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Primary Chairperson: Samuel Tyree (Samuel.Tyree1@jpschools.org)
Second Chairperson: Ronald Totora (Ronald.Totora@discoveryhsf.org)
Honor Band Concert
Honor Band Concert
Sunday, November 23rd
Dixon Hall, Tulane University (10 Newcomb Pl, New Orleans, LA 70118)
Diboll Parking Garage: (31 Janet Yulman Way, 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
Meet the Clinician
Meet the Clinician
Clinician: John Phelan
John Phelan is a native of Harvey, LA, and a graduate of Brother Martin High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He currently serves as Director of Bands at Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie, LA, where he oversees all aspects of both the Middle School and High School Band programs. His ensembles have regularly earned high marks in marching, concert and jazz festivals, and his students consistently earn placements in local, regional, state, and national honor ensembles.
Mr. Phelan began the Marching Band program at Haynes Academy upon his arrival in 2021, and led the Band in 2025 to their first-ever appearance at the LMEA District VI Marching Assessment, earning Excellent and Superior ratings. He has also established a Middle School Percussion Ensemble at Haynes Academy, which has earned consistent Superior ratings at the Jefferson Parish Superintendent's Assessment.
Mr. Phelan has held teaching positions in Jefferson, Iberia, and Vermilion parishes, where his Bands have been selected to perform at prestigious venues including Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. He has taught students from first grade through high school, and served for two years as Music Director and Conductor of the Iberia Community Band in New Iberia, LA.
Mr. Phelan is an accomplished percussionist, performing regularly with community bands and other ensembles across South Louisiana. He was a member of the two-time world champion Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, where he was privileged to study with Dr. John Wooton, Jeff Prosperie, and Marty Hurley.
Mr. Phelan is an outspoken advocate for Music Education, and encourages everyone reading this to immediately reach out to your school and district leaders, and express to them your support for Music Education in every school, and for every student!
Mr. Phelan would like to thank his students for inspiring him every day, and for (occasionally) laughing at his jokes.
Audition Registration
Audition Registration
Eligibility:
6th-9th grade
6th graders must choose between Elementary or Junior High (only one audition will be allowed)
9th graders must choose between Junior High and Senior 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.
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.
Audition Date & Schedule
Audition Date & Schedule
Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Location: De La Salle High School (5300 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115)
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 & 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.
Reading Rehearsal
Reading Rehearsal
There is NO READING REHEARSAL this year (2025-26).
The Reading 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
Honor Band Weekend Details
Friday, November 21st - Sunday, November 23rd
Dixon Hall, Tulane University
(Newcomb Cir, New Orleans, LA 70118)
Friday - Rehearsals
Saturday - Rehearsals
Sunday - Performance
Concert Pieces & Recordings -
Adrenaline Engines by Randall D. Standridge
Escape from the Deep by Brian Balmages
In the Shining of the Stars by Robert Sheldon
National Emblem by E. E. Bagley, arr. by Calvin Custer
Steve's Lava Chicken by Jack Black and Jared Hess, arr. by Paul Murtha
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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