DEADLINE TO APPLY: Saturday, December 17th, 2011, 11:59 p.m. (Apply now)
Want to go to SXSW 2012? McNally Smith is looking for 2 current student or alumni solo/duo performers to tour high schools along a road trip from St. Paul to Austin and back for the 2012 South By Southwest festival in Texas. The trip would last between 11-15 days, and could include multiple performances per day. Selected students/alumni would perform solo and/or together, and would talk to groups of high school kids about pursuing careers in music.
Who’s eligible for this gig?
- Solo or duo performers, emcees/deejays who are current students or recently graduated from McNally Smith
- Current students must not be on academic probation, and must be in good standing
Benefits
- Perform at South by Southwest 2012, spending a couple days at the festival
- An all expenses paid trip to SXSW
- A per diem will be provided to cover expenses
- Opportunity for networking, gigs, going to shows, etc. while on the tour
Possible Timeline:
Dates are not yet set, but would surround the SXSW Music Festival. For example, the tour could run from Monday, March 5 – Sunday, March 18.
Possible Stops:
- Ames, IA
- Des Moines, IA
- Kansas City, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- Davenport, OK
- Tulsa, OK
- Springfield, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Chicago, IL
Policies for tour:
- Content must be age-appropriate for high school students, as determined by admissions staff, the performer and the partners at the various high schools
- The tour will be strictly drug-free. Performers may not be under the influence of alcohol for any performances or driving duty.
- Performers will share in the driving responsibility, and will need to present proof of insurance.
Questions?
Contact Erin McLennon at 651.361.3383 or outreach@mcnallysmith.edu.
Sounds awesome, right? Apply here by Saturday, December 17th, 2011, 11:59 p.m..




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