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2011/2012 All-County Ensembles

After the audition and selection process is completed, students who have been accepted into the All-County ensembles will be notified through their music teacher. Participation in these ensembles is an honor and a privilege. Be sure to read our participation policies and guidelines carefully to ensure a quality experience for all students involved.

2011/2012 Dates & Locations

Festival 1:	February 3rd & 4th, 2012 at Niagara Falls HS Senior High Chorus Senior High Jazz Junior High Band Elementary Orchestra
Festival 2:	February 10th & 11th, 2012 at Lockport HS Senior High Band Senior High Vocal Jazz Junior High Orchestra Elementary Chorus
Festival 3:	March 2nd & 3rd, 2012 at Wilson Senior High Orchestra Junior High Jazz Junior High Chorus Elementary Band

Participation Policy

In the best interest of all the students, and to ensure a quality ensemble, NCMEA maintains a strict participation policy. Students must be in attendance to all rehearsals. Students must sign a participation contract which states that they will observe the attendance requirement, be punctual, positively represent themselves and their school, maintain proper rehearsal etiquette, and show respect to the facilities of the hosting school. Students who are in violation of any NCMEA regulations are subject to removal from the festival and may not be invited to future NCMEA activities.

Seating Auditions

All students will be expected to participate in seating auditions for placement within their section. Seating will be determined based upon a student's preparation of the festival music. All decisions of the seating judge(s) are final.

Concert Dress

Concert dress for every All-County group is black from "hip to heels" and white on top. Ladies should wear a long black dress, skirt, or pants with black tights or socks covering any exposed skin. Dress attire includes black dress shoes. No sandals or sneakers please! Gentlemen should wear long black dress pants with black socks, black shoes, white shirt and long dark tie.

Ticket Information

Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the performance.

Adults ~ $5
Children 12 & under ~ $4
Senior Citizens ~ $4