Furman Honor Band Symposium

Friday, November 17th-Saturday, November 18th, 2023

This year’s Furman Honor Band Symposium (for High School students) will be a concert band-based event. We anticipate seating two full bands; students will be placed in bands based on video audition (more information regarding video audition requirements will be distributed in early October to nominees selected).

The nominations deadline has been extended to October 6th! Nominations may be submitted here.

Students and directors will be notified of their acceptance no later than October 9th, 2023.

Questions? Contact Dr. Sue Samuels at sue.samuels@furman.edu

Eligibility

High school students (9th-12th grade) nominated by their band directors

Division of Ensembles

Via video audition. More information to come.

Selection Process

Band directors may nominate up to 10% of their currently enrolled program. Selection for participation will be based on the following:

Band directors’ ranked order of nomination
Placement in a 2023 All-State Band
Students with past experience at Furman summer camps (especially Seniors)
Students with especially positive band director recommendations

Director Nomination Form

Submit nominations here. Notification of acceptance will email to directors no later than October 9th.

Questions?

Contact Dr. Sue Samuels, Furman Director of Bands
864-294-3193 or email sue.samuels@furman.edu

Important Information

Cost: $25
All participation fees are non-refundable and due after notification of selection (we will provide a registration/payment portal). Here’s what they cover:

Friday dinner
Saturday snacks
Saturday lunch
Instruction
Event shirt
Participation medal

Students are encouraged to participate in the entire Furman Honor Band Symposium Experience.

Event Location: Furman University campus (McAlister Auditorium, Daniel Music Building)

Important Dates:
September 1-October 6 | Band director online nomination forms collected
October 9 | Band directors/students notified of acceptance and video audition info
November 1 | Students will submit video recordings of their placement auditions
November 10 | Band/chair placements notification and music available

Audition Information

Coming soon for nominees selected to participate.

Honor Band Symposium Schedule (subject to modification)

Friday, November 17
3:15-3:45 pm | Event check-in
4:00-6:00 pm | Full Band rehearsal
6:00-7:00 pm | Dinner (provided)
7:30-9:00 pm | attend Furman Symphonic Band concert, featuring Dr. Buddy Deshler (Associate Professor of Trumpet, Furman), and Dr. Jamie Hood, internationally renowned cornet and trumpet soloist, from the United Kingdom

Furman Honor Band Symposium