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Support of music education and encouragement of budding musicians are important to CFBA. For this reason, CFBA has adopted an "All Students Free" policy: Student (18 and younger) admission to our subscription series and community band concerts is free. A student ticket is required and in most cases can be picked up the night of the concert. However, free tickets for the December concerts must be reserved in advance.

The winner of CFBA's annual Young Artist Competition receives a financial stipend for continuing musical education, plus the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the band.

The City of Fairfax Band is offering a conducting seminar with Capt. Michelle Rakers, assistant director of the United States Marine Band, at George Mason University prior to the April 2009 concert. In 2008, the band sponsored an educational performance clinic with virtuoso jazz pianist Dick Hyman.

Some school band students earn extra credit for attending CFBA concerts. (For details, ask your school band director or ensemble music teacher.)

The City of Fairfax Band introduces young children to the world of band music and to the varieties of band instruments at the band's own annual summertime Children's concert and at specially scheduled "Instrument Petting Zoos" events held at selected venues including the Wolf Trap International Children's Festival.


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