Annual High School Honors Band
February 27, 2027
Gordon’s 5th High School Honors Band will provide a day-long immersive musical experience for any dedicated musicians who desire additional learning opportunities.
Your students will have the opportunity to work with our band director and esteemed music director, Dr. Gabe Southard, on Gordon's beautiful campus.
Dr. Southard has conducted successful honors bands in Michigan for 15 years. His impact on over 1,000 students in that time has been immense, and we are thrilled to offer such an experience again to Massachusetts band students in 2027.
Student will reahearse and partake in sectionals all day and in the evening they will present a shared concert with the Gordon College Symphonic Band, including a combined work.
Repertoire to come.
Nomination
All students participating in this High School Honors Band nominated by band directors and private teachers. In lieu of chair placements, we are asking that you briefly assess your student’s playing ability in your response below. You may nominate multiple students.
Concert dress is either black and white or whatever the normal concert attire is for the school.
The deadline to nominate students is Monday, January 25, 2027.
Questions? We're here to help
Dr. Gabe Southard
Director of the Gordon Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band
Cordelia Schirer-Suter
Director of Admissions, Adams School of Music and the Arts