2026 All-State Information
2025-2026 PMEA All-State Audition Calendar
FOR ALL-STATE SEATING AUDITIONS, SCROLL DOWN AND CLICK THE APPROPRIATE ENSEMBLE TAB FOR THE LINK
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 Chorus Roster
Congratulations to all those accepted to the 2026 PMEA All-State Chorus:
All-State Accompanist
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Congratulations to the following students who have been selected through audition as the Accompanists for the 2026 Chorus and Wind Ensemble. Thank you to all students who auditioned.
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Chorus – Emily Bedeck Shaler Area HS (District 1) Kristin Tepshich, Director
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Chorus – Wilson Martinez Quakertown Community HS (District 11) Erin Camburn, Director
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Wind Ensemble – Daniel Collier Parkland HS (District 10) Alison Lagan, Director
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All-State At Large Instruments
- The Window of Opportunity to audition is now closed.
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
Seating Audition Information
All students must audition for a chair ranking with the All-State Ensemble. The Window of Opportunity to submit an All-State Seating Audition for All-State Chorus (with audition excerpts) is now open and will close on Tuesday, 3/3 at Noon.
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Audition information is included on the application
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2026 Vendors
Information
- Zoom with All-State Chorus Conductor - Monday, 3/9 at 10:00 am
- 2026 PMEA All-State Chorus Schedule
- 2026 All-State General Information
- Concert tickets
Forms
- All-State Chorus Director Information Form (Due February 24)
- 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 housing will be provided and a student opts out of the provided housing)
- All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)
Conductor's Notes
- All-State Chorus Conductor Notes (Revised Deep River notes)
Chorus Listening Links
- Choral Tracks
- 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 - Tuesday 4/14 at 11:00 am
- 2026 All-State Concert Band Schedule
- 2026 All-State General Information
- Concert tickets
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 housing will be provided and a student opts out of the provided housing)
- All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)
Conductor's Notes
- PMEA All-State Concert Band Conductor 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 with Contemporary A Cappella Conductor - Thursday 3/12 at 11:00 am
- 2026 Jazz and Contemporary A Cappella Schedule
- 2026 All-State General Information
- 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 housing will be provided and a student opts out of the provided housing)
- 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
- High Hopes tracks are now available (2/26)
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 with All-State Jazz Conductor - Tuesday 3/10 at 10:30 am
- 2026 Jazz and Contemporary A Cappella Schedule
- 2026 All-State General Information
- Take Note All-State Jazz and A Cappella Conductors Podcast
- Concert tickets
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 housing will be provided and a student opts out of the provided housing)
- 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 housing will be provided and a student opts out of the provided housing)
- 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 with All-State Orchestra Conductor - Thursday, 3/26 at 10:00 am
- 2026 All-State Orchestra Schedule
- 2026 All-State General Information
- Concert tickets
Forms
- All-State Orchestra Director Information Form (Due March 10)
- 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 housing will be provided and a student opts out of the provided housing)
- All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)
Conductor's Notes
Orchestra 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 Wind Ensemble Information
2026 Vendors
Information
- Zoom with All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor - Wednesday 4/15 at 1:00 pm
- 2026 Wind Ensemble Schedule
- 2026 All-State General Information
- Concert tickets
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 housing will be provided and a student opts out of the provided housing)
- All-State Patron Form (Due March 30)
Conductor's Notes
- Wind Ensemble Conductor 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)
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