Music for All National Festival

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National Honor Ensembles

Honor Band of America

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

Jazz Band of America

Mike Tomaro
Jazz Studies Program Director,
Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, retired
2026 Jazz Band of America Director

 

Honor Ensemble Videos

"Why Audition?" and Audition Tips

What are students saying about the National Festival Honor Ensembles?