UT Martin Honor Band

If any 7th/8th grade band member is interested in applying for the UT Martin Honor Band, please see the info below.  This will be a 3 day event January 27-29 and acceptance is based on student application and director recommendation.  You will need to fill out all of the registration information by Dec. 3 (preferably before you come back on Nov. 29 so that I can do my part) and then you will be notified of acceptance before we leave for the holidays and we will start to make arrangements.  If accepted, there will be a $45 registration fee and the cost of hotel for 2 nights divided amongst the students going and I will need parent help with transportation.  
This is pretty competitive (only one middle school band but three high school groups) but would look WONDERFUL on a college scholarship application and would be a great learning experience.  Please click on this link for more information and links to register.  If you need my email address it is:  [email protected] 
 
 

Application Process – NEW Software – Please read!

UTM Has moved to a new form software (Dynamic Forms). The process will have all the same components but anyone who fills out an application (director or student) will need to create an account first.  This process is free and simple. Please follow the steps below:

  1. Click the link to the https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FSubmit%2FStart%2F012a6c35-ea3b-48ef-8e72-d652ffd75487%3FSSO%3DN
  2. Create a new account – need an email address
  3. Follow the prompts, log in, complete, and submit the form
  4. Directors can still submit applications for all their students (if that is what you have done in the past). This may be the easiest option. 

Once the application is submitted, two emails will be generated – one to the parent/guardian with a link to a publicity release form and one to the director with a link to a short recommendation form, which will also be submitted electronically. Directors and parents will need to scroll through the form to their page. Directors: your recommendation information will not be visible to students and parents. The deadline to submit applications by will be Friday, December 3, 2021 at midnight. 

COVID-19 Protocols

We have been given approval to host our event again this year but will be using the following protocols for the event:

  • -  Masks are encouraged but not required for all participants (musicians, directors, chaperones, parents, guest conductors, etc.) are required wear masks when inside any UTM buildings

  • -  Playing masks will be provided for all wind players who would like them, but musicians are not required to wear them

  • -  Bell covers w/ MERV 13 fabric will be provided and used for all wind instruments.

  • -  Rehearsal breaks will be taken (as normally scheduled) and the rooms will be cleared to allow for

    the mitigation of aerosols

  • -  Extra air purification devices will be in each rehearsal and performance space.

  • -  Concert attendance will be limited to 95 audience members in the Fulton Theatre with an

    overflow of 95 in the Blankenship Recital Hall (watching a live feed)