OVERVIEW
This is a snapshot of the Festival Schedule. Please view each Event Day for more detailed timelines.
Event Descriptions
Choral & Hand Bell Festival –school/church/community choirs perform a 20-25 minute repertoire as either an adjudicated or showcase (non-adjudicated) ensemble in front of an audience filled with friends, family and the community-at-large at KAHIDA, Guam Plaza Resort & Spa
Solo & Small Ensemble Festival – vocal and instrumental soloists, along with small vocal or instrumental ensembles consisting of fifteen (15) members or less will be afforded 7 minutes to perform to a panel of judges and an audience filled with friends, family and the community-at-large.
Jazz, Rock, & Beyond – popular music ensembles of all kind (including jazz and rock bands) perform a 20-25 minute repertoire as either an adjudicated or showcase (non-adjudicated) ensemble in front of an audience filled with friends, family and the community-at-large at Ypao Beach Amphitheater.
Band & Orchestra Festival – school/church/community bands and orchestras perform a 20-25 minute repertoire as either an adjudicated or showcase (non-adjudicated) ensemble in front of an audience filled with friends, family and the community-at-large. Venue: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Guam.
Encore Concert & Award Ceremony Come and experience a snapshot of the Festival at this grand finale event presented. A large ensemble vocal group and a large ensemble instrumental group will represent their performance mediums and present an abridged version of their award-winning performance. In addition, several showcase performing groups, festival groups: Tumon Bay International Wind Orchestra and the Concordia Festival Choir will perform before closing off the festival with finale awards presentation. This year's finale will be hosted at Micronesia Mall.
Solo & Small Ensemble Festival – vocal and instrumental soloists, along with small vocal or instrumental ensembles consisting of fifteen (15) members or less will be afforded 7 minutes to perform to a panel of judges and an audience filled with friends, family and the community-at-large.
Jazz, Rock, & Beyond – popular music ensembles of all kind (including jazz and rock bands) perform a 20-25 minute repertoire as either an adjudicated or showcase (non-adjudicated) ensemble in front of an audience filled with friends, family and the community-at-large at Ypao Beach Amphitheater.
Band & Orchestra Festival – school/church/community bands and orchestras perform a 20-25 minute repertoire as either an adjudicated or showcase (non-adjudicated) ensemble in front of an audience filled with friends, family and the community-at-large. Venue: Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Guam.
Encore Concert & Award Ceremony Come and experience a snapshot of the Festival at this grand finale event presented. A large ensemble vocal group and a large ensemble instrumental group will represent their performance mediums and present an abridged version of their award-winning performance. In addition, several showcase performing groups, festival groups: Tumon Bay International Wind Orchestra and the Concordia Festival Choir will perform before closing off the festival with finale awards presentation. This year's finale will be hosted at Micronesia Mall.
