The MBA's annual provincial honour band program (established 1976) provides an opportunity for outstanding junior, intermediate and senior instrumentalists to gather for an enriching and inspiring three-day concert band experience. Manitoba students are eligible to audition for Manitoba's Honour Concert Bands. Students are selected on the strength of their recorded audition which includes several scales and two etudes.
Honour Band Attendance Policy: Complete attendance at all rehearsals and the performance is mandatory for acceptance into the MBA Honour Bands. Please check your calendar before submitting your audition.
Participation fee: $100.00
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 220km 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 220km or further from Winnipeg.
If you have questions please contact the MBA Office: executivedirector@mbband.org
2024 Junior and Intermediate Honour Band Concert
Guest Conductors: Anna Penno, Junior, and Alexis Silver, Intermediate
7:00pm May 3, 2025
Judy Silver Commons at Maples Collegiate
1330 Jefferson Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Admission by Donation
(suggested $15-$20)
Download a Concert Poster!
JUNIOR HONOUR BAND
(Grades 5-8)
Video Audition Rules & Guidelines
2025 SCHEDULE
Junior Sectional Rehearsal:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00am - 12:00pm
Junior Rehearsals:
Thursday, May 1, 2025
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:30am - 12:00pm
Final Concert
Guest Conductor:
Anna Penno,
from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School
7:00pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Judy Silver Commons at Maples Collegiate
1330 Jefferson Ave.
Winnipeg, MB
INTERMEDIATE HONOUR BAND
(Grades 9 & 10)
Video Audition Rules & Guidelines
2025 SCHEDULE
Intermediate Sectional Rehearsal:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Intermediate Rehearsals :
Thursday, May 1, 2025
4:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Final Concert
Guest Conductor:
Alexis Silver
from École Secondaire Sisler
High School
7:00pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Judy Silver Commons at Maples Collegiate
1330 Jefferson Ave.
Winnipeg, MB
SENIOR HONOUR BAND
(Grades 9-12)
