2010 OSU Invitational Middle School Concert Band Festival

online Band Application

April 22-23, 2010
Oregon State University - LaSells-Stewart Center

Eligibility
Middle school bands from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, are invited to apply. The schedule will be filled based on a first come first serve system. “Second” bands will be accepted ONLY if space is available.

Schedule and Format
Bands will be scheduled from 8:00 to 5:00 each day. Bands are expected to be present to hear at least 4 other groups to ensure that everyone has an audience.

Performance time limit is 25 minutes to set up, perform and exit. Clinic time limit is 20 minutes. Oregon Large Group Festival/Festival Guidelines will be followed. Oregon Band Director's Association Adjudication System will be used. Oregon Band Directors Association Required Literature List is encouraged. These are available on the OBDA website (www.obda.org).

Divisions and Ratings
This is a non-competitive festival. All schools will be evaluated on the OBDA Systems Jr. High School Scale. Performance ratings will not be posted. Each band will receive a recording of their performance and two tapes of verbal critiques. These will be available at the conclusion of morning and afternoon sessions.

Adjudication and Clinic
Three performance adjudicators will critique each band’s performance. One of the adjudicators will follow the group to the clinic room and present a 20-minute clinic. Bands will not be required to sight-read. The Oregon State University Symphonic Band and other OSU groups will give performances over the Noon hour.

Judges
Paul Nicholas, Sam Barlow High School
Dan Judd, Summit School
Tom Muller, David Douglas School
Mike Bevington, retired Jefferson HS director

Personal Property
Oregon State University will not be held responsible for valuables or any other personal property that is lost or stolen during the festival. Storage rooms are shared between schools and are not locked. Encourage students to leave their valuables at home or on the bus.

Registration
Registration is $250 per band. Please REGISTER online and SEND the check. Your registration will reserve a spot, when the check is received you will be confirmed. Many groups were turned away in past years, so it is critical that payment is received on time so a school can be confirmed for a time slot. If a school purchase order is used, payment must be received by March 1, 2010. Fees are refundable only if a replacement group can be found.

Application Deadline
March 1, 2010. A schedule will be emailed by March 15. Bands on a waiting list (if necessary) will be notified of their position on the list. Mail a copy of the registration form and checks to: Dr. Brad Townsend, Department of Music, Benton Hall 200D, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-2502. Phone: 541/737-0544 Email: btownsend@oregonstate.edu


2010 Band Application
Band Name:
School Name:
Director's Name:
Director's Email:
Director's School Phone:
Director's Home Phone:
School Mailing Address:
School City/State/Zip:
School Phone:
School FAX:
Convenient time to call:
I am interested in participating in the 2010 OSU Invitational Middle School Concert Band Festival. The $250 Entry Fee will be sent to Oregon State and received no later than March 1, 2010:
School Enrollment: Grade 7-8: , Grade 9:
Band Program Enrollment: Grade 7-8: , Grade 9:
Schedule Preference:

Indicate preference 1st through 4th.

If you wish to only be considered for one day, select “Can't make this slot” on the slots(s) you absolutely cannot attend. Please understand that this may limit your possibility of acceptance.

Thursday AM: , Thursday PM:

Friday AM: , Friday PM:

Comments or special considerations for travel:
 
Before submitting, please double-check the form for accuracy. Thank you!

Please make checks payable to: Oregon State University.

Checks in the amount of $250.00 must be Postmarked by March 1, 2010.

Web Application will not be complete until your school's check has been received.

Send checks to:
   Dr. Brad Townsend, Director of Athletic Bands
   Oregon State University
   Music Department, 200 Benton Hall
   Corvallis, OR 97331

For more information, call 541.737.0544 or email osubands@oregonstate.edu.