Junior Honour Band

Instrumentalists in Grades 5 - 8

2026 Junior & Intermediate Honour Band Concert

Guest Conductors

Junior: Shannon Little

Intermediate: Darryl Ferguson

7:00pm Saturday May 2, 2026

Doors open at 6:30pm

Judy Silver Commons at Maples Collegiate

1330 Jefferson Ave, Winnipeg, MB

Admission by Donation

(suggested $15-$20)

2024-25 Junior Honour Band

Audition Results

Congratulations to all participants in the

Honour Band Attendance Policy

Complete attendance at all rehearsals and the performance as listed below is mandatory for acceptance into the MBA Honour Bands. Please check your calendar before submitting your audition.

Participation fee

$110.00

Bursaries

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments is proudly supporting participants with bursaries so those who face barriers can participate in the Manitoba Band Association Honour Bands. Further details are included in the Honour Band Audition Form.

Rural Musicians

Participants whose principal residence is 200km or further from Winnipeg may choose to participate in the Sectional Rehearsal via Zoom. All other rehearsals and concert must be attended in person.

Travel subsidies are available for participants whose principal residence is 200km or further from Winnipeg.

If you have questions please contact the MBA Office: executivedirector@mbband.org.

2025-26 Junior

Honour Band Schedule

Sectional Rehearsal

Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm; Desautels Faculty of Music, University of Manitoba, 150 Dafoe Rd, Winnipeg, MB

Rehearsals

Thursday, April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 8:30pm; Desautels Faculty of Music, University of Manitoba, 150 Dafoe Rd, Winnipeg, MB

Friday, May 1, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm; Desautels Faculty of Music, University of Manitoba, 150 Dafoe Rd, Winnipeg, MB

Saturday, May 2, 2026 9:30am - 12:00pm; Judy Silver Commons at Maples Collegiate, 1330 Jefferson Ave, Winnipeg, MB

Final Concert

Guest Conductors

Junior: Shannon Little

Intermediate: Darryl Ferguson

Saturday May 2, 2026 7:00pm, please arrive between 6:15 - 6:30pm. Judy Silver Commons at Maples Collegiate, 1330 Jefferson Ave, Winnipeg, MB

Admission by Donation (suggested $15-$20)

Audition Information

Junior Honour Band Audition Prep Masterclasses

Sunday February 1, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm; Zoom;

Registration is free!

Auditions open February 2, 2026

Audition deadline 11:59pm Monday March 9, 2026. Office support will be unavailable after 4:30pm.

Video Audition Rules & Guidelines - Revised Audition Rules & Guidelines coming soon!

Junior Honour Band Audition Scales for all instruments including percussion

2025-26 Junior Honour Band Audition Etudes