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BANDS OF AMERICA Honor Band

in the2013 Rose Parade®

January 1, 2013, Pasadena, CaliforniaDecember 27, 2012 – January 3, 2013

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Music for All is honored to have received an invitation for the Bands of America Honor Band to perform in

the 124th Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, January 1, 2013 in Pasadena, California. This 300-piece, national honor parade and field show band will be directed by Bob Buckner, retired director of the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, leading a dream team staff of music educators. The BOA Honor Band first appeared in the Rose Parade® in 2005. In 2009, they were part of the Rose Parade’s President’s Award-winning entry. The 2013 BOA Honor Band aims to make history by including members representing each of the 50 United States of America. Music for All’s mission is to create, provide and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all. The splendor and excitement of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade is an experience of a lifetime for student performers. The national BOA Honor Band gives students from every high school band program in the country the opportunity to audition for a performance spot in this unforgettable event.

About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses ®Every New Year’s Day since 1890, the world has come to Pasadena, California, USA. Nearly a million come in person for the tradition and pageantry, and for fun! Hundreds of millions more watch the worldwide broadcasts on TV in more than 200 international territories. In addition to the parade, the Tournament of Roses experience will include a performance at Bandfest, which features the prize-winning bands of the 2013 Rose Parade®

Time CommitmentMembers are required to arrive in Los Angeles no later than 1 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012. Events and activities begin at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 27 and continue through 10 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Thursday, January 3 is a return home, travel day.

Additional Rehearsal CommitmentsPercussion members will be required to participate in a two-day rehearsal, Saturday and Sunday, November 10-11, 2012 in Indianapolis, during the BOA Grand National Championships. The weekend itinerary will include complimentary tickets to Saturday evening’s Grand National Finals. Transportation costs to this additional rehearsal are the responsibility of the band member. Music for All will assist in securing home stays for members. (Hotel accommodations will be available at the expense of the band member, if desired.)

Members Receive:The Honor Band member package for participation is $1,690 per student member and includes:• Membership in the Bands of America Honor Band and

opportunity to perform in America’s “Parade of Parades!”• Seven nights first class hotel accommodations (quad

occupancy), Thursday, December 27-Thursday, January 3.• Land transportation to and from all rehearsals, functions

and Tournament events.• Meals and social events from dinner, December 27

through breakfast January 2 (lunch and dinner January 2 in the Disneyland park). Includes meals and meal stipends.

• Two-Day Disneyland and California Adventure park hopper pass with Magic Music Days Performance.

• New Year’s Day Awards Dinner and Dance.• Guided tour of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood.• Exclusive Honor Band Tournament of Roses member pin

and patch.• Official Honor Band Group Photo at the Rose Bowl.• Use of the Official Honor Band uniform (option to

purchase jacket as a keepsake at an additional cost).• Instruction from Bob Buckner and a world-class staff• Leadership development session

The $1,690 package cost does NOT include airfare. Travel to Los Angeles is the responsibility of the band member. Members will be met at the airport by an Honor Band staff member and transferred to the hotel. Music for All is working to secure discount airfare through a travel partner, which will be provided to members upon acceptance.

Family and FriendsParents and families can share in this unforgettable experience. Tournament of Roses is the all-American family event! Packages will be available for family and friends. Family and friends Package details will be available April 30, 2012 and sent to families of the selected band members. Please note that accommodations will be at a different hotel than the student members and chaperones and will not include meals with the band members.

Fundraising ExpertiseMusic for All exists to create, provide and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all. We will provide each student and family with a fundraising toolkit that will include fun ways to help the student meet their goal of participating in the Honor Band of America at the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade. Don’t let cost stand in the way of auditioning for a positively life-changing experience! Your resources together with fundraising efforts can make it happen.

Music for All’s Tournament of Roses Fundraising Toolkit will include a variety of ideas to help you with the fundraising process as well as sample fundraising letters, a press release, a fact sheet about the Honor Band and Tournament of Roses, and much more.

Rooming InformationAll student Honor Band members will be accommodated in quad rooms, four people, two double beds, unless an upgrade is requested at an additional charge. Upgrades to triple or double rooms are permitted. No single rooms will be permitted. Roommate assignments will be made by Music for All after the final selection of Honor Band members.

