Please Complete your Registration for GT Band by October 11th! Read all guidelines before committing. Following your interest registration, I will receive confirmation and be asked to submit an evaluation for you. If selected, I will let you know right away!
GT BAND INTEREST REGISTRATION 2019


Parents, please use the link below to register your student for MD All-State Auditions:

Parent REGISTRATION for All-State
*This needs to be completed by Oct. 4th for JR. All-State and Oct. 11th for SR. All-State*

HoHS has already paid student registration fees in order to meet deadlines.
ALL students who wish to participate still need to bring a check to Mr. Welker for $8.00
made payable to Howard High School

Here are the logistics you need to know:

*Junior Band (grades 7-9) auditions at Edgewood High School (in Harford County) on November 16th rehearsals & performance on March 12th - March 14th in Baltimore

*Senior Band & Orchestra (grades 10-12)  auditions at Edgewood High School (in Harford County) on November 23rd rehearsals & performance on March 13th - March 15th in Baltimore

Please make sure you understand the REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITIONING
(Many of you have these from your private teachers, but should review for continuity. Students needing music that have not received it from a private teacher should see Mr. Welker asap.)

***IN HOUSE EXPECTATION ALERT***
Students who are auditioning need to make sure they spend at least 2 days after school with Mr. Welker in a mock audition scenario. The following dates from 2:30-3:30pm are available: November 5, 12, 14, 19, 22. 

Lastly, please know that acceptance in an All-State ensemble will require 100% attendance at all rehearsals and lateness will not be tolerated.
​There is also a fee for acceptance which is approx. $450.00

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