2024 All-State Orff Ensemble

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The following information will be posted at a later time:
Conductor Annoucement, Audition Materials, Audition Registration Dates, Repertoire List, Audition Manuals

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ALL-STATE ORFF ENSEMBLE

What is the Orff Ensemble?

Students in fourth and fifth grades (whose teachers are NMEA members) are offered a chance to work with acclaimed conductors during even-years of the Nebraska Music Education Association Conference/Clinic. This is a one-day event with the final performance at the Graduate Hotel in downtown, Lincoln. 

Who can attend?

  • Students attending must be registered and attending the school or home school listed on the registration.
  • Students must be under the direction of an NMEA member.
  • Students must be in the fourth or fifth grade during the 2022-2023 school year.
  • The director MUST be registered and attend the conference/clinic with their student(s).
  • If you wish to become a member of this organization visit: www.nafme.org.

How are students selected?

Students in this group will sing, speak, move and play instruments. Teachers are encouraged to nominate students who experience joy in making music, are comfortable in group settings, and have the ability to collaborate with others. Prior experience playing on Orff instruments is not required!  Nomination submission and selection will be handled similarly to the All-State Children's Choir. 

How do I register my student(s)?

  • The registration application link will be posted on this website about mid-August 2022.
  • You may select one student for every 30 students that you teach in grades four and five. For example, if you teach 68 fourth graders and 72 fifth graders, you could only send in four names. If you teach a total of 60 students or less, you may submit two names. We will do our best to include both of them in the event.
  • Our goal is 100 musicians from around the state of Nebraska. 
  • Complete the online registration form on or before midnight, TBD.

ALL-STATE ORFF ENSEMBLE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Teachers may select one student for every 30 students that they teach with a max of 5 students. For example, if you teach 68 fourth graders and 72 fifth graders, you could only send in four names. If you teach a total of 60 students or less, you may submit two names. We will do our best to include at least two of your students in the event. Our goal is 75 young musicians from around the state of Nebraska. 

The $60 fee per student covers festival fees, T-shirt, snack, lunch, and sales tax.

If you have any questions, please contact Angela Wright at [email protected].

Please note: NMEA policy states that no refunds will be given for students unable to attend.