2026 All-State Information
2025-2026 PMEA All-State Audition Calendar
2026 All-State 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)
All-State Ensemble Specific Information
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Chorus
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Concert Band
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Contemporary A Cappella
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Jazz
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Modern Band
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Orchestra
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Wind Ensemble
2026 All-State Chorus Information
2026 Vendors
Information
- Zoom with All-State Chorus Conductor Recording
- Take Note Podcast with All-State Orchestra and Chorus Directors
- 2026 PMEA All-State Chorus Schedule
- 2026 All-State General Information
- Concert tickets
- Concert Attire:
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Must wear Choir Robes. Should your school not have Choir Robes, please ask to borrow from a local church, neighboring school district or college. Choir please note: blue jeans and sweatshirts are not acceptable under your robes. No athletic footwear is permitted. Please dress professionally.
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Forms
- 2026 All-State Student Invoice - Chorus (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 - Chorus (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 Chorus Conductor Notes (Revised Deep River notes)
Chorus Listening Links
- Choral Tracks - Please ignore the tracks for High Hopes.
- Father Thunder
- Swifter Than Flame
- Ubi Caritas
- Look Back on Time
- Deep River
- Flight
- Hope
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)
2026 All-State Concert Band Information
2026 Vendors
Information
- Zoom with All-State Concert Band Conductor - Thursday 4/16 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
Concert Band Listening Links
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
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- 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)
2026 All-State Contemporary A Cappella Information
2026 Vendors
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
UPDATE- email from the Conductor 4/6
Thank you singers for some fantastic auditions! It was a tough decision - please know that I was impressed by all your submissions.
As we enter PMEA month, please refer back to the conductor notes. Not only are you expected to have your parts fully and completely memorized, you should have strong independence performing your rhythms and pitches expressively alongside the full ensemble track as there will be many moments you have no one else on your part to rely on. Our brief rehearsals will be focused on tone, blend, and staging. There will be no time to learn any parts or polish any memorization. We will find success as long as you all are fully prepared.
- All-State Contemporary A Cappella Conductor Notes
- Ensemble Assignments
- Solo Assignments (UPDATED)
- 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
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- 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)
2026 All-State Jazz Ensemble Information
2026 Vendors
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
Listening Links (also included in Conductor's Notes)
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
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- 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)
2026 All-State Modern Band Information
2026 Vendors
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
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- 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)
2026 All-State Orchestra Information
2026 Vendors
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
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Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24 / Part 1: Marche hongroise
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Copland: Copland: Rodeo, 4 Dance Episodes: I. Buckaroo Holiday
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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)
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Huapango (Moncayo): Gustavo Dudamel - Moncayo: Huapango (Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar, BBC Proms)
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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
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- 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)
2026 All-State Wind Ensemble Information
2026 Vendors
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)
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Conductor's Notes
Wind Ensemble Listening Links
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
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- 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)
How To Prepare For Your PMEA Audition