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BANDtastic! Honor Bands

What is BANDtastic! and the INpact Band?

BANDtastic! and the INpact Band are programs of Drum Corps International presented in partnership with the Conn Selmer Institute, designed to celebrate the commitment to excellence made by middle school music programs all across the state of Indiana.

Participation in this program motivates middle school students to consider the arts as they make important skills development decisions for their high school years and beyond, and impact lifelong arts behaviors.

Students who participate in the INpact Band or BANDtastic! programs will enjoy the following opportunities:

  • Experience a once-in-a-lifetime performance in front of thousands of spectators as a part of the DCI World Championships Finals event in Lucas Oil Stadium
  • Take part in rehearsals and sectionals with professional artists and engaging educational clinicians from the Conn Selmer Institute
  • Participate in an educational leadership session with industry renowned leadership clinicians from the Conn Selmer Institute
  • Take part in additional structured activities that promise to be packed full of engaging performances and speakers
  • Tickets to the DCI World Championships Finals and the opportunity to observe performances from the “best-of-the-best” marching music ensembles
  • Exclusive INpact Band and BANDtastic! gear and “Swag” bags

How does it work?

  1. Band directors nominate* students they feel have demonstrated a high level of commitment to their music departments. Criteria is at the discretion of the director and can be based on a variety of factors from musical talent, to merit, to  involvement, to need.
  2. Students are selected and accepted to the band based on their nominations. Every school that nominates will have at least two students accepted. Once registered, students will receive the music to rehearse in advance.
  3. Accepted students get to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rehearse, perform and connect with other outstanding local musicians!

Questions?

For more information about the BANDtastic! Honor Band program, please email [email protected] or fill out this online form.

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