STUDENT APPLICATION PACKET

Virtual Honors Music FestivalEvent Description

DESCRIPTION

Virtual Honors Music Festival is a one-day performing arts symposium for motivated high school students.The objective of the Festival is to provide students with advanced instruction in vocal, band, and stringsstudies. Students will attend six sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, throughout the day.

STAFF

Our team of instructors is a combination of DoDEA Europe teachers, military musicians, and statesideexperts.

STUDENT SELECTION

DATE OF FESTIVAL

Honors Music Festival will take place on November 17-18, 2021. Wednesday, November 17, 2021 :: 1800 :: "Winds Aloft" Woodwind Quintet performance and Q&A. Thursday, November 18, 2021 :: 0900-1700 :: Workshop Sessions Thursday, November 1800, 2021 :: 1800 :: "Five Star Brass" Brass Quintet performance and Q&A

**All times are Central European Time. Subtract one hour for England and add two for Bahrain and Ankara.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 22, 2021. Students must be logged in to their@student.dodea.edu account to apply. When applications are complete, selected students will be notifiedand sent a follow-up email so they can select their preferred workshops.

Students must be academically eligible to participate in a DoDEA Europe Student Activities Event. Students are responsible for work missed while they are out of school for Honors Music Festival. They

should communicate with their teachers prior to the event to ask for assignments to be completed.

Interested students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to submit an online application at:

LOCATION - Virtual

All Honors Music Festival events will be conducted through Google Classroom and Google Meet. Studentswill login to the workshop from home and will need access to a computer with a working camera andmicrophone in addition to their instrument.

COST

There is no cost to the student for this event.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:Ann Engels, DoDEA Europe Regional Fine Arts ISSHonors Music Festival Project Officerann.engels@dodea.edu

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Possible Workshops(Will be finalized once we have a student list)

CAREER WORKSHOPS

Military MusicianMusic EducationMusic TherapyStudio MusicianSound TechPerforming MusicianInstrument Repair

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GENERAL WORKSHOPS

ConductingMusic TheoryStudying Music in CollegeRecording EngineeringMusic TechnologyComposition/ArrangingJazz StudiesMusical TheaterTour the DoDEA Europe MusicalInstrument Repair Facility

INSTRUMENTALISTS

Techniques Specific to Your InstrumentVibratoIncreasing Your RangeWarm-up Techniques Double Reed MakingSolo RepertoireBowing TechniquesShifting/IntonationAuditioning for College & RepertoireAuditioning for the Military Band

VOCALISTS

Diction Warm-up TechniquesVibratoIncreasing Your RangeVocal HealthSinging in Different StylesAuditioning for College & RepertoireVirtual Masterclass

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A full workshop schedule will be released after the completion ofthe application process.

Virtual Honors Music Festival

Virtual Honors Music FestivalApplication Guidelines for Students

Applications are submitted online using your @student.dodea.edu account

Read the information letter and list of workshops before submitting an application. AStudent Application Worksheet is provided on the next page to help prepare yourapplication.Students must be academically eligible to participate. This will be verified by yourmusic teacher prior to your acceptance.Review the Application Worksheet (next page) and prepare before uploading. *** Youmay not revisit the site to make changes to your application. Make every effort to prepare detailed and well-written responses. It is critical thatyou present a clear picture of your skills and experiences. It is wise to write this in aWord or Google Doc in advance.Print a copy of the Statement of Participation / Student Behavior Form and obtain therequired signatures. This will need to be uploaded to your application. You can use aPDF app on your smartphone, ask your teacher to scan a copy, or upload a picture ofthe form from your phone or camera. You cannot submit your application withoutthis form. A physical signature is REQUIRED for this form to be accepted - do notsubmit a form with names simply typed in.Log in to the Google Form using your @student.dodea.edu account and completeyour application. If you are unsure about what this is, ask your school ET or musicteacher.

All applicants must prepare and submit answers to TWO of the following four questions:

1. Why do you want to participate in this year's Virtual Honors Music Festival andwhat do you hope to learn?2. How do you hope to continue making music after high school?3. If you could meet one performer of your instrument, who would that be and why?4. If you've attended Honors Music Festival in the past, speak to how it has changedyou as a musician.

Deadline: Friday, October 22, 2021

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Virtual Honors Music FestivalStudent Application Worksheet

Applications are submitted online using your @student.dodea.edu account Use this sheet as an advance planner to prepare your application. This form is not to

be uploaded. When you are ready to complete your application online, go to

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Part 2: Student InformationSchool:

Grade:

First Name: Last Name:

Are you proficient on a secondary instrument? If so, what is it/are they? (Only selecet instrumentswhich you are highly capable on and select N/A if you do not have a secondary instrument.)

Part 3: Form Uploads

The Google Form will ask you for one signed form (found at the end of this packet). You will upload it in part 2 of the onlineapplication. Make sure your form is signed by you AND a parent/guardian. Please name your form with the following namingprotocol: lastname.firstname.school.forms

Part 1: Welcome Message

Nothing to complete on this page. Read the welcome message and click 'next' to begin the actual application.

Part 4: Essay

Why do you want to participate in this year's Virtual Honors Music Festival and what do you hope to learn?How do you hope to continue making music after high school?If you could meet one performer of your instrument, who would that be and why?If you've attended Honors Music Festival in the past, speak to how it has changed you as a musician.

All applicants must prepare and submit answers to TWO of the following four questions:1.2.3.4.

I am applying for: Band Choir Strings

Select your instrument or voice type.

Have you attended previously?What years?

Students are expected to participate in all planned activities.Students will turn on their cameras during the live sessions of the workshop.Students will have a working microphone.Students will have access to a working instrument.Students will turn cell phones off during activity instruction and presentations.Students will dress appropriately for the activity. Your dress should always be proper and ingood taste.Students are expected to exhibit mature student decorum throughout the activity. Students are expected to be kind, courteous, and respectful.

Statement of Participation Student Expectations Agreement

This form must be completed and uploaded with your on-line application.Please name the file Lastname.Firstname.School.Forms

Student Name:_______________________________________ School: ______________________________________ Student Expectations:

I agree to the above expectations and to let my student (listed above) attend Honors Musicsessions from 0900-1700 and the two 1800 concerts. (**All times are Central European Time. Subtract one hour for England and add two for Bahrain and Ankara.) I understand that thesesessions will be held virtually and my student will attend them from home. I will do all I can toensure that, if selected, my student will be in attendance, as to not take a slot from anotherstudent. Parent Name: _____________________________ Parent Signature:_____________________________________ I agree with the above expectations and understand that I am making a commitment to attendthese sessions. If selected, I will do all I can to be in attendance so I do not take a slot from anotherstudent. I will make sure to have access to a working camera, microphone, and instrument (if necessary) forthese sessions. Student Signature: _________________________________________________________________________________

PHYSICAL SIGNATURES MUST BE OBTAINED TO HAVE A VALID APPLICATION.