Symphonic Honor Band Festival

 

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The 35^th Annual Auburn University Symphonic Honor Band Festival will take place at Auburn University February 19 - 21, 2026.

Students from across the Southeast and the nation will be selected to participate in the festival based on their experience and directors' recommendations. This year’s festival will feature two bands: the Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band. Ensembles will be conducted by renowned band directors, and all participants will have the opportunity to work with a guest composer, as well as Auburn University faculty and students, in rehearsals and masterclasses.

Participants will check in at Goodwin Music Building on Thursday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. The festival will conclude at 12:00 p.m. on February 21 after the finale concert at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. 

Auburn University is not able to provide housing or meals for this event. Participants will need to travel with a parent or chaperone and be transported to and from rehearsals at Goodwin Music Building, and to concerts at the Gogue Performing Arts Center. There are options for meals both on campus and downtown, and a list of hotels will be provided when the roster is posted. For participants who drive themselves, on-campus parking can be arranged.

 

If you have any questions, please  email us at auhb@auburn.edu .