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Maine Open Jazz Festival

The Maine Band Directors' Association sponsors the Maine Open Jazz Festival. This festival is designed for high school and middle school jazz bands. Entrance fees are listed in the Schedule of Fees.
The Maine Open Jazz Festival is usually held the first Saturday in March.
The 2008 Maine Open Jazz Festival will be held at Westbrook High School on Saturday, March 1st

Festival Information

Cover Letter
Application
Seat-Tune Chart

Rules and Regulations

The rules and regulations are as follows:
I. Classification
The festival will be open to high school and middle school (junior high) large ensembles and combos.
II. Music Requirements
    A. Time Limit
        1. All groups will be allowed a total of 25 minutes.
          This includes set-up, playing, and breakdown time.
        2. There is no minimum performance time.
    B. Doubling of parts will be allowed.
III. Seating Plan
    A. Directors must provide a seating plan for adjudicators.
        1. Include names of students and instruments.
(See Open Jazz Festival Seating Plan, page 35A in the MBDA Handbook)
IV. Equipment Provided by Host
    A. A PA system with 5 mikes to be used at director's discretion.
    B. An acoustic piano
    C. Risers.
V. Awards
    Bands may participate for a rating or for comments only.
VI. Adjudicators
    A. Three qualified musicians and/or educators will be selected by the host with approval of the Executive Committee.
    B. Judges will be seated apart.
    C. Judges commentary will be by tape.
(See Open Jazz Festival Adjudication Form, page 36A in the MBDA Handbook)