The University of Toledo

Welcome to the 2013 UT High School Honor Band!

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The University of Toledo will host its 5th Annual High School Honor Band this March 22-24, 2013.  For four consecutive years, this unique event has attracted a large number of area band students who spend a weekend not only rehearsing and performing a variety of music, but learning about and applying practical concepts of musicianship.

There is NO COST and NO AUDITION for participation.  The goal of the event is to have an enjoyable weekend by making music, not drilling technique.  Special emphasis is placed on the concepts of phrasing, balance, blend, tone and tuning.  Every high school musician can/will benefit from participating in this event.

Members of the UT Wind Ensemble sit-in with the students for both rehearsals and performance.  In addition, students have the opportunity to audition for UT Music Scholarships while on campus.

Registration for this event is through the high school directors.  To ensure a positive experience for every student, we limit the number of students from each school to ten.  This is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Directors are asked to submit the names, instrument, ability level, and contact information of  interested students directly via email, phone or fax.   

Tentative 2013 Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Friday, March 22 - Center for Performing Arts (CPA)
            5:00-5:30 p.m.             Check-in
            6:00 p.m.                     1^st Rehearsal

 Saturday, March 23 - CPA
            9:00 a.m.                     2^nd Rehearsal
            11:30 a.m.                   Lunch Break
            1:00 p.m.                     3^rd Rehearsal
            4:30 p.m.                     Pizza Dinner (Provided)
            6:00 p.m.                     4^th Rehearsal
            8:00 p.m.                     Finished 

Sunday, March 24 - Concert Site To Be Announced
            1:00 p.m.                     On Stage (if needed)
            3:00 p.m.                     Concert 

This is a commuter event.  Light breakfast and dinner is provided on Saturday, while participants should plan on purchasing their own lunch at the Student Union, where there are several fast-food options, or at any number of restaurants immediately surrounding the campus.

If you or your students have any questions, please contact the UT Band Office by phone (419/530-2217) or the director by email at jason.stumbo@utoledo.edu.

About the Event Faculty

Dr. Jason Stumbo
Director, UT Bands

Andrew Rhodes
Assistant Director, UT Bands