SWIBA Honor Band Info

September 1st, 2023

SWIBA Honor Band Permission Form

Parents/Guardians:

Students in grades 7th/ 8th may choose to audition  for the SWIBA honor band.  Auditions are at Clarinda middle school on Saturday, October 28th .  Students will prepare an etude (short song) and memorize scales to perform for two judges.   

Those students selected for membership into the band will have an entire day of rehearsal and then a final concert at the Atlantic High School on November 10th .  

It is important for you to understand that if you choose to audition for this band, it will require a great deal of time and practice obligations outside of the normal school day.  Most students that make this ensemble do so because they can play their scales memorized.   It is VERY IMPORTANT to check your schedule and see that you have no commitments or prior obligations on the audition date (Saturday, Oct 28) or concert (Friday, Nov 10).   The school covers the registration fee. HOWEVER, if your child turns in a signed parent permission form but fails to audition, the student will be responsible for the registration fee.  

If you are willing to allow your child to audition for the SWIBA honor band, please sign and return the bottom portion of this paper by Tuesday, September 12th or email Mrs. O giving your child permission to audition. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at school (712) 243-1330 or by email, lodonnell@atlanticiaschools.org

Additional information and rehearsal schedule will be sent home if your child has been selected for the honor band.

Thank you for your consideration in this process.

Leah O’Donnell, AMS Instrumental Music Instructor

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Yes, _________________________________ has my permission to audition for the SWIBA Honor Band.  I understand that if my student is selected that he/she will be expected to practice their honor band material for daily lessons, as well as attend additional practices with Mrs. O’Donnell to prepare for the honor band.  This permission form is due, signed, back to Mrs. O’Donnell on Tuesday, September 12th.

Parent’s Signature ____________________________________________ Date ____________