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<channel><title><![CDATA[TUMON BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL&trade; 2026 - FAQ]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq]]></link><description><![CDATA[FAQ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:59:08 +1000</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[TBMF 2023: We're BACK!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/tbmf-2023-were-back]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/tbmf-2023-were-back#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:22:52 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/tbmf-2023-were-back</guid><description><![CDATA[ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guam Honor Bands]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/guam-honor-bands]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/guam-honor-bands#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:25:55 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/guam-honor-bands</guid><description><![CDATA[Joanne Matanane, Program DirectorT&aring;no Honor Band &nbsp;Julian Greening &amp; Cheryl DiAmore, ConductorsPlayers with under 2 years experience. Best suited for beginners!Latte Honor Band (Haligi + T&aring;sa Bands)&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrew Dongon, ConductorHaligi Honor Band&nbsp;- Players with 2-3 years experience. Repertoire is Level 2 - 3T&aring;sa Honor Band - Players with 3 years and over experience. Repertoire is Level 3-4 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><em style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Joanne Matanane, Program Director</em><br /><strong><br />T&aring;no Honor Band </strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><em style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Julian Greening &amp; Cheryl DiAmore, Conductors</em><br />Players with under 2 years experience. Best suited for beginners!<br /><br /><strong>Latte Honor Band</strong> (Haligi + T&aring;sa Bands)&nbsp;&nbsp;<em style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Andrew Dongon, Conductor</em><br />Haligi Honor Band&nbsp;- Players with 2-3 years experience. Repertoire is Level 2 - 3<br />T&aring;sa Honor Band - Players with 3 years and over experience. Repertoire is Level 3-4<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Can I Join Team TBMF?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/how-can-i-join-team-tbmf]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/how-can-i-join-team-tbmf#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2019 08:55:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/how-can-i-join-team-tbmf</guid><description><![CDATA[Team TBMF is always looking for volunteers to join our crew! Those interested are asked to apply so we can help place you with the correct department.Loading... [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Team TBMF is always looking for volunteers to join our crew! Those interested are asked to apply so we can help place you with the correct department.</div><div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div><div><div id="587900832485044990" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdJrEBli-d8hWW7RKlACBIcuzlIYRS8Af5yMDq3W15qgqapw/viewform?embedded=true" width="640" height="2691" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0">Loading...</iframe></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FESTIVAL Fees]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/festival-fees]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/festival-fees#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Fees]]></category><category><![CDATA[Submissions]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/festival-fees</guid><description><![CDATA[SOLOS$40 per soloist&#8203;SMALL ENSEMBLES&#8203;$30 per small ensemble (2-12 members)BAND / ORCHESTRAS / CHOIRS$65 per ensemble&#8203;BAND CLINICS$150 honorarium per one and a half hour clinic(Initial clinic per school [in the last 3 years] is FREE)COLLABORATIVE ENSEMBLE REGISTRATION$15 (If not part of a participating ensemble)Tumon Bay International Wind OrchestraFestival Massed ChoirGuam Honor Band&nbsp; &nbsp;PHOTOCOPY SERVICE$0.50 per pageAWARD AND COMMENT SHEET POSTAGE $20 per award&#8203; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><font size="3">SOLOS</font></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">$40 per soloist</span><br />&#8203;<br /><strong style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">SMALL ENSEMBLES<br />&#8203;</strong><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">$30 per small ensemble (2-12 members)<br /><br /><strong>BAND / ORCHESTRAS / CHOIRS</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">$65 per ensemble</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&#8203;</span><br /><strong>BAND CLINICS<br /></strong>$150 honorarium per one and a half hour clinic<br />(Initial clinic per school [in the last 3 years] is FREE)<br /><strong style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><br />COLLABORATIVE ENSEMBLE REGISTRATION</strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">$15 (If not part of a participating ensemble)</span><ul style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><li>Tumon Bay International Wind Orchestra</li><li>Festival Massed Choir</li><li>Guam Honor Band&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><br /><strong style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">PHOTOCOPY SERVICE</strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">$0.50 per page<br /><br /></span><strong>AWARD AND COMMENT SHEET POSTAGE<br /></strong> $20 per award<br />&#8203;<br />Make all payments to the order of the Guam Territorial Band Society.