The Drake University Honor Band Festival, hosted on December 6 and 7, provides outstanding high school musicians with the opportunity to work with our nation's finest conductors in select band settings. During the two-day festival, students and directors develop their skills through rehearsals and clinics with guest conductors and members of the Drake music faculty. The culminating events are the two evening concerts that feature the Drake Bands and the Honor Bands presenting a wide variety of the finest music for wind band. The Honors Concert Band and Honors Wind Ensemble are comprised of over 200 students from throughout Iowa and Nebraska.

STUDENT APPLICATION

Participation in this honor band is determined based on director recommendation. If you would like us to recommend you for participation in this ensemble, please fill out the following application. You must return the interest form to Mr. Strohmaier by Friday, November 1 in order to be considered for recommendation.

Drake Honor Band Festival Student Application

NOTE: The Drake Honor Band occurs at the same time as the Winter with Northwest, so any student who is involved in that concert may not participate in the Drake Honor Band.

CONCERT PERFORMANCE

The evening concert, which starts at 7:30 pm is free and open to the public. Visit Drake’s website for additional information.