RIMEA Elementary All-State Chorus

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What is RIMEA Elementary All-State Chorus?

This is an incredible opportunity for students in grades 4-6 from all over Rhode Island to rehearse and sing together under the direction of an acclaimed youth chorus conductor!

It's a bit different from Jr. and Sr. All-State Choruses in that students are nominated by their teachers, instead of auditioning for acceptance into the ensemble. It's a great way for talented students to be a part of a fantastic chorus of other talented students outside of their school ensemble, without the stress of auditions.

Students that are selected for the All-State Chorus learn and experience so much together in the short time that they rehearse before a performance on stage at the wonderful VETS auditorium in Providence, where the RI Philharmonic Orchestra performs.

I have seen so many students transformed by their experiences at All-State throughout my years at MMS.  They meet and become friends with other students, grow in confidence as young musicians and performers, and bring their experiences back to MMS to benefit the whole chorus. Many of the students become leaders in chorus and go on to audition for All-State yearly.

IMPORTANT: The number of students accepted from each school is determined by RIMEA (usually around 5) and is based on the number of schools that submit students so each school is represented equally.

Concert Date: Sunday, March 8, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m. 

Site: Veterans Memorial Auditorium - directions

Fee: $51.55 per student selected to participate (no fee to nominate)

Tickets:

Conductor:  Lauren Torres Lambert 

Rehearsal Schedule:

• Saturday, February 8, 2025
  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. @ Feinstein MS of Coventry (directions)

• Saturday, March 8, 2025
  9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. with lunch (provided)  @ The VETS (directions)

  • Concert at @ 3:00 p.m. 

All-State Festival Attendance Policy  

Accepted students must attend 100% of all rehearsals and his or her performance. In the case of the All-State Elementary Chorus, this means the ENTIRE rehearsal on both days.  If a student misses any part of any rehearsal that student thereby forfeits his or her eligibility to participate in that festival. 

If you are accepted, the link below will be shared with you.

Please click this link to complete the contract and confirm your child's spot in this year's RIMEA All-State Elementary Chorus.

If you have any questions, please contact me at rrappa@epschoolsri.com or through ParentSquare!