2026 Honor Band in the Rose Parade Member Registration
About the Honor Band in the Rose Parade
Music for All is honored to have received an invitation for the Bands of America Honor Band to perform in the 137th Rose Parade, January 1, 2026 in Pasadena, California.
This is an unforgettable opportunity you won’t want to miss!
The 300-piece, national Honor Band in the Rose Parade will be directed by Richard Saucedo, former Director of Bands (retired) at Carmel High School, in Indiana, leading a dream team staff of music educators.
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music. The splendor and excitement of the Rose Parade is an experience of a lifetime for student performers. The national Bands of America Honor Band gives students from every high school band program in the country the opportunity to perform in this unforgettable event.
Registration Information
Registration is now open for the 2026 Honor Band in the Rose Parade to be held in Pasadena, CA from December 27, 2025 – January 3, 2026. There is no audition component for the 2026 ensemble. Any interested students should just register at the link below.
Students interested in participating must complete the online registration form as soon as they can – once the sections are full, registration will close. After you submit your registration your band director or private instructor will receive a Student Recommendation form.
Your band director/private instructor must complete their Student Recommendation form within 2 weeks of registration for you to be considered an accepted member of the ensemble.
Specific Instrumentation Needed:
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Flute/Piccolo
- Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
- Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophone
- Mellophone
- Baritone/Euphonium
- Trombone
- Tuba
- Cymbals
- Color Guard
Package Cost
Total Member Package Cost: $3,600*.
The package cost excludes round-trip transportation to/from Los Angeles.
*Based on Quad Room Occupancy (4 students; 2 beds). Upgrades to double rooms are permitted (2 students; 2 beds).
For more information, see the Member Documents section of our website.
Time Commitment
Once a student is accepted into the ensemble, they should prepare to spend at least 4 hours/month working on music and forms needed for participation.
There will be 5 student assignments for students to submit via MusicFirst dates TBD.
Assignment information, music and forms will be released in monthly update emails.
Students should plan to arrive to Pasadena, CA by 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on December 27, 2025. Students are able to travel home anytime on January 3, 2026.