Supervision and Code of ConductMusic for All will provide instructional staff and other supervisory staff to ensure the safety and well-being of students during the event. In addition to Music for All’s professional teaching staff, Music for All will select chaperones to accompany the Honor Band to rehearsals, functions and “free time” excursions, and to conduct nightly bed-checks. Music for All will also provide medical professionals to travel with the group and stay with the members at the hotel. All Honor Band members and parents will be required to abide by Music for All’s Code of Conduct while on the trip. Chaperone applications will be sent to families of selected members by April 30, 2012.

Bob BucknerHonor Band Director

Western Carolina University, retired

David StarnesHonor Band Program Coordinator

Western Carolina University

Thom HannumPercussion Arranger

University of Massachusetts

Michael KleschMusic Arranger

University of Massachusetts

Honor Band instructional staff includes:

50 states, 300 members,

one band...one moment in history

The BOA Honor Band in the 2013 Rose Parade®

Music for All • 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150 • Indianapolis, IN 46225 musicforall.org • 800.848.2263 • fax 317.524.6200

Official Uniform Sponsor Official Equipment Sponsor

National Presenting Sponsor

Application Submission Deadline: February 10, 2012Audition Recording Submission: February 29, 2012

How to ApplyEligible applicants must have graduation years of 2012 or later. (Current seniors are eligible.) Deadline to apply: Completed application form and nomination forms must be postmarked by February 10, 2012. Audition recordings must be received by February 29, 2012. Notification of acceptance will be sent April 2, 2012. Application requirements are on the application form. Cost of application is $45.

NOTE: the parade route is 5.5 miles long. Applicants should be of health and stamina to be able to complete the route with ease.

Wind Auditions Using SmartMusic®SmartMusic®, the essential practice tool software, will be used for BOA Honor Band wind auditions. All winds who apply will receive a complimentary, 90-day subscription

to SmartMusic®. Applicants selected as members will receive a one-year, complimentary subscription to SmartMusic®. Students can use SmartMusic® to practice the audition music, then submit their audition recording online. Applicants can view evaluator comments online using their SmartMusic® account. Learn more about SmartMusic® at www.smartmusic.com. If you have questions about the audition process, contact Music for All at 800.848.2263.

Percussion AuditionsVideo recording on DVD required. Please see the enclosed Percussion and Auxiliary Audition Requirements page for specific requirements to be included on the DVD, or download the requirements at www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/honor-ensembles/tor-audition

Auxiliary: Flag and Dancer AuditionsVideo recording on DVD required. Please see the enclosed Percussion and Auxiliary Audition Requirements page for specific requirements to be included on the DVD, or download the requirements at www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/honor-ensembles/tor-audition

Payment DeadlinesTotal Member Package Cost: $1,690* (*Based on Quad occupancy. Upgrades to triple or double rooms are permitted. No single rooms will be permitted.) PAYMENT DUE DATES: $390 due by May 10, 2012 / $325 due by June 30, 2012 / $325 due by August 30, 2012 / $325 due by September 30, 2012 / $325 due by October 30, 2012. All payments are non-refundable.

Visit us online at www.musicforall.orgLearn more about the experience through the video, photos and words of those who experienced it in 2005 and 2009!

It was the most amazing musical experience I have ever had, to work with such amazing musicians, teachers and people. It has completely changed my outlook on music and on life. Thank you so much for providing such an amazing, exhilarating and life-changing opportunity.Allison Picini, Chantilly H.S., VA

Thanks for including parents in this wonderful adventure, which seemed to us like living in a lovely musical fairy tale. Our daughter had the time of her life musically, made many new friends, and treasures her memories, as do we. Apprehensive at first about meeting so many strangers, she called us the first night and could hardly contain her excitement, saying it was a thrill beyond description to play music with such talent!Rick & Laura Parsons, London H.S., OH

Our son celebrated his 18th birthday in Pasadena with the Honor Band. He said that this was the best trip/experience he has ever had. He’s had lots of great experiences: he spent two summers in Honduras on mission teams, traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark last August as a Foreign Exchange student and traveled to many BOA Regional Championships and Grand Nationals. When Lee says this is the best, he has much to compare it to.Lindy Marshall, West Johnston H.S., NC

I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the opportunity BOA gave to my daughter, as well as me, my husband, our other daughter, my parents and niece. We all came out to see the parade and share the experience. This is something we will never forget, especially Samantha.Lauretta Warner, Harrison H.S., GA

InstrumentationMusic for All is accepting applications for the BOA Honor Band on the following instruments:

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The official invitation was extended during the 2011 BOA Grand National Championships. Shown left to right: Tournament of Roses Music Chairman Alex Aghajanian, 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade President Sally Bixby, 2009 and 2005 Honor Band member Tanner Smith, BOA Honor Band Director Bob Buckner and BOA Honor Band Program Coordinator David Starnes.

