Honor Band
February 5-7, 2026
We are excited to announce the 17th Annual University of Mobile Honor Band. Your time will be artistically inspiring, musically challenging, educational and FUN!
In addition to rehearsal time the schedule will also include performances by University of Mobile instrumental ensembles such as Symphonic Winds, RamCorps, the UM Jazz Band, and Welsh Revival. For the 17th year, students in grades 9-12 will have the unique opportunity to perform the World Premiere of an original work for band, conducted by composer Steve Dunn.
What to Expect
February 5–7, 2026
Located on the beautiful University of Mobile campus in South Alabama.
• Quality instruction from our Guest Director
• Elevate your band program
• Meet new friends
• Experience UM ensembles in concert
Cost: $15 application fee + $65 remaining balance
Participants also receive a University of Mobile Alabama School of the Arts scholarship.
Woodwinds & Brass
- Two (2) major scales of your choice as many octaves as you can comfortably play them. Choose one “flat” scale and one “sharp” scale.
- Prepare a short piece (etude, solo excerpt, etc.) to demonstrate your technique, tone and musicianship. Please plan to play 30 seconds – 1 minute of this piece.
- Sight Reading.
Percussion
- Snare: 2 rudiments (double stroke and either a paradiddle or flam rudiment)
- Mallets: A chromatic scale and another major scale of your choosing
- Timpani: Play a note given by adjudicator on a mallet instrument and then tune a drum to that pitch. You will then need to tune another drum a specific interval above that pitch.
- Sight Reading.
