EIU Department of Music

Honor Band Festival

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Join us on the EIU campus for a day of rehearsals, masterclasses, a faculty recital, and a culminating concert conducted by the EIU Band Directors, Dr. Alicia Neal and Dr. Benjamin James Druffel. Participating students will receive lunch, a t-shirt, and all instruction and materials for only $25/student. All-State students from 2016-2017 pay only $10. Participants will also be treated to a performance by the EIU Wind Symphony. In order to apply, students and band directors must complete a brief online application. See below.

The application deadline is 10:00pm on Wednesday, Nov 15 , 2017.

Students, please click HERE to complete the brief online application.

Directors, please click HERE to complete the brief online recommendation.

All students who apply will be notified via e-mail by Wed., Nov. 29 regarding their participation in the group. Directors of selected students will also be notified via e-mail.

Honor Band Day Schedule

Please click here for a schedule for the 2017 EIU HS Honor Band Festival.

Payment

Payment should be postmarked by Fri., Dec. 1. If extenuating circumstances arise with regards to the payment deadline, please contact Dr. Neal directly via email at: amneal2@eiu.edu

The cost is $25/student. 2016–2017 All-State members are $10/student. Please mail payments to:

EIU Band Program, Attn: HS Honor Band Festival, 2620 Doudna, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL 61920.