Morningside Concert Band Festival

 
 
 

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MORNINGSIDE CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL

REGISTRATION DEADLINE APRIL 10, 2024

APRIL 23, 2024

WELCOME

Morningside University is happy to offer a Concert Band Festival Experience to all bands interested.  The festival is educationally focused and will provide bands with constructive and actionable feedback by experienced adjudicators as well as a short clinic as bands prepare for their home district large group contests.  Band will be allotted 40 minutes on stage (20 minutes for performance and 20 minutes for live clinic) and will be provided written and verbal comments from two additional adjudicators).

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Christopher Brandt, Director of Instrumental Activities and Athletic Bands, at brandtc@morningside.edu or (712) 274-5206

Overview

  • Registration due by April 10th 
  • Cost: $50 per ensemble (Invoice will be received by our music administrative assistant, Kristal Grigsby. 
  • Registrations will be processed in the order they are received and based on availability of performance times.
  • Bands may elect to perform for IHSMA-style Ratings and Comments or Comments Only.

MEET THE DIRECTOR

Christopher Brandt

Christopher Brandt

Visiting Assistant Professor

I have a passion for music and for teaching and at Morningside I am able to share that passion with students from across campus as well as prepare the next generation of music educators to continue that legacy. #MsideProud

Christopher’s Profile

THE ARTS AT MORNINGSIDE

SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

The Morningside University School of Visual and Performing Arts provides immersive opportunities for Morningside students and the Siouxland community to experience the power of music and the fine arts. All Morningside students, regardless of major, can audition and perform in ensembles and productions.

Christmas At Morningside 2022 Performance