NSBA STATE CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - OMAHA
APRIL 17, 2010
Application Deadine: Friday, February 5, 2010

CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL APPLICATION

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What is the NSBA Concert Band Festival?

The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association sponsors an annual non-competitive festival for high school and middle school concert bands. The 2010 event will be April 17th in the Strauss Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Participants include bands from across the state of Nebraska, with guest clinicians selected from music educators around the country. A pair of clinicians record helpful commentary during each performance while a third clinician works with each band in an informal rehearsal setting. Every performance is also recorded direct to CD without commentary, and each clinic/rehearsal is video recorded as a helpful resource for students and directors alike. The variety and depth of feedback to each ensemble is an invaluable tool for musical growth, and the experience of performing for discerning yet supportive clinicians without the pressure of ratings or rankings helps build confidence and artistry.

How can my band apply to participate in the festival?

Participation in the festival will include high school and middle school bands selected by submission of an application and registration fee. Performance times will be filed on a first come first served basis. There are no quotas or preferences given based on school size, age, or ability of ensemble – all are welcome.

What is the format of the festival?

The bands that are accepted will take part in a non-competitive festival, with the emphasis place upon evaluation and improvement. No ratings or rankings will be used.

What other benefits are there for my band?

In addition to the opportunity to perform in a great hall, students with have the opportunity to listen to other outstanding performance ensembles. All ensembles will receive taped comments, and wil also participate in a clinic/rehearsal session with one of the clinicians. Each band will also receive a professional audio recording of the performance and a plaque honoring their performance.

How much does it cost to participate?

There is a $125 participation fee to all bands which are accepted to perform in the festival.

What are the deadlines for application and registration?

The application is due on Friday, February 5, 2010. Any applications postmarked after that date will not be accepted. Bands will be notified by February 15, 2010 that their application has been recieved. The participation fee of $125 will be due with the application.

I hope to see your students for the 2010 NSBA Concert Band Festival! .

If you have questions or would like to request an application, contact Carolyn Barber, cbarber2@unl.edu (402) 472-2505.