"Serving an Audience of One"
OCM (Ontario Christian MusicFest) was initially founded in 2005 to provide an opportunity for students from faith based schools
and churches as a venue to perform music in a Christian environment, while being educated and encouraged by adjudicators who share
similar Christian beliefs and practices.
OCM promotes the study and performance of excellent band and ensemble repertoire that provides
a foundation for developing musicality and prepares students for a life long appreciation of music. As stated in Psalm 150, "Let everything
that has breath Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!".
OCM has been a regional festival of MusicFest Canada since 2006. As an affiliate
of MusicFest Canada, OCM awards invitations for outstanding qualifying ensembles to participate at the National Finals of MusicFest
Canada.
Along with concert bands, vocal groups and jazz ensembles, a new category for MusicFest Canada began in 2006 through
OCM - Praise and Worship Teams. Praise and Worship Teams are also eligible to participate in the National Finals of MusicFest Canada.
If an ensemble is deemed eligible an invitation may be awarded through by the adjudicators and/or Regional Co-ordinator. Praise and
Worship Teams may include members of various ages (i.e.,. youth and adults in one ensemble). Praise and Worship Teams from churches,
youth groups and schools are encouraged to participate in OCM.
It is our goal by supporting school, church and community based music
programs through this educationally focused festival, that we can inspire students, parents, school officials, school supporters and
volunteers and music teachers to truly work to “Serve an Audience of One” through the wonderful gift of music.
This festival is open
to all schools: faith based, public and private schools are absolutely encouraged and welcome to participate along with church and
community groups.
OCM promotes the study and performance of excellent band and ensemble repertoire that provides a foundation for developing musicality and prepares students for a life long appreciation of music. As stated in Psalm 150, "Let everything that has breath Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!".
OCM has been a regional festival of MusicFest Canada since 2006. As an affiliate of MusicFest Canada, OCM awards invitations for outstanding qualifying ensembles to participate at the National Finals of MusicFest Canada.
Along with concert bands, vocal groups and jazz ensembles, a new category for MusicFest Canada began in 2006 through OCM - Praise and Worship Teams. Praise and Worship Teams are also eligible to participate in the National Finals of MusicFest Canada. If an ensemble is deemed eligible an invitation may be awarded through by the adjudicators and/or Regional Co-ordinator. Praise and Worship Teams may include members of various ages (i.e.,. youth and adults in one ensemble). Praise and Worship Teams from churches, youth groups and schools are encouraged to participate in OCM.
It is our goal by supporting school, church and community based music programs through this educationally focused festival, that we can inspire students, parents, school officials, school supporters and volunteers and music teachers to truly work to “Serve an Audience of One” through the wonderful gift of music.
This festival is open to all schools: faith based, public and private schools are absolutely encouraged and welcome to participate along with church and community groups.
Purpose and Mandate
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Thanks to past participates in
OCM - Ontario Christian MusicFest
See you at OCM 2013 - March, 2013
Festival Information
Performing ensembles will have an opportunity to hear some of the finest school concert bands, choirs, ukulele or recorder groups,
bucket bands, wind ensembles, instrumental jazz and Praise and Worship Teams in Ontario.
Evening Concerts are always a highlight
with past guests including Chester Thompson, Redemption Praise Band, DV2, members from Icy Redd and the York University Gospel Choir
(under the direction of Karen Burke).
Every performing ensemble will be observed and listened to by two highly respected
Every performing ensemble will be observed and listened to by two highly respected
and experienced
adjudicators. An educational clinic will follow each performance
with one of the adjudicators. This clinic will focus on providing
encouragement
and recommendations for each ensemble.
i) CD audio recording of their performance.
ii) CD audio recordings of performance with
a voice-over by the adjudicators.
iii) DVD of their festival performance and clinic.
iv) Written comments and recommendations from
each adjudicator.
ii) CD audio recordings of performance with
a voice-over by the adjudicators.
iii) DVD of their festival performance and clinic.
iv) Written comments and recommendations from
each adjudicator.
Each performing ensemble will receive their recordings, comments and rating
(i.e., Bronze, Silver, Gold) approximately
30 minutes after their clinic is completed.
Performance ratings for the ensembles will not be publicly announced by the festival.
Please note, the DVD will be mailed to the ensemble after the festival.
Special clinics and workshops are scheduled as part of the activities during the festival based on availability. In the past, clinics have included presentations by Chester Thompson, Peter Stoll, Michael Lyons, Paul Grecco, Carol Johnson, Barrie Hodgins and clinics for beginner bands and the St. Michael’s College School - SMC Drumline were also featured as part of OCM.
Performing ensembles may be invited to participate in the National Finals of MusicFest Canada at the discretion of Adjudicators and the OCM Regional Co-ordinator.
A warm up room is provided, complete with chairs, stands and standard equipment for each
Special clinics and workshops are scheduled as part of the activities during the festival based on availability. In the past, clinics have included presentations by Chester Thompson, Peter Stoll, Michael Lyons, Paul Grecco, Carol Johnson, Barrie Hodgins and clinics for beginner bands and the St. Michael’s College School - SMC Drumline were also featured as part of OCM.
Performing ensembles may be invited to participate in the National Finals of MusicFest Canada at the discretion of Adjudicators and the OCM Regional Co-ordinator.
A warm up room is provided, complete with chairs, stands and standard equipment for each
performing group to use 30 minutes prior to their OCM performance. Storage area and a student host/hostess
will be provided during each ensemble's participation in OCM.
All performing ensembles receive:
York University Gospel Choir Director, Karen Burke
