Welcome to All State Auditions!
The Nomination Window and Registration Window are NOW CLOSED.
Overview
All State is an opportunity for public, private, and independent school music students across Maryland to audition for premiere, state-wide ensembles. The ensembles are conducted by renowned conductors from Maryland and across the United States. All State ensembles are grade level and content area specific (including Band, Jazz Band, Commercial Band, Chorus, and Orchestra.)
MMEA is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive community in which participants and members of all backgrounds can access events, programs, and services, and be treated fairly. MMEA does not tolerate harassment, discrimination, prejudice, or bias in admission, employment, volunteering, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity or expression, political affiliation, ancestry, or military service.
All State Ensembles
For All State 2025, the following ensembles will be seated: Junior Band, Junior Mixed Chorus, Junior Orchestra, Senior Band, Senior Jazz Band, Senior Commercial Band, Senior Mixed Chorus, Senior Treble Chorus, and Senior Orchestra.
If a student is selected, the ensembles will rehearse and perform during the following dates:
NEW! February 14-16, 2025, Hagerstown, MD
Senior Commercial Band
February 21-23, 2025, College Park, MD
Junior Band
Junior Mixed Chorus
Junior Orchestra (strings only)
February 20-22, 2025, Hanover/Baltimore, MD
Senior Jazz Band
March 7-9, 2025, Baltimore, MD
Senior Band
Senior Orchestra
Senior Mixed Chorus
Senior Treble Chorus
Audition Timeline
Mid-August - Full All State Information and Materials Available
Mid-August to September 25 - All State Nomination Window - All Ensembles
September 26 to October 2 - All State Late Nomination Window - All Ensembles
October 2 to October 16 - All State Audition Registration Window for In-Person Auditions (Junior/Senior Band, Junior/Senior Chorus, Junior/Senior Orchestra)
NEW! October 2 to October 16 - All State Registration Window for Virtual/Asynchronous Auditions: Senior Jazz Band, Senior Commercial Band, Junior/Senior Harp. All students must register and pay for their audition during this window. Audition recordings will be due October 30 to November 6
October 17 to 25 - Registration Late Window (all ensembles, all instruments/vocal parts)
October 30 to November 6* - All State Audition Submission Window for Virtual/Asynchronous (Senior Jazz Band, Senior Commercial Band, Junior/Senior Harp)
November 16* - All State Auditions for Junior Band (Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion), Chorus, & Orchestra (Strings)
November 23* - All State Auditions for Senior Band (Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion), Chorus, & Orchestra (Strings)
Early December - All State rosters released
Audition Times - All time slots for in-person auditions will be released one (1) week to 10 days prior to the audition date. Time slots will be posted using the audition number as a reference. No student identifying information will be posted.
*There is no alternate audition date/submission window.
All State Audition Format
For 2024-2025, MMEA is only offering in-person auditions for most of our ensembles.
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For Junior and Senior Band, Chorus, and Orchestra (except Harp) MMEA will be offering in-person auditions only. The live-virtual audition format will not be available.
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For Senior Jazz Band, Senior Commercial Band, and Junior/Senior Harp, auditions will be virtual-asynchronous via a recorded audition.
Audition Materials
Audition materials for all ensembles may be found here: 2024-2025 All State Audition Materials.
Questions and Communication Policy
To help facilitate this audition process, caregivers or students may need to communicate directly with MMEA staff for questions and support. We ask that the student’s music educator be copied on all messages to MMEA to assure transparency and accurate communication. MMEA staff will extend the same courtesy in the event staff needs to communicate with caregivers and/or students.
When communicating with MMEA regarding All State auditions, please include the student’s full name, grade, ensemble(s) they are auditioning for, and instrument/vocal part. Once a student has completed the audition registration process, please include the audition number in any communications.
Please consult with your student’s nominating music educator and this All State Audition FAQ.
If your question is not answered, contact MMEA Staff at mmeamarylandinfo@gmail.com.
Free Bonus Event!
3rd ANNUAL MUSIC AT MARYLAND: ALL STATE CLINIC DAYS
The University of Maryland School of Music invites students who are auditioning for Maryland All State ensembles for a day of audition repertoire coaching, masterclasses, and sight-reading workshops to prepare for this year's All State auditions and beyond. The events are free and lunch will be provided. Registration with University of Maryland is required. These registrations/events do not include All State audition registration.