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The NRH2O Music Festival

Our team of experienced, professional judges are dedicated to providing your ensemble with actionable and real-world feedback to meet them where they are.

Margaret Brown
Mandy Musser
Louise Rossi-Sklar
Jane Samford
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What we provide:

~ Ratings, feedback, and a trophy

~ 15-minute educational clinic with one of our judges

~ Chairs and stands

 

Awards and Literature:

~ We recommend performing 1-2 pieces appropriate for the time of year in which your festival falls, but there are no set performance requirements. Beginning Orchestras can also perform exercises from method books. It’s totally up to you!

~ Ratings are 3 (Good), 2 (Excellent) and 1 (Superior) with pluses and minuses given at the judge’s discretion.

~ Performance Classes are Beginner, Non-Varsity, Varsity, and Specialty Ensembles (Marimba, Mariachi, Guitar, etc.). 

~ “Best in Class” is awarded to outstanding ensembles provided there are at least 3 ensembles in your class.

Other information to make your day at the park seamless

  • The park opens and closes at different times depending on your festival. The time frame listed of your festival is the maximum amount of time the park is open to you. 
  • Performance times are available before and after the festival time frame.
  • Check-in will be in the group sales office to the left of the main entrance. Directors only, please. Make the final payment later in the day in the same office.
  • Have an exact count of students, chaperones, school employees, and catered meals ready when you arrive – your bill will be based on those numbers later in the day. You will choose your lunch time during check-in.
  • After check-in, take your students inside the park, select a location to call your “home base” and enjoy the day!
  • 30 minutes before warm-up, meet your students to dry off, throw on your band t-shirt and shorts, and be ready to start their warm-up, performance, and clinic – all in the performance venue! 
  • All Orchestras perform in the covered pavilion inside the park.
  • Orchestras operate on a 30-minute schedule, which includes set-up, a brief warm-up, performance, and a motivating, positive clinic.
  • Once you have performed – it’s back to the attractions!