Piccolo FluteClarinet and Bass ClarinetAlto, Tenor and Baritone SaxophoneTrumpetMellophone

BaritoneTromboneBass TromboneTuba Percussion: Snare, Tenors, Bass, CymbalsAuxiliary: Flag, Dancer

Drum majors for the band will be selected from among selected instrumental and auxiliary band members. Drum Major audition information will be available to selected band members after DATE OF AUDITION MEMBERSHIP. Students are required to participate as an instrumentalist or auxiliary member in order to be eligible to audition as drum major. Students should plan to participate as an instrumentalist or auxiliary member should they not be selected as a drum major.

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Student Name ______________________________________________________ School Name __________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________ Director First & Last Name __________________________________________

Home Address ______________________________________________________ School Address _________________________________________________

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Home State _______________________ Zip _____________________________ School State ____________________ Zip ___________________________

Home Phone ( ______________________ ) ______________________________ Home Phone ( ___________________ ) ____________________________

Cell Phone ( _______________________ ) ______________________________ Cell Phone (_____________________ ) ____________________________

Year of Graduation: 12 13 14 15 16 Gender: FEMALE MALE

Student’s Email _____________________________________________________Parent’s Email ____________________________________________________

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Application Requirements – Application requirements are enclosed in this application or online at www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/honor-ensembles/tor-audition. Application form, application fee, recording as specified in the audition requirements and Recommendation Form from band director or instructor (sent directly to Music for All by director or instructor) must be received by the deadline for application to be complete.

Winds (SmartMusic® submission due by Feb. 29, 2012)Instrument _____________________________________

Computer system: PC/Windows Mac OSX

SmartMusic® 90-day subscription will be sent to you once your application has been received and processed. Applicants selected as members will receive a one-year, complimentary subscription to SmartMusic®.

Percussion – Video recording on DVD required, due by Feb. 29, 2012. Please see the enclosed Percussion and Auxiliary Audition Requirements page for specific requirements to be included on the DVD, or download the requirements at www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/honor-ensembles/tor-auditionPrimary Instrument _______________________________

Secondary Instrument ______________________________

Auxiliary: Flags and Dancers – Video recording on DVD required, due by Feb. 29, 2012. Please see the enclosed Percussion and Auxiliary Audition Requirements page for specific requirements to be included on the DVD, or download the requirements at www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/honor-ensembles/tor-audition

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Payment: Checks payable to Music for All. Send application and all payments to Music for All at the address below.Check one: $45 Non-refundable required application fee enclosed with this form / Deadline: Received by Feb. 10, 2012

Check enclosed Credit card (please circle one): Master Card / VISA / American Express / Discover Exp. Date __________________________________________________

Name on credit card: _____________________________________ #: ________________________________________________________

Automatic payment to the above credit card (optional) – Music for All is authorized to (select one) Charge the full amount of $1,690 on May 10, 2012 Charge the installments on the due dates below.

If accepted as a member of the Music for All Honor Band in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade, applicant agrees to the Festival Package fee schedule:

Total Member Package Cost: $1,690* (Based on Quad occupancy. *Upgrades to triple or double rooms are permitted. No single rooms will be permitted.) PAYMENTS: $390 due by May 10, 2012 / $325 due by June 30, 2012 / $325 due by August 30, 2012 / $325 due by September 30, 2012 / $325 due by October 30, 2012. All payments are non-refundable.

APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED. APPLICATION DEADLINE FEB. 10, 2012Send application and payments to Music for All, 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46225

To be Completed by Student Applicant: I agree and accept that the selection and decision of Music for All and its agents shall be controlling and final, and I further agree to comply with all Music for All rules and regulations governing my conduct as a member of the Honor Band. I hereby submit my application for the Music for All Honor Band in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade. CHECK HERE: “I have read and understand that I need to follow the application requirements enclosed or located online at www.musicforall.org/what-we-do/honor-ensembles/tor-audition”

Signed _________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Student Signature)

