Honor Bands and Orchestras

The Instrumental Music Program at Hopkins is dedicated to preparing students for their pursuit of music outside of school as well as throughout their years in junior high school and beyond. Motivated students are encouraged to participate in honor bands/orchestras and solo/ensemble music festivals. Almost all of such groups require students to complete an audition before they may participate. (Please refer to Audition Tips and Hints.)

Fremont Unified School District Junior High School Honor Band

The FUSD Honor Band is made up of students selected from all junior high schools in Fremont. Students are nominated by the Band director.

Northern California Band Association (NCBA) All-Northern Junior High School Honor Band

The NCBA All-Northern California Honor Bands are selected by audition. Students are required to perform a pre-selected piece of music and submit a recording of their performance. (This can be the same recording submitted for CBDA All-State, and students are strongly encouraged to prepare recordings to both.) Students chosen for this honor band must attend the NCBA Honor Band rehearsal/performance. Information about audition requirements can be found at the NCBA website.

California Band Directors Association (CBDA) All-State Junior High School Honor Band

The CBDA All-State Honor Bands are selected by audition. Students are required to perform a pre-selected piece of music and submit a recording of their performance. Students chosen for this honor band must attend the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC). More information can be found at the CBDA website.

California Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) All-State Junior High School Honor Orchestra

The CODA All-State Honor Orchestra is selected by audition. Students are required to perform a pre-selected piece of music and submit a recording of their performance. Students chosen for this honor orchestra must attend the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC). More information can be found at the CODA website.

CMEA Bay Section Junior High School Honor Band and Orchestra

The CMEA Bay Section Junior High School Honor Band and Honor Orchestra are selected from students nominated by band and orchestra directors in the Bay Area.