We will continue to follow COVID-related health recommendations from the CDC during MASCB weekend. We anticipate this means vaccination, but hopefully no musicians PPE. Thanks for understanding.
Attention Maryland community concert band musicians!
Columbia Bands, Inc. is proud to announce the 2023 Maryland All-State Community Band!
This celebration of music will take palce on August 5th and 6th, 2023 and will feature talented community concert band musicians from throughout Maryland under the direction of Dr. Harlan Parker from the Peabody Conservatory.
All musicians that are currently active in a Maryland community concert band and will have turned 18 by August 4, 2023 are invited to audition.
The 2023 MASC Band will rehearse on Saturday and Sunday morning and perform on Sunday afternoon. The exact schedule has not been solidified, but please remember that if you're selected, you will be required to attend all rehearsals as well as the performance.
The rehearsals and concert will be in Columbia, Maryland (exact location is pending). The concert will be free and open to the public. A non-refundable $15 audition fee will cover an anonymous, professional adjudication. For selected musicians, an $75 participation fee will cover the costs of the conductor, facilities fees, meals, music, and a digital recording of the performance. We don't provide lodging, but we're happy to share information on local options.
The audition selections were posted on January 2nd, 2023. Need help with recording your audition? Please see the Audition Recording Tips.Still have questions? Read our Q&A list. and check out our previous repertoire.
This celebration of music will take palce on August 5th and 6th, 2023 and will feature talented community concert band musicians from throughout Maryland under the direction of Dr. Harlan Parker from the Peabody Conservatory.
All musicians that are currently active in a Maryland community concert band and will have turned 18 by August 4, 2023 are invited to audition.
The 2023 MASC Band will rehearse on Saturday and Sunday morning and perform on Sunday afternoon. The exact schedule has not been solidified, but please remember that if you're selected, you will be required to attend all rehearsals as well as the performance.
The rehearsals and concert will be in Columbia, Maryland (exact location is pending). The concert will be free and open to the public. A non-refundable $15 audition fee will cover an anonymous, professional adjudication. For selected musicians, an $75 participation fee will cover the costs of the conductor, facilities fees, meals, music, and a digital recording of the performance. We don't provide lodging, but we're happy to share information on local options.
The audition selections were posted on January 2nd, 2023. Need help with recording your audition? Please see the Audition Recording Tips.Still have questions? Read our Q&A list. and check out our previous repertoire.
When you're ready to submit your audition materials (by March 12, 2023), please do the following:
1) Complete and submit the online application form, --OR-- download the fillable PDF application form, complete it and save it, then email it to MASCBauditions@columbiabands.org.
2) Email your recordings to MASCBauditions@columbiabands.org.
3) Two ways to pay:
1) Complete and submit the online application form, --OR-- download the fillable PDF application form, complete it and save it, then email it to MASCBauditions@columbiabands.org.
2) Email your recordings to MASCBauditions@columbiabands.org.
3) Two ways to pay:
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Mail your check ($15 per audition, made out to
Columbia Bands, Inc. with "MASCB" in memo line) to: Columbia Bands, Inc. P.O. Box 2713 Columbia, MD, 21045 |
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Thanks for your interest in the 2023 Maryland All State Community Band! Help us spread the word and please join in making this event an exceptional musical experience for both the musicians and the audience!