2025 MISSOURI ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA OVERVIEW

PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA

The “CODE OF CONDUCT” each student signed will be strictly enforced. Possession or use of illicit drugs or alcohol is illegal and will not be tolerated, at any All-State function, and could result in legal action. In addition, neither male nor female shall enter each other’s rooms from the time of arrival at Tan-Tar-A on Wednesday until room checkout on Saturday. Violating either of these rules will result in immediate dismissal from the All-State Orchestra. These rules and regulations are in place for the safety and well being of all All-State Orchestra members.

Please mark all of your items with your name and All-State Orchestra
Everyone must bring a music stand and pencil.
Bring an extra set of strings, mute, extra reeds etc.
Cello/Bass should have a rock stop.
It is expected that you come to ASO having the music prepared.
MoASTA, MMEA and/or Tan-Tar-A Resort assume no responsibility for any loss or damages to musical instruments.

You are solely responsible for your instrument and all belongings
Be sure to mark all items with your name, a phone number, and All-State Orchestra

All students should arrive with formal concert black attire
Students should make sure that arms, legs, and full torsos are covered
Uniforms can include: long black skirt/dress slacks, long sleeve black blouse or comparable dress, tux/black suit, black tie, black dress shoes/socks (white dress shirts are acceptable with black tux/suits)

(Most students bring snacks and breakfast items)

A printed picture of the All-State Orchestra will be provided to every member of the ensemble.
Each All-State Orchestra member will receive a t-shirt at registration.
You may purchase a recording of the All-State Concert. Orders are taken at the exhibits downstairs in the main building.

(Main Building, Nautical Wheeler Room-up the escalator, then straight ahead to the right)

You will be given your audition excerpts and audition time at check-in.
There may or may not be call backs for the top 4 scoring students in each section.
Any student not checked-in by 4:30pm will forfeit their audition and be placed at the back of their section.

Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion Sectional – 6:00pm – Compass Rose Ballroom (bring your stand, instrument, music, and pencil) All Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussionists will have a sectional with the conductor as the Strings complete their chair auditions.
Opening Concert 7:00pm Paradise A – All-State Orchestra students will attend the General Session and will leave after The Collective performs to make it to the next rehearsal
Full Orchestra 9:00-12:00pm Paradise A – String players will receive their chair audition results at this time

Rehearsals/Sectionals will take place in the areas designated in the
- All-State Orchestra will primarily rehearse in the Compass Rose Ballroom, though there will be a few rehearsals in Paradise A. Please refer to your schedule so you know where to go for each rehearsal.
- These are shared spaces.
- It is important to leave quickly after rehearsal so the other All-State ensembles can set up.