Application to Perform at State In-Service Convention
(Please feel free to print this page if you wish to apply)

The South Dakota Bandmasters Association has had a long, proud history of excellent performing groups at our annual convention in Brookings. To help insure this tradition, a procedure has been set in place to for application for the 2011 convention scheduled February 11-12.

All bands wising to apply must fill out the application at the bottom of this form. A recorded performance of your band must also accompany this application.

The Quality Of The Recording Will Make A Difference In The Selection

We ask that this tape include only two numbers of contrasting styles to help expedite the selection process. All applications and mandatory tapes will be sent to Bob Goheen and Kevin Kessler, with the deadline being one week prior to All State Band in March. The tapes will be reviewed and the selection of convention bands will be made during All State Band. You will find Bob Goheen and Kevin Kessler's address below.

The tapes will be reviewed by a committee of five including SDBA President Bob Carlson, SDBA Past President Patty Baule, Convention Bands chairmen Bob Goheen and Kevin Kessler, and two college representatives. The judging will be blind to eliminate any questions of prejudice. Tone, intonation, technique and style are some of the major considerations while listening to the tapes. It is suggested that you budget for a convention performance without knowing of your success as a precautionary measure. All applicants will be notified whether they have been successful or unsuccessful.

Please be aware that if accepted, you must limit yourself to  30 minutes of music.

Please send your tape and application to:

Bob Goheen and Kevin Kessler
Brandon Valley High School
301 South Splitrock Boulevard
Brandon, South Dakota  57705
Email:  bob.goheen@k12.sd.us and kevin.kessler@k12.sd.us
Phone Number:  1-605-582-3211

Music In-Service Application

Name of Band ________________________

Name of Director______________________

Classification of band (circle one)  AA   A   B   C   JH   MS   Elem   College

School _______________________________

Address ______________________________

City _______________________ State ______ Zip ________

Date of most recent performance at SD Music In-Service (if any) __________________

Preferred date/times: (please indicate by writing 1 - 2 or 3)

Friday AM _____
Friday PM _____
Saturday AM _____