COVID-19 UPDATE OCTOBER 2020
October is here; the start of a new academic year; the start of a new season, however… NCBF are keen to support your musical endeavours, particularly in these continuous COVID-19 times.
If you are needing advise about a risk assessment template for your upcoming rehearsal (hopefully soon), contact Making Music: www.makingmusic.org.uk OR 020 7939 6030.
October 2020 - to all bands interested in National Concert Band Festival, NCBF are announcing a number of initiatives over the next few months under the banner of ncbf Extra to assist the development of your band, the first of these ncbf Lite is FREE and available now. See details below.
As promised back in June, here is an update about ncbf in these continuous COVID-19 times.
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We know that any rehearsals that could be scheduled at present are limited by a number of factors, therefore in the meantime ncbf wish to support and encourage ensemble playing, and invite you to take part in our FREE ncbf initiative - ncbf Lite. Aimed at smaller ensembles from within bands. Consider:Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Double Reed Ensembles | Wind Trio, Quartet, Quintet, Sextet etc. | Trumpet, Horn, Lower Brass Ensembles | Brass Trio, Quartet, Quintet, Sextet etc. | Percussion Ensemble | Jazz Trio, Quartet, Quintet, Sextet etc. | Little Big Band | Flexiband
Submit a 15 minute non-edited video of your selected programme together with pdf copies of scores/lead sheets. In return you will receive a written adjudication from ncbf experts, a completed ncbf Criteria Sheet and an Award Certificate (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) which will be sent to you - there is no deadline for this FREE ncbf Lite submission.
Login or Register below to Enter!
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Any bands not invited to the ncbf 2020 Nationals (which had to be cancelled) can still apply for consideration to perform at the planned ncbf 2021 Nationals by submitting a 15/20 minute non-edited video of a recent performance together with pdf copies of the scores/lead sheets and completing an online entry. You will receive a written adjudication from ncbf experts, a completed NCBF Criteria Sheet plus an award (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) made and will be assessed for inclusion - submit anytime up to mid-February.
