2008-2009 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CALENDAR I. CABIN JOHN PERFORMANCES (graded) Dates and times are subject to change
ALL GROUPS (Grades 6-8)
Winter Concerts	Dec. 16 (Orchestras) 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 18 (Bands), at CJMS
Spring Concerts	May  28 (Orchestras) and May 29 (Bands) 7:00 p.m. at CHS or June 3 (Orchestras) and June 4 (Bands) 7:00 p.m. at CJMS These dates are tentative pending H.S. Graduation Schedule
ADVANCED ORCHESTRA 7/8
County Orchestra Festival	April 1
State Orchestra Festival	May 4 or 5 (tentative)
ADVANCED BAND 7/8
County Band Festival	April 2
State Band Festival	May 5 or 6 (tentative)
INTERMEDIATE BAND 7/8 (tentative)
County Second Bands Festival	April 22
II. HONORS ACTIVITIES (extra-curricular)
Please note that detailed information and registration packets for each honors activity will be distributed to interested and qualified students as it becomes available.  The MCPS Honors Galas are open and free to the public.
ALL-COUNTY JUNIOR HONORS BAND & ORCHESTRA (grades 7 ‑ 9)
Audition Date:	Tuesday, November 11, evening, Rockville H.S.
Rehearsal Dates:	Tues. evenings, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 29, 7- 9 p.m. Feb 1 (4-9 p.m.)
Performance:	MCPS Honors Gala, Sat. Feb 7, 7:00 p.m. BCC High School
MARYLAND JUNIOR ALL-STATE BAND & ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS (Grades 7 - 9)
Audition Date:	Saturday, November 15, location TBA
6TH GRADE REGIONAL HONORS BAND & ORCHESTRA GALA
Auditions Dates:	November 14-21, in-school
Rehearsals:	Tues. evenings, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Performance:	Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., TBA.
ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL (grades 6-8)	Friday, March 6  6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Paint Branch H.S.
SOLO FESTIVAL (grades 6-8)	Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Paint Branch H.S.