Honors Wind Ensemble

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We are once again hosting the SJSU Honors Wind Ensemble for high school students in the FALL of 2025!  

The Honors Wind Ensemble is created through director/studio teacher recommendations. After reviewing nominations, the selected students will attend a full rehearsal day, which includes ensemble seating auditions, followed by a dress rehearsal and concert two weeks later. (see dates below)

The Honors Wind Ensemble will include at least one musician from each school/studio that fills out a nomination form, as long as they nominate AT LEAST 3 students. Directors/studio teachers are encouraged to nominate as many students as they wish, as long as they are confident that the students can rehearse and perform at a high level. 

Schedule

  • Sunday, October 12 - Seating Auditions, Rehearsals, and Masterclasses
    • 7:30 am-4:00 pm Lunch included
  • Sunday, October 26 - Dress Rehearsal and Concert
    • 10:00 am-6:00 pm Lunch Included
    • Concert at 5:00 pm

*All participating Honors Wind Ensemble members must attend both days of the event.*

Registration

Selected students will pay a $75 fee, which includes the two days of rehearsals and workshop, as well as:

  • Meeting and working with SJSU artist faculty, including David Vickerman, Director of Bands and Grant Knox, Associate Director of Bands.
  • Speaking with current SJSU students to learn about their experiences as music majors and how they prepare for college and auditions.
  • a commemorative tote bag

Nomination Deadline

  • September 12, 2025, by midnight

How to Nominate Students

1. Verify that the students you want to nominate can commit to both days before nominating them.
2. Nomination form - Click here to nominate students

    • This form is intended for completion by band directors or studio teachers, not students.
    • Currently, there is no restriction on the number of students you may nominate.
    • Just FYI: You will need the following information for the nominations: 
        • Student Email and Contact Phone Number (mobile/cell preferred.  Please double-check or triple-check the emails for the students. This will be our primary method of communication, and we want to make sure they don't miss anything!
        • Parent/Guardian Email
        • Student Interest: Here is an optional form you can print to gather information about your students ' interests. It is not required to have this information, but it is helpful in our decision-making process.
    • Don't forget to CLICK SUBMIT at the end!!

If you have any questions about the application, please email Patricia Danielidis, SJSU Bands Graduate Student. We look forward to hosting your students here at SJSU!