EBF Students Audition for SEIBA Honor Band
On Saturday, January 9th, approximately 800 students from Southeast Iowa arrived at Fairfield High School in hopes of being accepted to attend the SEIBA Honor Band Festival. Each year, the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association sponsors the auditions in Fairfield. This year, there were 28 audition centers, with approximately 400 students auditioning for two junior high bands; over 300 students auditioning for the high school concert band; and about 50 students auditioning for the high school jazz band.
Congratulations to Brandon Dicks, who was accepted from Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School. High school students prepare two assigned etudes, chromatic and all major scales, and a solo excerpt of their choice. Competition is tough, as a small percentage of the students auditioning are accepted. This year EBF had 3 junior high students and two high school students audition for a spot in the premiere group.
The SEIBA festival will be held at Iowa City West High School on Saturday, January 25th. The students will rehearse with guest conductors during the afternoon, and give an evening concert. The junior high bands will present their concert at 5:00 followed by the high school bands at 6:00. Congratulations to a fine musician, Brandon Dicks and everyone that tried out.