Honor Bands and Orchestras

The Instrumental Music Program at AEW is dedicated to preparing students for their pursuit of music outside of school as well as throughout their years in junior high school and beyond. Motivated students are encouraged to participate in honor bands/orchestras and solo/ensemble music festivals. Almost all of such groups require students to complete an audition before they may participate.

Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) All-Southern Junior High School Honor Band

The SCSBOA All Southern California Honor Bands are selected by audition. Students are required to perform a pre-selected piece of music and submit a recording of their performance. (This can be the same recording submitted for CBDA All-State, and students are strongly encouraged to prepare recordings to both.) Students chosen for this honor band must attend the SCSBOA Honor Band rehearsal/performance in late January of 2023 Interested students should see Mr. Pracher. Information about audition requirements can be found at the SCSBOA Website.

California Band Directors Association (CBDA) All-State Junior High School Honor Band

The CBDA All-State Honor Bands are selected by audition. Students are required to perform a pre-selected piece of music and submit a recording of their performance. Students chosen for this honor band must attend the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC) in Fresno, CA in February of 2023. Interested students should see Mr. Pracher. More information can be found at the CBDA website.

California Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) All-State Junior High School Honor Orchestra

The CODA All-State Honor Orchestra is selected by audition. Students are required to perform a pre-selected piece of music and submit a recording of their performance. Students chosen for this honor orchestra must attend the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC) in Fresno, CA in February of 2023 Interested students should see Mr. Pracher. More information can be found at the CODA website.