Dazzle Me

The Return of the Scott Lang Leadership Challenge

Celebrating 20 years of student leadership, inspiration, and a little bit of crazy.

One of my all-time favorite parts of the five-part leadership application I used in my classroom was Step #5: “DAZZLE ME.”

Just two simple words—but what followed was anything but ordinary.

Over the years, students responded with creativity, passion, and brilliance including a call from John Williams, an original symphonic composition, and a three day scavenger hunt leading me to a 50-foot marching band sign on the side of a mountain.

Ten years ago, to celebrate the launch of Scott Lang Leadership, I gave away an all-expenses paid student workshop. Now, as I celebrate 20 years of doing what I love, it’s time to do it again.

The Prize

FREE leadership workshop
(for high school students/teachers) – all expenses paid

FREE classroom set of Sound Leadership workbooks
(up to 20 – for HS/MS)

FREE classroom set of Music FUNdations Book A
(up to 25 – for ES/MS)

So... How Do You DAZZLE Me?

That’s the best part—it’s entirely up to you and your students.
My only rule? If it doesn’t make you giggle, cry, or feel inspired—it’s not the right idea.

Submit anything that captures your students' or teachers’ leadership spirit, but most of all - do something of value for your program, school, or community and show me what makes your group special.  Submissions might include (or be proof of activity):

  • A short video

  • A work of art

  • A service project for your program, school, or community

  • A webpage, campaign, or story

  • A song, performance, or tribute

There are no limits—just bring your heart, your humor, and your hustle.

Options to
Enter

Submit your work using the official form below.

Upload your submission via URL, Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar.

Need to submit another way? Just reach out—we’ll figure it out.

Important
Dates

Submission Deadline: 
August 22nd, 2025 11:59:59 pm MST
Plenty of time for East Coast schools to get in on the fun.

Winner Announced: 
On or around August 30th

Workshop Delivery: 
Must be completed by November 1st
Date will be scheduled in collaboration with the winning program.

Rules & Fine Print

Must be a U.S.-based public or private school.

Submission should be student-led, but teacher-guided.

Final submission must be made by the director.

High school programs only are eligible for the workshop - band, choir, & orchestra.

Sound Leadership is eligible to middle school and high school entries.

Music FUNdations is open to elementary schools and middle schools.

Creativity, originality, and heart matter more than polish.

No cost to enter, and no strings attached—just show me what you’ve got!

Scott Lang is the sole arbiter of what “Dazzles” him.

All submissions could be used for future media releases.

Please don’t do anything to feed my ego - it is plenty healthy all by itself. Do something that benefits you, your students, and your program. This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being powerful, purposeful, and a little bit wild.

So... will you dazzle me?

Let’s celebrate leadership—and the amazing kids who make it matter.

With gratitude and excitement,
Scott Lang

Entry Form

All submissions must be received by August 22nd, 2025 11:59:59 pm MST