Attention Maryland community concert band musicians!
Columbia Bands, Inc. proudly announces the 2025 Maryland All-State Community Band!
This celebration of music will take place on August 2-3, 2025 and will feature talented community concert band musicians from throughout Maryland under the direction of Dr. Harlan Parker from the Peabody Conservatory.
All musicians currently active in a Maryland community concert band and who have turned 18 by August 2, 2025, are invited to audition.
The 2025 MASCB will rehearse on Saturday and Sunday morning and perform on Sunday afternoon. We have not solidified the exact schedule, but you must attend all rehearsals and 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 $85 participation fee will cover the costs of the conductor, facilities fees, meals, music, and a digital recording of the performance. For participants who want to stay overnight locally, we don't provide lodging, but we're happy to share information on options.
The audition selections are available. 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 place on August 2-3, 2025 and will feature talented community concert band musicians from throughout Maryland under the direction of Dr. Harlan Parker from the Peabody Conservatory.
All musicians currently active in a Maryland community concert band and who have turned 18 by August 2, 2025, are invited to audition.
The 2025 MASCB will rehearse on Saturday and Sunday morning and perform on Sunday afternoon. We have not solidified the exact schedule, but you must attend all rehearsals and 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 $85 participation fee will cover the costs of the conductor, facilities fees, meals, music, and a digital recording of the performance. For participants who want to stay overnight locally, we don't provide lodging, but we're happy to share information on options.
The audition selections are available. 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 16, 2025), 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 [email protected].
2) Email your recordings to [email protected].
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 [email protected].
2) Email your recordings to [email protected].
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 |
CBI is now using SQUARE for all payments, incuding MASCB. Click on the link and then scroll down forthe MASCB payment options. Thanks!
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Thanks for your interest in the 2025 Maryland All-State Community Band! Help us spread the word, and please join us in making this event an exceptional musical experience for both the musicians and the audience!