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USA Concert Honor Band Festival

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About the Honor Band

We welcome students in grades 9-12 to apply for the University of South Alabama Concert Honor Band to be held Friday, February 19, 2026 - Saturday, February 20, 2026 on the campus of the University of South Alabama! Hosted in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center, students will experience a rewarding weekend of music-making! 

Application Process

Students currently in grades 9-12 can apply online now using the application link on this page. Students should apply for themselves for consideration. Each student will be required to submit a short audition video that will determine acceptance and seating placement.  

Applications will be accepted until 12:59pm on Friday, January 22, 2027.

Once the application process is closed, Final acceptance will be posted the week of January 25th. 

Video Audition Materials

Audition materials will consist of the following:

Woodwinds, Brass, & String Bass: 2027 Alabama All-State High School Lyrical Etude (all). Recordings must be video and a link to the video should be submitted on the application. The link should be publicly viewable so that it can be evaluated. 

Percussion: 2026 Alabama All-State High School Snare and High School Mallet Etude. Each recording must be video and a link to the videos should be submitted on the application.  The links should be publicly viewable so that they can be evaluated.

Piano: A two minute video recording of a concert etude, movement of a sonata, concerto, or similar material.  The material is the applicant's choice but should best demonstrate their technical and lyrical skills on the instrument.

2027 Alabama All-State High School Requirements


 
Apply for the 2027 USA Concert Honor Band
 

 

Concert Honor Band Festival Features

• Instruction by nationally recognized clinicians and masterclasses by USA faculty

• Concert Honor Band Medal

• Concert Honor Band T-shirt

• Finale Concert

Costs

There is no cost to apply for the University of South Alabama Concert Honor Band.  Students who are selected for this event will pay a $50.00 registration fee.  This registration fee covers the costs of all features and activities.

 

Tentative Schedule of Events 

University of South Alabama
2027 Concert Honor Band Festival

Friday, February 19, 2027
8:00 AM -8:30 AM - Registration Open (Lobby of the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center)
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Welcome Meeting
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Sectionals
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Break
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM - USA Wind Ensemble Host Concert
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Lunch on Own
2:00 PM - 5:00PM - Full Ensemble Rehearsal (Recital Hall Stage)
5:00PM - 6:30PM - Dinner on Own
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Full Ensemble Rehearsal (Recital Hall Stage)
9:30 PM - Rehearsal complete

  • Students must depart for hotels or local residences.
  • Chaperones and Band Directors in attendance are responsible for students.
  • Secure areas will be made available for storage of instruments.

Saturday, February 20, 2026

8:15 AM - Laidlaw Performing Arts Center open for students wishing to warm-up or practice
8:55 AM - All student participants should be seated in their ensemble, warming up
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Rehearsal (Recital Hall Stage)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch Break (on your own)
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Rehearsal (Recital Hall Stage)
4:00 PM - Break
6:00 PM - Finale Concert (Laidlaw Recital Hall) – FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC!