UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SESSIONS
OREGON BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
BAND AND ORCHESTRA ADJUDICATION WORKSHOP AND ADJUDICATION TRAINING
Friday, July 31st, 2026
9am-4pm
New certifications begin at 9am Recertifications begin at 10:15am
Whiteaker Middle School (Band Room)
1605 Lockhaven Drive, Keizer OR 97303
Parking: Park at the Dayspring Church parking lot that borders WMS at 1755 Lockhaven Dr.
Look for signs to enter.
OBDA ADJUDICATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Mary Lou Boderman
Jennifer Bell
BAND AND ORCHESTRA ADJUDICATION WORKSHOP AND ADJUDICATION TRAINING
Friday, July 31st, 2026
9am-4pm
New certifications begin at 9am Recertifications begin at 10:15am
Whiteaker Middle School (Band Room)
1605 Lockhaven Drive, Keizer OR 97303
Parking: Park at the Dayspring Church parking lot that borders WMS at 1755 Lockhaven Dr.
Look for signs to enter.
OBDA ADJUDICATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Mary Lou Boderman
Jennifer Bell
Register HERE
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
This workshop offers training in the use of the OBDA/OSAA Band and Orchestra Evaluation System.
Participation is open to any interested band/orchestra teacher or director wishing to improve their
understanding of the Evaluation System regardless of their interest in becoming a certified adjudicator.
Following the presentation there will be an opportunity for those wishing to complete an assessment to
obtain certification to do so. This workshop is a mandatory requirement for OBDA Adjudicator
Certification.
WORKSHOP FEE:
Free to current OBDA members
$25 registration (includes a 2-year OBDA membership)
Adjudicators must continue to hold OBDA membership to maintain certification.
This workshop offers training in the use of the OBDA/OSAA Band and Orchestra Evaluation System.
Participation is open to any interested band/orchestra teacher or director wishing to improve their
understanding of the Evaluation System regardless of their interest in becoming a certified adjudicator.
Following the presentation there will be an opportunity for those wishing to complete an assessment to
obtain certification to do so. This workshop is a mandatory requirement for OBDA Adjudicator
Certification.
WORKSHOP FEE:
Free to current OBDA members
$25 registration (includes a 2-year OBDA membership)
Adjudicators must continue to hold OBDA membership to maintain certification.
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBDA CERTIFICATION
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching band or orchestra with demonstrated success at the secondary
or university level
Submit the certificate indicating completion of the NFHS Adjudicator Certification Course
Must complete approved OBDA workshop training and successfully complete the adjudication assessment
Adjudicators must recertify every 5 years
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching band or orchestra with demonstrated success at the secondary
or university level
Submit the certificate indicating completion of the NFHS Adjudicator Certification Course
Must complete approved OBDA workshop training and successfully complete the adjudication assessment
Adjudicators must recertify every 5 years
If you are not a current member of OBDA, then you will need to register for membership before registering for the adjudication workshop. You can find this on the Membership Registration page.
ADJUDICATION WORKSHOP BENEFITS
ADJUDICATION CERTIFICATION OR RENEWAL UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants wishing to be included on the OBDA Approved Adjudicators List and/ or approved orchestra adjudication list will have the opportunity to submit their critique sheets to the OBDA adjudication committee for consideration. Adjudicators with a minimum of five year experience teaching band or orchestra with demonstrated success at secondary or university level who submit satisfactory sheets will be placed on the lists. All adjudicators must be re-certified at least every 5 years to remain on the list.
Participants wishing to be included on the OBDA Approved Adjudicators List and/ or approved orchestra adjudication list will have the opportunity to submit their critique sheets to the OBDA adjudication committee for consideration. Adjudicators with a minimum of five year experience teaching band or orchestra with demonstrated success at secondary or university level who submit satisfactory sheets will be placed on the lists. All adjudicators must be re-certified at least every 5 years to remain on the list.
PROVIDES USEFUL PRACTICE FOR THE EXPERIENCED OR NOVICE ADJUDICATOR
The workshops will include practice adjudication and instruction on the OBDA Concert Band and Orchestra Evaluation System. The OBDA system was adopted for Oregon festivals and contests in 1983. It is used throughout Oregon and in modified form in several other states and Canadian provinces. Participants new to Oregon or anyone not familiar with the system may find an explanation of the system as well as all related materials above under OBDA Adjudication Rubric and Sheets.
The workshops will include practice adjudication and instruction on the OBDA Concert Band and Orchestra Evaluation System. The OBDA system was adopted for Oregon festivals and contests in 1983. It is used throughout Oregon and in modified form in several other states and Canadian provinces. Participants new to Oregon or anyone not familiar with the system may find an explanation of the system as well as all related materials above under OBDA Adjudication Rubric and Sheets.
PROVIDES HELP IN IMPROVING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE FOR ALL DIRECTORS
Past participants indicate that they received many insights into the process of adjudication and gained practical tips for preparing their bands for festival. Many have had no personal interest in becoming judges but simply want to improve their groups’ performance. Several participants will be active judges already on the OBDA List wishing to "fine tune" their judging skills. All directors regardless of teaching level or experience are welcome. First or second year teachers are particularly invited.
Past participants indicate that they received many insights into the process of adjudication and gained practical tips for preparing their bands for festival. Many have had no personal interest in becoming judges but simply want to improve their groups’ performance. Several participants will be active judges already on the OBDA List wishing to "fine tune" their judging skills. All directors regardless of teaching level or experience are welcome. First or second year teachers are particularly invited.
CERTIFICATION OF ORCHESTRA ADJUDICATORS
Orchestra excerpts will also be included in the workshop as we continue working with our orchestral colleagues to build their certified adjudicator list.
Orchestra excerpts will also be included in the workshop as we continue working with our orchestral colleagues to build their certified adjudicator list.