Welcome students, parents and directors! We are looking forward to an exciting day of music making featuring concert band students from the surrounding area.
About the Festival
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023 – Augsburg University
Highlights include:
- Honor Band Rehearsals
- Master classes with Augsburg faculty and local artists
- Lunch for students and directors
- Free afternoon concert
- A living composer experience with Erika Svanoe and her music for band
Cost: $30 per selected student
Parents: Join us for the free concert at 4 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel, Augsburg University
Directors: Sit in on rehearsals, attend master class, join us for lunch
Overview & Important Dates
9-10th Grade Honor Band
- Nominations due, December 1
- Notifications, December 14
Any current 9th or 10th grade musician who has skill in performing on a band instrument (woodwind, brass, percussion, or double bass) is eligible to be nominated for the festival by their band director. Directors must complete and send the Director Nomination Form. After nomination forms are reviewed, the Augsburg faculty will notify directors, and selected participants will receive music and additional information about the festival.
Festival Schedule (approximate)
8:00 a.m., Check in – Hoversten Chapel Atrium, Foss Center (entrance on 22nd Ave. S)
8:15 a.m., Find seats and warm up in rehearsal locations
8:30 a.m., Rehearsal
10:00 a.m., Break
10:15 a.m., Rehearsal
11:30 a.m., Lunch
12:30 p.m., Masterclasses with Augsburg Faculty
1:30 p.m., Rehearsal
3:45 p.m., Break/prep for concert
4 p.m., Concert Begins, Hoversten Chapel in the Foss Center
Additional Information & Requirements
Do you need to be vaccinated to participate or attend this event?
No. vaccination is not a requirement for this event.
Do I need a permit to park on campus?
No Permit is required to parking in Lot L and Lot D on 2/4/23. Campus maps have been included below, and more information about additional parking options for music events can be found here.
Resources
- Augsburg University Campus Map
- Directions to Hoversten Chapel from Lot L; Directions to Hoversten Chapel from Lot D
- Festival Coordinator: Ryan Borden, borden@augsburg.edu