Honor Bands

Selected students have the opportunity to spend Saturday, January 17 with 6th-8th grade band students from throughout Eastern Iowa.  They will work together to perform a concert in one day.  Mrs. Davies will guest conduct the 7th grade band this year!

Held in the state of the art facilities at Prairie High School, students spend February 22 with other 6th and 7th grade band students from across Iowa.  This honor band was developed with the beginning band student in mind.  There are breaks and non-musical activities scheduled throughout the day.

Students will have the opportunity to hang out on Coe's campus and work together with other beginning band students to create a wonderful concert.  The highlight of every student is the chance to eat at in a real college cafeteria!  The Elementary (6th grade) Honor Band is April 18, the Junior (7th/8th) Honor Band is April 12 and 19. 

The Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (NEIBA) Honor Band is held each year in Oelwein.  This year is Saturday, December 6.  8th graders only are eligible for this honor band.  It is the premiere local honor band for 8th graders!  It is also at this honor band 8th graders have the opportunity to audition for the IBA state honor band.

The Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA) All-Iowa 8th Grade State Honor Band is held each May during the state conference for band directors in Des Moines.  Auditions take place during the NEIBA Honor Band in December.  Just 22 students from the NE Iowa district are selected to this prestigious ensemble.  Click HERE for past Regis state honor band members!

If you are interested being nominated for an honor during the 25-26 school year, please complete this interest form and return to Mrs. Davies!