We invite all high school band students to participate in the 2026 UVU Honor Band for two days of rehearsals, a residency with guest conductor Diance Soelberg, masterclasses by UVU faculty, and a final concert. Overnight accommodations are not provided, but there are numerous hotels around UVU for any students needing somewhere to stay overnight. Utah Valley University is not responsible for students when not in attendance at the festival.
Festival Contact
Dr. Christopher Ramos, Director of Bands
[email protected]
801-863-6188
February 27-28, with a concert at 5pm on the 28th.
| 11:00 - 1:00 | Registration Begin |
| 1:00 - 3:00 | Rehearsal |
| 3:00 - 3:15 | Break |
| 3:15 - 4:15 | Masterclasses/ Sessions |
| 4:15 - 5:00 | Sectionals |
| 5:00 - 6:30 | Rehearsal |
| 6:30 - 7:15 | Dinner (provided) |
| 7:15-9:00 | Rehearsal |
| 9:00 - 11:00 | Rehearsal |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Sectionals |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 | Rehearsal |
| 3:00- 4:00 | Watch rehearsal |
| 5:00 | Concert |
Audition music is the same as the UMEA All-State Band audition music. Files for woodwinds, brass, and percussion are below. Please upload a private video to YouTube, and then include the link in your registration form. You may use the same video as your All-State audition if you prefer, and please double-check to make sure your link works. Submissions are due January 30, 2026, with invitation of participation announced no later than February 6, 2026, with a confirmation of participation due on February 13, 2026.
Percussion Excerpts:
Audition Files:
Upon confirmation of participation in the honor bad, we ask for a $30 participation fee, which is inclusive of dinner on Friday night, lunch on Saturday, and a t-shirt.
