SDBA Summer Symposium Registration

14th Annual SDBA Symposium Schedule
Thursday, July 17, 2025 – Chamberlain, SD
(All times Central Daylight Time)

9:30AM—sessions begin
“Keys To Building a Strong Low Brass Section” (including “Your relationship with your music store” & “Tips for Testing Beginners”)
    Presenter: Rolyn Beaird
“Screwdrivers & Spit Valves – Quick Repairs for the Band Room”
    Presenter: Byron Youngquist
“25 or 8 to 5” (25 more or less tips to improve your marching – this will be applicable to street & field marching and will be given in 2 sessions).
    Presenter: Kevin Kessler
“Band-Aids: Quick Fixes for a Healthier Middle School Band” (will involve 2 sessions)
    Presenter: Jason Rygg & Laura Schenk
“Professional Considerations for Band Directors”
    Presenters: Band Directors Panel
In addition to the sessions, we will have noon break/complimentary lunch/mingle.
3:45 – 4:00 p.m. Wrap-up & Drawing for Door Prizes. Social hour and pontoon rides to follow!
4:30 p.m. Social hour at Cedar Shore and pontoon rides
Friday golf (4th annual)

    We are excited to be incorporating a social component to our symposium this year!! Please indicate the activities in which you plan to participate.