Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
The purpose of the LE Concert Band Invitational is provide bands in the DFW Metroplex and beyond with an opportunity to perform for a distinguished panel of adjudicators and receive valuable insights that will help them better prepare for UIL or future performances. Each band attending will receive a 25-minute clinic following their stage performance.
Location
Little Elm High School Auditorium, 1900 Walker Lane, Little Elm, TX 75068
Times
Bands will be scheduled according to UIL classification. Special accommodations will be made when possible.
Adjudicators
Art Ruangtip / Dr. Jeff Mathews / Evelio Villarreal / Robert Straka
*Each adjudicator will record audio comments for each band. The audio comments will be available through Competition Suite. One of the four adjudicators will provide a clinic after each performance.
Recordings
Each band will also receive a professional recording of their stage performance.
Seating Charts
Each band will provide a seating chart before arrival to the contest. Please be advised that LEISD does not have risers. Bands should plan to bring their own risers for festival use, if desired, as well as an appropriate crew to help set-up / tear-down in a timely manner.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available at any time for students and directors.
Warm-Up
Each band will receive a 25-minute warm-up time in the LEHS Band Room. The room will be furnished with a Harmony Director and Peterson Strobe Tuner for each band’s use.
Clinic
This is one of the main features of the LE Invitational. After the stage performance has been completed, one of the judges will provide the band with a 25-minute clinic. This will take place in the NEW LEHS Band Room.
Percussion Equipment
Larger percussion equipment will be provided by Little Elm ISD upon request. Please be sure this information is included with your seating chart. A piano and/or synthesizer will also be readily available. It is always recommended that smaller percussion items and accessories by brought by each band.
ONLINE REGISTRATION - (click link)
Please make all checks payable to: Little Elm Band Boosters
Checks should be mailed to:
Little Elm High School Band
Attn: Laura Sturch, Director
1900 Walker Lane
Little Elm, TX 75068