November 17-19 in Lincoln NE
Timeline:
AUGUST
16th Registration for All-State Auditions, through September 6th, $25
SEPTEMBER
7th Late Registration for All-State auditions through September 16, $45
15th Instrumental audition window opens at 8:00 AM; closes September 25th at 11:59 PM
The student will perform:
1. Two scales. The student will be asked to play one major scale and one minor scale. SCALES MUST BE MEMORIZED and played one note per bow at MM = 80 per quarter note. The scales sheets will say 120 but the handbook says 80. Scales will be selected the week of auditions and posted on the NMEA website.
2. The Set 3 All-State etude. The etudes for each instrument will be played unaccompanied to demonstrate tone, technique, intonation, expression, phrasing, rhythm and general effect. The etude does not have to be memorized. The ENTIRE etude must be played for the audition.
3. An excerpt from the All-State Orchestra repertoire.