Your Goals...
Last year, we had 17 students make the KMEA all-district bands. This year, let's go for 18!!!
We also had 8 students recommended to try out for the All-State bands last year, and 2 of them got in. This year, let's see if we can get 8 recommended again and 3 or more in!!!
We also had 8 students recommended to try out for the All-State bands last year, and 2 of them got in. This year, let's see if we can get 8 recommended again and 3 or more in!!!
All-District Band
What is All-District Band
There are actually two All-District Bands: the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Both are comprised of the best musicians in this KMEA district. It is a great opportunity to play with other musicians and be exposed to different and more challenging repertoire. Participating looks great on college applications and will expand your musical vocabulary.
When is All-District Band?
All-District takes place on January 11th and 12th at Martha Layne Collins High School. Students would be excused from school on Friday for a full day of rehearsal. The concert is Saturday night.
How can I join the All-District Bands?
Students are selected by audition. Auditions are on Thursday November 15th at Oldham County High School. Students must register by November 1st (see Mrs. B to register.) Each registration must be accompanied by a $6 audition fee. Audition music is available on the bulletin board and here online.
There are actually two All-District Bands: the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Both are comprised of the best musicians in this KMEA district. It is a great opportunity to play with other musicians and be exposed to different and more challenging repertoire. Participating looks great on college applications and will expand your musical vocabulary.
When is All-District Band?
All-District takes place on January 11th and 12th at Martha Layne Collins High School. Students would be excused from school on Friday for a full day of rehearsal. The concert is Saturday night.
How can I join the All-District Bands?
Students are selected by audition. Auditions are on Thursday November 15th at Oldham County High School. Students must register by November 1st (see Mrs. B to register.) Each registration must be accompanied by a $6 audition fee. Audition music is available on the bulletin board and here online.
All-State Band
What is All-State Band?
There are actually two All-State Bands: the Symphonic Band and Concert Band. Both are comprised of the best musicians in Kentucky. It is a great opportunity to play with other musicians and be exposed to college level repertoire. Participating looks amazing on college applications and is a huge accomplishment!! Students can also place into the All-State Orchestra on their instrument.
When is All-State Band?
All-State takes place on February 6th-9th at the Galt House in Louisville. Students would be excused from school for full days of rehearsal. The concert is Saturday afternoon. Students would get hotel rooms at the Galt House and stay there throughout the event.
How can I join the All-State Bands?
Auditions for All-District Band count as the first-round of auditions for All-State. If recommended by the judges for All-State, students participate in a second round of auditions on December 8th at John Hardin HS. Results are posted that weekend. Making the All-State band is the most prestigious accomplishment for a high school band student!
There are actually two All-State Bands: the Symphonic Band and Concert Band. Both are comprised of the best musicians in Kentucky. It is a great opportunity to play with other musicians and be exposed to college level repertoire. Participating looks amazing on college applications and is a huge accomplishment!! Students can also place into the All-State Orchestra on their instrument.
When is All-State Band?
All-State takes place on February 6th-9th at the Galt House in Louisville. Students would be excused from school for full days of rehearsal. The concert is Saturday afternoon. Students would get hotel rooms at the Galt House and stay there throughout the event.
How can I join the All-State Bands?
Auditions for All-District Band count as the first-round of auditions for All-State. If recommended by the judges for All-State, students participate in a second round of auditions on December 8th at John Hardin HS. Results are posted that weekend. Making the All-State band is the most prestigious accomplishment for a high school band student!
Need Help?
Mrs. B is available to help you individually with your all-district/state music after school on Wednesdays or during EDGE time. Please let her know at least one day in advance that you'd like assistance. SmartMusic and private teachers will also be of great help when preparing for your audition. It is tricky music but its that way by design. We want you to strive for perfection, but don't think you can't get in if you don't play it perfectly.
START PRACTICING NOW! It takes months of preparation to have an audition strong enough to make the ensembles.
START PRACTICING NOW! It takes months of preparation to have an audition strong enough to make the ensembles.
