Sixth Annual Honors Band Festival
February 1, 2, and 3, 2008
Mission Statement: The Roberts Wesleyan College Honors Band Festival highlights and encourages
outstanding high school musicians while providing a quality musical experience in a college setting.
Friday, February 1
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration (Cox Hall)
7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Chair/Auditions and Sectionals
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Pizza Party and Games
Saturday, February 2
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast (Ellen Stowe Roberts Dining Room)
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Rehearsal (Andrews B. Hale Auditorium)
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch (Garlock Dining Commons)
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rehearsal (Andrews B. Hale Auditorium)
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Dinner (Garlock Dining Commons)
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Rehearsal (Andrews B. Hale Auditorium)
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sports/Activities/Games (Voller Athletic Center)
Sunday, February 3
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast (Ellen Stowe Roberts Dining Room)
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Church Service – Cox Hall Auditorium (optional)
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Rehearsal (Andrews B. Hale Auditorium)
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch (Garlock Dining Commons)
2:00 p.m. Free Concert
Dr. Paul Shewan, associate professor at Roberts Wesleyan College, conducts the Wind Ensemble and the Roberts Wesleyan College-Community Orchestra, and teaches trumpet and conducting. He earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from Roberts Wesleyan College, master’s degree in trumpet performance and literature from Eastman School of Music, and D.M.A. in conducting from Eastman School of Music. At Eastman, he studied with Mendi Rodan, Neil Varon, Donald Hunsberger, and Mark Scatterday, and appeared in several concerts, conducting the Eastman Wind Orchestra, the Eastman Wind Ensemble, and the Eastman Conducting Orchestra. Dr. Shewan is a member of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra trumpet section and also performs with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. He has recorded as a trumpet soloist and conductor for the Albany Record Label.
Click here for application. Print out, complete, and mail the completed application to Susan Martorana, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY, 14624-1997, postmarked by December 1, 2007.
If you have any questions regarding the Roberts Wesleyan College Honors Band Festival, please call or email Nicole Ferguson (student coordinator) at ferguson_nicole@roberts.edu or Matthew Zager (student coordinator) at 585.313.4102 or zager_matthew@roberts.edu, or Dr. Paul Shewan (festival director) at 585.594.6509 or shewanp@roberts.edu. There is a participation fee of $65 which covers all meals, music, CD, and other expenses. The participation fee will be due upon notification of acceptance.
Auditions for Roberts Wesleyan College will also be scheduled for seniors interested in attending Roberts as a music major. To register for an audition, fill out an online application. Fill out the application and you will receive confirmation of receipt. Auditions will occur Friday evening for Music Major scholarships to Roberts for 2008-2009.
Roberts Wesleyan College is a Christian liberal arts college and offers more than 50 undergraduate programs including professional accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY 14624-1997 • www.roberts.edu • 585.594.6320
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