There are several optional activities listed below that students can choose to participate in. All the activities will require students to challenge themselves. The experiences are VERY rewarding and allow students to as musicians. All of the events have a cost. There is sponsorship money available to assist any student who cannot afford costs of any event. To request financial support for your student, please email LMOORE@mtbaker.wednet.edu.
WMEA All-State:
WMEA is the Washington Music Education Association.
This is an organization made up of music teachers from all over Washington.
The All-State Choir is made up of students who audition and are selected from Washington State. Each choir has specific audition material that the student must learn.
The link to the official audition page is WMEA All-State Hub
The fee to audition is $25 for high school and $15 for junior high.
Auditions are due Nov 14 for High School and October 10 for Junior High
ACDA National Honor Choir:
ACDA is the American Choral Directors Association, and is made up of Choir directors from all over the USA.
The All-Northwest Choir is made up of students who audition and are selected from the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Wyoming and Montana.
The link to the official audition information page is ACDA National Honor Choir Information
Each choir has specific audition material that the student must learn,
The fee to audition is $30
Auditions are due Thursday Sept 24
SJMEA Honor Choir:
SJMEA is the San Juan Music Education Association, a group made up of music teachers who work in Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties.
This regional honor choir is made up of students who are nominated (no audition) by their music teacher.
There is a high school honor group that meets in November 2025, and a junior high honor group that meets in May 2026.
The fee to participate is $20.
Nominations are due before the end of September
SJMEA Solo and Ensemble:
This is an event where students independently learn a solo, or a song with a small group of other singers.
There is a $20 participation fee.
Registration forms and fees are due by December 11, 2026
Link to Website with general information: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/SJ9bsguZkKOiq
Audition materials for each choir can be found using the following links (click on the name of the choir)
Junior High All-State Choir, Auditions close October 10, 2025. Meets in Yakima on February 15th, 2026
HS All-State Choir, High School Choir and Symphonic Choir, Auditions close November 14, 2025. Meets in Tacoma May 28-30, 2026
HS Jazz Choir, Auditions close October 10, 2025. Meets in Yakima February 13-14, 2026
The audition materials and tracks can be found on the ACDA Website. Auditions close Sept 24, 2026.
This link takes you to the audition materials and practice tracks for all the choirs ACDA National Honor Choirs
Middle School Audition, Grade 6-8 Honor Choir, meets in Tacoma March 5-7, 2026
Grade 9/10 Audition, Grade 9/10 SATB Choir, meets in Tacoma March 5-7, 2026
Grade 11/12 Soprano/Alto, meets in Tacoma March 5-7, 2026
Grade 11/12 Tenor/Bass, meets in Tacoma March 5-7, 2026
High School Jazz Choir, meets in Tacoma March 4-6, 2026
Link to NW-ACDA Honor Choir Page for all information
This event is a way for students to participate in a large, combined choir experience with a smaller time commitment. Students who are interested are nominated by Mrs. Moore. If they are accepted into the choir, their responsibilities are as follows:
Learn the music for the event (usually three songs)
Attend the practice session on Monday October 27, 2025 at Mt Vernon HS in Mt Vernon.
Attend the practice/performance day on Monday November 11, 2025 at Western Washington University.
Cost: $20 participation fee
Time: Learning music, one evening rehearsal, performance day
Mrs. Moore will be available Thursdays after school to help you learn the music for the event.
October 27, 2025 (6-8 PM): Depart from Mt Baker High School at 4:45 PM, rehearse 6-8 PM, return to MBHS by around 9 PM
November 11, 2025: Performance Day-Depart from Mt Baker High School at 8:00 AM, rehearse from 9am-3 pm, performance from 4-5:15 PM
Transportation: Transportation will be provided by bus or school support vehicle for the rehearsal on October 27 and to get to WWU on November 11 (if needed)
Students will ride home with their parents from the performance at WWU
Questions? lmoore@mtbaker.wednet.edu 360-617-4566
This event is a way for students to participate in a large, combined choir experience with a smaller time commitment. Students who are interested are nominated by Mrs. Moore. If they are accepted into the choir, their responsibilities are as follows:
Learn the music for the event (usually three songs)
Attend the practice/performance day on Saturday May 2, 2026 at Mount Baker MIDDLE School in Mt Vernon.
