High School Honors Band

Dana School of Music Invites You to Join the High School Honor Band

 

Photo f the Youth Orchestra in black tie attire on the stage at Stambaugh Stadium.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

10:00 am - 8:30 pm
 

The Dana School of Music invites you to participate in a unique side-by-side experience with the YSU Wind Ensemble! High school students will have the opportunity to interact with our talented student musicians and world-class faculty artists, working collaboratively to prepare a concert. This fall, we will perform David Maslanka’s epic symphony entitled "Give Us This Day." We hope you join us for this opportunity to play alongside our musicians at one of the best concert halls in the country in what will no doubt be a powerful and memorable musical experience! 

$20 per participant. Make checks out to Youngstown State university. 

 

Register Today

If you have any questions, email bands@ysu.edu


Schedule

  • 9:00-9:25 am Check-in at Bliss Hall
  • 9:30 am Rehearsal with YSU Wind Ensemble in Bliss Hall Room 2326
  • 11:20 Break
  • 11:30 Sectionals with Wind Ensemble Musicians, rooms TBD
  • 12:30 Lunch Break
  • 1:30 Masterclasses with YSU Faculty, rooms TBD
  • 2:30 Break
  • 2:45 Full Ensemble rehearsal in Bliss Hall Room 2326
  • 3:45 Transition to Stambaugh Auditorium
  • 4:15 Ensemble rehearsal on stage
  • 5:30 Dinner Break
  • 7:00 Concert at Stambaugh Auditorium

Student Testimonials

"I had a phenomenal time at the side-by-side honor band. I learned some valuable skills about fundamentals and performing in the beautiful and historic Stambaugh Auditorium was incredible. The powerful sound from our ensemble rang for multiple seconds after the release of the last note. Playing music that I would not typically play in my school ensembles was very exciting too!" 

“It was the most fun I have ever had at an honor band. It was really cool getting to sit next to the top college players because you absorb certain aspects of what it means to be a good player, so I learned a lot!”