The University of Toledo

Welcome to the 2011 UT High School Honor Band!

 

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The University of Toledo hosted its 3rd Annual High School Honors Band this March 18-20, 2011.  For the third consecutive year, this unique event attracted a large number of area band students who spent a weekend not only rehearsing and performing a variety of music, but learning about and applying practical concepts of musicianship.  The event will be held again next spring at approximately the same time.  Dates will be set and posted soon.

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 2011 Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Friday, March 18
            5:00 p.m.                     Registration
            6:00 p.m.                     1^st Rehearsal

 Saturday, March 19
            10:00 a.m.                   2^nd Rehearsal
            12:00 p.m.                   Lunch Break
            1:30 p.m.                     3^rd Rehearsal
            4:30 p.m.                     Dinner Break
            6:00 p.m.                     4^th Rehearsal
            8:00 p.m.                     Finished 

Sunday, March 20
            1:00 p.m.                     On Stage
            3:00 p.m.                     Concert 

This is a commuter event.  Light breakfast 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 Bands 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