Virtual Opportunities

These are  virtual opportunities we have become aware of that may be of interest. These are presented for information only, ACB is not involved in most of these projects. If you have a virtual event to share, please send the information to [email protected]

Learning Opportunities

• The Clarinet sessions - www.theclarinetsessions.com
• The Global Bandroom Podcast
• The Global Band Room Facebook Group
• ACB Connects! - http://acbands.org/acbconnects
• Next Session: April 11, 2021
• Lone Star Conversations from the Lone Star Wind Orchestra 
• All are at 5:30-6:30pm Central Standard Time
• February 23, 2021 Omar Thomas
• March 16, 2021 Ian Weinberger 
• April 6, 2021 Julie Giroux
• April 27, 2021 Frank Ticheli 
• May 18, 2021 John Mackey
• Register at: https://www.jotform.com/form/210386936572059 for any or all sessions

Playing and Performance Opportunities

• Australian National Online Festival of Bands (ANOFOB)
• This festival will provide an opportunity for bands to submit for adjudication video recordings of them playing in a combination of specified styles.  They "extend a warm welcome and invitation to all bands from around the world to participate in this wonderful exciting new online event."
• https://www.nbca.asn.au/index.php/news/155-australian-national-online-festival-of-bands-anofob
• Virtual Band Festival Sponsored by DunedIn Concert Band 
• Information on the first 3 festivals below under past events.  Stay tuned for information on upcoming events.
• https://www.virtualconcertband.com/ - monthly virtual project opportunities, see website for details

PAST EVENTS

Information on past events for reference, some have links to the product that was produced.  

 Past Learning Opportunities

• Tea Time Talk from DunedIn Music Society   Next Session: March 18, 2021
• Windjammers 50th Anniversary Virtual Conference
• January 12-17, 2021 -  See https://www.mywju.org/ for full details
• In addition to historic information and cultural events about circus music, this convention will feature well-known instrument clinicians.
DunedIn Concert Band Virtual Repertoire Workshops
• facebook live
• Currently scheduled for April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12
• Virtual Band Camp- by Royal Irish Academy of Music and Bands of Ireland (July 3 – Jul 17, 2020) - cancelled
• ACB Connects!
• a series of virtual webinars to share current resources and introduce ways to adjust to necessary, present day restrictions.
• Sessions:  July 17, August 30, September 27, October 25, December 6
• More dates TBA.  To register and for more info see:  http://acbands.org/acbconnects
• Copyright Webinar by JW Pepper 
•  October 1, 2020, 4pm Eastern  (Register at: http://bit.ly/copyright-webinar)
• Archive:  JW Pepper Webinar (10/1/2020) "Copyright for Virtual Concerts: What You Can and Cannot Do."  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLOLpPFlPQc  This talks about internet streaming as well as recorded concerts on the internet. Associated blog post that summarizes this webinar.
• Master Classes with Chicago Symphony Orchestra
• Several classes to choose from on different dates
• starting July 11th with more dates and classes being added - see website for details

Past Playing Opportunities

• Bands of Ireland St Patrick's Day Virtual Event
• Musicians are invited to perform a fun and accessible piece of music to represent your band, province, and country. Music is now available to be downloaded along with the relevant click tracks and backing tracks.   See website for details and how to register
• submissions should be made by Friday, February 12, 2021
• https://bandsofireland.com/st-patricks-2021

• Virtual Band Festival Sponsored by DunedIn Concert Band 
• Festival #3 
• deadline for submissions December 12, 2020, Details
• Airing December 26, 2020 @ 1 PM Eastern - https://www.facebook.com/events/753262988556552
• Festival #2
• deadline for submissions August 15, 2020, Details
• Airing August 29, 2020 @ 1 PM Eastern - https://www.facebook.com/events/592950608075834
• Festival #1
• deadline for submissions June 12, 2020, Details
• Airing June 20, 2020 @ 1 PM Eastern - https://www.facebook.com/events/612781142670768/

• Stars & Stripes Together: A Virtual Play Along
• Hosted by American Bandmasters Association and "The President's Own" United States Marine Band
• Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 1 PM – 1:30 PM on Youtube
• This is a play along event - music available through the above link, students have the opportunity to submit a video for a special July 4th event.

• Distant Harmonies - River City Rhythm
• First Piece: Hymn for a New Day by Dr. Drew Shanefield - Submissions open until April 17, 2020
• Video: https://youtu.be/j2WVp_nX9Ow

• Lone Star Wind Orchestra: Lone Star Global Ensemble
• Goal is to create a full concert performance
• First Piece:  Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa - Submissions extended to April 14, 2020
• Video: https://www.facebook.com/lonestarwindorchestra/videos/672844053289913/
• Second Piece: River Shannon!  by  Julie Giroux (WORLD PREMIER) - Submissions open until May 4, 2020
• Video: https://www.facebook.com/lonestarwindorchestra/videos/244268046811079/

• Southern New Hampshire University Virtual Orchestra / Wind Symphony
• Video: https://www.facebook.com/SNHUMusic/videos/270069564202892/?t=0
• "Song of Hope" World Band
• Song of Hope by Peter Meechan - submission open until May 5, 2020

• Harry Watters (Trombone) - Virtual Lessons/Warm Ups - archived on YouTube and Facebook - week days at 11 AM Eastern (USA)

Updated April 6, 2021