2024 KBB Honours Programme

Friday August 16th, 5pm - 9pm, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell

Jazz Band

Directed by Paul Norman

‘Four’ by Miles Davis (arr. Mike Tomaro) & ‘That Old Black Magic’ (with vocalist) by Harold Arlen

Symphony Orchestra

Directed by Vincent Hardaker

‘Mars’ & ‘Venus’ from The Planets by Holst

Step One

Apply at the link below by Friday 26th July. Applications are now closed.

Step Two

Download your sheet music now, using the code you were sent in your email.

The honours programme is an opportunity to come together and work collegially, and to work with two highly respected music educators. Places may be limited and organisers will have the final say when placing applicants in each ensemble. To apply you need to be grade 7 level or above, or equivalent NZEA playing experience. Our goal is to create two ensembles of the highest standard, but in our selection process we also strive to represent a range of Auckland schools and aim to give opportunities to a range of our finest young musicians. All students will receive a certificate to mark their participation. We would also ask that all successful applicants attend the session wearing school uniform as this is a great way for outstanding musicians to represent their schools. A number of commemorative photographs will be taken of this event and these will be readily available to schools/students via the KBB Music Festival Facebook page.