EKUbands - Middle School Honors Band
Dear Middle School Instrumental Music Director:
The Department of Music at Eastern Kentucky University is pleased to announce that it will host the annual Middle School Honors Bands on Saturday, December 12, 2009. The tentative schedule for the day may be found by clicking "Schedule of Events" to the right. This program is designed for the advanced student rather than beginners. Four groups will be selected for the event.
Students must be recommended by their band or orchestra directors using the forms supplied with this mailing, one form for each student. Directors please limit the number of students your recommend to NO MORE than 25% of your middle school band enrollment. You may duplicate additional forms as needed. Students applications will be accepted on first-received, first-served basis. Every effort will be made to include students from every school that applies prior to the deadline. We cannot guarantee that all students submitted will be accepted.
Each participating student will be assessed a clinic fee of $30.00 to cover the expenses of the day's activities. This fee will be due at the clinic registration on December 12. Meals will be available at the student's expense on the campus or at our many local restaurants. For students and directors coming from distances too great to come on Saturday morning, an arrangement has been made with local motels for group rates. Information on housing is available upon request.
In order to properly prepare for our guests, we require an advance response from directors regarding participation. Therefore, we are asking that student applications reach our office by NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 23. We will make every effort to notify you and the students of their acceptance by mid-November. If you have special needs in booking your student transportation in advance, just call us. Late applications will be rejected. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Join us in Richmond for the premiere middle school event of the Fall!
