WIBC Concert Details

The WIBC 2025 convention will be held November 21-24, 2025. Details

Concert Schedule

All performances are held in the Grand Ballroom

Friday, November 21, 2025

7:30 p.m. Concert
Artie Henry M.S. Honors Band, Leander, TX
Katherine Norris, director

9:00 p.m. Concert
West Salem H.S. Wind Ensemble, Salem, OR
Todd Zimbelman, director


Saturday, November 22, 2025

7:30 p.m. Concert
Bellaire H.S. Wind Ensemble, Bellaire, TX
Bill Waltemath, director

9:00 p.m. Concert
Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble, Tacoma, WA
Dr. Ron Gerhardstein, director

Sunday, November 23, 2025

8:00 p.m. Concert
WIBC U Intercollegiate Honor Band

9:15 p.m. Concert
Jacksonville State University Brass Band, Jacksonville AL
Dr. Casey Thomas, director

Monday, November 24, 2025

10:30 a.m.
Concert WIBC High School Honor Bands
Phoenix International Honor Band
Sunbird International Honor Band

12:30 p.m.
Concert WIBC High School Honor Bands
Phoenix International Honor Band
Sunbird International Honor Band



Concert Tickets

Buy Tickets Tickets can be purchased on-site for $15 during the convention from the WIBC Registration table.

WIBC honor band students get two free tickets: Registered students can log in their accounts to get their two free tickets for Monday's performances.
Go to student account



Location

All rehearsals, lodging, concerts and the performances are held under one roof. A free shuttle ride is available from the SeaTac airport.

Double Tree Hotel (next to the Seattle Airport) 18740 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98188 (206) 246-8600


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What is WIBC?

The Western International Band Clinic is a convention for directors and students. Started in 1979, WIBC features four 150-member high school honor bands under six world-renowned guest conductors and a soloist. Held in Seattle, Washington each November, students from the United States, Canada and Australia participate in the honor band event. In 2013, a college honor band, WIBC U, was also added. Honor Band audition material can be found at the WIBC Audition Page.

In addition to the honor bands, a weekend of clinics and sightreading band of new music are scheduled for participating directors. More information can be found on the WIBC page.