2023 University of Houston and PBSL-USA
Student Leadership & Music Educator Symposium
General Information
June 19th - 22nd, 2023
$275 / Participant
Student Participant Tracks
GENERAL LEADERSHIP TRACK
The general leadership track is open to current or aspiring student leaders in a high school band program. This track prepares general field leaders, such as sectional leaders, drill instructions, etc. to serve as effective peer-based leaders for those they serve. This track includes a detailed focus on the principles of effective peer-based student leadership. Also, as part of this track, leaders will work with facilitators in the area of modern marching band movement.
DRUM MAJOR TRACK
The drum major track is open to current or aspiring drum majors in a high school band program. This track prepares drum majors in the effective art of field conducting, rehearsal coordination, and general leadership. Also, as part of this track, drum majors will work with facilitators in the areas of modern marching band movement, percussion leadership, and colorguard leadership.
PERCUSSION LEADERSHIP TRACK
The percussion leadership track is open to current or aspiring percussion leaders. This track includes percussion leaders, both battery* and front ensemble*, in the preparation to execute their roles effectively. Also, as part of this track, percussion leaders will work with facilitators in the areas of modern marching band movement and work to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the drum major or field conductor.
*Battery and/or field Percussion leaders are requested to bring their field instruments.
*Front ensemble leaders are requested to bring mallets as limited front ensemble equipment will be provided.
COLOR GUARD LEADERSHIP TRACK
The color guard leadership track is open to current student leaders in a high school color guard. This track prepares color guard leaders to serve as effective peer-based leaders. Also, as part of this track color guard leaders will work with facilitators in the areas of modern movement and how to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the drum major or field conductor.
Symposium Instructional Staff and Facilitators
Leadership: Ryan Agard and team
Drum Majors: Maycie Meyer, Kaitlyn Slean, Madeline Gregory, Jordan Barker
Marching Band Movement: Joni Perez, Kyle Witty and Seth McPhail
Percussion: Brian Perez, Kyle Stahl, and Mike Nelson
Color Guard and Movement: Courtney Mills and Seth McPhail
Site coordinator and Master of Ceremonies: Marc Perea
Staff Development: Coordinated by Ron Morrison and the UH Team
Important Details
-Once enrolled, additional information will be sent to participants electronically.
-This is a commuter-based symposium. No dorms or overnight rooms provided.
-Enrollment to this event will be limited.
-There will be NO CHARGE for participant parking. Parking will be located directly adjacent to symposium facilities.
-The symposium includes two social events for students (see schedule below).
-Lunch provided daily.
Register and Enroll
Early bird registration for students opens on April 3, 2023 at 12:00 Noon CST.
Daily Schedule
June 19th
8:00 AM doors open
8:30 AM symposium day begins
4:00 PM symposium day concludes
5:00 - 8:00 PM (meet and greet)
June 20th
8:00 AM doors open
8:30 AM symposium day begins
4:00 PM symposium day concludes
June 21st
8:00 AM doors open
8:30 AM symposium day begins
4:00 PM symposium day concludes
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - A Night at the Rec
June 22nd
8:00 AM doors open
8:30 AM symposium day begins
11:30 AM symposium concludes
Staff Development / CE Hours
This symposium features a staff development track with CE credit totaling a maximum of 16 hours. Specific information will be placed on the PBSL-USA website on May 1, 2023 pertaining to the staff development track. https://www.pbsl-usa.com/staffdevelopment.
Questions
Does PBSL-USA offer large volume discounts? YES, email us at info@pbsl-usa. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more from a single high school or 20 or more from a single school district.
If you have specific questions, or would like to inquire about large volume discounts, email us at info@pbsl-usa.com.