Maryland All-State Audition Materials Available
Click the link for details: https://www.mdmea.org/all-state
Contact your music teacher if you need assistance with the following:
1. Locating the audition music
2. Signing up for the audition.
3. Coach class on the audition music.
Maryland All-State Information
The website with all of the details regarding All-State auditions can be found here: https://www.mdmea.org/all-state-auditions. This email provides a summary of that information for your convenience.
Maryland All-State is an optional extracurricular activity, and participation will not affect a student’s grade in their music class. However, we strongly encourage students to prepare and consider auditioning, as it is a valuable experience.
Students who are successful in their auditions and accepted into All-State ensembles typically have been playing their instrument (or singing) for several years, perform at a high level, and dedicate time to practicing at home. Many also take private lessons. It’s important to note that the student must take ownership of the audition process, including preparation and adhering to the fee payment schedule. About 90% of the responsibility lies with the student. While we mention All-State in class and post information on Schoology, we do not focus on it as much as BCPS All-County auditions due to the level of difficulty involved.
Below is a list of available Maryland All-State ensembles and the dates of their events:
Senior Ensembles: Grades 10-12
Junior Ensembles: Grades 7-9
February 14-16, 2025, Hagerstown, MD
Senior Commercial Band
February 21-23, 2025, College Park, MD
Junior Band
Junior Mixed Chorus
Junior Orchestra (strings only)
February 20-22, 2025, Hanover/Baltimore, MD
Senior Jazz Band
March 7-9, 2025, Baltimore, MD
Senior Band
Senior Orchestra
Senior Mixed Chorus
Senior Treble Chorus
Audition Timeline
• Mid-August - Full All State Information and Materials Available. Visit https://www.mdmea.org/all-state-auditions
• Mid-August to September 25 - All State Nomination Window - All Ensembles
• September 26 to October 2 - All State Late Nomination Window - All Ensembles
• October 2 to October 16 - All State Audition Registration Window for In-Person Auditions (Junior/Senior Band, Junior/Senior Chorus, Junior/Senior Orchestra)
• NEW! October 2 to October 16 - All State Registration Window for Virtual/Asynchronous Auditions: Senior Jazz Band, Senior Commercial Band, Junior/Senior Harp. All students must register and pay for their audition during this window. Audition recordings will be due October 30 to November 6
• October 17 to 25 - Registration Late Window (all ensembles, all instruments/vocal parts)
• October 30 to November 6* - All State Audition Submission Window for Virtual/Asynchronous (Senior Jazz Band, Senior Commercial Band, Junior/Senior Harp)
• November 16* - All State Auditions for Junior Band (Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion), Chorus, & Orchestra (Strings)
• November 23* - All State Auditions for Senior Band (Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion), Chorus, & Orchestra (Strings)
• Early December - All State rosters released
Audition Times - All time slots for in-person auditions will be released one (1) week to 10 days prior to the audition date. Time slots will be posted using the audition number as a reference. No student identifying information will be posted.
*There is no alternate audition date/submission window.
For 2024-2025, MMEA is only offering in-person auditions for most of our ensembles.
• For Junior and Senior Band, Chorus, and Orchestra (except Harp) MMEA will be offering in-person auditions only. The live-virtual audition format will not be available.
• For Senior Jazz Band, Senior Commercial Band, and Junior/Senior Harp, auditions will be virtual-asynchronous via a recorded audition.
