Directors,
Thank you for your interest in our 2025 George Boulden Honor Band Festival. You have reached the nomination process for the non-audition Honors Concert Band. This ensemble will comprise a majority of freshmen and sophomores based on your recommendations. Please limit your recommendations to 9th and 10th graders, and select juniors and seniors, for a total of 20% of your ensemble's size. Rank your student recommendations from top to bottom. Part assignments will be made to properly balance the ensemble based on your order of nomination.
To nominate your students:
Please fill out the Nomination Form for each student you are nominating.
Nomination Deadline: December 5th, 2024
Once the roster is announced and finalized, please plan to provide the registration fee of $75 per student. Payment of this fee may come from individuals or home band programs as organized by the band director. Pre-payment is available with credit card, check, and cash. A link to a registration and payment form will be sent to band directors and accepted students once the roster has been finalized. Payment on site during check-in is also accepted.
Housing and transportation are not provided. Families/band programs are welcome to book their own rooms at any hotel they choose. We have reserved a block at:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel Downtown
1000 Export Street, Lexington, KY 40504
Phone 859-389-6800
Price $131 per room per night (2 double beds)
A limited shuttle service will be provided to students for transportation from the Holiday Inn Express to the University of Kentucky campus.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Questions? Contact:
Maria Felice
Band and Orchestra Support Specialist
universitybands@uky.edu
859-257-2263