Pacific University, Forest Grove, ORMay 28-30, 2009
ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVALS IN THE U.S.
Application Deadline: Postmarked by Friday, February 20, 2009 |
Music in May was founded in 1948 at Pacific University by Richard A. Greenfield
to encourage the development of string music in the public schools of the Pacific
Northwest. Band and choir were added at the suggestion of high school music
directors, who saw in the festival a means of recognizing students whose service
to their particular schools was especially noteworthy.
Each year the number of nominees for places at Music in May far exceeds the
number who can be accepted. Housing limitations and the natural requirements
of each ensemble result in over 500 participants each year, approximately 300 in
the choir, 170 in the band and 80 in the orchestra.
Participants’ achievements in three days, under distinguished guest conductors
culminating in the Saturday afternoon concert, represent not only their own
efforts, but those of approximately 170 high school directors who have
developed their students’ talents a´nd recommended them for Music in May.
Guest Conductors
| Orchestra | Choir | Band | ||
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Mia Hall Savage |
John P. Lynch |
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The United States Air Force Band |
Pacific Youth Choir |
Director of Bands, The University of Georgia |
