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All County Instrumental Auditions
The All County audition process provides an opportunity for orchestra and band students to prepare and perform a solo or small ensemble for a judge. Students receive feedback in a positive and supportive atmosphere to help improve their performance skills. An All County audition is required in order to be considered for an honors ensemble.
2008/2009 Dates & Locations
| Vocal Auditions | Saturday, October 25 at North Tonawanda HS Registration Deadline: Friday, September 26 |
| Instrumental Auditions | Saturday, December 13 at North Park Middle School (Lockport) Registration Deadline: Monday, October 20 |
Solo and Ensemble Selections
All solos and ensembles must be listed in the current NYSSMA Manual Edition XXVIII (effective July 1, 2006). Photocopied music is strictly prohibited. Only valid origanls may be used for auditions. Students must provide a judge's copy (a piano accompaniment which shows the solo line is acceptable). Please write in all measure numbers.
Online Registration
Registration must be completed through your school music teacher. Students, parents and private teachers are not permitted to access the online registration system. Registration closes promptly at 11:59pm on Friday, October 26th. There will be no exceptions.
Audition Fee
There is an $10 fee for each audition. Fees are collected through each school and submitted in one payment to NCMEA along with your online registration confirmation. Fees and confirmation are due IN HAND to NCMEA on October 24. Contact your school's music teacher to learn more about how fees are handled.
Dress
While there is no specific dress code for auditions, it is highly recomended that students dress nicely. It is appropriate for boys to wear pants/shirt/tie and for girls to wear a skirt that falls below the knees and a blouse.
Playing Permits
All playing permits will be generated by the online registration system. Teachers must print and sign all playing permits once given approval by the registration administrator.
