Middle and High School Bands are invited to exhibit on our Q-Stage (Quincy Jones Stage) and our Bijou Stage at specific 30-minute time slots. During exhibition periods the Q-Stage and the Bijou Stage are free and open to the public. Each band will be provided with an individual that will serve as its MAJF liaison at the festival. The liaison will escort the band to the rehearsal space and to the stage area and will be available to answer questions and assist with other needs and requirements.
Each band will be provided with access to a room to tune and warm up prior to its performance on the MAJF’s Q or Bijou stage. The rehearsal room will be equipped with a piano, and a full drum set. Bass and Guitar amps are not provided. Each band will be allowed up to 30 minutes in the warm-up room just prior to its performance time. Approximately 15 minutes before a band’s scheduled performance time, the Band Director should send the band’s setup crew to The “Q” Stage performance area. The only equipment available on stage will be a piano, a drum set without cymbals, chairs, music stands and sufficient microphones. While backline will be provided, schools may choose to bring their own equipment. However, on-stage time will not be extended beyond 30 minutes. Schools must bring all their own percussion equipment, including vibraphones. Approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled performance time, the band should move to the performance area. Each band will have a maximum of 30 minutes on stage to set up, perform, break down and exit the stage.
The Band Director is free to choose the repertoire; however, we ask Directors to consider including at least one selection from the American song book. Immediately following each performance, one of the MAJF clinicians will conduct a private clinic to provide immediate feedback on the band’s performance.