The "Honor Band of the Carolinas" invites students from all North and South Carolina regional public and private schools to audition.


This outstanding honors band, now in its 19th season, includes many All-District and All-State musicians from both North and South Carolina. This group is conducted by Director of Bands at UNC-Charlotte, Dr. Laurence Marks.


AUDITIONS:  Auditions for the 2010 Charlotte Youth Wind Ensemble will be held at UNC-Charlottes Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009

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Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at UNC-Charlotte (7:00-9:15 pm) for two months.  Three concerts are then presented in the Charlotte metropolitan area.


The Charlotte Youth Wind Ensemble conducts a concerto competition each year, with the winning student performing as featured soloist. 


Performances will be held at the following locations on selected dates: 


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010, 7:30 pm UNC CHARLOTTE, Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010, 7:30 pm   JAY M. ROBINSON HS, Concord (Blair Smith, host)

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010, 7:30 pm ARDREY KELL HS, South Charlotte (Larry Shane, host)

For further information, please contact the Band Office at UNC-Charlotte, 704-687-4470.