Honors Bands – Numerous opportunities for participation in state and college honors bands are available for students in Minnesota. Interested students should talk with Mr. Lindsay for more information.

Minnesota HS Music Listening Contest – Stillwater Area High School placed third in the state in 2007 and won the state championship in 1994 and 2006. The music listening contest is held in the winter. Three-person teams are formed in the fall of each year. Teams meet before or after school to prepare for the competition. The deadline for registration is September 20 of every year. Teams are coached by Mr. Lindsay.