Middle School Band Opportunity
Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts
BGSU Middle School Academy Band
The Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts Middle School Academy (MSA) program is an extra-curricular performance opportunity designed specifically for middle school band students in Northwest Ohio. This program will include full group rehearsals, sectional instruction, and elements of comprehensive musicianship, culminating in a performance in BGSU’s own Kobacker Hall. All rehearsals, sectionals, and activities will be led by music education faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students to create an engaging, individualized learning experience that will supplement your child’s school music instruction.
Eligibility, Registration, and Cost to Parents
Any woodwind, brass, or percussion musician with at least one full year of formal instruction on their instrument is welcome to participate in this program. We accept all interested students that meet these criteria! No audition is necessary.
A registration fee of $50 for the semester covers all financial obligations with the MSA program. The fee is used for purchasing music, acquiring supplemental supplies, and other related program fees. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for qualified families. If you are interested in being contacted about applying for a need-based scholarship, please indicate so in the appropriate box on the online registration form, and you will be contacted.
Registration for the program should be done online by visiting the link below. Upon completing online registration, you will be directed toward the BGSU eStore to submit your registration fee. Registration for this program closes on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016.
If you have additional questions regarding this program, please contact Dr. Lisa Martin, the MSA Program Director and Assistant Professor of Music Education, at martlis@bgsu.edu. We sincerely hope you consider being a part of this wonderful experience!
Semester Schedule
Fall 2016 MSA Dates
Sunday, October 2, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, October 9, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, October 16, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, October 23, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, October 30, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, November 6, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, November 13, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, November 20, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, November 27, NO REHEARSAL
Sunday, December 4, 6-8pm Rehearsal
Sunday, December 11, 7pm CONCERT
All Rehearsals are in Kelly Hall in the Moore Musical Arts Center on the BGSU Campus. The concert will be in BGSU’s Kobacker Hall, with a call time of 6:00pm