The McNeese Regional Honor Band
December 3-5, 2025
Honor Band Conductors
Dr. Michael Hancock, Director of Bands and conductor of The Frost Wind Ensemble in the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami
2025-26 Honor Band Schedule
PLEASE READ THE DOCUMENT IN THE GOOGLE DRIVE FOLDER FOR LIST OF CUTS FOR AUDITIONS
Participation in these honor bands comes through a nomination process. High school directors submit nominations of their outstanding students in December. McNeese staff select students from those nominations with consideration of the instrumentation for the honor band and the ranking provided by the high school directors. Students interested in the McNeese Regional Honor Band should mention that to their high school director in October/early November. Students are also treated to a meet and greet with the McNeese State music faculty members, and a McNeese Wind Symphony concert on Wednesday. The Honor Band concludes Friday evening with the honor band concert.
Recent guest conductors include: Dr. Lia Snead (Warburg College), Dr. Cliff Croomes (University of Texas), Dr. Daniel Galyen, (University of Northern Iowa), Dr. David Kehler (Kennesaw State University), Dr. David Waybright (University of Florida), Dr. Kenneth Ozzello (University of Alabama), Jay Watkins (University of Florida) & Dr. Daniel Belong (Arkansas Tech University). The McNeese Wind Symphony presents a special concert on Wednesday evening.
Accepted Students Must Register & Pay the $50 fee
Refunds are not possible after payment has been made
CLICK HERE (LINK WILL BE ACTIVE NOVEMBER 10th) to Register and Pay By Credit Card OR register if your fee will be paid through one of the 2 options below for check payment.
There are only 2 options for payment by check:
1. A band director, booster organization or school district may submit one check covering the fees for all student participants
2. A parent will visit the McNeese band office IN PERSON to pay with a check. DO NOT MAIL CHECKS.