University Bands

WIU Middle School Honor Band Festival

Nominate your 7th and 8th grade students to participate in WIU’s Middle School Honor Band Festival! This one day event offers young musicians the opportunity to develop their performance skills, explore quality and developmentally appropriate repertoire, and collaborate with other musicians in their region.

2024 Honor Band Nomination Form

Nominations

  • Nominations must be digitally submitted by directors by October 7, 2024, 11:59PM.
  • Nominated students should have at least one and a half years’ playing experience. Those who take private lessons and/or have participated in honor bands in the past are ideal candidates for nomination.
  • Directors may nominate up to 10 students from their program.
  • Nominated students must be available for the full day’s schedule, including the performance and all rehearsal time.

Registration

  • The registration fee is $20.
    * This includes lunch and an Honor Band t-shirt to be worn throughout the day.
  • Directors will be notified via email by October 21, 2024 as to which students are accepted into the honor band.

Repertoire

  • Music will be distributed electronically to directors by October 21, 2024.
  • Directors are responsible for printing and distributing music to selected students. Students must bring hard copies of their music to the festival.
  • All selections for the honor band should be fully prepared ahead of the festival.

Transportation & Lodging

  • Transportation is the responsibility of the student and director. As the ensemble roster is finalized, WIU can assist in facilitating carpool arrangements if needed.
  • All participating students must be chaperoned by their director or parent for the duration of honor band day.
  • Those traveling a long distance may wish to travel to Macomb on Thursday evening. Several hotels are located close to the university. On-campus housing is also available.

Schedule

8:45 - 9:15AM Check In COFAC Recital Hall Lobby
9:30 - 11:15AM Rehearsal COFAC Recital Hall
11:30AM - 12:15PM Sectionals Various locations
12:30 - 1:30PM Lunch (provided) Browne 129
1:45 - 2:15PM Featured WIU Student Performances COFAC Recital Hall
2:30 - 4:15PM Rehearsal COFAC Recital Hall
4:30 - 5:00PM Instrument Trials sponsored by Kidder Browne 129
5:00 - 5:15PM Snack Break Browne Lobby
5:30PM Tuning/Warm Up COFAC Recital Hall
6:00PM Concert COFAC Recital Hall

Repertoire

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Contact

Professor Anneliese Land

Instructor, Music Education, Browne 121

Director, WIU Middle School Honor Band

Email: A-Land2@wiu.edu