ALBERTA BAND ASSOCIATION
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Selection Procedures

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The Alberta Junior Honour Band program has been suspended for the 2020-2021 season.

Selection Procedures

Admission to the Junior Honour Bands is made by music teacher/conductor recommendation.  Selection of candidates at the deadline date is dependent on appropriate instrumentation, the director’s evaluation and comments, and the instrumentalist's questionnaire.  Assigned scores and rankings provided by the teacher will be considered along with any additional information the teacher can provide regarding the student, their abilities, and their desire to participate. Where there is an abundance of a particular instrument with several capable players, a “lottery” may be necessary. Where there is a lack of players, it may be necessary to call upon school programs and solicit players to fill sections. Wherever possible, regional representation will also be considered.  The committee endeavors to select students in the most fair and unbiased way possible to ensure a  good rehearsal experience and the best possible instrumentation.  

A recommendation from the teacher does not mean that students are automatically accepted into the ensemble.  The roster will be determined by a selection committee of music educators.  Letters of encouragement will be sent to those students not accepted into the ensemble and registration materials will be sent to those students who are selected.

The deadline to submit recommendations is November 22, 2019.

For every student recommended to the Junior Honour Bands, the Alberta Band Association must receive:
​Instrumentalist Questionnaire
Online Recommendation Form

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5708 72  ST NW
Edmonton AB T6B 3J4

Email: info@albertabandassociation.com
Phone: (780) 800-0482
Managing Director, Kimberley Denis x101
director@albertabandassociation.com

Festival Coordinator, Joyce Howdle x102
joyce@albertabandassociation.com
Toll Free: (877) 687-4239
Fax: (780) 488-6403
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Description of the Organization
    • Purpose, Priorities and Principles
    • Get Involved
  • Membership
    • Member Types
    • Applications and Renewals
    • Members Only Area
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Studies and Re-Launch Documents
    • Advocacy Tools
    • Provincial Syllabus
    • Lending Library
    • Teaching Resources
    • Run For Music
    • MusiCom
  • Programs
    • ABA Awards >
      • Lifetime Member Biographies
    • Provincial Honour Bands >
      • Alberta Virtual Band
      • Alberta Wind Symphony >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Recommended Timeline
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Guest Conductor
        • Past Repertoire
      • Alberta Jazz Ensemble >
        • Audition Process
        • Guest Director
        • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Junior Honour Bands >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Timeline
        • Advertising
        • Guest Conductors
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Accommodations
    • Music Conference Alberta
    • Virtual Music Class Exchange
    • Adult Concert Band Workshop
    • Festival of Bands >
      • Repertoire Lists
      • Registration
      • Fees
      • Festival Regulations and Operations
      • Schedule
      • Adjudicators
      • Festival Awards
      • Accommodations
      • Preparing for a Festival
  • Connections
    • Affiliates
    • Job Board
    • Professional Development
    • Supporters