Registration & Auditions will be open from October 1, 2026 through November 9, 2026 at 11:59pm CST.

• The Registration & Fee Form (available on the Registration page on October 1) must be completed by a certified school representative (band director, teacher, or administrator). Registration forms submitted by students will not be accepted. Students should confirm with their director that the Registration & Fee Form has been completed.

• Auditions will be submitted via video recording through the online Audition Form (available here on October 1).

• Videos may be submitted as unlisted YouTube links, or shared Google Drive files.

• December 1: selected students will be notified by email, and the ensemble list will be posted on the MOPAS website and Facebook page. 

Video Procedures:

• Audition videos must show hands and instruments clearly. Use the videos below as guide to how your recording should look and how to angle to camera.

• No identifying attire or school identifiers should be visible.

• Videos should be recorded as a continuous take with no cuts and no audio editing.

• Videos should be labeled as “Mallet Etude,” etc. and should not include your name, school, or other identifiers.

• WATCH YOUR VIDEO BEFORE YOU SUBMIT! Can we see the full playing area of the instrument? Is the music stand blocking your hands? Is the camera too far or too close?

• Make sure the share settings are set to "Anyone with the link." If you only share them directly to MOPAS, our outside adjudicators will not be able to access the videos.