The Alberta Junior Honour Bands
There are two Alberta Junior Honour Bands - north and south. Held in conjunction with respective teachers' conventions in Edmonton and Calgary, the honour bands provide an advanced, auditioned performance experience for Alberta's Junior High School students. Top music educators in the province lead the students through 3 days of fun and intensive rehearsals. The experience culminates in a performance of a number of pieces that the students have prepared in rehearsal.
2008 RECOMMENDATION FORMS FOR BOTH SOUTH AND NORTH ARE AVAILABLE NOW....DOWNLOAD HERE
Jr Honour Band North - Registration Form - 35 KB
Jr Honour Band South - Registration Form - 35 KB
The Alberta Honour Band
The Alberta Honour Band provides an auditioned, advanced performing experience for Alberta's high school students. The students come together at the Alberta Band Conference each year to rehearse with one of North America's top conductors. The experience culminates with a performance of advanced repertoire in front of hundreds of band directors taking in the conference! Audition deadline is April 21, 2008. Etudes for Alberta Honor Band Auditions are posted here. These audition etudes are reprinted through permission of the MANITOBA BAND ASSOCIATION.
