OMEA Events:
All-State 2004 Information
What is All-State
High school students have the opportunity to play with their most talented peers from across the state in the Oregon All-State High School groups.
Conductors for the All-State 2004 Groups
- Band - Paula Crider
- Choir - Rodney Eichenberger
- Orchestra - Martin-Beatus Meier
- Jazz Choir - Frank Dimiero
- Jazz Band - Robert Baca
Band, Choir and Orchestra members will rehearse January 30-February 1, 2004 and perform in the Gala All-State Concert on Sunday, February 1 at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts.
Jazz Band and Choir students will rehearse January 10th and 11th at Mt Hood Community College and will begin rehearsals in Eugene at 2:15PM on Thursday, January 29. They perform an evening concert at the Hilton Eugene Conference Center on Saturday, January 31.
An attendance fee of $220 will cover clinician costs, sheet music, food, lodging and administrative expenses. All students will stay at the Eugene Hilton two nights except for those living in the Eugene area. An additional fee is required to cover the Gresham rehearsal for the jazz ensembles. Watch the OMEA Web-site for details. Attendance for local students (Eugene area) will be $140. Concert tickets will be sold for $12 to cover the cost of the hall rental. Supervision will be provided from the time of registration until the concert.
If you have questions, or would like to volunteer to chaperone, supervise or assist in some other capacity, contact an All-State organizer:
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How to Audition for All-State 2004
Auditions are now closed.
The audition deadline for All-State 2004 was October 3, 2003. See the timeline below for more information.
Timeline: All-State 2004
| September, 2003 |
Prepare audition tapes as explained in the Complete Set of Audition Instructions (71k pdf). Then apply to audition for All-State 2004 and print out the completed application form.
Auditions are now closed. |
| October 3, 2003 |
Deadline for postmark on mailing from director including:
- Photocopy of OMEA/MENC membership card with membership
current through February, 2004.
NOTE: Director's membership must be current at the time of application. Directors whose membership expires before the convention must furnish proof of renewal prior to December 1 or their students will be replaced by students on the waiting list for membership in the All-State ensembles
- Completed Director Summary Form
- Copies of all students required registration forms with all necessary signatures
- Full payment of all student registration fees ($10 per application)
- Student audition tapes
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| November 3, 2003 |
- Directors receive notification of selected students.
- Students download All-State Packet, including required contract, waiver and medical forms.
- Student completes forms - including required signatures- and returns them with registration fee to director.
- Selected students are registered online to accept a position in the All-State groups and reserve lodging.
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| November 20, 2003 |
Deadline for postmark of the following to OMEA from the director:
- Copies of all required student forms with signatures
- Full payment of all student registration fees
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| December 1, 2003 |
Music will be mailed. Students will be responsible for learning music prior to arrival at the convention. |
| January 10-11,2004 |
Jazz Band and Choir rehearsal, Mt Hood Community College. |
| January 29, 2004 |
Jazz Band and Choir rehearsal, 2:15pm Eugene |
| January 30 - February 1, 2004 |
Band, Choir and Orchestra rehearsals, Eugene |
| January 31, 2004 |
Jazz Band and Choir evening concert |
| February 1, 2004 |
Band, Choir and Orchestra Gala All-State Concert |
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