| 2008 Launchpad Application Requirements |
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.
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