Annual High School Honors Orchestra
October 24, 2026
Gordon’s 3rd High School Honors Orchestra will provide a day-long immersive musical experience for any dedicated musicians who desire additional learning opportunities. Dr. Gabe 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 to Massachusetts orchestra students in 2026.
Your students will have the opportunity to work with our orchestra director and esteemed music director, Dr. Gabe Southard, on Gordon's beautiful campus. In the evening students will present a shared concert with the Gordon College Symphony Orchestra, including a combined work.
Repertoire details to come.
*Honors Orchestra students will combine with the Symphony Orchestra to play selections from TBD
Nominations
All students participating in this Honors Orchestra are nominated by orchestra 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.
Deadline to nominate students: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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