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Ubisoft and Music for All Partner to Support Active Music Creation and Education Via Jam Sessions
Ubisoft is partnering with Music for All to promote the value of music making for everyone through Ubisoft's unique Nintendo DS™ title, Jam Sessions - launching in North America September 12 at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $29.99, rated "E-10."
Jam Sessions is a groundbreaking music title exclusively for the Nintendo DS™ system in which players actually strum a guitar via the Touch Screen to make music, learning the rhythms of guitar playing, chord sounds and progressions through imbedded songs and improvisation.
As part of the partnership, Jam Sessions will be available at Music for All's signature events - Bands of America Super Regional and Grand National Championships for people to play and experience first hand. Ubisoft will bring Music for All's mission to a wider audience through their promotions, advertising and packaging for Jam Sessions exposing the value of music making and music education to millions of people.
 Read the Full Story
Jam Sessions Official Site
Past Year Recordings - New Releases, New Savings on Recordings That Should Be in Every Band Room
Just re-released: 2004 Regional & Super Regional Finals DVDs Louisville, Massillon, Pontiac, Murfreesboro, Youngstown, Huntsville, Piscataway, Arlington, LaJoya, St. Petersburg, Las Vegas, Indianapolis
Just $20 each 
Super Regionals: St. Louis, Atlanta, San Antonio Just $25 each
Special Package Price for Full National Concert Band Festival CD Sets
1995 Set - Volumes 1 - 5, 1997 Set - Volumes 1 - 6, 1998 Set - Volumes 1 - 6, 1999 Set - Volumes 1 - 6
Just $25 for one year set
Sets include the invited concert bands, percussion ensembles and the Honor Band of America. An amazing value!
See new closeout prices on 2001-2004 Grand Nationals, 2003 Regionals and past year Grand National CDs.
SPEND A DAY WITH BOA: Regional Championship Group Discount Tickets Available
Group Discount Tickets give students an opportunity to watch some of the finest high school marching bands for reduced prices at Bands of America Regionals. BOA Championships are a great recruiting tool and a way to get current (and middle school/future members) excited about being in your high school band program. Start the tradition early!
Contact Music for All at 800.848.2263 and ask for the "Group Discount Tickets" to get more information about spending a day with BOA!
Grand National Tickets: Order Finals Tickets While They're Still Available!
 Finals tickets are going fast! Music for All Network members may order online. Finals Super Seating and Premium Seating SOLD OUT, Finals Between 15/30 Yardlines $29, Finals Outside 15 Yardlines $19, Finals Press Box $125, Semi-Finals Press Box $90, Semi-Finals & Prelims G.A. $17-$29.
Order Tickets Online
This Just In:
University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band to Perform in Exhibition at Grand Nationals. The famed University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band, directed by George N. Parks, will appear in special exhibition at the Grand National Championships and at Celebrate America!
See all the bands currently enrolled in Grand Nationals
Register for the Student Leadership Workshop with Tim Lautzenheiser
Friday, Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m., Indiana Convention Center 
Tim Lautzenheiser presents student leadership workshops across the country, primarily for 11th and 12th graders. The Grand National Leadership Workshop is now one of the few opportunities to have all your high school leaders and aspiring leaders regardless of grade level participate in a "Dr. Tim" workshop. Each participant will receive a copy of the new student leadership workbook. There is a maximum capacity for total enrollment and registration will be on a first come, first served basis.
How to Register: Download the application, complete and return with payment by mail or fax. If you enroll your group of students by Nov. 1, the cost of the workshop is $30.00 (which includes the new workbook) and $35.00 after.
El Paso, TX Site Confirmed:
Andress H.S. Stadium
 Andress High School stadium is confirmed for the El Paso Regional on Oct. 13. Performance spots are still available in the El Paso Regional and other BOA Championships, including Ypsilanti, MI; Flagstaff, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; the Atlanta Super Regional and more!
Enroll online or call 800.848.2263
Congratulations to the 2008 Invited Ensembles to the National Concert Band Festival
 The performing ensembles have been announced for the 2008 Bands of America National Concert Band Festival, part of Music for All National Festival, Feb. 28 - March 1, 2008 and the National Percussion Festival, Feb. 29, 2008, all in Indianapolis, IN. Concert bands will perform in Clowes Memorial Hall. Ensembles were evaluated by a listening panel who recommended those ensembles achieving the highest standards of musical excellence to receive an invitation to these non-competitive festivals.
