2026 Convention Guest Bands

Apply to perform at our 2026 convention in Eau Claire!

Procedure of Application for Bands
1. All materials – Recordings, application and 2 recent programs must be submitted by June 30, 2025. Recordings and all supplemental materials shall be uploaded to this form.
2. Recordings must include two (2) selections with as much variety as possible to give the selection committee an idea of the flexibility of your ensemble (upload as an mp3 file).
3. Invitations to the state convention will be issued on (or before) September 1, 2025. No invitation will be issued from any other associated group without the approval of the WCBA selection committee. 
4. Selected groups will perform concerts of the following length:
  • Middle School/Junior High – 30 minutes
  • High School – 45 minutes
  • Adult/Community/College/University – 60 minutes (including announcements)
5. The performance slots of College/University groups at the WCBA convention will be limited to traditional concert bands and wind ensembles whose directors maintain active membership in the WCBA. In addition to a concert performance, the appearance may be linked to a clinic presentation (pending availability).
6. The groups selected should plan on providing printed programs for its concert performance.

7. If you have questions, please contact Benjamin Heninger at (920) 248-5669 or heningerb@gmail.com

 

Guest Band Application