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The 2024 Honor Band at Sea
Overview
Attention rising 10th and 11th grade musicians! Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and join an elite ensemble of talented musicians? Then apply now for our exclusive audition-only Honor Band at Sea, featuring world-renowned conductor and composer Dr. Jack Stamp.
This unique program is reserved for the most dedicated and talented young musicians who are ready to challenge themselves and take their musical Talents to new heights. Under the guidance of Dr. Stamp, you'll have the opportunity to refine your skills and develop your musical talents to their fullest potential.
This isn't just any music program. The 2024 Honor Band at Sea takes place on a luxurious cruise ship, where you'll sail through stunning scenery and experience the thrill of performing in a world-class venue at sea. With Dr. Stamp at the helm, you'll be part of an ensemble that is truly exceptional, creating music that is both inspiring and unforgettable.
So if you're ready to take your talents to next level and become part of an elite ensemble led by Dr. Jack Stamp, apply now for the 2024 Honor Band at Sea.
We can't wait to see you onboard!
What's Included?
- Delicious Meals
- Double Occupancy Rooms
- Guest Clinician Dr. Jack Stamp
- Honor Band at Sea Polo
- Lanyard for each participant
- Baggage Tags for each Participant
- Poppins Travel Company Cruise Director on Board
- Sightseeing Bus Tour of Charleston, South Carolina
- Transportation and Admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- Chamber Ensemble Opportunities On-Board
- Concert Stage Performance On-Board
- Tag Along Packages Available for Family Members and Directors
- Directors Entered for Chance to Win Complimentary Package (Conditions Apply)
Itinerary (Subject to Change)
Day #1 - Port - Baltimore, Maryland - Departs At 4:00 PM
- 12PM - 2PM - Arrive at Cruise Port in Baltimore, Maryland and Board
- 4PM - Ship Departs Port
- 6PM - Dinner/Meet & Greet With Our Agents & Guest Clinician Dr. Jack Stamp
- 9PM - Students in Rooms
Day #2 - Cruising - Day At Sea
- 8AM - Breakfast
- 9AM - Rehearsal
- 12PM - Lunch
- 1PM - Free Time
- 6PM - Dinner
- 7PM - Rehearsal
- 9PM - Students in Rooms
Day #3 - Port - Charleston, South Carolina - From 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 8AM - Breakfast
- 10AM - Private Bus Tour of Charleston, South Carolina
- 1PM - Lunch on Ship
- 4PM - Ship Departs Port
- 5PM - Dinner
- 6PM - Rehearsal
- 9PM - Students in Rooms
Day #4 - Port - Port Canaveral, Florida - From 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- 8AM - Breakfast
- 9AM - Bus Departs for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- 9:30AM - Explore Kennedy Space Center (Admission Included)
- 12PM - Lunch at Kennedy Space Center (Lunch Included)
- 4PM - Bus Departs for Ship
- 5PM - Board Ship
- 6PM - Dinner
- 8PM - Ship Departs Port
- 9PM - Students in Rooms
Day #5 - Port - Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas - From 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 8AM - Breakfast
- 9AM - Free Time
- 12PM - Lunch on Ship
- 3PM - Board Ship
- 4PM - Chamber Ensemble Performances
- 5PM - Ship Departs Port
- 6PM - Dinner
- 9PM - Students in Rooms
Day #6 - Port - Nassau, Bahamas - From 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 8AM - Breakfast
- 9AM - Free Time
- 12PM - Lunch on Ship
- 3PM - Board Ship
- 4PM - Chamber Ensemble Performances
- 5PM - Ship Departs Port
- 6PM - Dinner
- 9PM - Students in Rooms
Day #7 - Cruising - Day at Sea
- 8AM - Breakfast
- 9AM - Free Time
- 12PM - Lunch
- 1PM - Rehearsal
- 6PM - Dinner
- 9PM - Students in Rooms
Day #8 - Cruising - Day at Sea
- 8AM - Breakfast
- 9AM - Sound Check and Tune
- 11AM - Stage Performance
- 12PM - Lunch
- 1PM - Free Time
- 6PM - Dinner
- 11PM - Students in Rooms
Day #9 - Port - Baltimore, Maryland - Arrives At 7:00 AM
- 8AM - Breakfast
- 9AM - Disembark Ship
About Dr. Jack Stamp
Jack Stamp is Director of Band Studies Emeritus at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he was awarded the title of "University Professor" for the 2008-2009 academic year at IUP. This is the highest award the university gives to a professor. He is currently International Composer in Association to the Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band and is an Honorary Patron of the Eynsford Concert Band (Kent, England). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Indiana University of PA, a Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance from East Carolina University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University where he studied with Eugene Corporon. His primary composition teacher was Robert Washburn. Additional studies include work with Fisher Tull, Evan Copley, David Diamond, Joan Tower and Richard Danielpour.
His wind band music has been both commissioned performed by major university and military bands here and abroad. Recent projects include commissions and premieres by the North Texas Wind Symphony, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Uptown Brass (brass quintet of the Minnesota Orchestra), and the Barcelona Clarinet Players.
His primary publishers include Neil Kjos Music, C. Alan Publications, Knightwind Music and Murphy Music Press.