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MARIMBAFEST 2021 DRAFT SCHEDULE

This will give you an idea of what will happen during Marimbafest Week

Marimbafest 2021 is an exciting week full of activities, including the competition events, classes and opportunities to interact with fellow participants, faculty artists and staff.

NOTE: This timetable is a DRAFT and is just to give you an idea of what to expect. The final timetable will be released around May 2021.

OPENING - SUNDAY 11TH JULY 2021

SUNDAY
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EVENT: Marimbafest 2021 Opening Reception

3:30PM - 6:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

For All Participants + Invited Guests

All Marimbafest participants are welcomed into Marimbafest Week with a casual reception, where faculty, staff and participants will be introduced to one another, followed by an opening performance. There will be food served as well as shop displays up for early purchases.

MONDAY

DAY 1 - MONDAY 12TH JULY 2021

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MARIMBAFEST SHOP

10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room

Free for everyone

The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

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BRIEFING: Welcome To Day 1

9:30AM - 10:00AM / Callaway Music Auditorium

For Competition Participants Only

This briefing is another introduction period for participants to get comfortable with the Conservatorium environment and surroundings, and to familiarise themselves with the activities for Day 1.

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CLASS 1: Faculty Artist Masterclass (Topic TBA)

10:00AM - 11:00AM / Tunley Lecture Theatre

Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass

(Final class details released in May 2021)

The Marimbafest masterclasses cover a range of topics, including performance, technique, composition, stage presence, career skills and more.

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CLASS 2: Faculty Artist Workshop (Topic TBA)

11:00AM - 12:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass

(Final class details released in May 2021)

The Marimbafest workshops allow participants to play in front of their peers and receive feedback from the faculty artist.

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BREAK: Lunch Break

12:30PM - 1:30PM / Common Room and G12

Competition Participants

Lunch break for everyone.

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WARM UPS: All Participants' Soundchecks

1:30PM - 7:30PM / Multiple rooms at the Conservatorium

Competition Participants

(Final warm up times and orders announced closer to the date)

Warm ups and sound checks for all solo and ensemble participants. Participants are only required to come for the time(s) of their scheduled slot.

DAY 2 - TUESDAY 13TH JULY 2021

TUESDAY
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MARIMBAFEST SHOP

10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room

Free for everyone

The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

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WARM UPS: SOLO STAGE 2 Participants' Soundcheck

9:30AM - 12:00PM / Multiple rooms at the Conservatorium

For Competition Participants (Solo Category)

(Final warm up times and orders announced closer to the date)

Warm ups and sound checks for solo participants only. Participants are only required to come for the time(s) of their scheduled slot.

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BREAK: Lunch Break

12:00PM - 1:30PM / Common Room and G12

Competition Participants

Lunch break for everyone.

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CONCERT 1 / COMP: SOLO STAGE 2 Semifinals

1:30PM - 7:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

For Competition Participants (Solo Category) + Free to Watch

The Solo Competition begins with A-CLASS and OPEN CLASS semifinals. All solo participants will perform here and be assessed by the faculty panel. Free to watch for members of the public.

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COMPETITION: SOLO STAGE 2 Results

7:30PM - 8:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

For Competition Participants (Solo Category) + Free to Watch

The faculty panel will give their feedback to all participants and announce the finalists who make it through to FINAL STAGE on Friday.

WEDNESDAY

DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY 14TH JULY 2021

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MARIMBAFEST SHOP

10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room

Free for everyone

The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

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WARM UPS: ENSEMBLE STAGE 2 Participants' Soundcheck

9:30AM - 12:00PM / Multiple rooms at the Conservatorium

For Competition Participants (Ensemble Category)

(Final warm up times and orders announced closer to the date)

Warm ups and sound checks for ensemble participants only. Participants are only required to come for the time of their scheduled slot.

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BREAK: Lunch Break

12:00PM - 1:30PM / Common Room and G12

Competition Participants

Lunch break for everyone.

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CONCERT 2 / COMP: ENSEMBLE STAGE 2 Semifinals

1:30PM - 7:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

For Competition Participants (Ensemble Category) + Free to Watch

The Ensemble Competition begins with A-CLASS and OPEN CLASS semifinals. All ensemble participants will perform here and be assessed by the faculty panel. Free to watch for members of the public.

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COMPETITION: ENSEMBLE STAGE 2 Results

7:30PM - 8:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

For Competition Participants (Ensemble Category) + Free to Watch

The faculty panel will give their feedback to all participants and announce the finalists who make it through to FINAL STAGE on Friday.

THURSDAY

DAY 4 - THURSDAY 15TH JULY 2021

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MARIMBAFEST SHOP

10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room

Free for everyone

The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

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BRIEFING: Welcome To Day 1

9:30AM - 10:00AM / Callaway Music Auditorium

For Competition Participants Only

This briefing is another introduction period for participants to get comfortable with the Conservatorium environment and surroundings, and to familiarise themselves with the activities for Day 1.

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CLASS 3: Faculty Artist Masterclass (Topic TBA)

9:00AM - 10:00AM / Tunley Lecture Theatre

Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass

(Final class details released in May 2021)

The Marimbafest masterclasses cover a range of topics, including performance, technique, composition, stage presence, career skills and more.

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CLASS 4: Faculty Artist Workshop (Topic TBA)

10:30AM - 11:30AM / Callaway Music Auditorium

Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass

(Final class details released in May 2021)

The Marimbafest workshops allow participants to play in front of their peers and receive feedback from the faculty artist.

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CLASS 5: Faculty Artist Workshop (Topic TBA)

12:00PM - 1:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

Competition Participants + Single Entry Pass

(Final class details released in May 2021)

The Marimbafest workshops allow participants to play in front of their peers and receive feedback from the faculty artist.

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BREAK: Lunch Break

1:00PM - 2:00PM / Common Room and G12

Competition Participants

Lunch break for everyone.

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CONCERT 3: Artist Showcase Concert

6:00PM - 8:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

Free for everyone

(Concert artists announced closer to date)

Concert performance featuring faculty artists and local percussionists from WA.

DAY 5 - FRIDAY 16TH JULY 2021

FRIDAY
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MARIMBAFEST SHOP

10:00AM - 7:00PM / Common Room

Free for everyone

The Shop makes a return with new merchandise from new brands for 2021 for you to browse and purchase your favourite percussion gear.

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WARM UPS: FINAL STAGE Participants' Soundcheck

10:00AM - 1:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

For FINAL STAGE Competition Participants Only

Warm ups and soundchecks for all FINAL STAGE participants (solo and ensemble). Participants are only required to attend for their warm up slots.

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BREAK: Lunch Break

1:00PM - 2:00PM / Common Room and G12

Competition Participants

Lunch break for everyone.

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CONCERT 4 / COMP: A-CLASS FINAL STAGE

3:00PM - 5:00PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

A-CLASS Competition Participants + Free to Watch

A-CLASS finalists for solo and ensemble perform for their last time for a public audience and the faculty panel. Results and prize presentation for all participants will be at Concert 5 (OPEN CLASS FINAL STAGE).

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CONCERT 5 / COMP: OPEN CLASS FINAL STAGE

6:00PM - 8:30PM / Callaway Music Auditorium

OPEN CLASS Competition Participants + Free to Watch

OPEN CLASS finalists for solo and ensemble perform for their last time for a public audience and the faculty panel. Results and prize presentation announcements for all participants will happen here. 

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