For the audition process to be fair and equitable, everyone must understand the audition requirements and procedures. If you are new to the process, please take time to review ALL of the audition requirements, procedures, and current revisions.
General Information:
- Students may use their own copy of the audition materials, or copies provided by their teacher.
- Scoring is based on accuracy of pitch, rhythm, tone quality, articulation, and musicality (see scoring rubric in right side grey navigation boxes).
- Student use of metronomes is not permitted.
Order of audition:
- First Scale
- Second Scale
- First Excerpt
- Second Excerpt
- Sight Reading
Contact information:
Jennifer Lyford– WMEA Orchestra Vice President
Laramie High School
1710 Boulder Dr, Laramie, WY 82070
orchestra.vp@wyomea.org
The Guest Conductor for the 2026 All-State Orchestra:
John Varineau – Calvin University
All-State Orchestra 2026 Repertoire:
Ethiopia’s Shadow in America by Florence Price
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 2 Finale
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Audition Materials:
Violin Audition Packet 2026
Viola Audition Packet 2026
Cello Audition Packet 2026
String Bass Audition Packet 2026
Orchestra Audition Scoring Rubric 2025-26
