The Anaheim Union High School District High School Honor Band is made up of the finest musicians from the 9 AUHSD high schools.  These musicians are selected each year by audition to rehearse and perform with some of the best guest conductors from across the country. 

Students selected for the band each year attend 4 rehearsals in preparation for their concert performance.

In order to be eligible for the band, students must be enrolled in the instrumental music program at an AUHSD high school, maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, attend ALL rehearsals and the concert, and follow all AUHSD and school rules for behavior and dress code at all rehearsals and the concert.

The 2010 AUHSD Honor Band will be conducted by Dr. Tony Mazzaferro, Director of Bands at Fullerton College.

Dr. Mazzaferro received his Bachelor of Music degree from San Francisco State University.  During his undergraduate years, he served as the Principle Tubist in the Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra.  In addition to this, he was the Assistant Conductor for both the Symphonic and Concert Bands.  After graduating with honors in 1978, Dr. Mazzaferro attended Northwestern University, where he earned a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting, studying under John P. Paynter.  In 1986, he received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University, where he was a graduate assistant for the Music Education Department and the Concert Band.  He is currently the Director of Bands at Fullerton College. In addition to his academic assignments, Dr. Mazzaferro conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Community Band, and instructs Applied Euphonium and Tuba.  His guest conducting appearances have included Honor Bands and Orchestras throughout the Western United States, Canada, and New Zealand, including the Alberta, Canada All-Provincial Honor Band in 2000, the California All-State Honor Band in 1994, 2001 and 2007 and the Northern California High School Honor Band in 2007.  He has adjudicated music festivals in Arizona, California, Hawaii, North Dakota, Texas, Australia, Singapore and Canada.  

Application Form * General Info Sheet * Audition Music:         Alto Saxophone * Baritone Saxophone * Bass Clarinet * Bassoon * Clarinet * Euphonium (Bass Clef) * Euphonium (Treble Clef) * Flute * French Horn * Mallet * Oboe * Snare Drum * Tenor Saxophone * Timpani * Trombone * Trumpet * Tuba *

This year's schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Jan. 19 - Auditions @ Kennedy HS - 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - 8281 Walker St., La Palma Tuesday, Feb. 2 - Rehearsal @ Savanna HS - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - 301 N. Gilbert St., Anaheim Thursday, Feb. 4 - Rehearsal @ Savanna HS - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 - Rehearsal @ Kennedy HS - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 - Rehearsal @ Kennedy HS - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 - CONCERT @ Kennedy HS - 7PM (6:00 Call)  Dress:  Concert Black The concert will begin at 7:00PM on Friday, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in the Performing Arts Center at Kennedy HS, 8281 Walker St., La Palma Directions to Kennedy (Google)          Kennedy Campus Map * Directions to Savanna (Google)          Savanna Campus Map * Repertoire: Concertino for Flute His Honor Music for a Festival Overture Music for a Festival  Intrada Jacob Of Sailors and Whales  1. Ishmael - McBeth Of Sailors and Whales  2. Queequeg - McBeth Of Sailors and Whales  3. Father Mapple - McBeth Of Sailors and Whales  4. Ahab - McBeth Of Sailors and Whales  5. The White Whale - McBeth Strange Humors (John Mackey) PC Users: Right click and select "Save target as" to download to your computer. Mac Users: Hold the "CONTROL" key, click on the title, and then select "Download Linked File."