High School Honor Band
High School Honor Band
The 2026 University of Minnesota High School Honor Band Weekend will be held on the Twin Cities campus Friday, January 23 - Sunday, January 25. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Upper Midwest’s finest high school wind and percussion instrumentalists in grades 10, 11, and 12 to study music with UMN music faculty on the stage of Ted Mann Concert Hall. The weekend will conclude with a concert in Ted Mann Concert Hall on Sunday, January 25th at 1:30pm.
It is free to apply and open to all 10-12 high school students. The application opens on October 1, 2025.
➡️ Start your application here.
Timeline
2026 Program
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To be determined
Access the concert livestream at z.umn.edu/musicstream and click on Ted Mann Concert Hall events.
Typical Weekend Time Commitment
Eligibility and Audition Requirements
High school students in grades 10–12 are eligible to apply. Each student must be recommended by their music instructor and should be an outstanding instrumentalist capable of performing class A literature. Each applicant must submit an online application and that includes a recording containing three to five total minutes of playing. The audio file must be submitted via the online application portal. Selections should include a slow legato work and a contrasting etude or movement of a technical nature. Percussionists should perform on at least two different instruments of their choice. Applicants who wish to audition for more than one instrument must submit a separate music file for each instrument.
2026 registration opens October 1.
2026 Honor Band Fees
Collected after confirmation of acceptance/attendance:
- $115.00 program fee for all participants
- $200.00 housing fee for those that need it (two nights in a hotel / two people per room)
Fees Cover: Housing (if applicable), meals, snacks, masterclass with applied instrumental faculty, supplies, and access to a world-class music performance facility.
If the fee could pose a barrier to your participation, please contact us at [email protected]. Submitting an application to the UMN-TC Honor Band is FREE.