2026 All-State Concert Band Information

• 2026 PMEA All-State Concert Band Roster

2026 Vendors

• • • PepWear (All-State Merchandise) 
      • Pepwear Flyer
    • Identity Photography
      • Printable Order Form
    • Mark Custom Recording
      • Printable Order Form

Information

• Zoom with All-State Concert Band Conductor - Tuesday 4/14 at 11:00 am
• Take Note Podcast with All-State Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Conductors
• 2026 All-State Concert Band Schedule
• 2026 All-State General Information
• Concert tickets
• Concert Attire:
  • School Marching or Concert Band Uniform or Concert Black is acceptable. No Drum Major, Band Front or Color Guard uniforms are acceptable. No athletic footwear is permitted.

Forms

• All-State Concert Band/Wind Ensemble Director Information Form (Due March 24)
• Principal Signature Form for All-State - Concert Band (Due April 13)
• 2026 All-State Student Invoice - Concert Band (Due April 13) **Please note that a student's participation in the PMEA All-State Festival ends at the conclusion of their ensemble's performance, and they are released to their parents or director. PMEA is no longer responsible for them at that point. Please ensure that arrangements are made for the student's transportation home at the conclusion of their all-state ensemble's concert.**
• PMEA Medical Administration Record *Only needed if student will be taking medication during the festival**
• Housing Waiver & Release Form (Due April 13) **Only needed if a request to not use the provided housing is approved.
• All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)

Conductor's Notes

• 2026 PMEA All-State Concert Band Conductor Notes

Concert Band Listening Links

• • • • Olympic Fanfare and Theme
      • Cosmopolitan America
      • Second Prelude
      • American Guernica
      • Let My Love Be Heard
      • Xerxes

All-State Social Media Tile

Right click on this image and download it to share on your social media to celebrate being selected as an All-State Musician.

Concert Schedule

• • All-State Modern Band - Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. (Sherman Theater)
  • All-State Chorus - Friday, April 24th at 5 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Jazz & A Cappella Ensembles - Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. (John T. Lambert Middle School)
  • All-State Wind Ensemble & Band - Saturday, April 25th at 11 a.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Orchestra - Saturday, April 25th at 3 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)

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2026 All-State Contemporary A Cappella Information

• 2026 PMEA All-State Contemporary A Cappella Roster

2026 Vendors

• • • PepWear (All-State Merchandise) 
      • Pepwear Flyer
    • Identity Photography
      • Printable Order Form
    • Mark Custom Recording
      • Printable Order Form

Information

• Zoom Recording with Contemporary A Cappella Conductor
• 2026 Jazz and Contemporary A Cappella Schedule
• 2026 All-State General Information
• PMEA Contemporary A Cappella Attire Guidelines
• Take Note All-State Jazz and A Cappella Conductors Podcast
• Concert tickets

Forms

• 2026 All-State Student Invoice - Contemporary A Cappella (Due April 13)  **Please note that a student's participation in the PMEA All-State Festival ends at the conclusion of their ensemble's performance, and they are released to their parents or director. PMEA is no longer responsible for them at that point. Please ensure that arrangements are made for the student's transportation home at the conclusion of their all-state ensemble's concert.**
• Principal Signature Form for All-State - Contemporary A Cappella (Due April 13)
• PMEA Medical Administration Record *Only needed if student will be taking medication during the festival**
• Housing Waiver & Release Form (Due April 13) **Only needed if a request to not use the provided housing is approved.
• All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)

Conductor's Notes

• All-State Contemporary A Cappella Conductor Notes
• Ensemble Assignments
• Contemporary A Cappella Tracks
  • *When The Party's Over part is in left ear
  • The tracks for "You Will Be Found" are isolated tracks meant for recording and not part-dominant tracks. (3/12)
  • Holding Out For a Hero is now available - real voices will be added soon (3/12)
  • You Will Be Found Splitter File

All-State Social Media Tile

Right click on this image and download it to share on your social media to celebrate being selected as an All-State Musician.

