Honor Bands 2009-2010
Participation in an honor band
is a key consideration in high school band placement.
Below are listed several honor bands. If you are
interested in any of these opportunities, pick
up the appropriate packet in the band room.
OMEA
The Annual OMEA District XIII Honor Band festival will be held January
15 – 17, 2010 at Springboro High School (9th Grade, Symphonic Winds and
Wind Symphony) and Middletown High School (7th Grade Band and 8th Grade Band).
Honor Band Guidelines
1. Students selected for honor band must be present at every rehearsal in order to participate. This includes any student who might have college/honor scholarship auditions conflicts during the honor band rehearsal times.
2. Students selected for Honor Band will have a $25 registration fee. This should be paid to your Band Director.
3. Students must be a member of their schools Band in order to participate in Honor Band
4. Students in the High School groups (Symphonic Winds and Wind Symphony will have open dinners. They are welcome to bring food, or visit a local restaurant. Directions to restaurants will be given during the Honor Band festival.)
5. Click HERE to download the the "Emergency Medical Contact Form" and bring it to Honor Band to turn in during registration.
6. Lunches on Saturday will be provided for the 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade bands as part of the $25.00 registration fee.
Updated Information For All Honor Band Members
Tomorrow's rehearsal in Springboro for Honor Band begins at 9:00 am, not 8:00 am. Rehearsal dismisses at 4:00 pm.
Additionally, please plan ahead for increased travel time, due to the "pothole that ate West Chester" on I75. Ryan Smith suggests taking Cin-Day to 122 and on to Springboro, or even I71 to 73 west and on to Springboro.
Springboro High School is located on Route 741 North of Lebanon. The address:
1675 South Main Street
Springboro, OH 45066-1524
Please take a few moments now to check Google Maps or Mapquest for your best alternate route.
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- Friday, January 15 6:00 – 9:00 PM (5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration)
- Saturday, January 16 9:00 – 4:00 PM
- Concert, January 17 2:00 pm at Middletown High School
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- Friday, January 15 6:00 – 9:00 PM (5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration)
- Saturday, January 16 9:00 – 4:00 PM
- Concert, January 17 2:00 pm at Middletown High School
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- Friday, January 15 6:00 – 9:00 PM (5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration)
- Saturday, January 16 9:00 – 4:30 PM
- Concert, January 17 4:00 pm at Springboro High School.
Additional OMEA District
XIII Honor Bands Information
