This study examines the intrinsic motivation profiles of high school band students as measured by the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. Stated reasons why students opt to participate (or not) in the GMEA District Honor Band audition process were collected. Relationships between intrinsic motivation profiles and the student’s desire to participate in district honor band auditions were investigated. A total of 345 high school band students in the state of Georgia participated in the study. Results indicated students who audition for district honor band experience more intrinsic motivation in band than students who choose not to audition. Understanding student motivation profiles may help teachers provide environments that promote more effective motivation regulations that could lead to improved student achievement.