BandFEST

2027 TLU TBS-KKY BandFEST

Wednesday May 12 – Saturday May 15, 2027

Jackson Auditorium, TLU Campus

Registration closes March 15 or until all spots are filled.

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Event Information

24th Annual Texas Lutheran University BandFEST

MAY 12-15, 2027

• Registration Deadline: March 15 (Registration will close when all spots are filled.)
• Cancellation Deadline: April 1 (NO REFUNDS GIVEN AFTER THIS DATE!)
• Payment Deadline: May 1

All performances will be in Jackson Auditorium, a wonderful place to get a quality recording of your band!

Entry Fees

Please make ALL checks payable to TLU Band Festival/TBS-KKP). Email brichardson@tlu.edu for an invoice to request checks from your school or district

Every ensemble must pay for one slot, no “combining” bands into a single slot

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STANDARD SLOT: $400/ensemble
– 30-minute block on Jackson Auditorium Stage including entrance and exit
– Written comments and brief clinic from adjudicators

PREMIERE SLOT: $750/ensemble
– 60-minute block on Jackson Auditorium Stage including entrance and exit
– Written comments and brief clinic from adjudicators
– Preferred afternoon/evening times allowed with consultation with Dr. Richardson

Awards

• Trophies for Participation and Outstanding Performance
• Exceptional Musicianship plaque (limited amounts; designated by judges)
• Personalized Certificate for “Outstanding Performers”

 Types of Comments

GET COMMENTS TAILORED TO YOUR BAND’S NEEDS!

• ENCOURAGING – “Band is awesome and fun!”
• CONSTRUCTIVE – “Here’s what you need to work on for next year.”
• EVALUATIVE – UIL sheets, Honor Band prep, etc.

All comments MAY reflect all three, but we will do our best to direct our comments appropriately.

2027 Judges

Adjudicators: Adjudicators will be experienced Texas Music Educators with a broad understanding of levels and appropriate expectations regarding school size and ensemble performance level.

• Scott Coulson, Director of Bands (Ret’d), Poteet HS (Mesquite ISD)
• Prof. Charles Aguillon, Director of SMU Mustang Band, Southern Methodist University
• Lucy Pascasio, Director of Bands, Danny Jones MS (Mansfield ISD)

Performance Requirements

• 2 or 3 selections, 30 minutes on stage max including entrance and exit (longer programs will be allowed as needed with proper notification.)
• Music need not be on the Prescribed Music List
• Bands of all levels are welcome; beginners through high school
• Jazz Bands and Percussion Ensembles welcome

Entry Procedures

• Complete Timestamp form above to request times. You will be contacted by email or telephone for confirmation. PLEASE NOTE: Time slots will be assigned based on the order they were received.
• Payment (no purchase orders, please) is due by May 1 to hold your scheduled time. Please make checks payable to TLU or Texas Lutheran University and out TLU BandFEST ACCT 224111 in the memo line.
• As our festival schedule is usually full, please notify the TLU Band Director of any cancellations no later than April 1 in order to allow others to participate. Please note that after April 1, there will be no refunds for cancellations.
• Final instructions will be sent out the last week of April.
• Unless you specifically request otherwise, all ensembles will receive a brief on-stage clinic with one of the adjudicators at the completion of their performance.

Recorder: Alan Sharps will be recording this year at no additional cost to you. He will provide a digital download for every ensemble that performs. You will receive the link with your comment sheets, scores and trophy when you check out.

Schedules: Please check the schedule by clicking the link below to make sure of your times and to verify your entry and information forms/checks have been received.

Schedule

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 15

Questions?