![]() We spent two days working hard on learning five pieces and still had fun along the way. “The All-State Choir was a great opportunity and I am so glad to have been a part of it. Most importantly, it is a chance to get to share similar interests with people you don't know! I made so many friends at All-State that I still talk to today.” ![]() All-state isn't really just about being a part of a talented choir – it is also about meeting new people, getting to experiment, going to a different town, and crawling out of your comfort zone. We all got pretty close and even got to share some information about ourselves. Everyone was there for different reasons but no one felt targeted or uncomfortable during the experience. “My favorite part of the experience was the fact that there was ZERO judgment. It has inspired me to go out and look for all different types of adventure.” Choir has also taught me about many different cultures and different ways of expressing myself. Now I’m known as the guy who isn’t afraid of any type of social situation. “Being in choir has helped me stand out more. I absolutely loved this experience and hope many after me continue to get to sing with such a supportive and friendly group!” “Our director was encouraging and inspiring and really offered a greater insight and resurgence of why I love music and why I am choosing to study it. “I really enjoyed meeting other people with the same passion I have and being able to do what I love, which is music.” “I was so excited to be accepted into the choir! Being in All-State helped me grow as a person, without a doubt, and gave me more confidence to go and do what I want to do!” The fees help cover the cost of music, meals, rehearsal spaces, choir staff (accompanists and conductors), performance venues, housing (for Middle Level, Treble Clef, Bass Clef, and Vocal Jazz), and professional audio recording services. The registration fee is $90 for the Children’s and Collegiate Choirs and $190 for the Middle Level, Treble Clef, and Bass Clef Choirs. There are six ensembles in the All-State Choir Experience- Children’s Choir (Grades 5-6), Middle-Level Choir (Grades 7-8), Treble Clef Choir (Grades 9-12), Bass Clef Choir (Grades 9-12), Vocal Jazz Choir (Grades 9-12), and Collegiate Choir. ![]() As a choir director, you are encouraged to attend the WCDA Conference and/or the final All-State performances. Throughout this process, All-State choir coordinators will communicate with music teachers who can pass that information on to their participating students. Students are required to learn their music before the event in January. Choir rosters are determined for each ensemble and directors and students are notified in early November. The All-State Choirs challenge students to push their musicianship to a new level while giving them the joy and satisfaction of getting to sing alongside other distinguished musicians.ĭirectors nominate students online at the end of September/beginning of October. In All-State, students get the opportunity to work with some of the nation’s best teacher-conductors, culminating in a final performance to the public. Students are chosen based on director nominations and should be trustworthy, skilled musicians who demonstrate academic prowess, intrinsic motivation, and focus in rehearsal. The event is open to students from fourth grade through college, and is part of the WCDA Conference in January. All-State Choir celebrates some of our best young singers in the state.
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