Parental Consent Form/Responsibility Clause

I hereby give permission for___________________________________________________________________to participate in the 2013 Bands of America Honor Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade, December 27, 2012-January 3, 2013 in Pasadena, California and surrounding areas. I understand that Music for All, its officers, directors agents and employees shall not be nor later become, liable or responsible in any way in conjunction with the services they provide, or for any death, injury, damage, delay or irregularity which may occur to the participant while participating in this Music for All sponsored event, unless caused by the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of Music for All. We hereby irrevocably grant to Music for All, its agents, licensees and assigns, the right to use in any and all media and in any and all forms this applicant’s name, likeness, photographic prints and any reproduction of his or her sounds, performance or appearance while participating in the Music for All ensemble and tour, for any purpose including promotion, advertising or otherwise. With the use of the rights, we hereby release Music for All and its agents, licensees and assigns from all claims, liabilities and/or damages which now or in the future may arise from such use. Also, in case of emergency, I hereby give my consent for a qualified physician to perform any medical or surgical procedures s/he deems necessary to the welfare of this applicant’s while in the care of Music for All or such physician. It is understood that Music for All and medical personnel will make every attempt to contact parents, guardians, relatives listed above prior to taking any such actions. Further, this authorization permits said physician to hospitalize, secure appropriate consultation, order injections, anesthesia (local, general or both) or surgery for this applicant if such emergency conditions warrant. The undersigned does hereby assume and agree to pay any and all indebtedness or physician’s or surgeon’s fees and hospital charges for such service. Music for All may require a written report of a physical examination performed within the preceding 36 months of the tour by a qualified physician, registered nurse or other person recognized by law to undertake that responsibility. This report must be available upon request from Music for All officials.

Signed __________________________________________________________(Parent or Guardian) Date ___________________________________________

National Presenting Sponsor

APPLICATION FORM DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2012 • AUDITION RECORDING DUE BY FEBRUARY 29, 2012 • Applicants notified by April 2, 2012

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Application Requirements To apply, return the application form on the back of this page with the $45 non-refundable application fee and audition recording per requirements below to Music for All, 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1010. All complete application packets must be received by Music for All no later than February 10, 2012 and audition recordings received by February 29, 2012.

PercussionApplicants must submit two duplicate video recordings. Your DVD recordings must include an introduction from you, including your name, school that you attend, years of experience, a clip of you marching and playing either in a marching band video or indoor marching percussion ensemble*, and the playing requirements listed below.(*Home video acceptable. If your clip is from a BOA Regional or Grand National Semi-Finals or Finals, you may indicate what year and event and your specific location, e.g., center snare or 2nd bass from right. If you send an original, commercially-produced recording that you send, e.g., from your director or from your own library, you may label it for return with your name and address and we will return it to you by April 15, 2012.) Please include experience, honors, awards and other groups with which you have participated as requested on the application. Your instrument should be tuned and your hands/sticks and mallets in clear visible sight of the camera. Also, have your director/instructor fill out and send the Recommendation Form directly to MFA. (The recommendation form is on the reverse side of this page or available for download from www.musicforall.org.) Playing Requirements:*Note: All rudiments must be performed slow-fast-slow

Snare (Traditional grip ONLY):Double stroke roll Single stroke roll Flam accentFlam tap

Single paradiddleParadiddle-diddleTriplet roll exercise (one that you know)Rudimental Snare drum solo (maximum 2 minutes)

Tenors (Quads or Quints/rudiments performed on drum #2)Double stroke roll Single stroke roll Flam accentFlam tapSingle paradiddleParadiddle-diddleTriplet roll exercise (one that you know)Rudimental Tenor drum solo (maximum 2 minutes)

Bass Drum (Please perform on the size you would prefer to play if selected):Double stroke roll Single stroke roll Flam accentFlam tapSingle paradiddleParadiddle-diddleTriplet roll exercise (one that you know)Rudimental bass drum solo- Optional (maximum 2 minutes)

CymbalsStudents should show a prepared excerpt from a cymbal technique exercise or music that you have performed.Students should also show the following crash styles1. Crash2. Choke3. Scrape4. Slide choke5. Any visual or technique of your choice

FlagsEach individual who would like to participate in the Bands of America Honor Band Color Guard must display the following attributes:• Desire• Teamwork• Enthusiasm• Performance• Ability• ExperienceApplicants must submit two duplicate video recordings. Your DVD recordings must include an introduction from you, including your name, school that you attend, years of experience and the requirements listed below.

Audition requirements:

1. Completed application form.

2. Recommendation Form from your band director or color guard instructor (on the reverse side of this page or available for download from www.musicforall.org).

