EIU Department of Music

33rd Annual HS Honor Band Festival

Saturday, December 11, 2021

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 Prof. David Boggs. Participating students will receive lunch, a t-shirt, and all instruction and materials for only $25/student. All-State students from 2020-2021 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 for direct links to the applications.

The application deadline is 10:00pm on Monday, Nov 8 , 2021.

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 Tuesday, Nov. 16 regarding their acceptance into the group. Directors of selected students will also be notified via e-mail.

Honor Band Day Schedule

Please click here for a tentative schedule for the 2021 EIU HS Honor Band Festival.

Payment

Payment should be postmarked by Wednesday, December 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. 2020-2021 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.