Please check the KMEA website for any corrections or additions to the audition materials. ksmea.org/allstate
The KMEA Event Calendar lists All-State entry deadlines. Application forms will be available online at the appropriate times.
Location and date of All-State Auditions:
Choir: District Mini-Conventions - Fall of 2013
Instrumental: Salina Central - January 11, 2014
Instrumental Live Audition Deadlines
| Thursday, December 18, 2013 | 11:59:59 pm CST | $10 fee per audition |
| Tuesday, December 31, 2013 | 11:59:59 pm CST | $30 fee per audition |
| Friday, January 10, 2014 | 11:59:59 pm CST | $50 fee per audition |
| Saturday, January 11, 2014 | 10:00 am CST | $100 fee per audition |
Choral Audition Deadlines
| Friday, October 4, 2013 | 11:59:59 pm CST | Middle Level Choir |
| Friday, October 11, 2013 | 11:59:59 pm CST | District Choir All-State Choir |
Middle Level Audition Payment
For the 2014 ISW, the Festival Ensemble Manager will send an invoice to each director with participant(s) in the KMEA Middle Level Choir. We ask that you return a copy of the invoice with a payment check (one check please). For middle level choir audition information, contact Erin Buffum at: mlchoir [at] ksmea.org
High School Vocal Deadlines
District and State choral entry forms are submitted through the KMEA website. The deadline for entry submission is Friday, October 11, 2013 for all KMEA districts. It is each director's responsibility to complete his/her submissions and each director is required to meet that deadline. No entries will be accepted after the Friday, October 11, 2013 deadline has passed. KMEA strictly enforces all deadlines. For further high school choir audition questions, contact Jane Vanderhoff at: hschoir [at] ksmea.org
KMEA All-State Ensembles
Instrumental Live Auditions
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014
Location: Salina Central High School
The Weather Delay Date for Live Auditions:
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014
Location: Salina Central High School
Concert Order for the 2014 All-State Performances
- Choir
- Jazz Band
- 56A Band
- Orchestra
- 1234A Band
Special Needs Students
The Festival Ensemble Manager is developing procedures and materials which address the issues of special needs students participating in the audition process - hearing, vision, physical, etc.
Directors of students with special needs for vocal auditions must contact the Festival Ensemble Manager by Friday, September 13, 2013, in order to allow time for the Manager and Chairpersons to provide the necessary assistance.
Directors of students with special needs for instrumental auditions must contact the Festival Ensemble Manager by Friday, December 13, 2013, in order to allow time for the Manager and Chairpersons to provide the necessary assistance.
Rules and Regulations Complete Rules & Regulations and the All-State Ensembles Philosophy Statement may be accessed at ksmea.org/allstate
If you have questions or comments, please contact:
Festival Ensemble Manager
Randy Fillmore
785-766-4121
ensembles [at] ksmea.org