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Students to observe and participate in performances at Ford Center<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Erin Garrett<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some 250 top high school musicians from across the Southeast will converge on the University of Mississippi <\/strong>campus beginning February 15 for the\u00a0Mid-South Honor Band Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The immersive three-day clinic is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1978, the clinic draws band students and music educators from Mississippi and surrounding states, including Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Georgia. The event provides\u00a0intensive workshops, performances, and mentorship.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Mid-South Honor Band is one of the premier events of its kind in the nation,” said Tim Oliver<\/strong>, Ole Miss<\/strong> director of bands. “Former director of bands Luther Snavely started this event nearly 50 years ago, and today it continues to be a vibrant and engaging musical experience for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Our band faculty, staff, and students are very excited to welcome all of these high school band students and their directors to our campus.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s event builds on a decades-long legacy of promoting music education and fostering connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each participant will have an opportunity to work with “some of the best directors in the country” while meeting and interacting with their peers, said Mel Morse<\/strong>, assistant director of bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the three days, students will observe performances by the\u00a0Mississippians Jazz Ensemble<\/strong><\/a>, University Symphonic Band<\/strong>, and Ole Miss Wind Ensemble<\/strong>. The event will conclude with a concert at the\u00a0Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on Saturday, February 17 where the student musicians will showcase their talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seniors have an opportunity to audition for band scholarships while on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Mid-South Honor Band Clinic is designed to help further music education in our community and enrich the band students with an event that both celebrates their abilities and gives them a performance opportunity with the finest musicians in the Mid-South,” Morse said. “It also promotes the Ole Miss band program and what it can do for student musicians.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional band directors look forward to the clinic each year, said Randy Dale<\/strong>, associate director of bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We have done much work to make their experience on our campus exciting and memorable,” Dale said. “Having these students here is a great opportunity for us to connect with them and show them all the great things that Ole Miss has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are very excited for the clinic to kick off, and we are confident that it will be one of our best years ever.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Ole Miss Bands<\/a>\u00a0and University of Mississippi\u00a0Department of Music\u00a0<\/a>sponsor the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Throughout the three days of the Mid-South Honor Band Clinic, students will observe performances by the Mississippians Jazz Ensemble (pictured), University Symphonic Band and Ole Miss Wind Ensemble. Photo by Logan Kirkland\/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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