All-Northwest and All-State Choir

This website cannot be fully updated until WMEA updates theirs.

To audition for All-State or All-Northwest, students must be a member of Harbor Singers or Treble Choir.  The auditions will be announced at the beginning of the year and will be after school or during lunch.  If the students cannot come to the designated audition dates, they may not be allowed to reschedule.  More information regarding audition requirements and dates will be given in class during the first few weeks of school.  

This is not the application packet. These materials are being provided now for preparation purposes. The application instructions packet is available online at www.wmea.org. You must bring your $25 (subject to change) audition fee at the time of the audition.  If you do not have your fee, you will not be allowed to audition.

Program overview

WMEA All-State high school honor groups include Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Choir, Treble Choir, Jazz Band and Jazz Choir. The entire application and audition process is done online by Mr. McCoy after you have recorded.

The event is May 20-22, 2027 in Tacoma, WA.

Eligibility---Students

In short, you must be my student and be enrolled all year in a music class. Those are the NAfME rules.

Festival Expenses

Application Fee: This will be free. Thanks Choir and Band Boosters! 

Click Here for Audition Materials

$350.00 (subject to change) due immediately after notification of acceptance in late November. Participation fees cover evening events, on-site event transportation and administrative costs. Payment of registration fees must be processed through the student’s school. Limited financial assistance is available from the WMEA Young Musicians Excelling fund. Please see the separate page detailing that process. 

Click Here for Financial Aid Application.

Limited scholarships are available from the Choir Boosters but you must apply through WMEA first. If you need assistance, please e-mail dmccoy@ohsd.net

Lodging

You must provide your own food and lodging but Mr. McCoy will help organize this. You will be given a list of hotels who are coordinating with the festival to offer discounts. Most students stay with their parents.

Transportation and Chaperones

You are in charge of finding your own transportation to and from rehearsals. Mr. McCoy will help facilitate an onsite chaperone once we know who is accepted.