1. How do I become a member?

Complete this inquiry form and a CHBA representative will contact you within 2 business days. There is also more information on the joining page.

 

2. When does the program start?

The Colorado Honor Band is a year around program. We audition all students except for Beginners all year around. Any other student joining the organization in September auditions before coming in; the last two Mondays in August.

 

3. Who supports the organization?

The Colorado Honor Band is a nonprofit organization supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Districts of Arapahoe County, Denver County, and Jefferson County, the Mobil Oil Foundation for matching funds, Oppenheimer Foundation for matching funds, Colorado State Bank and Trust, private individuals, Golden Eagle Printing, and the participants. Click here for more information about donating to the organization.

 

4. Do students belong to the school band and CHBA?

We certainly hope so. All students are encouraged to belong to both programs. The school instrumental program always takes priority if there is a conflict. We always work the situation out with the school band director.

 

5. Does a student need any experience to join?

CHBA has five levels of band during the school year and two levels of band in the summer. We take new beginning band students who do not know anything in September. The Fall flyers are available in area music stores by the 2^nd week in August and many of the school band directors have the flyers, just ask. You may also call the main office for more specific information.

 

6. How do we contact CHBA?

Email: SSmithCHBA@aol.com

Web Page: www.cohonorband.org

Phone: 303.778.6693

Address: 216 S. Grant, Denver, CO 80209

 

7. What is the time commitment?

The instrumental workshops are once a week for one hour for beginners, an hour and a half for Intermediates, and 2 hours for Advanced Band, Symphonic Band, and Symphony Winds students.

 

8. Locations - Check the locations and times page for specific rehearsal and concert locations.

 

 

FAQs for Current Members

 

1. Do I need to wear my uniform to the dress rehearsal?

No. This rehearsal is simply a sound check and a chance for the directors and students to rehearse in the performance location with all the students.

 

2. As a Beginning or Intermediate student, how many times a week may we attend the Instrumental Workshops?

Students are encouraged to attend as many workshops a week as the parents’ schedules allow. The only catch is that they are located in a different center each night of the week.

 

3. Why does my monthly bill show that I still owe for last month?

Any amount received after we close our books is not reflected in the next month’s billing. Our books close the third Monday of the month at 9:00 p.m. Any amount received after that date will not show.

 

4. Will the office personnel give a message to my child at the Grant Ave. workshops?

We always do our best to give a message to your child but it isn’t always right away.

The person in the office has a job to do and unless it is an emergency we request that you do not send messages.

 

5. Why can’t I talk to Mrs. Smith when I call?

On Monday nights Mrs. Smith is very busy supervising, talking to students, directors and parents. She is seldom in the office. If you leave a message she will try and call you back that evening or the next day.

 

6. Why can’t I talk to the Director or teacher when I call?

The Director and teachers are usually busy teaching. We will be glad to give them a message to call you back. We do not give out their home phone numbers.

7. Why did my child get such a terrible chair after the try-outs?

Some children don’t audition well.

 

8. Why am I still being billed when I already put my child on leave?

We are all human and we may forget to write it down. We ask that you write on your billing sheet the name and the dates that your child is going to be gone and mail it back to the office. The written information is the only way the bookkeeper is sure to see your message.  You may also send an email to Julie Larson.

 

10. Why didn't I get my bill this month?

All billing is being done through the internet unless you request a hard copy.  We will be happy to mail your Band Notes and bill.  Everyone will receive a generic message unless you owe for more than the regular monthly billing.

 

11. Why did I get a bill this month? Or why was I billed for an activity?

Did you go on leave and not tell us, did you indicate that your student was participating in an activity and then not inform us of their non-participation, did you drop the organization, or did we not get the message? Please write a nice message on the billing form and mail it in or email us (contact info here). It will then be corrected. If this type of information is not written the bookkeeper does not know the situation and will continue to send billing requests.