Dates for the 2012 Music Festival
February 15
February 20
CSMFA Annual General Meeting - 3.45pm Avonhead School, Avonhead Road.
Application for schools choirs open. Click here for application form
March 5
March 9
Applications for Special Groups open online.
Applications close for School Choirs to participate in the Festival. Late entries CANNOT be accepted so make sure that your school's application is made in good time.
April 5
Applications close for Special Groups. Late entries CANNOT be accepted so make sure that your application is made in good time.
May 2
May 2
May 21
May 26
Teachers' Demonstration Meeting - 3.30pm
Applicants for Special Groups notified of audition details
Auditions for Special Group applicants commence.
Festival Poster Competition entries close
June 1
June 25
Auditions for Special Groups conclude.
Special Group audition results posted and e-mailed to schools and individuals.
July 16
Deadline for acceptance of Special Group places
August 18
Junior Choir and Senior Choir - Saturday rehearsal, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
September 1
September 1
September 8
September 10 - 14
September 15
September 22
"Programme Detail" are due by this day by each school participating.
Junior Choir and Senior Choir - Saturday rehearsal, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Junior Choir and Senior Choir - Saturday rehearsal, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Massed Rehearsals Area rehearsals at six venues - schools attend one
Junior Choir and Senior Choir - Saturday rehearsal, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Junior Choir and Senior Choir - Sat. rehearsal, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
October 1, 2 & 3
October 20
October 23
October 24 - 26
Compulsory Holiday Course for all Special Group members
Junior Choir and Senior Choir - Sat. rehearsal, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Special Groups - Dress rehearsal for all members of Special Groups
Performance Nights of the Festival - CBS Arena. Schools performing MUST attend a rehearsal in theCBS Canterbury Arena in the morning.
