Important Notes for the 2006 Festival

September 16, 2005

Registration Procedure Change: Beginning this year, there will only be ONE DATE FOR REGISTRATION on November 24, 2005, at which time ALL FEES WILL BE DUE. Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. As seen in the past, many groups have had to be turned away due to no space available in the schedule. The main benefit of registering by this date is your group's guaranteed participation. Scheduling is done on a first come, first serve basis, and late registration will be accepted providing space is available in the schedule.

To facilitate scheduling, please inform the Rotary Music Festival committee of any school or community conflicts that will occur during the Festival, and we will attempt to accommodate your group's needs.

It should be noted that Concert Bands playing to the standard must select one piece from the syllabus found by clicking here. Please note that the syllabus is updated every year and must be adhered to in its most current form. For groups intending to participate at MusicFest Canada, it is the responsibility of the Director to be familiar with the Rules and Regulations of MusicFest Canada. We are affiliated with MusicFest Canada, and to obtain an invitation your group must receive a gold or silver standard in Rotary Music Festival. Groups participating at MusicFest Canada must perform one piece notated by an asterisk (*) in the Rotary Music Festival syllabus. For further information, contact Rotary Music Festival.

Directors are advised to review the Festival Rules and Regulations every year, as important revisions are common. It is the responsibility of each ensemble director to be familiar with the Rules and Regulations and all pertinent information.

Note on Rotary Music Festival's Website

In an effort to reduce paper usage and lost information, Rotary Music Festival is making all of its documents and forms available online. Hard copies of these documents are available upon request. Please visit our website online at www.rotarymusicfestival.org. If you have any questions regarding this change or have any technical difficulties, please contact the Festival Coordinator using the information found here.