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 2025!  

The Honors Wind Ensemble is created through director/studio teacher recommendations. After reviewing nominations, the selected students will attend 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 wish, as long as they are confident that the students can rehearse and perform at a high level. 

Schedule

  • Sunday, October 12 - Seating Auditions, Rehearsals, and Masterclasses
    • 7:30 am-4:00 pm Lunch included
  • Sunday, October 26 - Dress Rehearsal and Concert
    • 10:00 am-6:00 pm Lunch Included
    • Concert at 5:00 pm

*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 workshop, as well as:

  • Meeting and working with ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ artist faculty, including David Vickerman, Director of Bands and Grant Knox, Associate Director of Bands.
  • Speaking with current ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ students to learn about their experiences as music majors and how they prepare for college and auditions.
  • a commemorative tote bag

Nomination Deadline

  • September 12, 2025, 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 intended for completion by band directors or studio teachers, not 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-check or 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 ' interests. It is not required to have this information, but it 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 Patricia Danielidis, ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Bands Graduate Student. We look forward to hosting your students here at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥!