Information for Teachers

Student Nominations

Shenandoah Conservatory’s Mid-Atlantic Honor Band invites music educators from around the region to recommend the top wind, brass and percussion students from their high school band and music programs. Students are then selected and invited to participate in this premier music intensive.

Student Registration

There is a $125 registration fee for invited students, which covers lunch and dinner as well as activities for the weekend. The $125 fee is due by Thursday, January 1, 2026. Students will receive information on how to process payment once they have registered.

Sample Teacher Schedule

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Friday

TimeEventLocation
7 p.m.Observe: Mid-Atlantic Honor Band Rehearsal (until 9 p.m.)Armstrong Concert Hall
or HIVE Collaboratory

Saturday

TimeEventLocation
9 a.m.

Observe (Woodwinds & Percussion): Mid-Atlantic Honor Band Rehearsal

Observe (Brass): Shenandoah Conservatory Faculty Masterclasses

  • Trumpet – Professor Mary Elizabeth Bowden
  • Horn – Professor Geoffrey Pilkington
  • Trombone – Dr. Matthew Niess
  • Euphonium/Tuba – Professor Zach Bridges

Armstrong Concert Hall
or HIVE Collaboratory

Various Locations

10 a.m.

Observe: Mid-Atlantic Honor Band Rehearsal

Armstrong Concert Hall
or HIVE Collaboratory
11 a.m.Clinic with Guest ComposerArmstrong Concert Hall
12 p.m.

Lunch with Guest Composer

Armstrong Hall, Room 39
1 p.m.Observe: Mid-Atlantic Honor Band RehearsalArmstrong Concert Hall
or HIVE Collaboratory
4:30 p.m.

Observe: Group Photo

SU Quad
5 p.m.

Observe: Brass: Mid-Atlantic Honor Band Rehearsal

Shenandoah Conservatory Faculty Masterclasses
   Flute – Dr. Julietta Curenton
   Oboe – Professor Stephen Key
   Clarinet – Professor Garrick Zoeter
   Bassoon – Dr. Ryan Romine
   Saxophone – Dr. Tim Roberts
   Percussion – Dr. Karlyn Viña

 

Locations TBD

7:30 p.m.The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Woodwind & Brass QuintetsArmstrong Concert Hall

Sunday

TimeEventLocation
9 a.m.Observe: Mid-Atlantic Honor Band RehearsalArmstrong Concert Hall
11:30 a.m.Lunch 
12:30 p.m.Observe: Mid-Atlantic Honor Band Dress RehearsalArmstrong Concert Hall
2:30 p.m.Mid-Atlantic Honor Band Concert**Armstrong Concert Hall

**Free event; no tickets required