honor bands
Thank you for your interest in the Alabama State University Honor Band Festival. The
purpose of the Honor Band Festival at ASU is to recognize outstanding middle school
musicians in grades 6-8, and outstanding high school musicians in grades 9-12. The
middle school honor band typically takes place during the fall semester, while the
high school honor band typically takes place during the spring semester. The festivals
serve to encourage and promote the performance of concert band repertoire and typically
feature a guest clinician/conductor who works with the groups during the festival,
The festivals typically features a showcase concert by current ASU music students,
masterclass sessions led by ASU music faculty members, and a grand finale concert
featuring the festival participants that is open to friends and family to attend.
Band directors may use the links below to complete recommendations for their students.
Selected students will be notified of their acceptance via email. After registration
closes, a detailed information packet will be sent to directors, including the complete
festival schedule, lodging options for out-of-town students, and music excerpts for
seating auditions. There will be a participation fee of $50 per student, payable upon
arrival on campus for the festival via check or money order made out to ASU Foundation, with "Music" in the memo line. Alternatively, Band directors may pay for all of
their students at once online at ASU Foundation, selecting "Music Department" as the Gift Designation, and then providing a copy
of the receipt at registration.
The High School Honor Band weekend also serves as an audition opportunity for high
school seniors interested in auditioning for a talent scholarship to attend ASU. Students
interested in auditioning for a scholarship award should prepare two contrasting pieces
(one technical and one lyrical) in addition to all twelve major scales and arpeggios.
At ASU, we are always excited to work with the wonderful students who attend Honor
Band, and we look forward to providing a musically rewarding experience for all involved.
For any questions involving the honor bands, please contact Dr. Russell Greene at
rgreene@alasu.edu
Registration Links:
Nomination Due Dates:
* Middle School: September 1, 2025
* High School: December 1, 2025
Festival Dates:
* Middle School: October 17-19, 2025
* High School: February 6-8, 2026
Lodging and Transportation:
Parents, guardians, and/or band directors are responsible for securing lodging and
transportation for students attending the ASU Honor Band. Please let the hotel you
choose know that you are participating in the ASU Honor Band. For your convenience,
here is a compilation of some hotels near Alabama State University.
* Double Tree by Hilton (334) 245-2320
* Hampton Inn & Suites (334) 265-1010
* Home2 Suites by Hilton (334) 801-9600
* Red Roof Inn (334) 676-3615
* Renaissance Montgomery (334) 481-5000
* Staybridge Suites (334) 532-0700
* SpringHill Suites (334) 245-2088
* Sure Stay Hotel by Best Western (334) 239-8644