Honors Wind Ensemble

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We are once again hosting the ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Honors Wind Ensemble for high school students in the FALL of 2024!  

(Previously, the Honors Wind Ensemble event occurred in the Spring)

The Honors Wind Ensemble is created through director/studio teacher recommendations. After reviewing nominations, the selected students will come for a full rehearsal day, which includes ensemble seating auditions, followed by a dress rehearsal and concert two weeks later. (see dates below)

The Honors Wind Ensemble will include at least one musician from each school/studio that fills out a nomination form as long as they nominate AT LEAST 3 students. Directors/studio teachers are encouraged to nominate as many students as they want, as long as they feel confident that students can rehearse and perform at a high level. 

Schedule

  • Sunday, September 29 - Seating Auditions, Rehearsals and Masterclasses
    • 7:30am-4:30pm Lunch included
  • Sunday, October 6 - Dress Rehearsal and Concert
    • 11:30am-8:00pm - Dinner included
    • Concert at 7:30pm

*All participating Honors Wind Ensemble members must attend both days of the event.*

Registration

Selected students will pay a $75 fee, which includes the two days of rehearsals and workshops as well as:

  • Meet and work with ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ artist faculty, including Director of Bands, David Vickerman
  • Talk with current ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ students to ask about life as a music major and how to prepare for college and auditions.
  • Commemorative T-Shirt.

Nomination Deadline

  • September 8, 2024 by midnight

How to Nominate Students

1. Verify that the students you want to nominate can commit to both days before nominating them.
2. - Click here to nominate students

    • This is only to be filled out by band directors or studio teachers, not by students.
    • Currently, there is no restriction on the number of students you may nominate.
    • Just FYI: You will need the following information for the nominations: 
        • Student Email and Contact Phone Number (mobile/cell preferred)   PLEASE double/triple check the emails for the students. This will be our primary method of communication and we want to make sure they don't miss anything!
        • Parent/Guardian Email
        • Student Interest: Here is an you can print to gather information about your students' interest. It is not required to have this info, but is helpful in our decision-making process.
    • Don't forget to CLICK SUBMIT at the end!!

If you have any questions about the application, please email ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Bands Graduate Student, Mark Lee - We look forward to hosting your students here at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥!