MMEA ALL-STATE BAND

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?
- AUDITIONS must be submitted in MID-MARCH
- ALL-STATE CAMP is held the 1ST WEEK of the following AUGUST
- ALL-STATE REUNION PERFORMANCE is held at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on FEBRUARY of the following year
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.

MMEA ALL-STATE BAND

​*ADM = Alfred’s Drum Method *FS3 = Festival Solos Book 3 for Drums

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ADM = Alfred’s Drum Method FS3 = Festival Solos Book 3 for Drums