All-Star Band Weekend

Feb. 13 –15, 2009
We are pleased to offer again a unique performing and learning experience for outstanding high school instrumentalists, the Butler University All-Star Band Weekend.

Held on the beautiful Butler campus, this experience is an excellent opportunity for students to meet gifted peers, rehearse and perform quality music, attend masterclasses and clinics with our faculty artists, and perform in concert at magnificent Clowes Memorial Hall.

Applicant Eligibility and Requirements

• Be an outstanding instrumentalist, in grades 9–12, capable of performing Class A literature.
• Submit a recommendation from a school music director or private teacher.
• Submit an application form (PDF), a $10 non-refundable deposit and an individual cassette tape, CD or video containing a maximum of seven minutes of music.
• Label each recording with a name, instrument and selections performed.
  Audition excerpts should contain a slow, legato work and a contrasting etude or movement of a more technical nature. Percussionists should perform on at least two different instruments.

Deadline for audition recording submissions: Jan. 9, 2009

Note: All State Band members will automatically be accepted after providing proof of membership, but must still submit a recording.

Schedule

Activities will begin on Friday, Feb. 13 with registration and chair placement auditions from 3:30–5 p.m. After dinner, the first rehearsal will be held from 6:15–7:30 p.m., followed by a concert by the Butler Jazz Ensemble and a pizza party.

Saturday is a day of rehearsals, masterclasses and coaching with our Butler faculty. After dinner, a performance of "The Midwinter Ballet" by the famous Butler Ballet precedes a reception with food and fellowship for band members.

Sunday morning begins with breakfast, one final dress rehearsal on stage and concludes with the gala finale concert by the All-Star High School Band and Butler University Wind Ensemble in Clowes Memorial Hall at 2 p.m. In addition to the performance by the All Star Band, the Butler University Wind Ensemble will feature the world premiere of James Beckel's "Symphony for Band."

Housing

Students needing housing will be hosted and escorted by members of Butler University bands. Meals are included in the registration fee (except for Sunday lunch). A $60 fee will be charged to help defray costs. The $10 non-refundable deposit will be applied to the overall participation fee. Make checks payable to Butler University.

Details

Information including music, maps and medical release and housing forms will be mailed in advance of All-Star Band Weekend. Contact Dr. Robert Grechesky with questions or for more information.

Learn more about Dr. Grechesky or meet other faculty and staff of the Jordan College of Fine Arts.