Honor Band Application 2026

2026 UMD Honor Band - Dec. 4 & 5

The faculty of UMD Bands is excited to announce our Fourth Annual HONOR BAND experience!
All current 9-12th grade wind, percussion, and double bass players are encouraged to apply.

NOVEMBER 1ST (SUNDAY) - APPLICATIONS/AUDITION RECORDING DUE
Selected participants will be notified no later than November 16th.

Selected participant fee: $45 (includes Friday dinner & Saturday lunch)

SCHEDULE
Friday, Dec. 4
11:00am - 11:45pm Participant Check-in (Wakefield Band Room)
12:00pm - 4:30pm Rehearsal
4:30pm - 6:00pm Dinner on campus (provided)
6:00pm - 7:40pm Rehearsal
8:00pm Attend University of Maryland Wind Orchestra Concert (ticket provided)

Saturday, Dec. 5
10:00am - 12:30pm Rehearsal (Dekelboum Concert Hall)
12:30pm - 2:30pm Lunch (provided)/UMD Info session/Change into concert attire
3:00pm Concert

Conductors: UMD Bands Faculty
Dr. Michael Votta - Director of Bands
Dr. Andrea Brown - Associate Director of Bands
Dr. Kevin Niese - Assistant Director of Bands

Questions? Contact umdbands@umd.edu

Student Information

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Instrument

Student Email Address

Student Phone

Birthdate

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

I would like to receive information about upcoming University of Maryland School of Music concerts, events, and programs.

I would like to receive information from University of Maryland School of Music Admissions about the application process and other admissions events.

School Information

What year do you plan on graduating high school?

School Name

Band Director First Name

Band Director Last Name

Band Director Email

Do you study privately on this instrument?
It's ok if you do not study privately--this is not a requirement

Yes

No

Honors and Achievements
Check all that apply. It's ok if you do have not done any of these.

Other:

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone

Audition Link

Upload a link to a digital audition recording (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.) with 3 to 5 minutes of playing. Be sure that your recording allows those with the link to view.

You may perform any music you wish—a solo, an etude or study, or even a melodic excerpt from a piece of band music (standard solos and etudes are best). You should consult with your band director or private teacher for help in choosing the piece(s) you can play well. Percussionists are asked to perform on at least two of the three following instruments: snare drum, a keyboard percussion instrument, and timpani. Percussionists who only play one instrument, just snare drum, for example, should not be discouraged from sending in an application.

Other recording instructions:
1. Any type of digital recorder will do: computer, hand-held recorder, smart phone, tablet, etc.
2. Before you begin to play, state your name, instrument, grade, and school.
3. Only one player per recording.
4. You may take several tries, if you wish, at recording a fine performance. If you make mistakes, just start over from the beginning.
5. Test your recording before uploading the file. Be sure it isn’t blank!
6. Applications and audition recordings must be submitted online no later than Sunday, November 1, 2026.
8. Only one file upload per student is allowed.

Share your audition link here (be sure to check the permissions)

Questions/comments

Initial below to agree to the following:
If selected, I am available and commit to participating in all scheduled events on Dec. 4 & 5.