Please note that, although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information printed here, it is the student's responsibility to check with his/her director for any changes in audition requirements or schedules.
 

 NEW:  To access information about All-State Choir, scroll down or click on one of the following options:

• Eligibility

• 1st Round Audition dates, fees, and locations

• 1st Round Audition requirements

• 1st Round Audition results

• 2nd Round Audition date, fees, location, help session

• 2nd Round Audition requirements

• 2nd Round Audition results

 ELIGIBILITY:

Students in grades 9 - 12 whose directors are current members of LMEA are eligible to audition.  A student auditioning for the All-State Choir must be a member of the school's choral music program.  In a situation where there is no program in the school, the student must be certified by the eligible music teacher at the school or a private teacher who is a member of LMEA.

All-State Choir is one of five All-State ensembles to perform during the LMEA conference. Students are eligible for membership in only one All-State group with the exception of vocalists who audition for the jazz ensemble. The choir, generally made up of approximately 160 members,  traditionally performs the end of the week prior to Thanksgiving.

New 2008: An All-State Women's Choir (SSAA) made up of 60 members is being added.  For women, their ranking in the 2nd round auditions will determine which choir she will participate in.

 1st ROUND AUDITION DATES, FEES, AND LOCATIONS:

1st round All-State Honor Choir auditions:

Date:	September 20, 2008
Place:	Southeastern La. University, Pottle Music Building Registration table is in the choir room.
Time:	Times for schools will be assigned after the registration deadline.
Fee:	$5.00 per entry Fees should be paid to the student's school.  A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A. District IX Vocal Account, must be mailed with the registration form to the chairperson by the deadline.
Deadline:	Registration form and check must be postmarked by 8/29/08.
Late Fee:	Be aware that schools will be assessed a $50.00 late fee if the postmark deadline is not met (as voted on by L.M.E.A. District IX members).  Students who are registered late will be assigned whatever times are still available.  All late entries must be received at least 5 days prior to an event.
Audition Requirements:	See information for 1st Round below
Chairperson:	Ashley Lemmler

 1st ROUND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE:  There is a different prepared piece for 2nd Round. See below.

Prepared Piece - Students are required to prepare the appropriate voice part (SSAATTBB) of the 1st round performance selection as listed below.  They will audition using the CD* track that omits their voice part.

  2007 – “O Vos Omnes” by Pablo Casals, Tetra Music – TC128. This is to be sung in Latin.

• 2008 – “Let All the Nations Praise the Lord” by Leisring, arr. Hoggard, Shawnee Press – A0094 This is to be sung in English.

2009 – “Richte Mich, Gott” by Mendelssohn, Warner Bros. – LG70179. This is to be sung in German.

2010 – "Heilig" (Holy) by Mendelssohn (for double choir), Walton Music Corp. – W2163. This is to be sung in German.

Students will be adjudicated as follows:
Intonation - 25 pts.
Part accuracy - 25 pts.
Tone quality - 25 pts.
Precision, diction, sightreading - 25 pts.  
(Total 100 pts.)

Sightreading is required.

 AUDITION RESULTS:

First round will be posted as soon as available - usually the night of auditions. Click on "Audition Results" in the navagation bar on the left.

Each district is allowed to send their top 5 students per part to 2nd round auditions.

 2nd ROUND AUDITION DATES, FEES, AND LOCATIONS:

Help Session for 2nd Round All-State Choir Auditions - Students qualifying for 2^nd round auditions are invited to a workshop focusing on the 2nd round audition piece and on sight reading in preparation for this audition. They should come knowing their music.

Date:	September 27, 2008
Place:	TBA
Time:	9:00-12:00
Clinician:
Chairperson:

2nd round All-State Honor Choir auditions:

Date:	October 11, 2008
Place:	Pineville High
Time:	Bring a picture ID.  Registration and audition times TBA.
Fee:	$12.00 per audition Fees should be paid to the student's school.  A single school check, payable to L.M.E.A. District IX, must be mailed by the deadline to: Sharon McNamara-Horne, Fontainebleau Jr. High, 100 Hurricane Alley, Mandeville, LA 70471.
Deadline:	September 26, 2008
Audition Requirements:	See information for 2nd Round below

 2nd ROUND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Prepared Piece - There will be a different required performance selection for 2nd round.  The current 2nd round performance selection is listed below and can also be found in the September edition of The Louisiana Musician. This piece, in SSAATTBB, will be selected from the current All-State Program by the Vocal Division Chairperson and the All-State Conductor. Students will audition using the CD* track that omits their voice part.

  2007 – “Laudate" by Rene Clausen, SATB divisi, a cappella, Mark Foster Publishers, MF-2180

• 2008 – "Three Korean Folk Songs #1" by Hangangsu Taryeong, arr. jisco Kim, Earthsongs Publication (www.earthsongsmus.com or email@earthsongmus.com)

2005 – "Ye Shall Have A Song" by Randall Thompson, Shirmer #1753 (#8 from the Peaceable Kingdom)

2006 – "In Remembrance" by Jeff Ames, Walton Music, SATB divisi, HL08501547 / WLG115

Students will be adjudicated as follows:
Intonation – 20 pts.
Tone Quality – 20 pts.
Part Accuracy – 20 pts.
Diction – 10 pts.
Technique – 10 pts.
Interpretation – 10 pts.
Sightreading – 10 pts.
(Total 100 pts.)

Sightreading is required.

*Directors can order a copy of the rehearsal/audition CD through Jude Wilson (contact information is in La Musician, May, 2008, Fran Hebert's article).

 AUDITION RESULTS:

Second round will be posted on the state's website.  Click on "LMEA Website" in the navagation bar on the left.

Last Updated:  June, 2008