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The Alberta Band Association
​Provincial Festival of Bands

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The Alberta Band Association
Provincial ​Festival of Bands
May 15-18 & May 24-26, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic


The ABA Provincial Festival of Bands offers an opportunity for both band director and student to gain a valuable educational experience.  The unique format offers an ideal setting for participants to receive constructive feedback and hear other groups perform.  Each participating band receives:
  • two recorded adjudications
  • a clinic session
  • a sight-reading or fundamentals clinic
  • a certificate of participation

Register for the Provincial Festival of Bands
There is no deadline to register but if registering after April 15, please email the Festival Coordinator


Registration Fees
Early Bird Deadline, January 27, 2023
$600 for ABA members
$625 for out-of-province participants
$750 for Alberta-based non-members

Regular Registration (after January 27 until the Festival)
$650 for ABA members
$650 for out-of-province participants
$775 for Alberta-based non-members


Fees can be paid in one of three ways.
1. Pay by cheque
Please make cheques payable to Alberta Band Association and mail to:
Alberta Band Association
5708 72 ST NW
Edmonton AB T6B 3J4

2. Pay online with a credit card

3. Pay e-transfer to finance@albertabandassociation.com
If a password is required, use the word purple

​No bands will be scheduled until fees are received. 
Refund Policy: Refunds will not be issued for bands needing to withdraw from the Festival.

Download the current Festival of Bands Schedule

Festival Coordinator: Joyce Howdle

joyce@albertabandassociation.com
(780) 800-0482 x102

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​library@albertabandassociation.com
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Canadian Band Association 

Programs

Music Conference Alberta
Junior Honour Bands
Alberta Jazz Ensemble
Alberta Virtual Band
Alberta Wind Symphony
​Festival of Bands
Adult Concert Band Workshop
National Youth Band
MusiCamp Alberta


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5708 72  ST NW
Edmonton AB T6B 3J4

Email: info@albertabandassociation.com
Phone: (780) 800-0482
Toll Free: (877) 687-4239
Fax: (780) 488-6403

Executive Director, Nathan Ouellette x101
nathan@albertabandassociation.com

Festival Coordinator, Joyce Howdle x102
joyce@albertabandassociation.com

Operations Manager, Kimberley Denis x103
kim@albertabandassociation.com

Library Assistant, Dani McAfee
library@albertabandassociation.com

Program Assistant, Ayveree Sarjas-Terlikar
info@albertabandassociation.com
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Description of the Organization
    • Purpose, Priorities and Principles
    • Get Involved
  • Membership
    • Member Types
    • Applications and Renewals
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Studies and Re-Launch Documents
    • Advocacy Tools
    • Provincial Syllabus
    • Lending Library
    • Teaching Resources
    • Run For Music
    • MusiCom
  • Programs
    • ABA Awards
    • Provincial Honour Bands >
      • Alberta Wind Symphony >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Recommended Timeline
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Guest Conductor
        • Past Repertoire
      • Alberta Jazz Ensemble >
        • Audition Process
        • Guest Director
        • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Junior Honour Bands >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Timeline
        • Advertising
        • Guest Conductors
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Accommodations
    • Music Conference Alberta
    • Adult Concert Band Workshop
    • Festival of Bands >
      • Provincial Syllabus
      • Repertoire Lists
      • Registration
      • Fees
      • Festival Regulations and Operations
      • Schedule
      • Adjudicators
      • Festival Awards
      • Accommodations
      • Preparing for a Festival
  • Connections
    • Affiliates
    • Job Board
    • Mike Achtymichuk Scholarship
    • Professional Development
    • Supporters