2024 Ball State University Bands

Honor Band Festival

Saturday, December 7, 2024

 

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Ball State University will host our annual Honor Band Festival on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The honor band is open to all high school students through a simple audition process.

The purpose of the BSU Honor Band Festival is to provide an opportunity for students to perform in an outstanding musical ensemble, become more excited about music and music making, and work with a distinguished conductor. Students selected will work in full ensemble rehearsals, small group sectionals, as well as hear a performance from the Ball State Wind Ensemble as part of the evening concert. It is our sincere desire to provide the best possible experience for your students. 

Important Deadlines

Friday, October 11
Student Interest Form Due

Friday, November 1
Student Audition Video/Director Evaluations Due

Wednesday, November 13
Student Notified of Acceptance/Placement

Friday, November 22
Student Registration Fees Due

 

Event Information

Each accepted student will pay a registration fee of $60.  No meals will be provided, however, we will provide students with a map and list of locations to eat.

A detailed schedule will be provided closer to the event date.

Tentative Schedule

Saturday Morning
Sectionals & Full Ensemble Rehearsal

Saturday Afternoon
Full Ensemble Rehearsal

Saturday Evening
Concert with the Ball State Wind Ensemble

 

Honor Band Guest Conductor

 
Dr. Joseph Parisi

Joseph Parisi is a Curator’s Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory where he conducts the Conservatory Wind Ensemble and serves as a conducting and music education faculty member. Parisi is recognized globally for his work as a clinician, conductor, performing artist, pedagogue, and scholar. He has been recognized for his collaborations with renowned artists, commissioning new pieces for wind ensemble, chamber winds, symphonic brass, and soloists.


Parisi is the principal conductor of Summit Brass at the Rafael Méndez Brass Institute and the Fountain City Brass Band, and it is through his work with these ensembles that Parisi is recognized as one of the country’s leading conductors.  Fountain City Brass Band currently leads the United States as one of the world’s top brass bands and is currently ranked as the 15th best brass band in the world, the highest-ranked American Band in history.

Dr. Parisi completed a bachelor’s degree in music education at the State University of New York at Potsdam (Crane School of Music); a master’s degree in trumpet performance and a Ph.D. in instrumental conducting/music education, both from Florida State University. While at the UMKC Conservatory, Parisi has won numerous awards including, the Kauffman Excellence in Teaching Award, the Kauffman Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity, and the Kauffman Outstanding Service Award.

 

If you have any questions about the Honor Band Festival, please contact us via email or phone:
bands@bsu.edu
(765) 285-9178