Concert Schedule

• • All-State Modern Band - Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. (Sherman Theater)
  • All-State Chorus - Friday, April 24th at 5 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Jazz & A Cappella Ensembles - Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. (John T. Lambert Middle School)
  • All-State Wind Ensemble & Band - Saturday, April 25th at 11 a.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Orchestra - Saturday, April 25th at 3 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)

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2026 All-State Jazz Ensemble  Information

• 2026 PMEA All-State Jazz Roster

2026 Vendors

• • • PepWear (All-State Merchandise) 
      • Pepwear Flyer
    • Identity Photography
      • Printable Order Form
    • Mark Custom Recording
      • Printable Order Form

Information

• Zoom Recording with All-State Jazz Conductor
• 2026 Jazz and Contemporary A Cappella Schedule
• 2026 All-State General Information
• Take Note All-State Jazz and A Cappella Conductors Podcast
• Concert tickets
• Concert Attire:
  • Concert Dress is black formal (you do NOT need to wear a suitcoat). You may wear a colored shirt if you like (tie  optional). No athletic footwear is permitted.

Forms

• 2026 All-State Student Invoice - Jazz (Due April 13) **Please note that a student's participation in the PMEA All-State Festival ends at the conclusion of their ensemble's performance, and they are released to their parents or director. PMEA is no longer responsible for them at that point. Please ensure that arrangements are made for the student's transportation home at the conclusion of their all-state ensemble's concert.**
• Principal Signature Form for All-State - Jazz (Due April 13)
• PMEA Medical Administration Record *Only needed if student will be taking medication during the festival**
• Housing Waiver & Release Form (Due April 13) **Only needed if a request to not use the provided housing is approved.
• All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)

Conductor's Notes

• All-State Jazz Conductor Notes
• Part Assignments (Trumpets, Vibes)

Listening Links (also included in Conductor's Notes)

• Jody Grind
  • Horace Silver Version
  • Oliver Nelson - Critic's Choice
  • Joe Henderson - Mamacita
• Groove
  • Barry Harris Trio - Moose the Mooche
  • Sonny Stitt - Lester Leaps In
• Tell Me a Bedtime Story
  • Alan Baycock Arrangement
  • Herbie Hancock - The Prisoner
  • Fat Albert Rotunda
• Bayou Farewell
  • Ahamad Jamal’s Live at the Pershing
  • Taking a Chance on Love by Terrell Stafford
• Tiger Rag
  • Original Dixie Land Jazz Band
  • Nicholas Payton’s arrangement
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All-State Social Media Tile

Right click on this image and download it to share on your social media to celebrate being selected as an All-State Musician.

Concert Schedule

• • All-State Modern Band - Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. (Sherman Theater)
  • All-State Chorus - Friday, April 24th at 5 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Jazz & A Cappella Ensembles - Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. (John T. Lambert Middle School)
  • All-State Wind Ensemble & Band - Saturday, April 25th at 11 a.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Orchestra - Saturday, April 25th at 3 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)

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2026 All-State Modern Band  Information

• 2026 PMEA All-State Modern Band Roster

2026 Vendors

• • • PepWear (All-State Merchandise) 
      • Pepwear Flyer
    • Identity Photography
      • Printable Order Form
    • Mark Custom Recording
      • Printable Order Form

Information

• 2026 Modern Band Schedule
• 2026 All-State General Information
• Take Note Modern Band Coaches Podcast
• Concert tickets

Forms

• 2026 PMEA All-State Modern Band Student Registration Form (Due 2/27)
• 2026 All-State Student Invoice - Modern Band (Due April 13)  **Please note that a student's participation in the PMEA All-State Festival ends at the conclusion of their ensemble's performance, and they are released to their parents or director. PMEA is no longer responsible for them at that point. Please ensure that arrangements are made for the student's transportation home at the conclusion of their all-state ensemble's concert.**
• PMEA Principal Signature Form for All-State - Modern Band (Due April 13)
• PMEA Medical Administration Record *Only needed if student will be taking medication during the festival**
• Housing Waiver & Release Form (Due April 13) **Only needed if a request to not use the provided housing is approved.
• All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)
•  

All-State Social Media Tile

Right click on this image and download it to share on your social media to celebrate being selected as an All-State Musician.

