A comprehensive musical honors festival for high school brass, woodwind and percussion players.
Festival dates: February 2nd through 4th, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 to be considered.
The Winter Festival is a unique concert honor band festival for high school students. The festival is designed to give participants an outstanding and comprehensive playing experience. Festival participants are chosen through a recorded audition process. Students attending the festival are involved in a variety of musical experiences: an honor band; masterclasses with the Glenn Korff School of Music's talented applied wind and percussion faculty; and a large symphonic band that combines the festival honor band with the University Wind Ensemble.
All Winter Festival events will take place in Westbrook Music Building. Kimball Recital Hall is closed for renovation.
If you have questions after reading this information thoroughly, please email the Band Office or call 402/472-2505.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES
The University is committed to providing appropriate accommodations to guests with disabilities. In order to ensure that appropriate arrangements can be made, guests with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations must contact the Band Office at 402-472-2505 at least three weeks prior to their scheduled arrival on campus. Westbrook Music Building is accessible to persons with disabilities.
INSTRUMENTATION
We are seeking brass, woodwind, and percussion students. The age range is freshman through senior in high school. Please see the Winter Festival audition preparation page for details.
Housing/Meals
Housing is provided by the University at a Lincoln hotel to those students that request it on the application form. Glenn Korff School of Music students will serve as chaperons. The Saturday evening meal will be provided. All other meals are the responsibility of the participants. Many fast food and other restaurants are within easy walking distance of the campus. Students may commute from home to the Glenn Korff School of Music if they wish.
Festival Fee
There is a $5 submission fee for the on-line application process. All festival participants will be charged a $25 registration fee payable after the audition results are announced.
Saturday Evening Dinner
An informal dinner for students, parents and directors will be provided in Westbrook Music Building at no charge on Saturday, February 3.
Combined Ensemble Workshop
A combined Festival Honor Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsal workshop will be held Saturday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. in room 130 Westbrook Music Building. Parents and directors are encouraged to attend.
Festival Finale Concert
The Festival Finale Concert is on Sunday, February 4 at 3:00 p.m. in room 130 Westbrook Music Building. The concert features the Honor Band, the University Wind Ensemble and the Festival Symphonic Band. Parents, teachers and friends are welcome to attend. There is no admission fee for the finale concert.
Glenn Korff School of Music Audition Dates
Senior students planning to major or minor in music at the University are strongly encouraged to schedule an audition for admission and scholarship awards on Friday, February 2 (morning only). The Glenn Korff School of Music has another audition day for brass, woodwinds and percussion on Saturday, February 17.
The Winter Winds Faculty:
- Dr. Carolyn Barber, director of bands
- Dr. Scott Anderson, trombone
- Prof. Bo Atlas, euphonium and tuba
- Dr. John Bailey, flute
- Dr. Diane Barger, clarinet
- Dr. James Compton, bassoon
- Dr. Paul Haar, saxophone
- Dr. Alan Mattingly, horn
- Dr. William McMullen, oboe
- Dr. Matthew Rush, percussion
- Dr. Darryl White, trumpet
Winter Festival Audition Preparation
Read the audition requirements and suggestions on the audition information page before choosing your audition music.
Winter Festival Application Form
The application form is active from September 22, 2023 through December 1, 2023. No late applications will be accepted. The application form is posted on Slide Room and a $5 application fee must be paid with a credit card. Please note that the your credit card statement will show a charge to SlideRoom, not the University of Nebraska.
Have questions about the Winter Festival?
Contact the Band Office at band@unl.edu or call 402/472-2505
If you have any questions about your choice of solo and etude, please feel free to email the appropriate Glenn Korff School of Music professor of your instrument so they can further advise you.