WIBC Frequently Asked Questions


How does the cost of WIBC compare to other honor bands?


WIBC Honor Band
Student fees
  • $20 Audition Screening Fee
  • FREE Audition Material
  • FREE CD of Performance
  • FREE Souvenir Program
  • FREE concert tickets for parents ($40 value!)
  • $302 Participation/lodging Fee (2 nights lodging), or $348 (3 nights lodging)

$302 - $348 Total Cost to Student

What do I get for the participation/lodging fee?

  • Convention pass to 6 major night time concerts (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
  • Two or three nights of lodging in convention hotel
  • Tim Lautzenheiser honor band workshop
  • Two honor band concert tickets (Both Monday Concerts, $40 value)
  • Rehearsals/performance with 6 different guest conductors from all over the U.S.
  • Rehearsals/performance with a guest soloist or ensemble
  • Meals are on your own at a variety of restaurant options, or bring your own.
  • Souvenir honor band pin
  • Souvenir honor band certificate
  • Souvenir honor band program
  • CD recording of your performance at WIBC ($20 value)
  • FREE access to WIBC weekend DIGITAL PICTURES via the web
Other Honor Bands
Student fees
  • $20 Audition Screening Fee
  • $15-30 Etude Book for Audition (unless paid by director)
  • $15-20 CD of Performance
  • $15 - $20 for concert tickets
  • $325-400 Participation Fee (2 nights lodging)

$330 - $455 Total Cost to Student

What do I get for the participation/lodging fee?

  • Two nights of lodging in nearby or convention hotel
  • Rehearsals/performance with one guest conductor
  • No Rehearsals/performance with a guest soloist
  • 5 - 6 meals during honor band weekend