Audition Materials
Audition materials for all ensembles may be found here: 2024-2025 All State Audition Materials
Band Auditions (MBDA)
Junior Band Auditions (Grades 7-9)
• Instruments - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
• Audition Nomination - Due September 25, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Nomination - September 26 to October 2, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Registration - October 2 to 16, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Registration - October 17 to 25, 12pm (noon)
• Auditions - Saturday, November 16
• Audition Format - In-person at one (1) location only, no walk-ins allowed
• Location - Severna Park High School (Anne Arundel County)
Senior Band Auditions (Grades 10-12)
• Instruments - Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion
• Audition Nomination - Due September 25, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Nomination - September 26 to October 2, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Registration - October 2 to 16, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Registration - October 17 to 25, 12pm (noon)
• Auditions - Saturday, November 23
• Audition Format - In-person at one (1) location only, no walk-ins allowed
• Location - Severna Park High School (Anne Arundel County)
Senior Jazz Band/Senior Commercial Band Auditions (Grades 10-12)
• Instruments/Vocals - See Audition List
• Audition Nomination - Due September 25, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Nomination - September 26 to October 2, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Registration - October 2 to 16, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Registration - October 17 to 25, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Submission Window - October 30 to November 6, 5pm. No late audition submissions allowed.
• Audition Format - Virtual-asynchronous adjudication via a recorded audition
Orchestra Auditions (MODA)
Junior Orchestra Auditions (Grades 7-9)
• Instruments - Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass
• Audition Nomination - Due September 25, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Nomination - September 26 to October 2, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Registration - October 2 to 16, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Registration - October 17 to 25, 12pm (noon)
• Auditions - Saturday, November 16
• Audition Format - In-person at one (1) location only, no walk-ins allowed
• Location - Severna Park High School (Anne Arundel County)
Senior Orchestra Auditions (Grades 10-12)
• Instruments - Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass
• Audition Nomination - Due September 25, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Nomination - September 26 to October 2, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Registration - October 2 to 16, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Registration - October 17 to 25, 12pm (noon)
• Auditions - Saturday, November 23
• Audition Format - In-person at one (1) location only, no walk-ins allowed
• Location - Severna Park High School (Anne Arundel County)
Junior/Senior Harp Auditions (Junior-Grades 7-9; Senior-Grades 10-12)
• Audition Nomination - Due September 25, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Nomination - September 26 to October 2, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Registration - October 2 to 16, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Registration - October 17 to 25, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Submission Window - October 30 to November 6, 5pm. No late audition submissions allowed.
• Audition Format - Virtual-asynchronous adjudication via a recorded audition
Chorus Auditions (MODA)
Junior Mixed Chorus Auditions (Grades 7-9)
• Vocal Parts - Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass
• Audition Nomination - Due September 25, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Nomination - September 26 to October 2, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Registration - October 2 to 16, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Registration - October 17 to 25, 12pm (noon)
• Auditions - Saturday, November 16
• Audition Format - In-person at four (4) locations, listed below, no walk-ins allowed
Senior Chorus Auditions (Grades 10-12)
• Vocal Parts - Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bass 1, Bass 2
• Audition Nomination - Due September 25, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Nomination - September 26 to October 2, 12pm (noon)
• Audition Registration - October 2 to 16, 12pm (noon)
• Late Audition Registration - October 17 to 25, 12pm (noon)
• Auditions - Saturday, November 23
• Audition Format - In-person at four (4) locations, listed below, no walk-ins allowed
Junior and Senior Chorus Audition Locations
• Williamsport High School (Washington County)
• Perry Hall High School (Baltimore County)
• Parkside High School (Wicomico County)
• NEW! Broadneck High School (Anne Arundel County)
Questions and Communication Policy
To help facilitate this audition process, caregivers or students may need to communicate directly with MMEA staff for questions and support. We ask that the student’s music educator be copied on all messages to MMEA to assure transparency and accurate communication. MMEA staff will extend the same courtesy in the event staff needs to communicate with caregivers and/or students.
When communicating with MMEA regarding All State auditions, please include the student’s full name, grade, ensemble(s) they are auditioning for, and instrument/vocal part. Once a student has completed the audition registration process, please include the audition number in any communications.
Please consult with your student’s nominating music educator and this All State Audition FAQ.
If your question is not answered, contact MMEA Staff at mmeamarylandinfo@gmail.com.