Elementary Honor Band

Kim Dombrowski is a native of Chester, Virginia. From an early age, she had a passion for music and was inspired to become a teacher by her high school band director, Jason Morehouse. Ms. Dombrowski attended the University of South Carolina where she earned a Bachelor of Music Education Degree and Louisiana State University where she earned a Master of Music Degree in Woodwind Performance. Ms. Dombrowski is currently the Director of Bands at St. Clement of Rome School in Metairie, Louisiana where she has been teaching since 2013. Prior to becoming the band director at St. Clement, Ms. Dombrowski served for four years as the Middle School Band Director and Elementary Music Specialist at the Math, Science, and Arts Academy in Plaquemine, Louisiana.

Under the direction of Ms. Dombrowski, the bands at St. Clement of Rome School consistently earn sweepstakes ratings at District Large Ensemble Assessment. SCR concert and jazz bands have traveled to compete on a regional level, and the SCR Symphonic Band has also competed on a national level. Many St. Clement students are recognized each year in District Honor Bands and All State Ensembles.

Ms. Dombrowski serves as the Vice President for the District VI Band Director’s Association and is a member of the Louisiana Music Educator’s Association, the National Association for Music Education, the Louisiana Music Adjudicators Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Beta Mu. Ms. Dombrowski is an active clinician and adjudicator in the state of Louisiana. She was named the District VI Band Director of the Year in 2016, 2020, and 2025. Ms. Dombrowski is an avid performer and enjoys playing clarinet for the Covington Concert Band.

Ms. Dombrowski resides in Harahan, Louisiana with her children, Cora and Aaron and cat Banjo.

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Audition Registration

Eligibility:

4th-6th grade
- 6th graders must choose between Elementary and Junior High (only one audition will be allowed)
Director or Music Teacher is an active member of DBDA.
Students must commit to attending all rehearsals and performances during the Honor Band Weekend. Missing a portion of the rehearsals can result in disqualification or removal from the performance.
Completion of the audition registration form and payment.

Due by midnight on October 10th. No exceptions.

Audition Fee: $7.00 per student per instrument - Card, Cash App, or Apple Pay are payment options on the registration form.

Payment is due at the time of registration unless you have arranged with the director for them to pay it.

Make all checks out to DBDA - Directors only

Audition Date & Schedule

Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Location: Archbishop Rummel High School (1901 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 70001)

Room: Music Rooms

Audition Process: We utilize a "blind" audition process to ensure fairness, meaning judges will hear the student's performance without seeing or knowing their identity. Students will be assigned an audition number upon arrival. No names will be used with the judge. Students will perform the required scales and etudes with judges focusing solely on tone quality, intonation, rhythm, technique, and musicality. Using a rubric ensures selection is based purely on musical merit and preparation.

Audition Materials

Set II - One Round of Auditions

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Audition Results & Final Registration

Audition Results will be posted to this page 1 - 2 days after the auditions.

Final Registration will be posted after audition results are out.

Performance Fee: $20.00 (includes an Honor Band T-Shirt) - payable with Cash, Check, Card, or Apple Pay

Payment is due by the first rehearsal of Honor Band Weekend.

Sectional Rehearsal

There is NO SECTIONAL REHEARSAL this year (2025-26).

The Sectional Rehearsal is optional, but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. This rehearsal offers a valuable opportunity to refine individual parts and connect with fellow musicians, ensuring everyone feels confident and prepared for the Honor Band Weekend rehearsals.

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

Honor Band Weekend Details

Friday, November 21st - Sunday, November 23rd

Dixon Hall, Tulane University

(Newcomb Cir, New Orleans, LA 70118)

Weekend Schedule

Friday - Rehearsals

Saturday - Rehearsals

Sunday - Performance

Concert Pieces & Recordings -

Chorale by Paul Cook - Sample Recording
Into the Enchanted Forest by Jack Wilds - Sample Recording
Pixels by Randall D. Standridge - Sample Recording
The Spirit Box by Bryce Newton - Sample Recording
Wings to the Mind by Brian Balmages - Sample Recording

All students must have their own:

Music
Pencil
Instrument (including reeds, valve oil, mallets, sticks, etc.)

Rehearsal Notes:

Cell phones are not allowed during rehearsals. Please keep them out of sight until breaks.

Lunch Notes - NEW!

This year, we will be providing lunch on Saturday. While we aim to accommodate as many needs as possible, we may not be able to offer options for all dietary restrictions. If your child has specific dietary requirements, please plan to send any necessary food items with them.
Food delivery services (Uber eats, etc.) have been extremely unreliable when delivering to this location. In the past, food arrived so late that students weren't able to eat until much later in the day. We strongly encourage you to bring your own lunch/snacks in addition to our provided meal if necessary.

Concert Attire:

"Sunday Best" or Semi-formal attire
- Appropriate tops
- Slacks or modest skirts/dresses
Please NO jeans, shorts, t-shirts, logos, tennis shoes, etc.
Note: We want to ensure a professional and respectful appearance for all performances. Please be aware that audience members in the front rows may have an upward viewing angle. Therefore, if your concert attire includes a skirt or dress that is above the knee, you must wear opaque tights underneath to maintain appropriate modesty. Your attention to this detail is greatly appreciated.

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