All-State Season 2026-2027
All-state audition prep for 2026-2027.
The 2026-2027 prep window is open across the 12 largest US string markets. Pick your state for the audition requirements overview, this season's timeline, and a practice plan built on the five dimensions a panel grades: intonation, rhythm, tone, tempo, and musicality.
The season is running now. Tell the teacher what is not ready in your audition material. Real fix in 30 seconds. Free to try, no card.
Top 10 string markets
Texas all-state 2026-2027
TMEA · October–February
Georgia all-state 2026-2027
GMEA · October–January
Florida all-state 2026-2027
FMEA · September–November
New Jersey all-state 2026-2027
NJMEA · September–November
New York all-state 2026-2027
NYSSMA · April–May
California all-state 2026-2027
CMEA · September–November
Virginia all-state 2026-2027
VMEA · October–December
North Carolina all-state 2026-2027
NCMEA · October–February
Ohio all-state 2026-2027
OMEA · October–December
Illinois all-state 2026-2027
ILMEA · September–October
Massachusetts all-state 2026-2027
MMEA · October–February
Pennsylvania all-state 2026-2027
PMEA · October–February
Common questions
Which states does this all-state audition prep cover for 2026-2027?
It covers the ten largest US all-state string markets by player population: Texas, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, New York, California, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Illinois. Each state links to its own page with the audition format, the season timeline, and a practice plan.
When should I start preparing for all-state auditions?
The highest-intent prep window runs July through October, when the state associations post the current-season lists and requirements and students begin the multi-month build to region, area, and all-state rounds. Exact audition dates vary by state, so confirm your own on the state page and the official association source.
Where do the requirements on these pages come from, and is this an official resource?
Each state page is composed from that state's published audition format and window. Orchestra Kingdom has no affiliation with TMEA, GMEA, FMEA, or any state music association. The specific current-season etude or excerpt list is surfaced only where it has been verified (this season, Texas, via tmea.org). Everywhere else the page points you to the official association source to confirm the current-season list.
Can I get my all-state audition scored before the real panel?
Yes. Record your excerpt or etude and get scored on the five dimensions a panel grades: intonation, rhythm, tone, tempo, and musicality. The Judge returns measure-level notes on where the take cost you the most. Your first take is free, no card required.