2012 DWS Invitational Windband Festival

April 13-14, 2012

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 quality recording of your band in one of the finest recording environments available!

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Meyerson Symphony Center - Dallas, Texas

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 regular members of the Dallas Wind Symphony.
Overall performance evaluation by a nationally recognized adjudicator.
A professional photo of your band on the stage at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
Each student receives 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 DWS 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.

Award Categories

Best in class for:

Large School Woodwinds
Large School Brass
Large School Percussion
Large School Windband
Small School Woodwinds
Small School Brass
Small School Percussion
Small School Windband
Middle School Woodwinds
Middle School Brass
Middle School Percussion
Middle School Windband

Outstanding soloists in:

Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion

(The best overall soloist will receive an invitation to perform as a section member of the DWS!)

Grand Champion award for the finest overall Windband!

$1,350 Entry Fee Per Ensemble (No per student pricing)

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