PROUDLY PRESENTS
the
2009 HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STATE HONOR BAND

The California Band Directors Association is proud to announce the 52nd Annual California High School All-State Honor Band.   Conductors for 2008 are as follows:

  Wind Symphony - Dr. Mallory Thompson, Northwestern University
  Symphonic Band - Dr. A. G. McGrannaham, University of Nevada, Reno
  Concert Band - Loras Schissel, Virginia Grand Military Band
  CMEA-CBDA Band - Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Michigan State University
  Jazz Band - Steve Owen, University of Oregon

Below you will find links to the official audition list and required scales.
ALSO, make sure you check the Errata List for any mistakes or changes to audition selections or scales prior to making or sending your recording.

  • Concert Bands Audition List D -     VIEW          PRINT          Order from J.W. Pepper
  • Required Scales
  • Recording Instructions

  • All-State Jazz Band Audition Requirements- Select audition etudes below.
    Jazz Recording Instructions
    Important Information for Jazz Auditions
    Saxophone
    Trumpet
    Trombone
    Piano
    Guitar
    Bass
    Drums
    Vibes

    ATTENTION ALL WIND AND PERCUSSION PLAYERS
    Please go to http://www.codaorchestras.org/ for information regarding the CODA Honor Symphony (December 2008, San Jose State University) as well as the ALL STATE Symphony Orchestra (March 2009, Ontario Convention Center). Audition requirements are the same as for CBDA Honor Band. Applications and more information are located at the CODA website.