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Chairperson: Madelyn Loyacano (Madelyn.Loyacano1@jpschools.org)

Honor Band Concert

Sunday, January 10th, 2027

Roussel Hall, Loyola University (6301 St Charles Ave #6399, New Orleans, LA 70118)

Concert begins @ 2:00pm

Doors open to the public @ 1:30pm

Tickets: (Cash, Card, and Apple Pay will be accepted at the door before the concert)

• Adult Tickets - $10.00

• Students - $5.00

• Children under 5 years - free

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 November 1st, 2026. No exceptions.

Audition Fee: $7.00 (any payment format, make checks out to "DBDA")

Audition Date & Location

Date: Saturday, December 12th, 2026

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 Results & Final Registration

Audition Results will be posted to this page within 3 days after the audition.

Final Registration will be here after audition results are posted.

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

TBD (2026-27)

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, January 8th - Sunday, January 10th

Roussel Hall, Loyola University

(6301 St Charles Ave #6399, New Orleans, LA 70118)

Weekend Schedule 2025-26 (for reference)

Friday - Rehearsals

Saturday - Rehearsals

Sunday - Performance

Concert Pieces & Recordings - coming soon!

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:

• 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.