We are excited to invite you and your students to join us for the 2024 Millikin High School Honor Band on Monday, Oct. 21st at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin.  The Honor Band is a long standing tradition in central Illinois that has hosted thousands of talented high school students over the years.

This year's HS Honor Band will be directed by Dr. Neal Smith,.  Dr. Smith was appointed Associate Director of Bands at Millikin in 1999 and became the Director of Bands in 2022.  He is also the Music Director of the Decatur Youth Symphony and Coordinator of Instrumental Music Education.  Dr. Smith is well known as a guest conductor and clinician with bands and orchestras of all ages.

As part of the Millikin HS Honor Band students will have a chance to rehearse and perform with other talented young musicians from across the region, as well as take part in masterclasses with Millikin faculty and learn more about future opportunities in music.