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title: Dordt University to host NWIBA middle school honor band
date: 2026-10-26T09:30:00-05:00
author: Jennifer Vermeer
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 Oct 26, 2026 

# Dordt University to host NWIBA middle school honor band

On November 7, Dordt University will host the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association middle school honor band. During their time on campus, students will rehearse together and conclude with a concert open to the public.

 

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 ![]()Dordt University’s Music Department will host the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association (NWIBA) honor band on November 7, featuring approximately 200 regional middle school musicians selected through a competitive audition process.

Students from across Northwest Iowa will gather on Dordt's campus for a full day of rehearsal beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. Under the direction of a guest conductor brought in by the NWIBA, the honor band will present a concert at 4:30 p.m. in the BJ Haan Auditorium.

A livestream of the concert will be available at <https://www.dordt.edu/live-events>.

 

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