North Florida Honor Band
Serving
Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union Counties
Serving
Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union Counties
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the North Florida Honor Band is to provide a consistent source of camaraderie for Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee, and Union Counties through promoting and celebrating band students on their individual musical achievements in an honor band setting to further their growth as a musician.
Clinicians 2026 - 2027
High School Clinician - Mr. Charles Watford
Middle School Clinician - Mr. Jeff Cayer
Refer to the Handbook page for ALL pertinent information
Please encourage your students to audition so we can be sure to have a complete band for our Clinicians. This is a great opportunity for our students to be exposed to someone from another area. The things they will learn can hopefully be transferred to their own band rooms and will help us all grow and enjoy our music making to its fullest.
If you have any questions (directors only) please call:
Honor Band Coordinator: Kelly Dorsey 352-448-5228, dorseyk@union.k12.fl.us
Audition coordinator: Chris Dunn 352-463-4210, dunnc@mygcsd.org
Rehearsal Site Host: Kelly Dorsey 352-448-5228, dorseyk@union.k12.fl.us
Treasurer: Jay Miller 386-755-8080 millerj@columbiak12.com
Event Sites
All Rehearsals will be held at Union County HS.
Each school must provide their own chaperone.
Directors should not count themselves as a chaperone as you will be busy working.
Students will wear their NFHB T-Shirts on Friday
Food
Lunch will be provided free of charge by the UCHS Cafeteria. Dinner plans will be announced.
After the concert, there will be a director's reception at the Dorsey home. Be sure to have your students coordinate a ride home with their parents so you can attend. This is a wonderful gathering and exchanging of stories and ideas!
Schedule 2025-2026 - Not yet updated
AUDITION SCHEDULE
November 19 - Audition Recordings due to Chris Dunn & Paperwork/check DUE to Kelly Dorsey (MPA Online)
November 21 - Section recordings emailed to judges
December 3 - Judge results due back to Chris Dunn
REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, 1/27
Rehearsal 5:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, 1/29
1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, 1/30
9:30am - 3:30pm Rehearsal
12:10pm - 12:40pm LUNCH - Provided in the cafeteria
4:00pm - 5:00pm Meet the Conductors
5:00pm - 6:00pm Dinner - Provided
6:30pm Call time for concert
7:00pm Concert