{"id":139,"date":"2017-12-11T14:17:23","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T19:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/band-dev\/?page_id=139"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:26:04","slug":"honorband","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/band\/honorband\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 High School Honor Band Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Marshall University High School Honor Band Festival will be held February 18-20, 2026<\/strong>. The Honor Band Festival is an event developed for the purpose of recognizing the achievements of exceptional high school musicians and provide an opportunity to work with great guest conductors from around the country and get to know the amazing faculty at Marshall University. Once again, we are thrilled to welcome some outstanding music educators and conductors from around the country.<\/p>\n

The Nomination period will open in mid November.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note that the cost for this event will be $60\/student. Nominations are due by Friday, January 9th. Results will be provided to directors on Wednesday, January 14th.<\/b><\/p>\n

The weekend includes workshops and master classes with world-renowned musicians, performances by the Marshall Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, and demonstrations by student ensembles. Participants will submit a video audition and will be placed into one of three honor bands. The weekend will conclude with a concert by all three of the ensembles.<\/p>\n

All students must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone for the event.<\/p>\n

The Clinicians<\/h3>\n
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Wind Symphony<\/strong>
\nMr. Kevin Welborn
\nThe University of Alabama
\nAssociate Director of Bands<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Symphonic Band<\/strong>
\nDr. Ingrid Larragoity
\nCEO, El Sistema, Colorado<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Concert Band<\/strong>
\nDr. Adam Wilke
\nDirector of Bands
\nJames Logan High School<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

Directors – Marching Band Production Design Workshop<\/h2>\n

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Find out here<\/a> how to meet with John Max McFarland in a private workshop session to discuss marching band show design techniques that can enhance your program.<\/p>\n

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Step 1<\/strong>: Students are nominated by their director the Honor Band Festival by clicking on this link here. Nominations are due by Friday, January 9th. Directors should be sure to gather their student information before starting the nomination process. Directors should know:<\/p>\n