on a Friday and the concert is the next day.
If my child gets an offer, does he/she have to participate in the band?
NO!
You and your child can sit down and talk to decide whether you would like to be in the band. It is an amazing experience, but sometimes the audition is enough.
2016-2017 IMPORTANT INFO!!
Audition Registration Deadline: 12/1/16
I sign up your child, but a decision needs to be made before this time.
Audition Date: January 7, 2017
Audition Location: King Philip Middle School,
West Hartford
Audition Cost: $12 (checks made payable to CMEA)
Festival Acceptance: 1/21/17
I will find out first and let your child know.
Festival Date: (Tentative) March 24-25, 2-17
Festival Location: TBD
Festival Cost: $20 (checks made payable to CMEA)
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