Cost: $20 participation fee
Time: Learning music, performance day
Mrs. Moore will be available Thursdays after school to help you learn the music for the event.
May 2, 2026: Performance Day-Depart from Mt Baker High School at 8:45 AM, rehearse from 10 am-3 pm, performance from 4-5:15 PM
Transportation: Transportation will be provided by bus or school support vehicle to get to Mt Vernon in the morning. Students will ride home with their parents from the performance.
Concert: There is no admission fee for the concert, but donations are appreciated. Arrive early if you want to be able to sit down during the concert- the parking lot and the concert space fill up fast.
Questions? lmoore@mtbaker.wednet.edu 360-617-4566
Information for Senior Solo/Ensemble Festival (Grade 9-12)
WHO
Senior high choir students from our music district
WHAT
The Solo and Ensemble festival is sponsored by the San Juan Music Educators
Association and is an optional activity in which music students may participate.
Students who choose to participate will work with their school music teacher to prepare
a vocal solo, or small ensemble piece of music. On the day of the festival, these
students travel to the festival site and sing their piece for a judge who will give them
feedback, encouragement and a rating. Students may choose to compete for a place at the state Solo/Ensemble festival which takes place April 25/26, 2025 in Ellensburg WA.
WHEN
The local, qualifying festival date is Saturday, January 31, 2026.
WHERE
Blaine High School
COST
$20 per solo
$20 per ensemble (students can divide up the cost among ensemble members)
The fee is due by October 17th, 2025. If writing a check, make it out to Mt Baker High School. If you think you cannot pay the entry fee, there are funds available to cover it.
COMMITMENT
Rehearsals for Senior High Students will be Thursdays after school starting October 19, 2025. Students do not have to stay every Thursday but will need to come to at least 5 practices between October 9 and December 15.
HOW TO SIGN UP (You have options!! Choose what works best for you)
There is a sign up sheet by the door in the choir room.
You can also put a note in Mrs. Moore’s turn in tray with your name on it.
You can sign up using the form at the bottom of this page.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact me at 360-617-4566 by e-mail at lmoore@mtbaker.wednet.edu.
Information for Junior Solo/Ensemble Festival (Grade 7/8)
WHO
Junior high choir students from our music district
WHAT
The Solo and Ensemble festival is sponsored by the San Juan Music Educators
Association and is an optional activity in which music students may participate.
Students who wish to participate, work with their school music teacher to prepare
a vocal solo, or small ensemble piece of music. On the day of the festival, these
students travel to the festival site and sing their piece for a judge who will give them
feedback, encouragement and a rating. An ensemble is when two or more students perform together.
WHEN
The festival date is Saturday February 7th, 2026. Students can work on their songs during choir class, at lunch, during base camp times, and Thursdays after school starting October 9, 2025.Students will ride the late bus home if they stay after school.
WHERE
The festival is at Cascade Middle School in Bellingham
****Parents must be able to provide transportation to and from the performance site****
COST
$15 per solo
$20 per ensemble (students can divide up the cost among ensemble members)
If the cost is a challenge to you, there is funding available to support students.
Payment can be made at the junior high office by the student, or by the parent AFTER THE STUDENT HAS SIGNED UP and talked to Mrs Moore. Payment deadline is October 17th, 2025.
HOW TO SIGN UP
There are three ways you can sign up
1. Sign up on the sheet in the choir room
2. Fill out a form and put it in Mrs. Moore’s turn in tray
3. Fill out the form above on this web page
.QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact me at 360-617-4566, by e-mail at lmoore@mtbaker.wednet.edu.