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64th Annual Dorian Band Festival

February 24- 25, 2013

Approximately 625 musicians are chosen to participate in the Dorian Band Festival. Students are placed in of three festival bands: two Festival Massed Bands and the select Festival Symphonic Band. The Symphonic Band consists of the 70-80 students who audition for chair placement upon their arrival for the Festival. Two student soloists are selected to perform at the festival concert.

Students also have the opportunity to receive a mini-lesson from a Luther College faculty member. This may serve as an audition for a music scholarship for those seniors interested in attending Luther College. If students are interested in auditioning for a scholarship in voice, piano, or other instruments while on campus for the Festival, this may be arranged by calling the Admissions Office at 1-800-4LUTHER.

FESTIVAL FEES: Once the roster is selected, registration/participation fees will be due from each participating school. Those fees may be paid in advance or at the time of registration at the beginning of the Festival. Checks should be made out to: Luther College. 

The 2013 Festival fees are as follows: 

Basic registration fee - $16 per student (Festival or Symphonic Band)

Optional on-campus lodging – add $4 per student
Optional solo-mini-lesson – add $4 per student
Optional Luther accompanist for solo – add $15 per solo
Optional Festival banquet – add $10 per student and/or adult

NOMINATION DEADLINE: Students may be nominated by their school band directors using either paper forms or the online system (see “Forms” section of this Website.) Paper forms must be postmarked on or before December 7. Online Registrations must be submitted electronically on or before December 11.