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Honor Band Application and Audition

Welcome to the application and audition page for the 2025 CSU Honor Band. Please carefully read the Application Info Sheet on our website and then fill out this form in its entirety.

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Alumni Band

The CSU Alumni Band brings together members from throughout our 124-year history. Reconnect with friends, meet others who have shared in the CSU Marching Band experience, and dust off your chops as we play, spin, or just cheer together for our Ram team. We're excited for you to be part of this season — Go Rams!

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Honor Band Application and Audition - BAND DIRECTORS

This page is for band directors who are submitting payment and/or auditions on behalf of their students.

$15.50

Honor Band Commitment Form

Please complete this form by Sunday, November 16 to indicate your ability to participate in the 2025 CSU High School Honor Band Festival. Please note: by checking "yes" below, participants agree to attend all rehearsals and concerts held during the festival weekend (including the CSU concerts on Dec. 11 and 12). If you are unable to do so, please notify Ethan Urtz at ethan.urtz@colostate.edu so that your position may be offered to the next available performer. If you submit this form and do not have perfect attendance, you may be removed from the clinic weekend and shall forfeit any refund.

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2026 Middle School Outreach Ensemble Registration

An Inspiring Music Learning Experience for Developing Middle School Band, Orchestra, and Choir Musicians

Welcome to the registration page for the 2026 Middle School Outreach Ensembles at Colorado State University, held weekly at the University Center for the Arts from February 25 — APRIL 18, 2026. The seven-week program concludes with final concerts in the Griffin Concert Hall.

The Middle School Outreach Ensembles (MSOE) at Colorado State University provide an inspirational music learning experience and opportunities to engage with a broad music community.

The MSOE program is for students currently enrolled in their middle school band, orchestra, or choir who have had at least one year of instruction. Over a period of seven weeks, students receive group lessons and exciting opportunities to engage with music exploration activities.

NOTE: Open to all 7th- and 8th-grade students currently enrolled in their school band, orchestra, or choir. Open to 6th grade by the recommendation of the school music director.

Schedule

MSOE NIGHT 1 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, February 25, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 2 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, March 4, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 3 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, March 11, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 4 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, March 25, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 5 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 1, 6-8 p.m.
SUPER SATURDAY REHEARSAL: Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 6 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 8, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 7 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 15, 6-8 p.m.
FINAL CONCERT: Saturday, April 18, 12-5:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline

The deadline for registration is Jan. 15, 2026; Early registration is encouraged by Dec. 15, 2025

More Information

Visit our website for more information: music.colostate.edu/music-education/msoe-details/

Dr. Christina Herman, MSOE Interim Program Director; Christina.Herman@colostate.edu
Dr. Erik Johnson, MSOE Program Director (On sabbatical until Jan. 2026); E.Johnson@colostate.edu
Jessica Warner, MSOE Administrative Assistant; Jessica.Warner@colostate.edu

Please carefully read the full description below and then fill out the form in its entirety.

$25.00

Honor Band Commitment Form - BAND DIRECTORS

This form is for band directors who are paying the Honor Band registration fee for their students. Please note: students still need to submit their own commitment forms, even if band directors are paying their fees.

$45.50