Selection Procedures

Admission to a Junior Honour Band 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 December 11, 2023

For every student recommended to the Junior Honour Bands, the Alberta Band Association must receive:
Southern Alberta Junior Honour Band (Calgary)      Northern Alberta Junior Honour Band (Edmonton)
Instrumentalist Questionnaire PDF Download or Online Form                              Instrumentalist Questionnaire PDF Download or Online Form
SAJHB Online Recommendation Form                                                                        NAJHB Online Recommendation Form