U of A Outreach Honor Band
more information
Important Information
First rehearsal for Fall 2009 semester will be Saturday, September 19, 2009.
Download the Fall 2009 schedule.
Be sure to print your appropriate audition excerpts from the link below.
- Apply Online (PDF)
- Audition Materials (PDF)
All students must apply and audition.
History and Purpose
The Outreach Honor Band was formed in the fall of 1993. The group services public and private school music programs in the extended Tucson metropolitan area. Membership is open to advanced instrumental and percussion students in 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades.
Repertoire is selected to challenge the members on a number of levels. Pieces by leading composers for young band are selected for rehearsal and performance.
Rehearsals are quite rigorous, fast-paced and enjoyable. Discussion about the pieces of music and their historical context are central to the preparation process. The coordinator, conductors and staff help the members recognize and identify multiple approaches to practicing the music.
Rehearsals are held in Room 170 of the School of Music and performances are in Crowder Hall, giving students a feel for the university setting and an opportunity to play in the performance home of the University Wind Ensemble and the University Orchestra.
Get More Information
- Apply Online (PDF)
- Audition Materials (PDF)
- Fall 2009 Schedule (PDF)
- Rules of the Road (PDF)
- First Rehearsal: Saturday, September 19, 2009
- Contact Dr. Robert Bayless if you have any questions: Call 520-621-7469 or email rbayless65@comcast.net
- Directions
If you experience problems viewing the PDF files, or a blank screen comes up, try right-clicking on the link and select "Save Target As..." to save the file to your hard drive before opening it. You may need to upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Reader.
The Outreach Honor Band is sponsored by the University of Arizona Department of Music Education and by the UA Bands.