District 13 Honor Band
District 13 Honor Band
February 21st and 22nd, 2026
February 21st and 22nd, 2026
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HOW TO NOMINATE
HOW TO NOMINATE
Registration for all accepted students is $40 and covers a light breakfast a full lunch, and a festival T-Shirt. Directors should register students by January 9th 2026.
STEP 1
STEP 1
Download the permissions forms and hand them out to nominated students.
DOWNLOAD PERMISSION FORM
This is for your schools tracking
STEP 2
STEP 2
Fill out the online nomination form here
STEP 3
STEP 3
Email or hand deliver completed permission forms to John Donnelly or @ donnellyj@nclack.k12.or.us
Once the roster is finalized, music can be downloaded from the google folder linked above. Please wait until Jan 12th to hand our literature.
Saturday February 21st
Saturday February 21st
8:00-8:30 Check in (breakfast snacks)
8:30am - Welcome
9-10:30am - first rehearsal
10:35-10:45 am - first break
10:50-11:50 am - second rehearsal
12:00 - lunch (commons)
1:00 - 2:30pm - sectionals
2:35-2:45pm - break
2:50 - 5pm - third rehearsal
5:05 - 5:35pm - social time
Sunday February 22nd
Sunday February 22nd
9:00-9:30 Check in (breakfast snacks)
10-11:30am - first rehearsal
11:35-11:45 am - first break
12:00 - lunch (commons)
1:00 - 2:30pm - dress rehearsal on stage
3pm GRAND FINALE CONCERT
Opening set: The 234th Army Band
Featured Performance; District 13 Honor Band
Concert Information for Families
Concert Information for Families
Location: Adrienne C. Nelson High School Auditorium 14897 SE Parklane Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97015
Admission: Free and open to the public!
Performance Uniform: To celebrate our District 13 community, all students will perform in their 2026 Festival T-shirt and black professional bottoms.
The Performance: The concert features the 234th Army Band, followed by the OMEA District 13 Honor Band and Choir.
Dismissal: Students will be dismissed following the concert (approx. 4:15 PM).
What to Bring
What to Bring
Musical Equipment:
Your Instrument: Ensure it is in good working order before arrival.
Music & Folder: If your director provided music in advance, please bring it. Folders will be provided for those receiving music at check-in.
Accessories: Extra reeds, valve oil, mutes, sticks/mallets (large percussion will be provided but not sticks and mallets), etc.
Pencil: A dedicated pencil is required for all rehearsals.
Clothing & Attire:
Black Bottoms: Please bring black dress slacks, black skirts (below the knee), or black dress pants for the Sunday performance. Black socks and black dress shoes are also required.
Festival T-Shirt: This will be provided at check-in! This shirt will be our official performance uniform on stage.
Comfortable Rehearsal Clothes: Standard school-appropriate attire for Saturday and Sunday morning rehearsals.
Personal Items:
Refillable Water Bottle: To stay hydrated during long rehearsal blocks.
Positive Attitude: Come ready to work hard, meet new people, and learn from the 234th Army Band!
Note on Meals:
You do not need to bring a sack lunch. All meals are provided as part of your registration fee (Breakfast snacks, Lunch, and Dinner on Saturday; Breakfast snacks and Lunch on Sunday).
If you have severe dietary restrictions not listed on your form, please notify your director immediately.
PREVIOUS YEARS: 2024 District Honor band
OMEA District 13 high school musicians are invited to participate in the 2026 High School Honor Band at Adrienne C. Nelson High School in Happy Valley, Oregon. The festival brings together high school instrumentalists from all over the region. Participants in the festival spend two days on campus interacting with district 13 music faculty, a renowned clinicians, and current District 13 music students. One day of rehearsals will culminate in a free public concert featuring the Honor Band and the Honor choir in the Nelson Auditorium.
If you have any questions, please contact John Donnelly, Director of District 13 honor band, at donnellyj@nclack.k12.or.us
Meet The the Director
Meet The the Director
LARS CAMPBELL
Trained in both the classical and jazz repertoires, trombonist Lars Campbell performs with the Oregon Symphony and Oregon Ballet Theater orchestras; he also plays many of the national touring shows that pass through Portland.
Lars was the co-founder of the Portland Jazz Orchestra, which he ran from 2005-2010. His discography includes appearances on Storm Large’s “Le Bonheur”, Pink Martini’s “Hang on Little Tomato”, Pepé and the Bottle Blondes’ “Pambrosia”, and Portland Jazz Orchestra’s “Good Morning, Geek”. He has also composed and arranged numerous works for large jazz ensemble, trombone quartet, and jazz sextet.
Lars is the director of Instrumental Music at Clackamas Community College, where he directs the CCC Concert Band and the CCC Jazz Ensemble. He also directs the Concert Band Festival, the Instrumental Jazz Festival, and he teaches Midi Lab (Finale), Careers in Music, and other courses in the Music Department.
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