Drake University Honor Orchestra Festival

Canceled for 2021.

Due to restrictions of the pandemic, the Drake University Honor Orchestra Festival for 2021 is canceled.  

The Drake University Honor Orchestra Festival is an opportunity for all high school string orchestra students to perform advanced ensemble literature in one of two feaatured orchestras.   

In addition to full ensemble rehearsals, students will have the opportunity to participate in sectionals lead by Drake University faculty.  The festival will conclude with a concert in the afternoon of January 25th conducted by Akira Mori, of Drake University, and Eric McIntyre, of Grinnell College.

Nominations are due by October 31st, 2019, online here:  Drake University Honor Orchestra Festival Nominations