Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person All-National Honor Ensembles, originally scheduled to take place November 4-8 in Orlando, FL.

 

A virtual 2020 All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) program will take place on
Thursday, January 7 – Saturday, January 9, 2021.

 

This virtual event will include several rehearsals with the 2020 ANHE Conductors, workshops with renown clinicians, and each ensemble will create a final, recorded performance which will be premiered online. Details regarding other exciting opportunities including merchandise pre-orders, mock auditions, and a College Fair will be shared in the coming weeks.

 

FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS

1. COMPLETE FORMS
   • Sign and return the below two forms by uploading them to Submittable by Thursday, November 5, 2020. Forms MUST be submitted via Submittable. No hard copy or emailed forms will be accepted.
   • Click HERE to access the Student Contract
   • Click HERE to access the School Acknowledgement Form

2. PAY THE STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE
   • Students must register and pay the $99.00 student registration fee to secure their ensemble spot by Thursday, November 5, 2020. Click HERE to register.

3. READ THE PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET
   • Click HERE to read important information regarding FAQ, a tentative schedule, sheet music, merchandise, attire, and more.

4. REHEARSE
   • Students and Directors will receive sheet music in mid-November to begin rehearsing. Instructions on how to access the music, rehearsal notes from the conductors, and audio tracks will be included.

ABOUT THE NAfME ALL-NATIONAL HONOR ENSEMBLES

The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. So much more than a musical showcase, the ANHE program is a comprehensive and educational experience.

The ensembles will be comprised of:

• Concert Band led by Rodney Dorsey
• Symphony Orchestra led by Nobuyoshi Yasuda
• Mixed Choir led by Frances Fonza
• Jazz Ensemble led by Todd Stoll, with Guest Soloist Terell Stafford
• Guitar Ensemble led by Chuck Hulihan
• Modern Band led by Tony Sauza

2020 PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Read the 2020 ANHE Program Information Sheet for important information regarding this year’s student registration fee, required forms, tentative schedule, sheet music, merchandise, attire, and more.
• Meet the 2020 Conductors
• 2020 ANHE Audition Requirements and Guidelines
• ANHE Selection Criteria
• ANHE Selection Procedure
• 2020 NAfME All-State Festival and MEA Contact Information
• Find information on past NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles

HAVE QUESTIONS?

• Read the 2020 ANHE Program Information Sheet for important information regarding this year’s student registration fee, required forms, tentative schedule, sheet music, merchandise, attire, and more.
• Find information on past NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles
• Learn about your All-State Requirements
• Email HonorEnsembles@nafme.org