WHAT'S HAPPENING
SPECIAL PYWARE & UDB DRILL WRITING INTENSIVE
Ultimate Drill Book and Pyware are excited to announce the second annual Drill Writing Intensive at the CBDNA Athletic Band Symposium! Attendees will receive up to 10 hours of dedicated instruction throughout the convention. Sponsored by Pyware and Ultimate Drill Book, sessions will be organized for those learning Pyware for the first time and those interested in intermediate and advanced concept building.
Taught by industry leaders from UDB and directors from the SWAC, Big 10, PAC 12, SEC, and more, these sessions will prove helpful immediately for those ready to advance their drill design and begin using industry-leading approaches to learning and cleaning drill.
There is no additional cost to attend these sessions, and all attendees will get a free one-month trial of Pyware Platinum, 15% discounts on any Pyware purchase, and additional courses after the symposium.
**Please note, Tuesday evening dinner will be on your own and is not covered in the symposium cost.**
Dedicated Sessions BEFORE the Symposium Begins
Tuesday, May 28
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday May 29
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions/One-on-One Time
Thursday, May 30
1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Friday, May 31
2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
2023 Drill Writing Intensive
2023 Drill Writing Intensive
2023 Drill Writing Intensive
2023 Drill Writing Intensive
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, May 29
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This year’s gold tournament will be held at the Canyon River Golf Club next to the Blackfoot River. This is the same river that was featured in the 1992 movie “A River Runs Through It.” Buses will leave the Music Building on campus at 9 a.m. and drop you at the golf course.
The $75 registration fee will cover the following:
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Greens Fees
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Cart Rental
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Box lunch/water delivered on the course
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Transportation to and from the club
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Club rentals/other beverages NOT included
DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, May 29
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Due to a lack of miniature golf courses in Missoula, we will be providing a disc golf experience at Blue Mountain. The disc golf area features an 18-hole golf course with beginner and pro tees available. The baskets were just upgraded and it is the most popular disc golf course in the area. Be prepared for amazing views and some up and down terrain between holes. A bus will leave the Music Building on campus at 10 a.m. and drop players at the recreation area. For those who may not want to disc golf, Blue Mountain also offers a trailhead that features 41 miles of system trails
The $25 registration fee will cover the following:
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Transportation to the course
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Driver disc and putter disc rental
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Box lunch to take with you on the course
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Bottle of water
MONTANA SAMPLER EXCURSION
Thursday, May 30
4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
At the end of sessions on Thursday, Dr. Griggs will show off some of the best country in all of western Montana. It was not possible to get access to the ranch in the southern Bitterroot Valley where “Yellowstone” is filmed. Instead, we will board buses to head about an hour north through the stunning and picturesque Mission Valley to Polson, MT on the south end of Flathead Lake. We will spend some time at the Kwataqnuk Resort & Casino on the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation. The resort is on the shore of Flathead Lake with amazing views of the lake and Mission Mountains. Dinner will be provided thanks to one of our amazing sponsors and a cash bar will be available. We will return that evening to the Music Building on UM campus.
SYMPOSIUM BANQUET
Friday, May 31
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Friday evening, we will hold our symposium banquet in the Ballroom of the University Center on campus. A catered dinner will be served by the award-winning UM dining services. The Ballroom features great views of campus and the nearby mountains. We will begin with a social hour with 2 drinks provided per guest. After the dinner service, we will have a keynote speaker and present our awards from the golf tournaments on Wednesday. It will be a great opportunity to reflect on the sessions, socialize/network and participate in the traditional swag exchange. Please try to bring items that you think would make great swag donations from your institution.
OTHER ACTIVTIES AND SUGGESTIONS
Dr. Griggs will continue to add to the “Things To Do” portion of the website. There are hundreds of activities and destinations in Western Montana. If you are planning to hang around beyond the conference, this section of the website might give you some ideas of places to see that you hadn’t considered. Please feel free to explore this area and make the most of your time here.