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D51 Middle School and High School Honor Orchestra 2026
District 51 is proud to announce the 2026 Honor Orchestra Festival. Honor Orchestra is an opportunity for outstanding middle and high school orchestra students to represent their schools as members of an auditioned, highly skilled group.
As this is a District 51 event, only students who are currently enrolled in an orchestra class in District 51 are eligible to audition.
Honor Group Commitment Expectations
Honor Group Commitment Expectations
Be Conscious of Double Booking Yourself
We want to honor you and your commitment to excellence by making this event a fun, musical event.
Please check your family calendar for schedule conflicts before you audition.
Honor orchestra students are expected to be on time and present for every rehearsal, sectional, clinic, and concert.
Please communicate any unforeseen circumstances such as illness, family emergency or other cases to your director ASAP.
Be Well Prepared
Be proactive in working with your direct and/or private lesson teacher to learn the audition excerpts and your honor orchestra music so you can enjoy honor orchestra without the stress of being underprepared.
Students will need to work on the music outside of class time and should go over their music and ask their director for help with anything they do not understand before the first rehearsal.
Middle School Information
Middle School Information
Fees: There will be a $10 non-refundable audition fee for all students wishing to audition. Checks should be made out to the school your child attends with "Honor Orchestra Fee" in the subject line. Audition fees offset the cost of running this event including: compensating our hired clinician, music, hiring sectional coaches, additional audition judges, and an Honor Orchestra T-shirt for participating students.
Each student is responsible for arranging transportation of their instrument to and from all rehearsals and the performance.
Concert dress:
Honor Orchestra T-shirt that will be given to you by your director after the final dress rehearsal.
Black pants, black shoes, and black socks, if needed.
High School Information
High School Information
Fees: There will be a $15 non-refundable fee for all students wishing to audition. Checks should be made out to the school your child attends. Audition fees will help to offset the cost of running this event including but not limited to: music, materials, judges, the clinician, etc.
Each student is responsible for arranging transportation of their instrument to and from all rehearsals and the performance.
Concert dress is Concert Black for High School
All black attire with long or ¾ sleeves,
Pants or floor-length skirts/dresses
Black shoes and socks if needed. No open toed shoes or sandals.
Student Expectations
Student Expectations
Preparation: Students are expected to arrive on time and learn the music in a timely manner.
Transportation: Students are responsible for bringing their own instruments (cello boards and bass stools) to and from all events.
Tardy Policy:
1st unexcused tardy = sit in the back of the section for that rehearsal.
2nd unexcused tardy = reassigned for the rest of the honor orchestra season to the back of the section.
3rd unexcused tardy = removal from the group.
Absence Policy: Students must attend all rehearsals and the concert.
Only excused absences (with written notice beforehand) will be considered.
Unexcused absences will result in removal from the group.
Rehearsal Conflicts: If one arises after auditioning, parents must submit written notice to the teacher, who will forward it to the Honor Orchestra Committee. Students with known conflicts may be ineligible to serve as section leaders.
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