It's a Grand Night for Music!
High School Honor Groups
Grand Night for Music is Kern County's high school honor band, honor orchestra, and festival choir event. The best students from across the county are brought together under the wing of a guest conductor, giving a culminating performance in January.
Dates for the 2019-2020 Grand Night event are as follows:
Monday, December 9 -- Auditions for woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings at east High School
Saturday, January 11 -- Rehearsal
Saturday, January 25 -- Rehearsal
Monday, Janurary 27 -- Rehearsal with guest conductor
Tuesday, January 28 -- Final rehearsal and performance
I am a....
Music Educator
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Download all applicable materials from the box on the left.
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Provide students with their audition materials and application.
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Help to audition students in December.
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Check back for rehearsal and performance dates!
Music Student
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Download all applicable materials from the box on the left.
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Turn in your application form when you arrive at your audition.
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Check with your teacher to see if you made the ensemble.
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Put the rehearsal days and times in your calendar!
Need more info?
Contact the chairs of the Grant Night ensembles for more information.
Band
Kristin Torres, Chairperson
Golden Valley High School
Geoff Ruud, Co-Chair
Highland High School
Orchestra
Matt Ouska, Chairperson
Centennial High School
Scott Dirkse, Co-Chair
Stockdale High School
Choir
Christy Rohayem, Chairperson
East Bakersfield High School
David Ortiz, Co-Chair
Foothill High School