Festival Rules and Guidelines

Entry Fees

• $300 for a single ensemble within the same district (any grade level)
• $250 per ensemble for two ensembles within the same district
• $200 per ensemble for three or more ensembles within the same district

Only checks will be accepted.

Please make checks payable to:
Blinn College Band
902 College Ave.
Brenham, TX 77833

Mail checks to:
Jill Stewart
Blinn College Band
902 College Ave.
Brenham, TX 77833

Please note: Checks made payable to "Blinn College" without the "Band" designation, or mailings without Jill Stewart’s name, may not arrive in the proper department or account for this contest.

Scheduling

Scheduling will be completed through Outlook Booking.

• Use the link provided in the entry form to schedule your Music Meet stage time.
• Please schedule your performance time when submitting your entry form.
• Select your contest date carefully when booking: March 11 or March 12, 2027.
• Your 40-minute stage time includes warm-up, performance, and live critiques if time allows.
• Use the tentative daily schedule on the Music Meet Information page to select a time slot.
• Please plan warm-up procedures and repertoire accordingly so the festival can remain on schedule.
• A confirmation email will be sent by Jill Stewart within five business days of booking.

Participant Materials and Awards

All participating ensembles will receive:

• A detailed comment sheet from each judge
• A Division I, II, or III rating
• A Google Drive link or thumb drive containing performance recordings and judges’ comments
• An award plaque for ensembles receiving a Superior rating

Arrival, Unloading, and Parking

Upon arrival, students and equipment should be unloaded behind the W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center. A faculty or student monitor will greet you as you arrive.

After unloading, buses and equipment vehicles must move to the Student Center parking area as indicated on the Brenham Campus Map.

Parking in other campus locations may result in a citation from the Blinn Police Department.

Music Requirements

• Selection of repertoire is at the director’s discretion.
• Please limit performances to no more than three selections.
• Provide three copies of each score with measure numbers and the school name clearly labeled.
• Judges’ comments will consider the suitability of the music for the ensemble’s classification and age level.

Percussion Equipment

Schools and students must provide sticks, mallets, beaters, snare stands, and similar accessories.

The following percussion equipment will be provided:

• Four timpani with gauges
• Xylophone
• Bells
• Chimes
• Vibraphone
• 4.3 octave marimba
• Piano
• Concert bass drum

Any additional equipment or logistical needs will remain the responsibility of the director.

Stage Setup

To help prepare for each ensemble, a setup chart must be submitted at least one week before your performance date.

Please include:

• The number of chairs and stands needed for each row
• A detailed diagram showing the layout and orientation of chairs, stands, and percussion equipment

Email setup charts to:
jstewart@blinn.edu

Schools with multiple ensembles will be scheduled consecutively unless otherwise requested. Auditorium seating will be available for groups waiting to perform or load/unload equipment.

Spectators

There is no admission fee for spectators. Parents and guests are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Questions?

Contest Coordinator
Jill Stewart
jstewart@blinn.edu
979-830-4262