Bands are required to record three of their songs on CD or tape and submit them with a completed application form and $25 entry fee by Wednesday, February 6, 2008.  APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED.

Competition Rules

• Applications are open to any musical group formed outside the traditional school music program ensemble with two or more members.
• All members must be currently enrolled in a Wisconsin high school.
• One member of the group must be active in their school music program.
• All applicants are required to submit one recording, either CD, tape or online, with three selections. Total performance time could not exceed 15 minutes.
• Original and cover songs are accepted.
• Lyric sheets for the three song selections are required.
• Selections performed at regional competitions need to be the same three selections that were originally approved.
• Bands have the option of submitting three new selections for the state competition (WFSM needs lyric sheets only).
• Profane language or dress will not be tolerated.
• Bands are expected to respect all equipment at regional and state competitions, including not standing on amps, damaging instruments or misusing facility space.
• One member of each group is required to identify a music teacher who has influenced their music education.
• Up to 15 groups will be selected to perform at each regional competition.

• The competition will be held at an area high school or other performance facility.
• The regional competitions will be held in March, April, and/or May.
• The state competition will be held June 21, 2008.
• Three bands from each regional competition will be selected to perform at the state competition.