You know it's true: playing in a band is fun. But playing in a REALLY BIG band is downright awesome.

And that REALLY BIG band experience is what BandFest is all about. It's also a chance to play with others who share your passion for making music, and a chance to compare notes with those who have chosen the same instrument as you to express that feeling. Chances are, you will find quite a few of them at this year's BandFest.

The program this year is similar to what has attracted musicians from all over the province in the past, providing many opportunities to expand your horizons as an instrumentalist. This year's talented directors have the capacity to either affirm or change your concept of what band music is all about.

And naturally, we have provided a number of breaks and social opportunities, because such a gathering of musicians provides some wonderful company and interesting conversation!




Ken Foote - music educator, trombonist and longtime supporter of Nova Scotia bands: having joined us as guest conductor in the past, Ken returns to share his experience and musicianship with us.

Maggie Helms - clarinetist, band director, instrument repair technician: Maggie will be returning this year to offer us her outstanding leadership from the baton!




Location:All rehearsals will be held at the Annapolis Royal Regional Academy (ARRA) located on St. George Street, the town's main street. The Sunday concert will be held on the lawn in front of the building or in the auditorium in the event of rain.

Cost: The registration fee will again be $75 per participant, $55 for each additional family musician. Full time students pay a reduced fee of $40. This price includes coffee breaks, Saturday night dinner and dancing to the Annapolis Big Band. You are welcome to bring guests to the dinner & dance for a fee of $15 each.

Lodging: There are many wonderful places to stay in and around Annapolis Royal: Country Inns, B&Bs, motels and campgrounds. For a listing of accommodations and prices go to
www.annapolisroyal.com

Guests: Don't be concerned that your guest will be bored while you play. This amazing little town has much to offer the visitor. Check out
www.annapolisroyal.com.




Gold Sponsors:



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Bronze Sponsors:

Anna. Home Hardware and Building Centre
Annapolis SaveEasy
Brown Bros.Excavating Ltd.
Dunromin’ Campground and Stone Horse Café
Fairway Insurance
Hutchin's Pharmasave
Habitation Realties
Kaulbach Family Funeral Home
Thexton's Greenhouse


Bandfest Boosters:

Annapolis Eye Care Centre
Bainton Leather Outlet and Mad Hatter Books
Charade
The Crooked Floor
Fancy's Jewellers
Flewwelling Accountants
Historic Gardens
ReMax
Tom's Pizza & Helen's Cabins
Trimper & Associates Accounting


Donors

Jost Architects
The Clothes Basket
Great Expectations
Scotia Bank