Student Honor Groups
ACDA - http://www.nwacda.org
American Choral Directors Association is devoted fostering the choral art. As part of that mission, every year students around the state have the opportunity to audition for the ACDA Honor choirs where the finest conductors in the nation spend 4 days working on an incredible works with over 100-200 of the best Singers in the state. There are 3 choirs from representing the Elementry, Junior High, and High School levels.
American Choral Directors Association is devoted fostering the choral art. As part of that mission, every year students around the state have the opportunity to audition for the ACDA Honor choirs where the finest conductors in the nation spend 4 days working on an incredible works with over 100-200 of the best Singers in the state. There are 3 choirs from representing the Elementry, Junior High, and High School levels.
Music In May: Pacific University (Oregon) - http://www.pacificu.edu/academics/special/mim/
Music in May was founded in 1948 at Pacific University by Richard A. Green eld to encourage the development of string music in the public schools of the Pacific Northwest. Band and choir were added at the suggestion of high school music directors, who saw in the festival a means of recognizing students whose service to their particular schools was especially noteworthy.
Each year the number of nominees for places at Music in May far exceeds the number who can be accepted. Housing limitations and the natural requirements of each ensemble result in over 500 participants each year, approximately 300 in the choir, 170 in the band and 80 in the orchestra.
Participants' achievements in three days, under distinguished guest conductors culminating in the Saturday afternoon concert, represent not only their own efforts, but those of approximately 170 high school directors who have developed their students’ talents and recommended them for Music in May.
Music in May was founded in 1948 at Pacific University by Richard A. Green eld to encourage the development of string music in the public schools of the Pacific Northwest. Band and choir were added at the suggestion of high school music directors, who saw in the festival a means of recognizing students whose service to their particular schools was especially noteworthy.
Each year the number of nominees for places at Music in May far exceeds the number who can be accepted. Housing limitations and the natural requirements of each ensemble result in over 500 participants each year, approximately 300 in the choir, 170 in the band and 80 in the orchestra.
Participants' achievements in three days, under distinguished guest conductors culminating in the Saturday afternoon concert, represent not only their own efforts, but those of approximately 170 high school directors who have developed their students’ talents and recommended them for Music in May.
WMEA Honor Events - http://www.wmea.org/subcontent.aspx?SecID=815
WMEA sponsors several All-State honor groups for which its members’ students can audition to participate. For more information on those opportunities, please click on the appropriate link below.
WMEA sponsors several All-State honor groups for which its members’ students can audition to participate. For more information on those opportunities, please click on the appropriate link below.
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WMEA High School All-State groups (9-12)
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WMEA Junior All-State groups (5-8)
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WIBC - https://bandworld.org/WIBC/
A convention for directors and students. Founded in 1979, WIBC features four 165-member high school honor bands under 6 world-renowned guest conductors and a soloist. Held in Seattle, Washington each November.Artists We Also LikeMarianne Gedigian, Boston Brass, Allen Vizzutti, Robert Spring, Dallas Brass, Brian Bowman, Jim Walker, Eugene Rousseau, Patrick Sheridan, Sam Pilafian
Honor Ensembles:
Thunderbird Honor Band
Firebird Honor Band
Sunbird Honor Band
Phoenix Honor Band
Manager:Scott McKee
Current Location: Doubletree Hotel-Seattle Airport
A convention for directors and students. Founded in 1979, WIBC features four 165-member high school honor bands under 6 world-renowned guest conductors and a soloist. Held in Seattle, Washington each November.Artists We Also LikeMarianne Gedigian, Boston Brass, Allen Vizzutti, Robert Spring, Dallas Brass, Brian Bowman, Jim Walker, Eugene Rousseau, Patrick Sheridan, Sam Pilafian
Honor Ensembles:
Thunderbird Honor Band
Firebird Honor Band
Sunbird Honor Band
Phoenix Honor Band
Manager:Scott McKee
Current Location: Doubletree Hotel-Seattle Airport
Pacific Lutheran University Honor Band - https://www.plu.edu/music/workshops/honor-band/home.php
The Northwest High School Honor Bands will feature music performed by approximately 250 of the finest high school musicians from Idaho, Oregon and Washington. These outstanding high school students are recommended for participation in the event by their high school band directors and the concert is a culmination of two days of intense rehearsals with guest clinicians.
The Northwest High School Honor Bands will feature music performed by approximately 250 of the finest high school musicians from Idaho, Oregon and Washington. These outstanding high school students are recommended for participation in the event by their high school band directors and the concert is a culmination of two days of intense rehearsals with guest clinicians.
Pacific Lutheran University Honor Orchestra - https://www.plu.edu/music/workshops/northwest-honor-orchestra/home.php
Following the success of another annual event here at PLU, the Northwest Honor Band, we have created a similar opportunity just for string players with the PLU Honor Orchestra for Strings. It is a two-day festival held annually over a weekend in January, offering individual high school string players from throughout the region the opportunity to perform excellent literature for string orchestra with a nationally recognized guest conductor. Please recommend your outstanding student musicians for participation. Each nominating organization is guaranteed participation in the Honor Orchestra for Strings if the nomination form is received by the deadline.
Following the success of another annual event here at PLU, the Northwest Honor Band, we have created a similar opportunity just for string players with the PLU Honor Orchestra for Strings. It is a two-day festival held annually over a weekend in January, offering individual high school string players from throughout the region the opportunity to perform excellent literature for string orchestra with a nationally recognized guest conductor. Please recommend your outstanding student musicians for participation. Each nominating organization is guaranteed participation in the Honor Orchestra for Strings if the nomination form is received by the deadline.
University of Puget Sound Honor Choir - http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/music/concerts-events/Festivals/northwest-honor-choir/
Northwest Honor Choir Festival is an energetic two-day choral experience for advanced high school choral students. Students will spend a memorable two days singing in the Festival Honor Choir, learning new vocal techniques, how to be an effective vocal leader, and lifetime audition tips.
General Information
Fee Cost for two-day festival is $35 nonrefundable per student (substitution is possible). Fee includes lunch on Friday and two tickets per student to the final performance on the Saturday of the event. Payment of fees may be made by credit card or check. For credit card payment, call the Office of Public Events (253.879.3555). Checks should be made payable to University of Puget Sound and sent to:
Office of Public Events, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner St. #1066, Tacoma, WA, 98416-1066.
Northwest Honor Choir Festival is an energetic two-day choral experience for advanced high school choral students. Students will spend a memorable two days singing in the Festival Honor Choir, learning new vocal techniques, how to be an effective vocal leader, and lifetime audition tips.
General Information
- Deadline for registration: Friday, Oct 17th
- Enrollment is limited
- Online registration only at: www.pugetsound.edu/nwhonorchoirapp
- Teachers are asked to nominate advanced singers in balanced quartets only, schools may send up to 5 quartets.
- Information regarding music and preparation CD, final concert tickets, and bus parking is available online.
- Concert attire for final performance will be your school concert attire.
Fee Cost for two-day festival is $35 nonrefundable per student (substitution is possible). Fee includes lunch on Friday and two tickets per student to the final performance on the Saturday of the event. Payment of fees may be made by credit card or check. For credit card payment, call the Office of Public Events (253.879.3555). Checks should be made payable to University of Puget Sound and sent to:
Office of Public Events, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner St. #1066, Tacoma, WA, 98416-1066.