SEPTEMBER 27 - 29, 2024

BAND FEST FEES & REGISTRATION

We are now accepting registrations from community and school musicians who are interested in attending Bathurst Band Fest with the price structure outlined below.  The final deadline to register is Sep. 13.  Please click on the link below for the Online Registration Form to send your response.  All information submitted is kept strictly confidential.  Written receipts will be provided during the event before you leave to go home.
Online Registration Form
Registration fees for the weekend are as follows:
  • Individual NB Band Association (NBBA) members receive an additional $15 off their Band Fest fee PLUS $5 off their big band dance ticket.  Attendees from an NBBA Ensemble member will receive $5 off their big band dance ticket.  BECOME AN NBBA MEMBER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE.
  • $95 - Regular Registration Fee [AFTER SEP. 1, 2024]​
  • $70 - Additional Family Member Regular Registration [AFTER SEP. 1, 2024]
  • ​$30 - Post-Secondary Student (Full, Part-time, or Online)
  • FREE - Middle & High School Students

What's Included: Your registration fees help us cover the costs of: purchasing and distributing sheet music, nutrition breaks, 2 lunches, conductor and clinician costs, rehearsal venue costs, performance venue costs, social events, and prizes.

Important Fee Notes: 
  • Registration fees do NOT cover the cost of meals on your own or accommodations for the weekend.
  • Registration fees do NOT include the cost of a souvenir Band Fest tee shirt.  SHIRTS MUST BE PRE-ORDERED AND PAID FOR BY SEP. 1.  Cost for a shirt is $25.
  • The Big Band Dance/Cabaret on Saturday night is age 19+ and NOT included in the registration fee. 
    • Tickets for that event will be $25 each.  They will be for sale ahead of time and at the door while supplies last.
    • Phantom Jazz members and other selected players in the band that night do NOT require a ticket. 
  • You may use the below payment methods to make a separate payment for the dance/cabaret or combine with your weekend registration fee.
OPERATIONS & CANCELLATION PROCEDURES
​​Suggested but NOT mandatory:
  • Hand sanitizer will be readily available and is encouraged regularly.
  • Bell cover for your instrument where applicable (pantyhose is a cheap way to do this if you wish).
  • Water cloth for the floor where applicable.
  • Wearing a face mask when not playing your instrument is not mandatory but, you may do so at your discretion.
  • If you are not feeling well, PLEASE STAY HOME!
  • You are welcome to physically distance yourself as much as possible during rehearsals at your comfort level.
Cancellation:
  • ​Anyone needing to cancel for Individual emergencies should contact Jeff MacQuarrie directly by phone ​506-547-5298
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Option 1: Payment by E-Transfer [PREFERRED]
  1. Please fill out Bathurst Band Fest's online registration form here.
  2. Log in to your personal online banking service using your own username and password.
  3. Locate the transfers area and select e-Transfer.
  4. Remember: some banks may charge a small fee for sending e-transfers.
  5. Add a new recipient.  Please send your payment to Bathurst Band Fest by using this e-mail address  bathurstbandfest@gmail.com
  6. Make sure your name and e-mail address are correct.  If they are not, you will need to update your online banking information.
  7. Select the account, the amount you wish to transfer, and a security question.
  8. TAKE NOTE!  The funds should be accepted automatically, however, if prompted to set a security question, please make sure the answer to your security question is always: bathurstnb (no capital letters, no spaces).
  9. Click send, review the details, and click confirm.
  10. You should receive a confirmation e-mail from your bank when the funds are accepted by Jeff MacQuarrie and the transfer is complete.
               CLICK HERE TO SEE AN IMAGE OF AN e-TRANSFER EXAMPLE
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Option 2: Payment by Cheque
  1. ​Please fill out our Bathurst Band Fest's online registration form here.
  2. Write personal cheques payable to the Bathurst Community Concert Band.
  3. ​Mail your cheque to the Bathurst Community Concert Band at the following address:

Bathurst Community Concert Band
C/o:  Jeff MacQuarrie
1004 Sea Ave
Beresford, NB
E8K 1H6
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Option 3:  Payment by Cash (No early registration discounts will apply)
  1. Please fill out our Bathurst Band Fest's online registration form here.
  2. Cash payments will be received face-to-face upon arrival at rehearsal.
  3. Receipt of payment will be provided before you leave to go home.
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