Youth In Music: Marching Band Events

08/21/2025

We hope band camp is going well.

Please let your band parents know that tickets are on sale at www.youthinmusic.org. The best reserve seats go fast!
Volunteer opportunities exist that allow parents to attend the event for free and get a volunteer t-shirt. Also, outdoor volunteer spots can earn your group $20 per hour donated back to the band! Sign up at https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/904044AAAAA229-57898034-youth
Scholarship applications for your current seniors is now open at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFgCvDJ6B2tRlQE4Lzb1P1EAwrAq6Bh2iR8lss3_ZCW8EoOg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115466482976689344524
Please share this information with your parents and students!

Applications are to be time stamped by Midnight Friday September 19,2025 to be eligible. Seniors for 2025/2026 School Year are Eligible. We encourage all eligible applicants to apply for a scholarship regardless of GPA. We will choose 2 recipients from each band class: 2 from A, 2 from AA, 2 from AA...

08/16/2025

Tickets are now on sale for Youth in Music Marching Band Championships: October 11, 2025 at U.S. Bank Stadium!

Enriching Student Lives Thru Artistic Expression

08/06/2025

See you at DCI!

Did you get the special email blast for DCI week?

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08/05/2025

Music is good for your brain and a healthy lifestyle!

Playing music is so good for your brain! 💪

via Bigger Better Brains

08/01/2025

08/01/2025

Explore this brand new professional winds group and their first full season schedule. Support Band. Support Minnesota Winds!

The FIRST season of the FIRST professional concert band in our state is coming! And you can be the FIRST to know what's in store...

👉 Sign up now to hear about Minnesota Winds’ inaugural season! https://www.minnesotawinds.org/first-look

Get early access to:
🎟️ Concert dates & venues
🎺 Guest conductors & featured artists
🎼 Music highlights
🎶 Behind-the-scenes updates

Whether you’re a proud former band kid, a passionate band educator, a lifelong community band musician, a grateful band parent, the next generation of band students, or a music lover new to the world of band—this is your band! We can't wait to welcome you to the first season.

07/31/2025

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07/01/2025

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06/30/2025

Congratulations to all the performers today at Vikingland Festival and Lake City Parades.

2025 RESULTS! Excellent music and entertaining shows delighted the thousands of fans who gathered under warm summer skies to cheer for the marching bands in the 41st Annual Vikingland Band Festival. Waconia H.S. rose to the top with a score of 87.3 for its show titled "In Bloom," earning the Class 4A Champion title and claiming its seventh Grand Champion title, its first overall win since 2022. Cotter H.S. from Winona claimed the People's Choice award for a third consecutive year, with its program "Once, We Were Dreamers." Litchfield H.S. placed second overall with 87.0 and earned the Class 3A Champion title. Rounding out the top 5 bands were 728 Cadets, Bemidji, and Champlin Park. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg earned the Class Champion title for 1A, and Milaca earned the Class Champion title for 2A. Congrats to all the bands for tremendous performances! (Link to full results in comments)

04/24/2025

Save the date!

04/23/2025

Great opportunity to support youth performance opportunities in the arts! Apply today!

WGI Sport of the Arts
https://www.wgi.org/wgi-event-staff-application/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7OjH4bescDFttmdUuYbq2rERpkudXeYvLp-8J9oBqVvo-wSjvqOJ4NJWkW1g_aem_fcUnCnJMbkf37wF8zAtBsA

Process/Requirements for Event Staff Contest Administrators, Site Managers, and TabulatorsResponsibilities of the Contest Administrator Responsibilities of the World Championship Site Manager / Assistant Site Manager Responsibilities of the Tabulator Minimum Requirements At least 1-3 years active ci...