Before using this form, please ensure that you can answer yes to each of these statements:

1. I am able to commit to attending each rehearsal and the performance in full and on time. (Participants whose principal residence is 200km or further from Winnipeg may choose to participate in the Sectional Rehearsal via Zoom. All other rehearsals and concert must be attended in person.)
2. I have entered the following dates into my calendar:
   • Sectional Rehearsal: Saturday, October 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
   • Rehearsal: Thursday, October 31, 4:00pm - 8:30pm
   • Rehearsal: Friday, November 1, 9:00am - 4:00pm
   • Rehearsal: Saturday November 2, 9:00am - 12:00pm
   • Performance 6:00pm - 9:00pm, concert at 7:00pm 
3. I have read and understand the MBA Video Audition Rules & Guidelines
4. I will submit my video recording online
5. I will submit my video recording in a .mp4 format (here is a Free Online Video Converter)
6. I will submit my video recording as a single file (ie. one track)

 

Please also read all instructions before proceeding with submitting your application:

• Video record scales first, then etudes
• Talking or metronome use on the video recording may result in disqualification
• Digitally altering or splicing your video recording in a scale, arpeggio, or etude, may result in disqualification
• The audition file should be named and saved as follows: FirstnameLastname_instrument.mp4 (e.g. JaneSmith_trombone.mp4)
• Please note that we are only accepting video (mp4) auditions this year
• For those accepted, the Honour Band fee is $100 (non-refundable). Do not include this fee at this time. Those accepted will be contacted in October.

If you are unable to check each of the above statements please contact coordinator@mbband.org.

Honour Band Schedule and Attendance Policy - Honour Band members must attend all Honour Band activities.

Audition Results - Will be shared with via email in early October.

2024-25 Schedule & Details:

• Saturday, October 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Sectional at the University of Manitoba
• Thursday, October 31, 4:00pm - 8:30pm - Rehearsal at Mennonite Bretheren Collegiate Institute
• Friday, November 1, 9:00am - 4:00pm - Rehearsal at Mennonite Bretheren Collegiate Institute
• Saturday, November 2, 9:00am - 12:00pm - Rehearsal at Mennonite Bretheren Collegiate Institute
• Saturday, November 2, 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Concert at Mennonite Bretheren Collegiate Institute

Please note that on time attendance at all scheduled activities is mandatory for participants.

The Manitoba Band Association (MBA) has adopted this Privacy Policy. Your application for an MBA event or program is your consent, as a participant (or parent or guardian of a participant) to MBA’s collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information for the purposes and on the basis outlined in MBA's Privacy Policy. By participating, you hereby grant MBA the right and permission in respect of any audio, audiovisual or visual analog or digital recording (of any nature or kind) of any rehearsal, performance or celebration connected with such event or program in which you or you and others are recorded, to use, reuse, publish and republish any such recording contemporaneously at the time of the recording and for a period of 10 years from the date of the recording, for promotional, fundraising, or educational purposes, without restriction as to alteration and without claim by you for compensation, damages, breach of privacy or libel.