ATHENA HONOR BAND 2023
DIRECTORS: Nominate students now through December 22nd
ABOUT
The ATHENA HONOR BAND (AHB) will showcase promising 7th-12th grade young women from around the globe. Directors must nominate students for the event.
This unique virtual event will include clinics and workshops with our renowned Athena faculty and will provide supplementary music and leadership opportunities for our promising young women. Selected musicians will:
- Create a final, recorded performance to be premiered online this spring
- Participate in master classes and empowerment sessions with trusted Athena Music and Leadership faculty
- Develop leadership skills through mentoring opportunities and social-emotional learning activities
- Receive an exclusive Athena Honor Band shirt!
GUEST CONDUCTORS
- 7th-9th Grade Honor Band - Ms. Erin Cole Steele
- 10th-12th Grade Honor Band - Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin
- Learn More About Our Guest Conductors
ELIGIBILITY
Middle and high school-aged girls in grades 7-12 are eligible to be nominated.
Students should be a second-year musician or higher (completed at least one year of band or private lessons). We understand that, due to circumstances beyond your control, deserving young ladies may not be currently enrolled in class. We trust the directors to nominate qualified students regardless of class enrollment status.
Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion.
HOW TO APPLY
Band Directors may nominate up to 20 outstanding young ladies from their program for the Athena Honor Band.
Are you an interested student? Speak with your band or private teacher about a nomination. Have questions? Email info@athenacamp.com.
Nominations will open November 15-December 22.
ACCEPTED MUSICIAN INFORMATION
2023 TIMELINE:
- On or before January 1 - Acceptance Notification
- January 13 - Registration/Participation Fee Deadline
- February 5 - Live Session #1
- February 12 - Live Session #2
- February 19 - Live Session #3
- February 26 - Live Session #4
- March 2023 (Date TBD) - Online Video Premiere of the Athena Honor Ensemble!
All Live Sessions are at 7pm-8:30pm ET/ 4pm to 5:30pm PT. Although live participation is expected, we understand that a musician may need to miss a session due to extreme circumstances. A participant unable to logon for a live session is expected to view the session (link will be sent) and submit recordings, as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Registration fee of $99 is due once accepted. Forms and fee must be submitted online by January 13, 2023 (includes instruction, final video production, exclusive shirt, shipping, and administrative costs).
- Students receiving financial support from their school/district should notify the AHB faculty by emailing info@athenacamp.com.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Selected young ladies will need a computer or mobile device, webcam capabilities, and a quiet place to connect. Earphones are a plus, but are not required for the live sessions. Earphones will be needed for the recording. Once accepted, we will notify you via email with instructions on how to access sessions and required materials.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email info@athenacamp.com
2023 GUEST CONDUCTORS
7th-9th Grade Honor Band
10th-12th Grade Honor Band
10th-12th Grade Honor Band
Erin Cole Steele
Director of Educational Programs
Conn-Selmer Division of Education
10th-12th Grade Honor Band
10th-12th Grade Honor Band
10th-12th Grade Honor Band
Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin
Director of Wind Studies and Assistant Professor of Music
Penn State University
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