Concert Schedule

• • All-State Modern Band - Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. (Sherman Theater)
  • All-State Chorus - Friday, April 24th at 5 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Jazz & A Cappella Ensembles - Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. (John T. Lambert Middle School)
  • All-State Wind Ensemble & Band - Saturday, April 25th at 11 a.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Orchestra - Saturday, April 25th at 3 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)

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2026 All-State Orchestra Information

• 2026 PMEA All-State Orchestra Roster

2026 Vendors

• • • PepWear (All-State Merchandise) 
      • Pepwear Flyer
    • Identity Photography
      • Printable Order Form
    • Mark Custom Recording
      • Printable Order Form

Information

• Zoom Recording with All-State Orchestra Conductor
• Take Note Podcast with All-State Orchestra and Chorus Directors
• 2026 All-State Orchestra Schedule
• 2026 All-State General Information
• PMEA Orchestra Attire Guidelines
• Concert tickets

Forms

• 2026 All-State Student Invoice - Orchestra (Due April 13) **Please note that a student's participation in the PMEA All-State Festival ends at the conclusion of their ensemble's performance, and they are released to their parents or director. PMEA is no longer responsible for them at that point. Please ensure that arrangements are made for the student's transportation home at the conclusion of their all-state ensemble's concert.**
• Principal Signature Form or All-State - Orchestra (Due April 13)
• PMEA Medical Administration Record *Only needed if student will be taking medication during the festival**
• Housing Waiver & Release Form (Due April 13) **Only needed if a request to not use the provided housing is approved.
• All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)

Conductor's Notes

• Orchestra Conductor Notes
• Buckaroo Holiday - Please note that the 4th measure after 43 (or 7 measures from the end) is marked as 4/4 time when it should be cut time.

Orchestra Listening Links

• • Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 1: Marche hongroise

  • Copland: Copland: Rodeo, 4 Dance Episodes: I. Buckaroo Holiday

  • Elgar: Edward Elgar : The Crown of India, Suite from the incidental music Op. 66a (1912) (for a better tempo of March of the Mogul Emperors, go with this: Elgar: The Crown of India, Op. 66: March of the Mogul Emperors)

  • Huapango (Moncayo): Gustavo Dudamel - Moncayo: Huapango (Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar, BBC Proms)

All-State Social Media Tile

Right click on this image and download it to share on your social media to celebrate being selected as an All-State Musician.

Concert Schedule

• • All-State Modern Band - Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. (Sherman Theater)
  • All-State Chorus - Friday, April 24th at 5 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Jazz & A Cappella Ensembles - Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. (John T. Lambert Middle School)
  • All-State Wind Ensemble & Band - Saturday, April 25th at 11 a.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Orchestra - Saturday, April 25th at 3 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)

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2026 All-State Wind Ensemble Information

• 2026 PMEA All-State Wind Ensemble Roster

2026 Vendors

• • • PepWear (All-State Merchandise) 
      • Pepwear Flyer
    • Identity Photography
      • Printable Order Form
    • Mark Custom Recording
      • Printable Order Form

Information

• Zoom with All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor - Wednesday 4/15 at 1:00 pm
• Take Note Podcast with All-State Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Conductors
• 2026 All-State Wind Ensemble Schedule
• 2026 All-State General Information
• Concert tickets
• Concert Attire:
  • School Marching or Concert Band Uniform or Concert Black is acceptable. No Drum Major, Band Front or Color Guard uniforms are acceptable. No athletic footwear is permitted.

Forms

• All-State Concert Band/Wind Ensemble Director Information Form (Due March 24)
• 2026 All-State Student Invoice - Wind Ens. (Due April 13) **Please note that a student's participation in the PMEA All-State Festival ends at the conclusion of their ensemble's performance, and they are released to their parents or director. PMEA is no longer responsible for them at that point. Please ensure that arrangements are made for the student's transportation home at the conclusion of their all-state ensemble's concert.**
• Principal Signature Form for All-State - Wind Ens.(Due April 13)
• PMEA Medical Administration Record *Only needed if student will be taking medication during the festival**
• Housing Waiver & Release Form (Due April 13) **Only needed if a request to not use the provided housing is approved.
• All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)

• Conductor's Notes

  • Wind Ensemble Conductor Notes

  Wind Ensemble Listening Links

  • Reference Recording Playlist

  All-State Social Media Tile

Right click on this image and download it to share on your social media to celebrate being selected as an All-State Musician.

Concert Schedule

• • All-State Modern Band - Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. (Sherman Theater)
  • All-State Chorus - Friday, April 24th at 5 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Jazz & A Cappella Ensembles - Friday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. (John T. Lambert Middle School)
  • All-State Wind Ensemble & Band - Saturday, April 25th at 11 a.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)
  • All-State Orchestra - Saturday, April 25th at 3 p.m. (Kalahari Convention Center - Kilimanjaro Ballroom)

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