Band Directors Association
Senior Honor Band
Important Information Regarding honor band
Congratulations!
Thank you for taking the time to audition for Honor Band.
Congratulations to all who were selected to part of the
San Luis Obispo County Honor Band for 2020!
Click the link for All Results.
We hope you find the experience rewarding and memorable!
Please carefully read through the information on this page.
Member Letter and Order Information
Please download and read through the member information letter. Much of it was in the audition packet and is listed here as well.
Then complete and turn in the Membership and Ticket Order Form and Honorband Fee at the 1st Rehearsal
on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Templeton High School PAC.
Click on the link below to download the Letter and Form
Please note: the rehearsal at Arroyo Grande dated on 2/5 listed the incorrect day on the original posting. This has been updated to reflect the correct day of Wednesday, 2/5.
Honor Band Membership Fee
All Honor Band members will be charged a $60 participation fee - DUE at the first rehearsal. This fee covers the cost of honor band music, various expenses, supplies, paying our guest conductors and their housing and travel expenses. Ticket sales help cover the cost of using the Cal Poly PAC and will be $12 per ticket. The local band directors do not get paid for participating in this event. Concert Music will be available to download for free. There will be NO CDs for the purchase this year.
** Cash and Checks accepted. Checks Preferred. Checks Payable to: SLOCOE **
Click the Button Below to Listen to the Senior High Music for this year.
Please try to listen before the first rehearsal.
Rehearsal Dates, Places and Times
As a member of the Senior Honor Band, you will be expected to learn the music as quickly as possible, to attend the scheduled rehearsals and to perform in the concert. All rehearsals are required, however valid excuses such as illness or a family emergency will not preclude you from participating in the concert. Please inform your director or your honor band chair people as soon as possible should one of these excuses prevent you from attending. The Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday rehearsals during the week of the concert are MANDATORY to attend. Any student who, for ANY reason, misses all or part of one of these rehearsals will be removed from the Honor Band and will not perform at the Honor Band concert.
Please note: Beginning times reflect down beat times. ALWAYS arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure plenty of time to set up your instrument.
Date Place Time
Tues. Jan. 28 Templeton HS PAC 6pm – 9pm
(You will receive your music at this rehearsal.)
Wed. Feb. 5 Arroyo Grande High School 6pm – 9pm
Mon., Feb. 17 Atascadero High School 6:00 - 9:00 PM
REQUIRED REHEARSAL! IMPORTANT: This may also be over a holiday weekend for some schools. Please plan accordingly.
Tuesday, February 18 Cal Poly PAC 9 AM to 3 PM
MANDATORY REHEARSAL!
Talk to your band director about transportation to this rehearsal since it is during the school day. You will also need to bring money for lunch or bring a sack lunch this day.
Wednesday, February 19 Cal Poly PAC 9 AM to Noon
MANDATORY REHEARSAL! Talk to your band director about transportation to
this rehearsal since it is during the school day.
* These dates are mandatory to attend. Students will be responsible for their own lunch on the Tuesday Rehearsal at Cal Poly. Students may bring a bagged lunch or money to purchase food at the food court. Lunch on Wednesday will be determined by the individual directors.
Junior and Senior Honor Band Concert Information
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7pm
Cal Poly Performing Arts Center
Ticket cost is $12 per person. Tickets will be available on a presale order form, at rehearsals and at the door. Parking is now free with your paid ticket stub. Pre-ordered tickets will be handed out to students and parents the week before the concert and during the concert week.
Your assistance would be greatly appreciated! We need 2 parent volunteers to help us take tickets and sell tickets at the door on the concert evening. Your time commitment would be from 5:30 pm – approximately 7:15 pm and you would receive a complimentary ticket to the concert for your service. Please contact Thanh Kirby at tkbach@gmail.com if you are able to assist us in this matter.
The Honor Bands Concert is a very special occasion and you are expected to dress appropriately. You represent the finest players in the county.
General guidelins for the attire for the concert is the following:
BOYS – Black Dress Suit Jacket, White Dress Shirt, Black long black tie, Black Dress pants, Socks and Dress Shoes
GIRLS – Long Black Dress (no exposed Shoulders) or White Dress Shirts with a Dress Black Covering and Black Dress Pants, Dress Shoes
Order Packages from this Site beginning Friday, Feb. 23
Show up for individual PHOTOS from 5 - 6 or after the concert on Feb. 21
Download
Available Photo Packages Brochure
Here
** Individual or Concert Photos by Will Glover PHOTOGRAPHY **
This year, Will Glover will be taking individual and group photos at the concert. Individual photos can be taken before the concert from 5 – 6pm and/or following the concert in the PAC Lobby. First come, first serve.
You can pick up a package description at the concert, at one of the rehearsals or download one from the SLOCBDA website. Pre Orders can also be made by calling Will Glover.
Individual Photos will be taken in the PAC LOBBY an hour before the concert on a first come first serve basis and immediately following the conclusion of the concert for about 45 mins. The Ensemble (Group) Photo will be taken during the concert after the performances of each group. Ordering information is available below and will be pass out and available at all rehearsals.
Order forms will be available before the concert.
Orders may be placed with the photographer on the night of the concert
Order Form NOT AVAILABLE yet
Forms will be available at rehearsals and at the concert as well.
Honor Band Behavior
As the title implies, it is an honor to be part of this group. You represent the county’s best and so at all times and at all places during the honor band season we expect that your behavior and actions reflect this thought. This hopefully serves as just a reminder but please know that behavior or actions that are disruptive, disrespectful and un-becoming of an honor band student may also result in your removal from the group.
Just remember that achievements involving teamwork need 100% effort from ALL of its members. Anything contrary to this, whether it’s behavior, attendance or practice efforts will hurt the team.
Name Corrections
Please ONLY complete this if there is an error with your name. Check the audition results list and if there is an error please complete the form here to submit the corrections. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE IS MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020
Get Honor Band Updates and Reminders on your Phone or Email by Joining
Click the following link to sign up
or TEXT @slosrhonor
to 81010
Senior High Chair Persons and Contact
For questions or comments please click on the following names.
Senior Honor Band Chairpersons
Nate Conrad, Atascadero High School, Chair, nathanaelconrad@atasusd.org
Sharon Jeskey, San Luis Obispo High School, Co-chair, sjeskey@slcusd.org