2026 KBB Honours Programme
Friday August 14, 5pm - 9pm, St Mary’s Church & Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell
Honours Jazz Band
Directed by Paul Norman (NZ)
Cruisin' For A Bluesin' - Andy Weiner
In A Mellow Tone - Duke Ellington
Honours Symphony Orchestra
Directed by Jeffrey Boeckman (Hawaii)
Celebration - Gao Hong
Orbital - Takuma Itoh
Step One
Applications are open! Apply at the link below by Tuesday July 21. Applications are now closed.
Step Two
Successful applicants will be notified by email. If you have earned a spot, please download your music below using the password in your email.
Step Three
Practice your music!
Then, we’ll see you at 4:45pm on Friday August 14 in the Holy Trinity Cathedral, wearing your school uniform and with water, snacks and a music stand.
The honours programme is an opportunity to come together and work collegially, and to work with two highly respected music educators. Places may be limited and organisers will have the final say when placing applicants in each ensemble. To apply you need to be grade 7 level or above, or equivalent NZEA playing experience. Our goal is to create two ensembles of the highest standard, but in our selection process we also strive to represent a range of Auckland schools and aim to give opportunities to a range of our finest young musicians. All students will receive a certificate to mark their participation. We would also ask that all successful applicants attend the session wearing school uniform as this is a great way for outstanding musicians to represent their schools. A number of commemorative photographs will be taken of this event and these will be readily available.