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Festival Philosophy
| - | To provide a festival that is student and director centered |
| - | To operate a festival that is musically and educationally oriented without competition or grading |
| - | To provide a workshop type environment so that students can learn and improve by participation and listening |
| - | To provide excellent performance examples which groups can strive to emulate |
| - | To develop a positive atmosphere in which students and directors can learn by listening, sharing, and working together |
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Teacher's Professional Development Program Application Form
Please complete registration by Jan 31, 2009
(We hope to notify all applicants by Feb. 15th.)
This is the thirteenth year of the festival. We are proud to offer educators
the opportunity to observe and work with masters in their field, as well hear
outstanding junior and senior high ensembles in performances and clinics. The
dates of this years festival are April 24-27, 2008
WHO This opportunity is geared toward choral and instrumental teachers in
student based programs. We wish to encourage people who have the desire to learn
through this experience and how it might benefit your music program.
WHY The festival has always felt a need to address information that teachers
require to progress with their own music programs. This is a way for a teacher
to meet other teachers from across Canada with similar needs and interests as
well as to grow professionally.
WHAT To participate in aspects of the festival such as introducing
facilitators during clinics, managing night concerts as well and participating in
operational duties connected with the festival. The CRMFestival will provide
professional development, general sessions, concerts, shared accommodations at the
Banff Caribou Lodge, meals, master classes, clinics, etc... You will be
responsible to arrange your own transportation
to and from Banff.
You should be an instrumental or choral teacher in the school system or with a community group in a student based music program.
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