Manjusri Concert Band

Adjudicator for the SIBF

Mr. Toshio Akiyama.......oh my god.!!..the author of the total training book that we are using..

Honorary President

Asia Pacific Band Director Association

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Mr. Douglas Bostock

Principal Conductor

Aargau Symphony Orchestra, Switzerland

Principal Guest Conductor

Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra

Principal Guest Conductor

Czech Chamber Philharmonic

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Mr. Dennis Johnson

Past President/ Parliamentarian

World Association for Symphonic Bands & Ensembles

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Mr. Surapol Thanyawibool

Music Director

Kasetsart University, Thailand

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Mr. Simon Yau

Composer

Hong Kong

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MAJ Philip Tng Liat Peng

Senior Director of Music

Singapore Armed Forces Band

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Mr. Richard Adams

Head of Music

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore

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h band will receive a written appraisal from our panel of international adjudicators and Diploma in Band Performance (Open Division/I/II) based on the following merit:

Gold 90.00% and above Silver 80.00% - 89.99% Bronze 70.00% - 79.99% Certificate Below 70.00%

There will also be a "Best Soloist" prize (applicable for Open Division only) which will be announced at the end of the contest.

Prizes

Open Division

1st Prize: S$10,000 Singapore International Band Festival Trophy 2nd Prize: S$4,000

Division I

1st Prize: S$3,000 Singapore International Band Festival Trophy

Division II

1st Prize: S$2,000 Singapore International Band Festival Trophy

Best Soloist

Best Soloist Trophy

(Applicable for Open Division only)

Marking Scheme The adjudicators will judge the performance based on the following criteria: 1. Sound a. Intonation b. Tone Quality c. Balance 2. Technique a. Technique b. Articulations c. Ensemble Musicianship d. Rhythm 3. Musical Performance a. Phrasing b. Dynamics c. Interpretation