- WHAT IS IT?
- MMEA All-State is a program to develop the FINEST musicians and leaders among Minnesota's most accomplished HIGH SCHOOL students. The All-State program supports secondary school music ensembles, MMEA members and members' students.
- WHEN IS IT?
- WHO IS IT FOR?
- All-State is for students in grades 10 and 11.
- WHAT DOES IT COST?
- To submit an ALL-STATE AUDITION costs $20 which is covered by the Ada-Borup School District.
- The Ada-Borup School District covers 30% of expenses incurred by students on EARNED STATE TRIPS and also provides a per diem of $5 per meal.
- The cost of the ALL-STATE SUMMER CAMP is $580 (room and board included), which, minus the 30% District contribution, leaves $406.
- Regarding the FEBRUARY ALL-STATE PERFORMANCE:
- The Ada-Borup School District will cover 30% of the cost of your HILTON HOTEL ROOM which, minus the District contribution, leaves about $200 for 2 nights.
- The Ada-Borup School District will only cover ACTUAL EXPENSES incurred at the FEBRUARY ALL-STATE PERFORMANCE. If students elect not to stay at the Hilton hotel, or are given free meals, that will be DEDUCTED from the amount received from the School District.
- ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?
- The MMEA ALL-STATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION covers up to $406 of the ALL-STATE CAMP cost.
- Apply for funding through the NW Minnesota Arts Council STUDENT ARTIST TRAINING GRANT covers up to $406 of the ALL-STATE CAMP cost
- Use MONEY you have EARNED from FUNDRAISING for band tours pending approval by Mr. Tuttle and the High School Principal.
- WHAT DO I GET FOR DOING THIS?
- All State Band Audition (Grades 10 & 11)
- PERFORM Audition for Mr. Tuttle and score an 85% or greater
- Earn 100 career points (50 for grade)
- Credit for completing Stage 30 (*ADM Stars & Stripes Forever Solo)
- Receive a 100% on NEXT Performance Test
- SUBMIT and UPLOAD Audition (Pre-Approved by Mr. Tuttle)
- Earn 500 career points (50 for grade)
- Credit for completing Stage 36 (*FS3)
- Receive a 100% on next THREE Performance Tests
- All-State Band Membership (Grades 10 & 11)
- Those ACCEPTED into All-State Band, ATTEND All-State Camp, and PERFORM with All-State Band will earn 1,000 career points (50 for grade) / Receive a 100% on next EIGHT Performance Tests
- WHAT IS THE AUDITION LIKE?
- Each All-State Band audition will include:
- PLAY all SCALES in succession, in a single CONTINUOUS TAKE, at the Articulation and Tempo indicated.
- PERFORM a SOLO selected by the Teacher and Student based on recommended difficulty level published by MMEA. The SOLO will be performed UNACCOMPANIED. A maximum of 5 minutes may be submitted.
- PERFORM the BAND ETUDE posted on the MMEA website.
- HOW DO I GET STARTED?
- Email or talk with Mr. Tuttle about getting your audition ready as soon as you can.
