Notes from the 2019 Music for All National Festival
Conductor Gerard Schwarz reflects on his observations from the 2019 Music for All National Festival.
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From Behind the Scenes to the Podium
Brian Worsdale, coordinator of the Honor Orchestra of America, walks potential participants through the honor ensemble experience from audition to performance.
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Orchestra students find common passions at Music for All National Festival
Orchestra experiences at the Music for All National Festival provide endless opportunities for students to grow. Read about two Honor Orchestra participants’ experiences at the 2010 National Festival.
Read MoreSandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival
The National Percussion Festival was renamed in 2010 to honor Dr. Feldstein after his passing. In this article, his family reflects on his impact on music education.
Read MoreStudents Talk About Their Positively Life-Changing Festival Experience
Read what participants in the 2009 Music for All National Festival had to say about their experiences.
Read MoreGolden Moments with the Honor Orchestra of America
by Larry J. Livingston Sometimes in this adventure called life, one has a golden moment when time falls away and everything seems right in the world. I am blessed to have had many such moments, often involving family. The birth...
Read MoreOrchestra America National Festival has a Smashing Debut
Michael Boo reports on the inaugural Orchestra America National Festival, which occurred in 2006. Read about participating schools, student experiences, and the Honor Orchestra of America.
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A Conductor’s Perspective: A participating director’s view of defining moments at the BOA National Concert Band Festival
Frank Troyka shares thoughts on the 2004 National Festival as a director who has participated in various capacities since 1992.
Read MoreHonor Band Blast Off
From BOA to Blast! stage: how the Honor Band of America shaped life-long connections By: Jonathon Almond An empty computer screen is pretty intimidating. When I was asked to write about my experiences with Bands of America, I...
Read MoreBenefits of the National Percussion Festival: Before, during and after
Shawn Galvin writes on his experience bringing the Trinity High School Percussion Ensemble to the Music for All National Festival in 2001.
Read MoreWhy Percussion Ensemble? How percussion ensemble can help develop your percussionists
Bill Galvin writes on the value percussion students can glean from participation in chamber ensembles.
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