3. Each applicant must display the following skills on video DVD:a. 32 counts of Drop Spins at tempo 120b. 32 counts of Over Hand or Speed Spinsc. Flag Tosses (including, but not limited to, 45 degree, parallel, and 4 count tosses)

4. In addition, each applicant must submit a 1 to 2 minute choreographed flag presentation. The equipment vocabulary for the presentation should be an advanced level flag routine and may be work that you have performed with your marching band or winter guard program. If possible, have a soundtrack to your audition so the adjudicators can evaluate your musicality and performance abilities. The adjudication panel will be focusing on not only your ability to handle the equipment but also your ability to incorporate upper body control as well as movement in the lower body.

5. Each applicant will also need to submit a 32 count movement excerpt in which they should display an advanced level of ballet or modern dance technique. If possible, have a soundtrack to your audition so the adjudicators can evaluate your musicality and performance abilities.

Dancers1. Completed Application

2. Recommendation Form from your band director or dance teacher (on the reverse side of this page or available for download from www.musicforall.org).

3. Dance Solo – This can be a routine that you plan on using during the spring competition season. Costuming your solo performance is optionala. Routine Length – 1:30 – 2:00 minutesb. Type of Dance Movements that need to

be incorporated: Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet/Lyrical and Modern

c. Please include the following: Double or triple pirouette turn outside or inside, right or left pique turns, chaine turns right or left, arabesque sauté, grand jete, battement (R or L leg extension), attitude turn, control section, series of leaps and turns, floor section, layout and R or L split, traveling section, use of upper body expressively throughout the performance.

4. Applicants must submit two duplicate Video recordings on DVDa. Please submit a video to be reviewed by the selection committeeb. DVD only. These DVDs will not be returned.c. Label the DVD with your Name, Address, Telephone Number, Age and Current Grade in High School

5. Scoring Guidelinesa. Appearance: Grooming, Appropriateness

of Musical Selection – 10 pts.b. Choreography: Originality/Creativity,

Variety of Movement, Musicality, Difficulty – 25 pts.

c. Technique: Method/Completion of Movement, Articulation/Strength of Movement, Posture/Alignment – 25 pts.

d. Presentation/Staging: Use of performance area – 20 pts.

e. Showmanship: Emotion, Projection/Style – 20 pts.

WindsSmartMusic®, the essential practice tool software, will be used for BOA Honor Band wind auditions. All winds who apply will receive a complimentary, 90-day subscription to SmartMusic®. Applicants selected as members will receive a one-year, complimentary subscription to SmartMusic®. Students can use SmartMusic® to practice the audition music, then submit their audition recording online. Audition requirements for winds will include: three one octave major scales, one octave chromatic scale and excerpts from “Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa (audition requirements are subject to change pending final SmartMusic assignments). Applicants can view evaluator comments online using their SmartMusic® account. Learn more about SmartMusic® at www.smartmusic.com. Have your director/instructor fill out and the Recommendation Form (reverse side of this page) directly to MFA.

BOA Honor Band at the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade

BOA Honor Band at the 2013 Tournament of Roses ParadeRecommendation Form

To be completed by Band Director or Instructor* (see below)

This form must be returned to Music for All, received no later than February 10, 2012. Mail to: Music for All, 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1010 or fax to 317.524.6200 or email as an attachment to info@musicforall.org. To be returned directly to Music for All by mail, fax or email, should NOT accompany student’s application, should NOT be given to the student. Recommendation forms will be kept confidential.

Name of Student: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Winds (Instrument) ___________________________________________ Flag Dancer

Percussion ( ____ Snare ____Quads ____Bass Drum ____Cymbals)

School _______________________________________________________City ______________________________State __________________

Band Director/Instructor Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Director/Instructor Email ______________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________________*Form to be completed by band director for wind players, band director or percussion instructor for percussionists, band director or auxiliary instructor for flags, and band or dance team director or dance teacher for dancers.

Student’s Year of Graduation: 12 13 14 15 16

Number of years taught by the recommending teacher: _______________________________________________________________________

Circle number to rate on a scale with 1 being lowest (does not exhibit quality) and 10 being highest (strongly exhibits quality)

Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Performance skills 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Marching skills 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ability to learn 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and retain information (including memorization)

“I believe this student has the stamina and physical abilities to march the 5.5 mile parade route.” Yes No

Check one:

I strongly recommend I recommend with reservations I do not recommend

Comments (anything positive or negative you think we should be aware of) ______________________________________________________

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Signature of Band Director or Instructor _________________________________________________________ Date ______________________