Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Please feel free to contact the Alberta Band Association office
by email [email protected]
by phone 780-800-0482
toll free 1-877-687-4239
Q: Is the ABA still accepting nominations for the Alberta Wind Symphony for 2025?
A: Yes! Nominations open April 14, 2025
Q: How much does it cost to participate in the Alberta Wind Symphony?
A: $299 - this does not include accommodations or meals which are at the expense of the participant
Q: What age must an instrumentalist be to participate in the Alberta Wind Symphony?
A: Instrumentalists must be between the ages of 15 and 19 to participate, with at least three years of experience on their instrument.
Q: What grade must an instrumentalist be enrolled in to participate in the Alberta Wind Symphony?
A: Instrumentalists must be in grades 9-12 at the time of the residency.
Q: Can teachers recommend a current grade 12 student for participation in the Alberta Wind Symphony?
A: Instrumentalists must be in grades 9-12 at the time of their participation.
Q: Where & when will the preparatory rehearsal take place?
A: The preparatory rehearsal for the Alberta Wind Symphony will take place in Red Deer in September.
Q: Why does the recommendation process include a recommendation rubric?
A: The selection panel needs to be able to assess the abilities of each of recommended instrumentalist. We rely on the accurate assessment of the recommending teacher/conductor to select the best candidates.
Q: Why does the recommendation process include a ranking?
A: We try to accept the top ranked student from each recommending school to ensure geographic representation. In cases where that might not be possible, we look to the recommendation rubric scores to determine which candidate will be accepted to the Alberta Wind Symphony.
Q: Do any students get priority placement in the ensemble?
A: Yes. Current grade 12 students and students who have never participated in the ensemble will receive priority placement.
The deadline to submit recommendations is May 16, 2025
Please refer to Recommendation and Audition Process for more information
by email [email protected]
by phone 780-800-0482
toll free 1-877-687-4239
Q: Is the ABA still accepting nominations for the Alberta Wind Symphony for 2025?
A: Yes! Nominations open April 14, 2025
Q: How much does it cost to participate in the Alberta Wind Symphony?
A: $299 - this does not include accommodations or meals which are at the expense of the participant
Q: What age must an instrumentalist be to participate in the Alberta Wind Symphony?
A: Instrumentalists must be between the ages of 15 and 19 to participate, with at least three years of experience on their instrument.
Q: What grade must an instrumentalist be enrolled in to participate in the Alberta Wind Symphony?
A: Instrumentalists must be in grades 9-12 at the time of the residency.
Q: Can teachers recommend a current grade 12 student for participation in the Alberta Wind Symphony?
A: Instrumentalists must be in grades 9-12 at the time of their participation.
Q: Where & when will the preparatory rehearsal take place?
A: The preparatory rehearsal for the Alberta Wind Symphony will take place in Red Deer in September.
Q: Why does the recommendation process include a recommendation rubric?
A: The selection panel needs to be able to assess the abilities of each of recommended instrumentalist. We rely on the accurate assessment of the recommending teacher/conductor to select the best candidates.
Q: Why does the recommendation process include a ranking?
A: We try to accept the top ranked student from each recommending school to ensure geographic representation. In cases where that might not be possible, we look to the recommendation rubric scores to determine which candidate will be accepted to the Alberta Wind Symphony.
Q: Do any students get priority placement in the ensemble?
A: Yes. Current grade 12 students and students who have never participated in the ensemble will receive priority placement.
The deadline to submit recommendations is May 16, 2025
Please refer to Recommendation and Audition Process for more information