The faculty for the Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir includes top educators from across the country. Learn more about them here. Edward Jerell Horton Dr. Jerell Horton has been the band director at Vestavia Hills HS since 2006. He is a graduate of Samford University. Prior to his appointment at...
The Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir is set to tour Europe in the summer of 2027. Two incredible educators will lead the group. Richard Saucedo Richard L. Saucedo retired in 2013 as Director of Bands and Chairman of the Performing Arts Department at the William H. Duke Center for the...
Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. (Patti) Julinne Samuelson Julinne Samuelson received her undergraduate...
I hope you’ve had a wonderful fall semester making music in your local school program. As your Ozark Musicians Abroad leadership team, we never really stop planning for the meaningful musical and cultural experiences that lie ahead. We are excited about what’s in store for you this summer, and we...
I hope you’ve had a wonderful fall semester making music in your local school program. As your Ozark Musicians Abroad leadership team, we never really stop planning for the meaningful musical and cultural experiences that lie ahead. We are excited about what’s in store for you this summer, and we...
Band students should prepare a recording of you playing so that we can appropriately assign parts for music distribution. Please follow the guidelines below and send your digital audio recording no later than February 27, 2026. Create a digital audio file recording (mp3) of the following: The single page excerpt for...
Create a digital audio file recording (mp3) of the following: Select one short excerpt that demonstrates your abilities. Your excerpt should be from an All-State audition piece or from a major solo work. A chromatic scale from your lowest to highest comfortable range, at a steady, comfortable tempo. Legato tongue ascending...
Imagine your music echoing through grand European concert halls, performing on historic stages alongside the very best high school musicians from across the nation. In 2027, the Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir, in collaboration with Music for All, will unite these elite...
The countdown is on for the 2026 Musicians Abroad tours, and there’s still time to join the adventure! Five states/regions will be traveling next summer, giving talented student musicians the opportunity to perform abroad and experience unforgettable cultural and musical experiences. 2026 Musicians Abroad Tours by Region Bayou Musicians Abroad (Louisiana...
