The Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) and The Virginia Band and Orchestra Director's Association (VBODA) provide this opportunity for students to compete and then perform on an individual basis. The entire activity is in two stages: 1.) The Audition 2.) The Event. Students who audition successfully, are eligible to participate in the event. Students that score the highest in the audition (the exact number for this category of achievement is announced at the All District Event), are eligible to audition for the All Virginia Band & Orchestra Event. Acceptance into this Event basically says that a student is among the best in the State of Virginia!
Event
February 1-3, 2007
The VMEA/VBODA District XII's All District Band will be hosted at Chantilly High School from Thursday Feb. 1 to Saturday Feb. 3, 2007.
ALL DISTRICT BAND UPDATE - Due to the delayed opening, students should arrive at 10am.
Snow Plan -
1. If there is a school delay of 1 or 2 hours we will start at 10:30 am on Friday.
2. If school is cancelled Friday, we will still have rehearsals on Saturday and shorten the concert program.
3. If after school activities are cancelled on Thursday, be no rehearsal Thursday night.
4. We will update this website if needed.
Registration - Directors - Don't forget these items
1. One check (this CAN be a Booster Check) equal to the amount of students from your school attending the All- District Event X $25.00
2. One VMEA / VBODA Director's Financial Form filled out completely.
3. Emergency Care Forms for all Students including ALTERNATES.
4. Student/Parent Responsibility forms for every student attending the All-District Event
5. Your Band Phone List for contacting Alternates quickly
6. If a director will be absent at any time during this event, you must have a letter signed by your principal identifying the school employee that will assume your responsibilities.
7. Don't forget mutes for brass students
Guest Conductors
We are fortunate to have three phenomenal conductors joining us this year.
 | Middle School Band - J.D. Anderson, Former Band Director - Longfellow Middle School |
| Senior Band - Steve Davis, Director of Bands - University of Missouri Kansas City |
| Wind Ensemble - Frank Wickes, Director of Bands - Louisiana State University |
Click on any of their names to read their biographical information.
The concert will be in the Chantilly High School auditorium. There is no charge for admission. The order of the program will be:
1. Middle School Band
2. Symphonic Band
3. Wind Ensemble
VMEA DISTRICT XII
2007 ALL-DISTRICT BAND
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Feb.1 Feb.3, 2007
FEE- $25.00 per Student
TENTATIVE Student Itinerary
Thursday, February 1, 2007 - Director Registration - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 1, 2007 - Rehearsal - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Friday, February 2, 2007 - Rehearsal - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2007 - Rehearsal - 9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2007 - Concert 7:00 p.m. - Conclusion
All events will take place at
Chantilly High School
Schedule
THURSDAY February 1, 2007
6:30 p.m. Director Registration will take place in the Chantilly HS Main Lobby in front of the auditorium. Location:
Symphonic Band meets in auditorium
Junior Band meets in Band Room
Wind Ensemble meets in Choral Room
6:45 p.m. - ALL STUDENTS IN YOUR SEATS BY THIS TIME FOR ATTENDANCE
STUDENTS SHOULD REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR REHEARSAL ROOM. NAME CARDS WILL BE ATTACHED TO CHAIRS TO IDENTIFY SEATING. INSTRUMENT CASE STORAGE WILL BE IN THE AUDITORIUM.
7:00 p.m. - All bands begin rehearsing
9:00 p.m. - Final Announcements and Dismissal
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007
8:30 a.m. -- All band members report to assigned rooms.
Junior Band meets in band room
Senior Band meets in auditorium
Wind Ensemble meets in Choral Room
8:45 a.m. -- Roll call
9:00 a.m. --Down beat
LUNCH
ALL STUDENTS MUST REMAIN ON CAMPUS AT ALL TIMES
(times are approximate)
11:30 a.m. - Middle School Band Lunch
12:00 p.m. - Symphonic Band
12:30 p.m. - Wind Ensemble
AFTERNOON SESSIONS:
High School Symphonic Band in band room,
Middle School in auditorium.
Wind Ensemble stays in Choral room.
4:00 p.m. Final Announcements and Dismissal
LARGE INSTRUMENTS MAY BE LEFT IN THE AUDITORIUM.
SATURDAY, February 3, 2007
8:30 a.m. All band members report to assigned rooms
Middle School Band meets in drama room
Symphonic Band meets in Band Room
Wind Ensemble meets on Stage
8:45 a.m. -- Roll call
9:00 a.m. --Down beat
12:00 p.m. --Middle School Band Breaks for Lunch
12:15 p.m. -- Senior Band Breaks for Lunch
12:30 p.m. -- Wind Ensemble Breaks for Lunch
LUNCH ALL STUDENTS MUST REMAIN ON CAMPUS AT ALL TIMES
Students may bring their own lunches
Concessions will be available
12:45 p.m.-- Middle School Band rehearses on Stage
1:00p.m.-- -Symphonic Band rehearses in Band room
1:15 p.m. -- Wind Ensemble rehearses in the Choir room
2:30 p.m. Final Announcements and Dismissal
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3 2007
6:00 p.m. All Students Report Roll Call
6:15 p.m. - Bands begin warm-ups
6:40 p.m. - Doors open for Audience to enter auditorium
7:00 p.m. CONCERT NO ADMISSION FEE
MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND ON STAGE
SYMPHONIC BAND IN THE BAND ROOM
WIND ENSEMBLE IN THE CHORAL ROOM
Students should arrive at Chantilly HS in full concert band uniform.
Items to Note -
Bad Weather - In the event of bad weather, the All District event is required to follow the guidelines set by (link) Fairfax County Public Schools. There is an "Emergency Announcement" link on this web page.
Even if we don't have school on Friday, it is still possible to have the event on Saturday. Fairfax County makes this call on a daily basis. The most up-to-date announcements are usually announced on any radio station or your county's cable station. As long as the internet is working, updates will happen on this website.
Concessions - All Kinds of Concessions will be available during this event at lunches and breaks.
This event is supported by the Chantilly Music Boosters and the Chantilly Chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Email Mr. Taylor if you need more information at: keith.taylor@fcps.edu.
Chantilly High School
4201 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA
(703) 222-8180 - Band Office
Directions to Chantilly High School
Last updated: Tuesday, September 04, 2007