All-State Music 2026

 

All-State Music Honor Groups

January 18-20, 2026, Cody High School,
Cody, Wyoming

 

The Wyoming High School Activities Association and the Wyoming Music Educators Association are pleased to provide a high quality rehearsal and performance opportunity for students through All-State Honor Band, Orchestra, and Choir.

GENERAL INFORMATION

2026 All-State Audition Material will released on September 1st, 2025

 

1. To audition for All-State honor groups, students must:

      • Be in grades 9-12 only.
      • Apply through the appropriate school music teacher.
      • Be enrolled in a school group corresponding to the All-State group for which they apply unless an appropriate group does not exist.
      • Be a member school of WHSAA (including home schools).
      • Be enrolled both at the time of application AND at the time of the All-State event.
      • Meet WHSAA eligibility requirements for state events.
      • Be chosen by recorded auditions.

2. Audition Procedures and Instructions:

      • Audition applications and the materials will be available on the WMEA website on Monday, September 2nd.
      • Each student must complete an ONLINE REGISTRATION.
      • If auditioning for more than one ensemble, a separate audition account must be created using a DIFFERENT email address.
      • Registration closes Monday, October 27th, 11:59:59 PM. No registrations are accepted after the registration window closes.
      • LINK TO ALL-STATE REGISTRATION SITE
      • New to All-State Registration? Click here: ALL-STATE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
      • The Site Chairs will send the pre-registration notifications to directors on October 20th and 24th
      • Each school will receive an invoice and payment instructions from WMEA on October 29th, 2025.
      • Check, or PO’s payable to WYOMING MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION.

3. Payment:

      • ALL payments or proof of payments must be made by November 6th through our web portal available on the sent invoice.
      • Audition fee is $10 per audition registration
      • Fees must be paid by group or school (i.e. one payment for Rawlins Schools, or one payment for Sheridan Choir).
      • Payment may be in the form of a school voucher, purchase order, money order, or credit card.
      • Checks may be accepted in advance of the November 6th deadline. No cash or student checks.
      • All registered applicant fees, including scratches, are paid in advance.
      • If paying by purchase order or voucher, have a scanned copy ready for upload.

4. Selection:

      • Vice Presidents will make selections for the All-State Honor Groups and provide a detailed list to WHSAA.
      • Directors will receive an informational email of their student results on December 1st.
      • The WHSAA will release the official roster for the honor ensembles on December 2nd, via online posting at www.whsaa.org.

5. Audition Recording Specific Information:

      • Each student must supply their own wind instruments, audition materials, and anything else needed for the audition.
      • Percussion needs will be coordinated by their director.
      • METRONOMES ARE NOT ALLOWED.
      • All recordings must be uploaded within the specified recording window (see below).
      • It is the teacher’s responsibility to disqualify any student who violates the integrity of the audition process.

4. Audition Dates:

      • Audition uploads may occur anytime from November 7th through November 15th. (Friday of week 18 to the Saturday of week 19 on the WHSAA calendar)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auxiliary Recourses:

All-State Honor Group Repertoire Archives

All-State Music Lending Library (LCSD#1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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