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Please read the criteria below to determine which best represents your ensemble.

ADULT BAND

The ensemble composition can include the following:  
Professional musicians  
Instrumental music educators 
Students pursuing a music degree 
Private instrumental educators 
Music faculty in higher education 

Naturally any member of the ensemble can be from an occupation not listed above. 
  
The ensemble must: 
1. Have regular rehearsals (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.
2. Have an annual concert schedule that is made available to the public
3. Provide a roster listing the occupations of the ensemble’s membership 
4. If selected to perform, at least 80% of the ensemble on the application recording must be on the roster that performs at The Midwest Clinic. 
 

COMMUNITY BAND
 
No more than 50% of the ensemble can include the following: 
Professional musicians  
Instrumental music educators 
Students pursuing a music degree 
Private instrumental educators 
Music faculty in higher education 
  
Naturally any member of the ensemble can be from an occupation not listed above. 
  
The band must: 
1. Have regular rehearsals (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.) 
2. Have an annual concert schedule that is made available to the public.
3. Provide a roster listing the occupations of the ensemble’s membership 
4. If selected to perform, at least 80% of the ensemble on the application recording must be on the roster that performs at The Midwest Clinic.