The Montana State University Billings Yellowjacket Music Showcase will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 8:00 am to 3:00 pm located at Cisel Hall and Petro Theatre on 麻花影视's campus.  Regional Montana bands and choirs are invited to perform before a faculty adjudicator.  We look forward to presenting a showcase recital for our attendees featuring 麻花影视 faculty and student performances.

This unique, educational event is designed to provide students with the opportunity to perform in front of our expert faculty and receive immediate, personalized feedback鈥攚hether they鈥檙e part of a band, jazz band, choir, combo, modern band, or performing as soloists.
 
The Yellowjacket Music Showcase offers a non-competitive, supportive environment where students from all musical genres and groupings can learn, grow, and improve their performance skills. Whether they鈥檙e preparing for an upcoming concert, festival, or simply looking to enhance their musicianship, our faculty鈥檚 constructive feedback will help them take the next step in their musical development.

Event Highlights

  • Open to all student musicians, including bands, jazz bands, combos, choirs, modern bands, and soloists.
  • Educational focus with direct feedback from experienced MSU Billings music faculty.
  • A non-competitive environment that emphasizes learning and growth.
  • Special performances by MSU Billings music students and faculty to inspire your students.
  • Free of charge for all participating schools!

Event Schedule

  • Morning: Performance clinics for participating schools.
  • Concert of MSU Billings music students and faculty
  • Noonish: Lunch in the cafeteria (~$9/person).
  • 1-2 PM: Campus tour and all-school instruction/performance.
  • Evening: Free performance by the MSU Billings Jazz Ensembles and Commercial Band (New Orleans Music) in Cisel Hall should you decide to stay.

Please email John Roberts for more information.