The McNeese Regional Honor Band
2025 Honor Band Weekend: February 20-22
2025 Honor Band Conductors
Dr. Lia Snead, Director of Bands, Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa
Mr. Scotty Walker, Retired Director of Bands, Lafayette High School, Lafayette, LA
2025 Honor Band Schedule (Detailed Schedule Released in January)
Participation in these honor bands comes through a nomination process. High school directors submit nominations of their outstanding students in December. McNeese staff select students from those nominations with consideration of the instrumentation for the two honor bands and the ranking provided by the high school directors. Students interested in the McNeese Regional Honor Band should mention that to their high school director in early December. Students are also treated to a master class on their specific instrument, presented by McNeese State faculty members, and a McNeese Wind Symphony concert on Friday evening. The weekend concludes Saturday afternoon with the honor band concert.
Recent guest conductors include: Dr. Cliff Croomes (University of Texas), Dr. Daniel Galyen, (University of Northern Iowa), Dr. David Kehler (Kennesaw State University), Dr. David Waybright (University of Florida), Dr. Kenneth Ozzello (University of Alabama), Jay Watkins (University of Florida) & Dr. Daniel Belong (Arkansas Tech University). The McNeese Wind Symphony presents a special concert on Friday evening.
Accepted Students Must Register & Pay the $50 fee
Refunds are not possible after payment has been made
CLICK HERE (LINK WILL BE ACTIVE JANUARY 8th) to Register and Pay By Credit Card OR register if your fee will be paid through one of the 2 options below for check payment.
There are only 2 options for payment by check:
1. A band director, booster organization or school district may submit one check covering the fees for all student participants
2. A parent will visit the McNeese band office IN PERSON to pay with a check. DO NOT MAIL CHECKS.