Mr. Vizzutti will be the guest soloist for the LCBI Feature Ensemble performance by the UL-Lafayette Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. William J Hochkeppel
All participating bands will attend an incredible masterclass by Mr. Vizzutti immediately after the UL-Lafayette Wind Ensemble performance.
The LCBI features nationally renowned clinicians and evaluators. A panel of four evaluators will assess each band’s performance. One clinician will give each band a 40-minute clinic following their performance. Other panel members will provide audio and written comments for each band.
The LCBI features nationally renowned clinicians and evaluators, along with performances by some of the South’s premier band programs. The LCBI thanks Music for All® evaluator Richard Floyd for the 2023 Assessment
Each year, the LCBI invites a featured ensemble to perform. Past ensembles have included:
ULL Wind Ensemble
LSU Wind Ensemble
NSU Winds
The Acadian Wind Symphony