Audition Requirements
Applicants will be considered between
March 15 - April 15, 2024
The Honour Groups Programs are accessible to all Saskatchewan students enrolled in Grades 9-12 at the commencement of the school year in September 2024. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency at a high school level or above in all musical aspects. The assignment to a band or choir Honour Group is subject to the discretion of the auditioning adjudicators. Auditions will be conducted anonymously, and any auditions containing "identity indicating" speech of any form will not be tolerated.
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Participation in 2024 Saskatchewan Honour Band will be accepted through blind audition, the Saskatchewan Honour Choir participants will be accepted through recommendations. All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their recommendation within approximately 1 month of deadline.
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Rehearsal &
Performance Dates
October 30 - November 1, 2024
Honour Groups will be held at the
Lakeview Church
19 Glazier Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J8
Final Concert will be November 1, 2024 at 4:30pm
Investment
The fee for the 2024 season will be $225.00.
This fee covers the musical experience as well as covering the costs of adjudication, venue as well as our highly acclaimed guest conductors.
If you have questions about your fee or are inquiring about financial assistance, please contact smea@sasktel.net.
SMEA Refund Policy for Honour Groups
Withdrawal on or before August 1st:
1. Full refund minus a $50 administrative fee
90 day or less before
Honour Groups will result in no refund with the following exceptions:
1. Death or compassionate reason
2. Severe illness accompanied by a physician note
Please note, a conflict with another event will not be eligible for a refund.
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Concert Recording
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The Honour Groups' concert recording will be available to purchase on iTunes, Amazon Music, and Spotify, in the Spring following the November concert! The albums will be available for a period of one year.
For more information
Please contact smea@sasktel.net, for more information or questions about your audition submission or see Troubleshooting audition uploads.