See the invited concert bands
2008 Festival Audition Deadline Extended To Sept. 30 for Percussion Ensembles & Orchestras
Music for All has extended the audition deadline for percussion ensembles and orchestras for the 2008 Music for All National Festival to Sept. 30, 2007. Download the application packet and forward this news to your percussion and orchestra teacher colleagues.
Shelley Berg to Conduct the 2008 Jazz Band of America
Application Deadline: Nov. 1, 2007
 The second annual Jazz Band of America will again be part of the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Feb. 27 - March 1, 2008. Jazz pianist Shelley Berg will direct the band, with a special guest artist to be announced. This national honor jazz band is comprised of high school musicians, selected by recorded audition. Jazz Band of America members will have a jam-packed experience with Master Classes, concert listening and a Gala Awards Banquet, in addition to their headline concert in Clowes Memorial Hall.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in school and 18 years of age or younger as of March 1, 2008.
Download the application and audition requirements
Read more about the Jazz Band of America
See video highlights of the 2007 Jazz Band of America
Honor Band of America, Honor Orchestra of America: Don't Miss the Sept. 1 Final Application Deadline
Remember, Sept. 1, 2007 is the final audition deadline for the 2008 Honor Band of America and Honor Orchestra of America, part of the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, Feb. 28 - March 1, Indianapolis.
See more info about conductors, guest artists, repertoire and audition information for the Honor Band of America and the Honor Orchestra of America
Auditions for 2008 Casts of INergy:
Indy's Official Musical Ambassadors
 Music for All is currently conducting auditions for the 2008 casts of INergy, which will take place Feb. - May and May - Aug. 2008 in Indianapolis. INergy is a paid internship that includes not only high profile performances, but also teaching opportunities in Indianapolis Public Schools and other school and lesson settings.
Music for All will hold several live auditions this fall at BOA Regionals, Grand Nationals and at our headquarters in Indianapolis, and will also accept taped auditions. Information on auditioning for the Spring and/or Summer 2008 INergy cast(s) is available online or call Aaron Carpenter, INergy Coordinator, at 800.848.BAND.
Learn more about INergy
Louisiana Adds Music/Arts Mandate - Massachusetts Goes the Other Way
Governor Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana signed into law Act 175 mandating the visual and performing arts for all schools. Full implementation of the law is schedule for the 2010/2011 school year and will require all students to have music and the arts as a part of their basic education. The Louisiana law was largely based on the Arkansas legislation that mandated music and art instruction for all children starting with the 2005/2006 school year. Music for All worked closely with Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee along with music and arts advocates to pass the model legislation.
In Massachusetts, arts advocates are pushing the state Department of Education to make arts education a bigger part of recommended high school graduation requirements, which list music, art and related subjects as electives.
Read the full story and more advocacy news
Yamaha Announces Music Sweepstakes
Two podcasts have launched that profile the musicians who perform at the Disneyland® Resort and who depend on Yamaha equipment on a daily basis. The Grand Prize Package includes a two-night stay at a Disneyland® Resort hotel, air and ground transportation, four three-day Park Hopper® tickets, a Yamaha instrument, a four picture Disney PhotoPass, a meet and greet session with a Disneyland® musician and a VIP tour guide. Visit yamaha.com/podcasts to watch and register between now and September 30, 2007 in Yamaha's Magical Music Sweepstakes for a chance to win your Disney dream vacation! 
Watch and Enter the Contest
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August 17, 2007
Quick Stories
TOR Honor Band - Get in the Game!
Music for All is preparing for a return trip to the Rose Parade® in 2009 with the national Honor Band. Get on the list to be among the first to receive the student member application.
New look for musicforall.org coming in September!
Music for All will launch its redesigned web site in September, combining all the content from bands.org, music-for-all.org and orchestraamerica.org.
Send us your Memories of the RCA Dome
Have your story included among other memories of the RCA "Hoosier" Dome for the last trip through the airlock at Grand Nationals.
Future Home of Grand Nationals 
Lucas Oil Stadium Webcam - view the construction progress.
SupportMusic Toolkit
Get your Community Action Kit by calling NAMM at 800.767.6266 or e-mail your request to info@namm.org
Awareness Products
Music products that support your program and music education across the country.
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