This unique event offers your band program the opportunity to experience performing in Dallas’ landmark Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center; be adjudicated in a revolutionary new format that enhances the educational experience for your students; and receive a digital recording of your band in one of the finest performance environments available!

2024 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Stage performances are open to the public; admission is free.

THURSDAY 4/4/24

9:30 Commerce MS Honor Band
10:00 South Grand Prairie HS Wind Ensemble
10:30 Break
10:40 Rockwall Heath HS Wind Symphony
11:10 Rice MS Wind Ensemble
11:40 Naaman Forest HS Wind Ensemble
12:10 LUNCH
12:50 Rowlett HS Wind Ensemble
1:20 Martin HS Wind Ensemble
1:50 NOrth Ridge MS Honors Band
2:20 Break
2:30 Elm Grove MS Symphonic Band
3:00 The Colony HS Wind Symphony
3:30 Broken Arrow HS Wind Ensemble

FRIDAY 4/5/24

8:30 Highland Park MS Symphonic Band
9:00 Highland Park MS Wind Ensemble
9:30 Garland HS Wind Ensemble
10:00 Burleson Centennial HS Wind Ensemble
10:30 Break
10:40 Rogers MS Symphonic Winds
11:10 Lakeview Centennial HS Wind Ensemble
11:40 LD Bell HS Wind Symphony
12:10 LUNCH
12:50 Cain MS Honors Band
1:20 Commerce HS Wind Ensemble
1:50 Rockwall Heath HS Wind Ensemble
2:20 Break
2:30 Deer Creek HS Wind Symphony
3:00 Bentonville HS Symphonic Winds
3:30 Bentonville HS Wind Ensemble

SATURDAY 4/6/24

8:30 Stafford MS Symphonic Band
9:00 Stafford MS Wind Symphony
9:30 Lone Star HS Symphonic Band
10:00 Lone Star HS Wind Ensemble
10:30 Break
10:40 Midlothian HS Wind Ensemble
11:10 Akins Early College HS Wind Symphony
11:40 Hurst JH Honors Band
12:10 LUNCH
12:50 McKinney HS Wind Symphony
1:20 Richardson HS Wind Symphony
1:50 Mission HS Wind Ensemble
2:20 Break
2:30 James Bowie HS Wind Symphony
3:00 Cele MS Symphonic Band
3:30 Cele MS Wind Ensemble

Award Categories

Best in Class for:

  • Large and Small High School Woodwinds
  • Large and Small High School Brass
  • Large and Small High School Percussion
  • Large and Small High School Windband
  • Large and Small Middle School Woodwinds
  • Large and Small Middle School Brass
  • Large and Small Middle School Percussion
  • Large and Small Middle School Windband

(Must be more than one entry in each category for an award to be presented)

Outstanding soloists in:

  • Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion

Grand Champion award for the finest overall windband

$1,500 Entry Fee Per Ensemble

No per student pricing

Your Entry includes:

  • 30 minute performance (including entry and exit) on the stage of the Meyerson Symphony Center.
  • A DVD of your performance, with selectable commentary and performance tracks.
  • Evaluation of each section by members of the Dallas Winds brass, wind & percussion sections.
  • Overall performance evaluation by a nationally known conductor.
  • Conductor evaluation DVD with comments from a prominent conductor.
  • A professional photo of your band on the stage at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
  • Each student will receive a commemorative patch.

The Format:

  • Caption judging in the following: Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion and Overall Musicality.
  • Each caption will be scored separately by a member of the Dallas Winds and then combined with the overall musicality score to arrive at a final total.
  • Sections and bands scoring the highest in their caption will receive awards.
For more information, contact the Dallas Winds at 214-565-9463 or email [email protected]