On national festivals national songs, national anthem, programmes related to current affairs, special editions, documentary film and special reports are presented.
Below is a brief description of each form that we request to be submitted before you arrive in Indianapolis in March. There are different sections to break down the forms along with deadlines.
Festival Agreements, Packages, and Housing Information contains information regarding festival packages, housing, and meals. The Festival Agreement is your contract to participate in the Music for All National Festival. You must complete your ensemble’s housing list (using the Excel template found in the Directors’ Lounge) and submit the list by November 15. Any housing changes made after November 15 can be submitted using the Housing Change form, up until January 15. The Ensemble Travel Information form should detail your group’s arrangements to and from Indianapolis. Please note that there is no ground transportation provided by Music for All during the festival. Though some performance venues are located in downtown Indianapolis within walking proximity of the National Festival hotels, your ensemble will be expected to move around the metropolitan area on your own for all events. If needed, transportation to and from the airport is also the responsibility of each ensemble. Lastly, arrangements for the Familiarization Trip may be made by completing the Confirmation and Hotel Reservation form.
Payments must be made according to the dates found on the Festival Agreement and Schedule of Deadlines page. Percentages are per your ensemble’s total cost that you list in your Festival Agreement.
Event Information consists of a series of forms that will help shape your festival experience. Each ensemble is guaranteed one rehearsal, however, due to the number of ensembles and space limitations, requests for additional rehearsals may not be granted. The Instrumentation and Voicing Breakdown can be approximated and is simply used to determine space and materials needed for master class sessions. The Additional Equipment Request and Stage Plot forms help us to assist you with obtaining equipment and the correct performance set up for your ensemble. A roster with addresses is used to create certificates and to send congratulations and information to students. Please check for accuracy on the correct spelling of names. Music for All also completes demographic studies of participants for all programs. Contact information will not be shared with any other organization.
Ticket Information: All members of an ensemble’s package will receive credentials on-site that allows access for any National Festival performance. Additionally, all ensembles are guaranteed tickets for one honor ensemble concert. Honor Ensemble concert tickets will be assigned based on schedule and preference will be given to those ensembles that have students performing in an Honor Ensemble. A separate Festival Ticket Order and Banquet Ticket Order form can be submitted by friends and family members not included in your ensemble’s package that wish to attend these events (see section below on Friends & Family Packages for more details).