State Honor Jazz Bands
2024-2025 MBDA State Jazz Honor Bands
The 2024-2025 MBDA 7-8 and 9-10 State Jazz Honor Bands provide an opportunity for talented young musicians from Minnesota to perform quality jazz ensemble literature.
Conductors
- Becky Weiland for the 7-8 group
- Dr. Joseph L. Jefferson for the 9-10 group
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
- Rehearsal: 10am - 5pm on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at Anoka Ramsey Community College
- Informal performance for family and friends at 4pm on January 25th, 2025
- Performance: 1:00 pm on Friday, February 14th, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center during the MMEA Midwinter Clinic
Note: Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals and performances.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be in grades 7-10
- Students must be involved in their MN school band and jazz band program during the year of audition
- Directors must be current, paid members of MBDA at the time of audition submission
Audition Submission
- Auditions must be submitted via mp3 recordings
- Audition fee is $17
- Submission window: Monday, Oct. 28 - Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
Selection is based on top audition results, with an intent to represent as many schools across Minnesota as possible.
Notification of Acceptance
Notification of acceptance will be available on the MBDA website on or before the week of December 16, 2025.
Participation Requirements
- Prepare music ahead of time
- Attend all scheduled rehearsals and activities
- Participation fee of $90.00 per student, covering expenses and lunch at the Saturday rehearsal
- Parents are responsible for transportation, lodging, and supervision at all other times