The University of Arizona
High School Honor Band
February 9-11, 2023
DEADLINE for Online Audition Upload!
November 18, 2022 at 5:00PM MST
Audition Results
Notifications will be made by December 9, 2022.
Open to ANY high school student, ANYWHERE in the country!
High school students! Play challenging and exciting music! Work with the faculty from the Fred Fox School of Music!
The UA High School Honor Band now uses the same audition materials as the AMEA Regional/All-State Auditions!
Students will be selected via recorded auditions, which are submitted through the Honor Band application form. If accepted, students will pay a non-refundable $60 registration fee (complete details will be in the acceptance email).
Please note that attendance at ALL concerts, masterclasses, rehearsals, and events for the entire Honor Band Festival (Feb 9 afternoon through Feb 11 concert) are REQUIRED for all student participants attending the festival! No early departure nor arrive late to events can be allowed.
- Work with Dr. Chad R. Nicholson, UA Director of Bands and Prof. Chad Shoopman, Associate Director of Bands!
- Master Classes with renowned UA Faculty!
- Challenging, Fun Repertoire!
- UA Faculty will perform for you in a special Showcase Concert!
- Performance by the “Pride of Arizona” Pep Band!
Honor Band Dates: Feb 9-11, 2023
DEADLINE for Online Audition Upload:
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 at 5:00PM, MST
Tentative Schedule:
February 9
5:00pm – 9:30pm
- Registration
- Placement-Only Auditions
- Welcome Rehearsal
Feburary 10
9:00am – 8:00pm
- Rehearsal schedule to be announced
- (Including Faculty Masterclasses and Showcase Concert)
February 11
9:00am – 5:00pm
- Rehearsal schedule to be announced
5:00pm
- Concert – Crowder Hall