2023 Band Competition Application
We are currently taking applications for the 2023 Parade. All applications are due by June 15, 2023. Please complete the below application for consideration.
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Winning Prizes
Congratulations to the 2022 Liberty Drum Challenge winners, who were awarded a total of $10,000.
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1st Place $5,000 O'Fallon Township High School Band
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2nd Place $3,000 Collinsville High School Band
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3rd Place $1,000 Mascoutah High School Band
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4th Place $500 Belleville East High School Band
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5th Place $500 Northwest High School Band
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All participating bands received up to $1,200 for travel expenses.
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University Herald Brass
The University Herald Brass is the signature music ensemble for AMERICA'S BIRTHDAY PARADE - one of the largest and oldest Independence Day celebrations in the country and viewed by 25% of the U.S. on national TV last year.
Membership:
Any current university brass or saxophone student including incoming high school seniors.
Registration:
Apply using the online application on this page.
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Auditions:
No audition required.
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Rehearsal:
One rehearsal on Monday, July 3, 2023, 3:30 to 8:00 PM
Parkway Central High School, 369 Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017 - Dinner Provided.
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Music:
"You're a Grand Old Flag" to be memorized.
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Uniform:
Provided prior to rehearsal on Monday, July 3, 2023.
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Charter bus:
Provided on parade day, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, to and from Parkway Central High School. Departs at 7:30 AM.
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Communication:
IMPORTANT - Email is our ONLY form of communication. Keep your email account current and check your email for updates and important information.
Contact:
Please contact the Band Coordinator, C. Herbert Duncan at stlfestival@gmail.com
2023 University Herald Brass Application
We are currently taking applications for the 2023 University Herald Brass. Please complete the application and submit it no later than June 15, 2023.
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