A photo of a music professor conducting a band of students.

Middle School Honor Band Festival

Date:
Time:
All Day
Location:
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Campus, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, Kentucky, Kentucky, 40475

EKU is proud to announce its annual Middle School Honor Band Festival! Hosted on the “Campus Beautiful,” students will have the opportunity to work with guest clinicians and EKU students to prepare a public concert. We look forward to providing your students with a collaborative, educational, and musically fulfilling experience!

NEW THIS YEAR!
Nominated students can submit a video audition for potential placement in the top ensembles: The Honor Wind Symphony or “Maroon Madness” Percussion Ensemble. Submission instructions and audition materials can be found at the links below. Participation does not require a video audition; this is simply an exciting new option! All accepted students will be placed in an honor ensemble (with or without a video audition).

  • One-day event
  • Foster Music Building and EKU Center for the Arts
  • $35 tuition per student + the option to prepay for meals at Case Dining Hall
  • Student nomination deadline is Friday, February 13, 2026
  • Click below or visit tinyurl.com/ekumshb2026 for more information
  • Point of Contact: Dr. Rebekah Daniel (rebekah.daniel@eku.edu)