Senior High Jazz Honor Band

9th-12th grade
- 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 Jazz 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 TBD (Jan. 2027)

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

Audition Date & Location

Date: TBD

Location: Riverdale High School (240 Riverdale Dr, Jefferson, LA 70121)

Room: Band Room, by back parking lot on South Dr.

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.

*Vocal auditions are not blind.

Audition Materials

TBD - One Round of Auditions - coming soon!

Etudes will be performed with the accompaniment track, so please make sure students are practicing with the tracks.

For Winds:

For Drum Auditions:

For Vocalist Auditions: must prepare a performance singing two songs of contrasting style with backing tracks. This will NOT be a blind audition.

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.

Clinic/Sectional Rehearsal

TBD (2026-27)

The Clinic/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 Jazz Honor Band Weekend rehearsals.

Date: TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

Jazz Honor Band Weekend Details

Dates TBD

Riverdale High School Band Room (4000 South Drive, Jefferson, LA 70121) - Rehearsals

New Orleans Jazz Museum (400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116) - Performance

Weekend Schedule - coming soon!

Friday - Rehearsals (Riverdale HS, by back parking lot on South Dr.)

Saturday - Rehearsals (Riverdale HS, by back parking lot on South Dr.)

Sunday - Performance (New Orleans Jazz Museum)

Concert Pieces & Recordings - coming soon!

All students must have their own:

Music
Pencil
Instrument (including reeds, valve oil, mallets, sticks, etc.)
Guitar, Bass, and Piano players should bring their own instrument and amp.

Rehearsal Notes:

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

Lunch Notes: Students must bring their own lunch.

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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