Provincial
Honour Band
The NLBA's Provincial Honour Band is an ensemble of grade 10 to 12 students from across the province that come together to learn, rehearse, and perform.
About the Band.
November 2025 marked the launch of the NLBA's inaugural Provincial Honour Band. This exciting new initiative brought together exceptional high school wind, brass, and percussion students from across the province for three days of rehearsals, culminating in a public concert on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2:30 PM in St. John’s, alongside the MUN Wind Ensemble.
This year, we were honoured to welcome Dr. Denise Grant as our guest conductor, with guest composer Kenley Kristofferson, who joined us from Manitoba. Additionally, students received sectional coaching from MUN faculty, connected with peers from across Newfoundland and Labrador, and gained a pathway experience toward the National Youth Band of Canada.
Registration Details
Eligibility
Band/Lesson Enrolment
Registrants must be a student in grades 10 to 12 who are enrolled in either their school band program, or private lessons. Registrants must be nominated by either their school band director, or private teacher.
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Accommodations
Housing & Transport
Families and teachers are required to coordinate accommodations for students attending the Provincial Honour Band. A special rate is available at the Delta Hotel for band members and their families.
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Student Fee
Submit Payment
Registrants must submit their registration and fee (TBD for 2026) by clicking the "Register" button. This fee helps to cover venue costs, sheet music, guest conductor costs, t-shirts, and snacks.
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Schedule
The Provincial Honour Band schedule is released each fall. However, the general schedule for the weekend is outlined below:
Day 1
Thursday
Welcome session and evening rehearsal.
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Day 2
Friday
Full-day rehearsals and sectionals with MUN faculty.
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Day 3
Saturday
Final rehearsal and public concert in the afternoon.
Our Supporters.
Atlantic Music & Merch
Orion Entertainment Inc. is the powerhouse behind Atlantic Music, proudly leading Atlantic Canada's music and merch scene since 2001.The company was founded by Robert Buck, a respected music industry professional from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, whose career spans over three decades.
MUN School of Music
The School of Music functions as one of Atlantic Canada’s premier performance venues, presenting over 100 concerts, masterclasses, and public lectures every year. Their stages and research centres provide students with opportunities to learn from and work alongside renowned artists and scholars from around the world.
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Delta Hotels
Delta Hotels offers a welcome reprieve from everyday life. Their waterfront hotel is steps from some of St. John's hottest destinations, including George Street and Cape Spear Lighthouse. Their rooms are recently renovated and furnished with pillow-top mattresses, mini-refrigerators, flat-panel TVs and free Wi-Fi.
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Gower Street United Church
Gower Street United Church is the oldest congregation of the denomination in St. John’s. It has been a major social and religious force in the city for more than 200 years. Gower is a vibrant downtown church, involved in the community and determined to meet the challenges of living the Gospel in a modern world.
Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
Long & McQuade St. John's is located at 447 Kenmount Road in St. John's, Newfoundland. The store boasts over 16,000 square feet of space, making the store one of the largest in Atlantic Canada. The departments are staffed with knowledgeable, experienced specialists able to answer any questions you may have.