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The Bolder Music Festival

Our team of experienced, professional judges are dedicated to providing your ensemble with actionable and real-world feedback to meet them where they are.

Colton Blake
Laura Farnell
Melissa Miller
Jodi Hill Coke
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What we provide:

~ Ratings, feedback, a trophy, and an educational clinic with one of our judges

~ 8 3-step risers

~ Transposing electric piano with built-in amplification

~ Bluetooth audio playback speaker

~ Music stands 

~ If you are not using an accompanist, you must bring a blue tooth playback device, such as a phone or tablet.

Awards and Literature:

~ We recommend performing 1-2 pieces appropriate for the time of year in which your festival falls, but there are no set performance requirements.

~ Ratings are 3 (Good), 2 (Excellent) and 1 (Superior) with pluses and minuses given at the judge’s discretion.

~ Middle School and High School Performance Divisions are 6th Grade, Non-Varsity, Varsity, and Specialty Ensembles (Show Choirs, Jazz Choirs, etc.). 

~ Elementary choirs are now all competing at the same level, and will all be eligible for Best in Class. There are no more Open or Invitational divisions.

~ “Best in Class” is awarded to outstanding ensembles in the December, April, and May Festivals, provided there are at least 3 ensembles in your class.

Other information to make your day at the park seamless

  • Park and attractions are open every day from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm:. You can come and go as you like!
  • Performance times start at 9:00 am.
  • Check-in will be right outside the performance area. Directors only, please.
  • Have an exact count of students, chaperones, school employees, and catered meals ready when you arrive – your bill will be based on those numbers. 
  • Be ready to turn in your required waivers for everyone attending, including chaperones. Waivers can be found here.
  • 30 minutes before warm-up, meet your students and be ready to start their warm-up, performance, and clinic – all in the performance venue. 
  • All Choirs perform in the Epic Theatre, a very short drive from the Bolder Adventure Park. We’ll meet your ensemble to escort them to the venue.
  • Choirs operate on a 20-minute schedule, which includes set-up, a brief warm-up, performance, and a motivating, positive clinic.
  • Once you have performed – it’s back to the attractions!