Virtual Opportunities Spring 2020

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

Learning Opportunities

• The Global Bandroom Podcast
• DunedIn Concert Band Virtual Repertoire Workshops
• register on zoom
• 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
• 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
• ACB Connects!
  
• a series of virtual webinars to share current resources and introduce ways to adjust to necessary, present day restrictions.
• First few sessions:  July 17, August 30, September 27
• 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

Playing and Performance Opportunities

• Virtual Band Festival #2
• Sponsored by DunedIn Concert Band at noon
• deadline for submissions August 15, 2020
• Details
• Airing August 29, 2020 @ 1 PM Eastern - https://www.facebook.com/events/592950608075834
  
• Virtual Band Festival
• Sponsored by DunedIn Concert Band at noon
• 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.
• The Global Band Room Facebook Group
• Distant Harmonies - River City Rhythm
• First Piece: Hymn for a New Day by Dr. Drew Shanefield - Submissions open until April 17th
• 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 14th
• Video: https://www.facebook.com/lonestarwindorchestra/videos/672844053289913/
• Second Piece: River Shannon!  by  Julie Giroux (WORLD PREMIER) - Submissions open until May 4th
• 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 5th
• https://www.virtualconcertband.com/ - monthly virtual project opportunities, see website for details.

 Virtual Lessons/Warm Ups 

• Harry Watters (Trombone) - archived on YouTube and Facebook - week days at 11 AM Eastern (USA)

Updated September 25, 2020