Greater St. Louis Band and Orchestra Festival 2026
Saturday, April 18
About
High School Band and Orchestras are warmly invited to take part in the first annual GSTL Band and Orchestra Festival, hosted by UMSL Music. This festival invites concert bands and orchestras to perform on the beautiful Anheuser-Busch Stage in the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Each ensemble receives an on-stage clinic immediately following your performance, by one of our acclaimed judges, as well as positive and constructive feedback in written comments.
Format
- 15 Minute performance
- 10 minute clinic on stage
- Choose "Comments only" or "Competition" (1st place, 2nd place, etc.)
Cost
- $250 for first ensemble,
- $150 for additional ensemble(s) or If your school also registered for the Jazz Choir Festival on 4/16 or GSTL Jazz Festival on 4/17.
Registration
Pay Here - Additional Ensembles
Adjudicators
Dr. Corey Seapy, Director of Bands, University of Central Missouri
Dr. Corey Seapy, Director of Bands, University of Central Missouri
Dr. John McKeever, Director of Orchestral Activities, University of Missouri
Dr. Paul Davis, Director of Instrumental Studies, Webster University
Dr. David Wacyk, Director of Wind and Orchestral Activities, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Email Questions/Comments to:
David Wacyk: wacykd@umsl.edu and/or Matthew Henry: henryma@umsl.edu
