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!
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]
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