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Date: January 17, 2026
Location: Downey High School
Address: 11040 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
Join SAML for our annual opening seminar! Participants can expect to learn about Student Academy of Musical Leaders its function and values, have a chance to meet their judges and volunteers for the season, be given an in-depth explanation of how competitions work and the expectations as a participant, and will have the opportunity to connect with peers prior to the start of the competitive season.
Registration includes:
SAML Branded USB
Complimentary Portrait Photoshoot (full band uniform required)
Introduction to Student Academy of Musical Leaders (SAML)
Overview of Conducting and Flourishing Updates
Small group break-out sessions for flourishing, conducting, and leadership development
Instruction from SAML Experts
Bonding with fellow students from across California!
Being part of the Opening Seminar is strongly encouraged especially for new participants.
THE AGENDA
8:15am | Check-In Opens & Portrait Photoshoots Begin
9:00am | Seminar Opening Remarks & Intro to SAML
9:10am | Flourishing & Conducting Updates
9:55am | Important Updates from SAML Leadership
10:00am | Small Group Educational Breakouts
12:00pm | Lunch Break (lunch will be provided by SAML)
12:30pm | Get to Know your Peers and Collaborative Games
1:55pm | Closing Remarks
2:00pm | Conclusion
NOTE: After completing the registration form, please select the cart icon in the upper right hand corner of the page to pay for the event and to complete your registration.
Date: January 17, 2026
Location: Downey High School
Address: 11040 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
Join SAML for our annual opening seminar! Participants can expect to learn about Student Academy of Musical Leaders its function and values, have a chance to meet their judges and volunteers for the season, be given an in-depth explanation of how competitions work and the expectations as a participant, and will have the opportunity to connect with peers prior to the start of the competitive season.
Registration includes:
SAML Branded USB
Complimentary Portrait Photoshoot (full band uniform required)
Introduction to Student Academy of Musical Leaders (SAML)
Overview of Conducting and Flourishing Updates
Small group break-out sessions for flourishing, conducting, and leadership development
Instruction from SAML Experts
Bonding with fellow students from across California!
Being part of the Opening Seminar is strongly encouraged especially for new participants.
THE AGENDA
8:15am | Check-In Opens & Portrait Photoshoots Begin
9:00am | Seminar Opening Remarks & Intro to SAML
9:10am | Flourishing & Conducting Updates
9:55am | Important Updates from SAML Leadership
10:00am | Small Group Educational Breakouts
12:00pm | Lunch Break (lunch will be provided by SAML)
12:30pm | Get to Know your Peers and Collaborative Games
1:55pm | Closing Remarks
2:00pm | Conclusion
NOTE: After completing the registration form, please select the cart icon in the upper right hand corner of the page to pay for the event and to complete your registration.