Indianapolis, In -February 27 - March 1, 2008
Performance halls across Indianapolis were filled with the sound of music as young musicians from across the nation gathered for the Music for All National Festival presented by Yamaha. The Festival was comprised of the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival, National Percussion Festival and the Orchestra America National Festival, as well as concerts by the Honor Band of America, the Honor Orchestra of America and the Jazz Band of America.
The 2007 Festival featured several firsts including the debut of the Jazz Band of America, opening for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Vandoren artist Victor Goines was a memeber of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The Honor Orchestra of America shared the concert stage with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and violinist Pinchas Zukerman.
"These are the events we like to support," commented DANSR president Michael Skinner. "The passion and excellence demonstrated by these committed musicians mirror the company philosophy of Vandoren. We're proud to be a part of this."
"The events of the Music for All National Festival shine a spotlight on the core of our nation's school music programs," says Scott McCormick, Music for All President and CEO. "These festivals bring music education's focus to Indianapolis as a destination and true celebration of the finest educational performance opportunities in America."
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Students performing at National Festival