Elementary Honor Band is an audition-based ensemble for all 4th and 5th-grade students who are dedicated in pursuing an additional performance opportunity outside their weekly scheduled commitment. All 4th and 5th-grade students will receive the Honor Band sheet music even if they choose to not audition. Members who audition and are accepted participate in rehearsals (dates below) to perform at our annual Spring concert.
To earn a seat in the Elementary Honor Band, students will be asked to demonstrate their ability to perform the dedicated concert songs. When the entirety of required materials has been "checked-off" the student will be invited to participate in the ensemble. The check-off system will allow students to prepare their Honor Band music at their own pace, permitting each student with an adequate amount of time to complete the check-off process before the deadline. Students MUST have the YouTube video playing in the background or through their headphones while they record themselves.
*5th-grade Mallet percussionists who are accepted will be given a special opportunity to transition to additional percussive instruments (i.e. drums, cymbals, auxiliary) based on the quality of their audition and the timelines of their submissions. 4th-grade Mallet percussionists will be asked to remain on Bells.
Check-offs can be completed in one of two ways:
*Acceptance into the group is contingent on learning the repertoire ahead of time and attending ALL preparatory rehearsals. While we would like to invite all students who audition into Honor Band, unfortunately, not all students will be accepted based on their scores. If your child is not accepted and is interested in resubmitting their audition videos an opportunity will be granted to that child as long as their submission is in advance of our first preparatory rehearsal.
To earn a seat in the Elementary Honor Band, students will be asked to demonstrate their ability to perform the dedicated concert songs. When the entirety of required materials has been "checked-off" the student will be invited to participate in the ensemble. The check-off system will allow students to prepare their Honor Band music at their own pace, permitting each student with an adequate amount of time to complete the check-off process before the deadline. Students MUST have the YouTube video playing in the background or through their headphones while they record themselves.
*5th-grade Mallet percussionists who are accepted will be given a special opportunity to transition to additional percussive instruments (i.e. drums, cymbals, auxiliary) based on the quality of their audition and the timelines of their submissions. 4th-grade Mallet percussionists will be asked to remain on Bells.
Check-offs can be completed in one of two ways:
- (More preferred) Send a video/s of your child performing each song (in its entirety) to [email protected]
- (Less preferred) During band, students can be pulled out to complete a “check-off” (in its entirety).
*Acceptance into the group is contingent on learning the repertoire ahead of time and attending ALL preparatory rehearsals. While we would like to invite all students who audition into Honor Band, unfortunately, not all students will be accepted based on their scores. If your child is not accepted and is interested in resubmitting their audition videos an opportunity will be granted to that child as long as their submission is in advance of our first preparatory rehearsal.
Honor Band Rehearsal Dates & Times
All 4th and 5th-grade students will receive the Honor Band sheet music, even if they choose to not audition. Music will be distributed at the beginning of January, after our winter recess.
Submission of audition materials (videos) will be accepted starting on (TBD). Auditions will close (TBD). Audition materials will not be accepted thereafter, unless the student has asked to resubmit their audition.
Audition Due Date: TBD
Rehearsal #1: TBD, 5:00-6:00 PM (Sanborn Middle School, Band Room)
Rehearsal #2: TBD, 5:00-6:00 PM (Sanborn Middle School, Band Room)
Rehearsal #3: TBD, 5:00-6:00 PM (Sanborn Middle School, Band Room)
Submission of audition materials (videos) will be accepted starting on (TBD). Auditions will close (TBD). Audition materials will not be accepted thereafter, unless the student has asked to resubmit their audition.
Audition Due Date: TBD
Rehearsal #1: TBD, 5:00-6:00 PM (Sanborn Middle School, Band Room)
Rehearsal #2: TBD, 5:00-6:00 PM (Sanborn Middle School, Band Room)
Rehearsal #3: TBD, 5:00-6:00 PM (Sanborn Middle School, Band Room)
Honor Band Resources
Want to slow down the recording so you can play along with it? Students can practice along with the embedded YouTube recordings below. In the lower right-hand corner, there is a settings icon that will allow the playback speed (tempo) to be reduced. Students are encourage to slow down the playback speed to .75 and increase it back to "normal" as they feel more comfortable. Students MUST have the YouTube video playing in the background or through their headphones while they record themselves.
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