ASBOF 2021 Online Events Update
Due to recent NSW government announcements we have no option but to cancel all live and online events we had scheduled for 2021. We hope that things will return to normal for next year and look forward to seeing you all in 2022.
ENTRY OPTIONS
Adjudication Plus Trophy – Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award Plaque
All ensembles entering the Adjudication Plus Trophy section of the Festival will receive the confidental audio adjudication comments from a member of our highly acclaimed panel of adjudicators. In addition to receiving the adjudication, these ensembles will be awarded a GOLD, SILVER, or BRONZE rating which will be publicly announced and displayed on our webiste. There is an additional cost to the entry fee for the award which will be included at the checkout stage of entry.
Adjudication Only
All ensembles will have the opportunity to enter the Festival as an educational experience only and recieve the confidential audio feedback from a member of our highly acclaimed panel of adjudicators. No award will be presented and no public annoucncement as to the level of performance will be made. Adjudication Only ensembles entering the Online section of the Festival will still be eligible for participation in the online streaming event. A PARTICIPATION plaque can also be requested for ensembles which would like to commemorate their participation in the event. Please contact the Festival GM for more information.
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About the Festival
The Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival is open to all school wind, brass, and big bands, string ensembles and orchestras from across the planet and is held annually throughout July and August.
We cater for ensembles of all ability levels and, with over 10,000 students performing at our event each year, we are one of the most significant music education events in Australia.
So, whether your ensemble is newly formed or has been playing for years, get on board and join the fun of the Festival. Read about us on this site or contact us for further information to find out how you can be involved in the most inspirational event on the Australian school music calendar.
Festival News, Views and Events
Vale Richard Gill
In October 2018 Australia lost one of its national treasures with the passing of Richard Gill.
Hands off our Defence Force Musos!
SBF General Manager responds to a SMH article criticising expenditure on Army musicians.
Sensational ABODA Membership Offer
SBF offering ABODA Membership Discount for schools entering this year's Festival.
Sydney Music Education Conference for Band Directors
"Are you a Band Director looking for some inspiration? Is your school thinking of starting a band? If so, this Conference is a must for you!" (Richard Gill AO, Festival Patron)
Festival Background
Festival Background
The first School Band Festival was organised by the Band Association of NSW in 1962. Held at Chatswood Oval, eight brass bands initially took part and marching was compulsory.
Our Patron
Our Patron
Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator and researcher in music education and its impact on brain development and is known for her role as onscreen expert in the ABC documentary Don’t Stop the Music.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival (NSW School Band Festival Ltd) is company limited by guarantee and is registered as a tax deductible entity on the Register of Cultural Organisations
Festival Venues
Festival Supporters
Jupiter Instruments
Advanced Life
ABODA NSW
Thorp Music
Brolga Music Publishing Company
Wilson Publishing
Northeastern Music Publications
Sydney Youth Orchestra
Bondi Brass
Middle C
In Tune Music
Student Horizons
Lachlan Hamilton
Sticks and Staves
What’s Happening