<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"></span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concert Etiquette]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/concert-etiquette]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/concert-etiquette#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:56:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/concert-etiquette</guid><description><![CDATA[DOs &amp; DON'Ts WHEN ATTENDING EVENTSConcert etiquette&nbsp;refers to a set of social norms observed by those attending musical performances. These norms vary depending upon the type of music performance and can be stringent or informal.For Most Adjudicated EventsPlace electronic devices on SILENT or AIRPLANE mode.Clapping is appropriate--whistling, hooting, and yelling are not.Judges will be listening and watching carefully. Silence is important.Stay seated until the performance number is comp [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><u><font size="4"><strong style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">DOs &amp; DON'Ts WHEN ATTENDING EVENTS</strong></font></u><br /><strong style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">Concert etiquette</strong><span style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)">&nbsp;refers to a set of social norms observed by those attending musical performances. These norms vary depending upon the type of music performance and can be stringent or informal.</span><br /><br /><strong>For Most Adjudicated Events</strong><ol><li>Place electronic devices on SILENT or AIRPLANE mode.</li><li>Clapping is appropriate--whistling, hooting, and yelling are <em><strong>not</strong></em>.</li><li>Judges will be listening and watching carefully. Silence is important.</li><li>Stay seated until the performance number is completed.</li></ol></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What items must I submit for participation?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/what-items-must-i-submit-for-participation]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/what-items-must-i-submit-for-participation#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2017 09:49:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Booklet]]></category><category><![CDATA[Submissions]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tbmfguam.org/faq/what-items-must-i-submit-for-participation</guid><description><![CDATA[SOLOISTS / DUETSParticipation FeeLiability WaiverBiography - 100 words minimum, 300 words maximumPhotograph - Portrait (tall) orientation,&nbsp;high resolution, separate file from biographyBacking tracks - If you have one, submit it the day of your performance. Please use a labeled&nbsp;thumb drive.Music score sheets or lyrics&nbsp;- The judges will use these during adjudication. They'll be returned during the award ceremony.&nbsp;One copy may be held on file for reference.  &#8203;SMALL ENSEMBL [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong>SOLOISTS / DUETS</strong><ol><li>Participation Fee</li><li>Liability Waiver</li><li>Biography - 100 words minimum, 300 words maximum</li><li>Photograph - Portrait (tall) orientation,&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">high resolution, separate file from biography</span></li><li>Backing tracks - If you have one, submit it the day of your performance. Please use a labeled&nbsp;thumb drive.</li><li>Music score sheets or lyrics&nbsp;- The judges will use these during adjudication. They'll be returned during the award ceremony.&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">One copy may be held on file for reference.</span></li></ol></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>&#8203;SMALL ENSEMBLES</strong><ol><li>Participation Fee</li><li>Liability Waivers for each participant</li><li>Biography - 100 words minimum, 300 words maximum</li><li>Photograph - Landscape (wide) orientation, high resolution, separate file from biography</li><li>Backing tracks - If you have one, submit it the day of your performance. Please use a labeled&nbsp;thumb drive or compact disc.</li><li>3 copies of Music score sheets or lyrics&nbsp;- The judges will use these during adjudication. They'll be returned during the award ceremony. One copy may be held on file for reference.</li></ol></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>BANDS / ORCHESTRAS / CHOIRS</strong><ol><li>Participation Fee</li><li>Liability Waivers for each participant</li><li>Group Biography - 300 words minimum, 500 words maximum</li><li>Group&nbsp;Photograph - Landscape (wide) orientation,&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">high resolution, separate file from biography</span></li><li>Director Biography -&nbsp;<span>300 words minimum, 500 words maximum</span></li><li>Photograph - Portrait (tall) orientation,&nbsp;high resolution, separate file from biography</li><li>Backing tracks - If you have one, submit it the day of your performance. Please use a labeled&nbsp;thumb drive or compact disc.</li><li>Music score sheets or lyrics&nbsp;- The judges will use these during adjudication. They'll be returned during the award ceremony.&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">One copy may be held on file for reference.</span></li></ol></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>