Private Instruction
There is no better way to improve on your instrument than taking one on one lesson with an older band student or a professional musician. Most students who qualify for All-State Honor Bands are students who take privately. The sooner one begins lessons, the more beneficial they can be. One excellent option is Gittli Music Studios in Jeffersontown, KY. All teachers at this studio are highly qualified and will yield very positive results.
Gittli Music Studios
9009 Galene Drive
Jeffersontown, KY, 40299
(502)-541-2202
Gittli Music Studios
9009 Galene Drive
Jeffersontown, KY, 40299
(502)-541-2202
Shelby County Honor Winds
Beginning in the Fall of 2018, 7th and 8th Grade band students from Shelby County East and West Middle School are invited to become members of the Shelby County Honor Winds. This is an auditioned ensemble comprised of the most talented students from both middle schools in the county. This band will be auditioned in the Fall of 2017 and will rehearse once or twice weekly beginning in the Spring of 2018, this band will compete at the music festival in the Spring. In the Spring of 2018, this ensemble will compete at Music in the Parks at Six Flags over St. Louis!
Audition Date: November 14th, 5:00 PM - Shelby East Middle School
Festival Date: May 19th and 20th, 2018.
Audition Date: November 14th, 5:00 PM - Shelby East Middle School
Festival Date: May 19th and 20th, 2018.
KMEA All District Honor Band
This is an auditioned ensemble comprised of students from middle schools in Bullitt, Spencer, Shelby, Oldham, Anderson, and Henry counties. Students will be given music to audition on in early Fall and auditions are held in late Fall/early Winter. The Honor Band weekend and concert will be held in January. More information will be given as it is made available.
Auditions : December 1, 2017. Oldham County Arts Center
Honor Band Weekend: January 5th and 6th, 2018
Audition Music Downloads
Auditions : December 1, 2017. Oldham County Arts Center
Honor Band Weekend: January 5th and 6th, 2018
Audition Music Downloads
KMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival
The Solo and Ensemble Festival is an opportunity for students to prepare and perform solo literature on their instrument or literature designed for small chamber ensembles like duets, trios, and quintets. Students prepare work outside of class with the aid of the band director or their private teacher and perform for judges. They are given feedback and possible awards for their performances.
Date : March 3rd, 2018. North Oldham High School
Date : March 3rd, 2018. North Oldham High School
KMEA District V 6th Grade Honor Band
This is an ensemble camp designed especially for 6th grade band students to give them an introduction to the honor band experience. Students are chosen for this band by audition. Their band director based on behavior and musical ability recommends students. This camp is one full day and culminates in a concert for friends and family.
Date: April 14th, 2018. South Oldham High School
Date: April 14th, 2018. South Oldham High School
Morehead State Band Clinic
Morehead State University holds a weekend camp each year in which students rehearse with college directors, gain new musical experiences, and finally perform a concert for friends and family at the end of the camp. More information will be distributed as it becomes available.
University of Louisville Wind Band Institute
This is a day camp for area middle school band students. Students will participate in rehearsals, small groups sectionals, and fun activities throughout the week, culminating in a concert on the last day of camp for parents and family. This gives young students an opportunity to work with some of the best band teachers in the state and meet new friends from across the region.