Auditions for High School Students

The All-State audition process begins throughout the state in each of the TMEA Regions. Individual musicians perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part. From this ranking, a select group of musicians advances from their Region to TMEA Area competitions and from there the highest-ranking qualify to perform in a TMEA All-State music group. These All-State students participate in three days of rehearsals during the annual state TMEA Clinic/Convention, and their performances before thousands of attendees bring this extraordinary event to a close.

For Jazz Ensemble information go to All-State Band. For Mariachi Ensemble go to All-State Orchestra.

Auditions for Middle School Students

Each TMEA Region may host contests in which individual middle school students may audition for the opportunity to rehearse together and perform in a Region band, orchestra, or choir. Regions select their own audition materials for these events. Check eligibility here.