The 25-26 DCSD Middle School Honor Band/Honor String Ensembles

Saturday January 17 , 2026 at 4:30pm

at Chaparral High School (Map)

*Students report on Saturday January 17, 2025 by 11:30am*

*Dress rehearsal, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm*

( For the Dress Rehearsal, students must bring a sack lunch)

*If accepted into an Honor Group, in addition to the Concert day rehearsal and performance, students must attend 3 required pre-rehearsals/sectionals on:

Tuesday December 2, 2025 - 5:30pm-7:30pm at TBD Middle School in TBD (Map) (10-15 minute Parent Meeting from 6:00pm-6:15pm)

Thursday January 8, 2025 - 5:30pm-8:00pm at  TBD Middle School in TBD (Map)

Friday January 16, 2026 - 5:30pm-7:30pm at Chaparral High School in Parker (Map)

**Failure to attend a rehearsal without prior notification may result in you being asked to not participate**

Honor Group Participation Cost and Transportation Requirements

• $30.00 Non-Refundable Participation Fee (based on the audition outcome, students/parents pay this if asked to be in an honor group)

• Parents are responsible for all Transportation to and from the required rehearsals and the performance.

FAQ: What does the Participation Fee Go Towards?

• The Participation fee goes towards the District Honor Group operating costs, which may include but are not limited to:

1.      Compensating guest clinicians/conductors for travel, time/services, food, lodging etc.

2.      Purchasing Organization percussion equipment accessories for our use

3.      Providing dinner for students the day of the performance

4.      Compensating accompanists and guest musician 

5.      Providing a possible keepsake from the event etc. 

6.      Purchasing Honor Group owned percussion equipment

7.      Purchasing any music for performances or any licensing needed to perform musical works