It was the best musical experience I have had in my entire life – the staff, students, and clinician were phenomenal.
Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner
Dean – Faculty of Music, Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario
Conductor and Artistic Director, Wellington Wind Symphony
2026 Honor Band of America Conductor
Mike Tomaro
Jazz Studies Program Director,
Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, retired
2026 Jazz Band of America Director
Application Information
The 2026 Music for All National Festival Honor Ensemble Applications opened on August 1, 2025.
All applications cost $45 and will be due on November 1, 2025.
It was the best musical experience I have had in my entire life – the staff, students, and clinician were phenomenal.
I really loved how the conductor changed my perspective on music and how to play in an ensemble!
It was really nice to meet and network with a lot of other great musicians.
I loved the supportive community of musicians and music educators that are now a tremendous resource for personal growth.
My biggest takeaway from my experience was all the friends that I made. I’m still in contact with many other ensemble members, even months after!
This experience is absolutely life changing. You will meet the best of the best students, and phenomenal teachers who care about your success.
It’s great to connect with peers throughout the nation. Also, it’s a good way to expand your ensemble experiences.
It inspired me to practice more and want to be better, and it really locked in my decision for my major in college.
It is a great opportunity to meet people just as dedicated to music as you!
It was overall just an amazing experience, the people were amazing, the conductors are amazing, and you get to play some really good music.
Filled with amazing, like-minded musicians that are just as hungry as one another and never hesitate to uplift each other.