2018 All-State Orff Ensemble

Audition Information

 

Thank you for your interest in our 2019 FMEA All-State Orff Ensemble!

Please read the following for success with your student audition.

We want your participation in this process to be successful. The downloadable packet has critical information to help you conduct your auditions with ease and validity. You must take time to READ with comprehension what is required. It is strongly suggested to read through the entire packet before making the decision to audition
students. You must follow all procedures, which will require preparation on your part. If you have questions, please contact either your FEMEA District Chair or the All-State Orff Coordinator, Holly Mullenix.

NEW: The FMEA Districts have been realigned. Please check the FEMEA Executive Board Contact Information page, which is on page 3 of the packet, for more details!

Be sure you:

  • Meet the September 15th deadline for membership
  • Read the entire packet
  • Understand about all required fees, checks and deadlines
  • Secure an Orff-style alto xylophone
  • Follow the audition script verbatim (pp. 8-10)
  • Record video audition using .mov or .mp4 format
  • Understand the Disqualification and Score Adjustments on page 6
  • Upload your recording(s) by the September 21st deadline
  • Select ensemble preference, if auditioning for both All-State ensembles
  • Contact your District Chair or Holly Mullenix with questions using contact info on page 3

If you have questions, you may contact either your District Chair or me. I look forward to working with you and creating a memorable All-State Orff experience with our
conductors, Cyndee Giebler and Michelle Przybylowski.

Our goal is to have the results posted before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

Holly Mullenix
FMEA All-State Orff Coordinator
orff@femea.flmusiced.org

All-State Orff Ensemble Audition Packet

 

Sample Audition Videos

Orff audition recordings must be .mp4 video files no bigger than 854 x 480 resolution. If 854 x 480 is not an option, choose 540p or the lowest one possible. Here are some instructions for recording the auditions using a laptop with a webcam:

Macintosh Computers:

Windows Computers:

Phones or Tablets:

  • Hold your phone sideways. No vertical video!
  • Email the video to yourself or use a USB cable to transfer the videos to your computer.
  • Import them into either Windows Live Movie Maker, VideoPad or Apple iMovie, and follow the instructions in the above documents for exporting to the correct file format.

To enter your students and upload their audition videos, login to the FMEA website and look under the "FEMEA" heading on the members-only home page. You must be a current FEMEA member for that section to appear. