Saturday, October 16th, 2021. 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Houston Christian University Marching Invitational HCU is looking to provide an outstanding marching band festival experience for all of its participants as they prepare for their UIL competitions. All HS Band programs are welcome to participate. Gates open to the public at 8:30 a.m. and entry is $5; we encourage family and friends to come. Concession stand open 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Individual performance and full-contest DVDs will be available to order in the stadium on the day of the contest. All bands will receive feedback from our panel of 5 specialist judges (3 music/marching, 1 percussion, 1 color guard). Judges will include current and retired directors of UIL All-State marching finalist, BOA Regional finalist, and BOA Grand National finalist bands! Each participating band will receive a professional video recording of their performance. The combination of constructive educational commentary alongside a professional recording will raise your school’s performance level in preparation for the UIL Region marching contest. Drum Major retreat and Award Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. Location: Houston Christian University 7502 Fondren Rd Houston, TX 77074 View on Google Maps Early Bird Registration $400 – Due August 15, 2021 Standard Registration $500 – August 16 – October 1, 2021 Late Registration $600 – After October 1, 2021 – October 10, 2021 No registrations accepted after October 10, 2021 No refunds after October 1, 2021 Register Now Submit Payment Mail payments to: Houston Christian University Attn: Dr. Matthew Lamm 7502 Fondren Rd Houston, TX 77074 For more information please contact Festival Coordinator: Jesse D. Espinosa Phone: 713-688-1361 Ext. 310 Email: jesse763c@gmail.com Matthew Robert Lamm, DMA Director of Bands and Instrumental Studies Assistant Professor of Music School of Fine Arts Houston Christian University
