Senior Honour Band

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 as listed below is mandatory for acceptance into the MBA Honour Bands. Please check your calendar before submitting your audition.

Participation fee

$100.00

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 Senior Honour Band Concert

Guest Conductor: Erik Leung

7:00pm Saturday November 1, 2025

Jubilee Place at Mennonite Brethren Collegiate

181 Riverton Ave., Winnipeg, MB

Admission by Donation

(suggested $15-$20)

2025 Senior Honour Band Schedule

Sectional Rehearsal

Saturday October 25, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm; Location TBA

Rehearsals

Thursday October 30, 2025 4:00pm - 8:30pm, Jubilee Place

Friday October 31, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm, Jubilee Place

Saturday November 1, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm, Jubilee Place

Final Concert

Saturday November 1, 2025 7:00pm, Jubilee Place

Audition Information

Auditions will open in early September 2025

Watch this space for Audition Prep Masterclass information. Audition Prep Masterclass Videos will be available on the MBA YouTube Channel following the Masterclasses.

Audition deadline is 4:30pm, Monday September 22, 2025

Video Audition Rules & Guidelines

Audition Scales for all instruments including percussion

2025-26 Audition Etudes for all instruments including percussion

Audition Prep Masterclass Videos will be available on the MBA YouTube Channel following the Masterclasses.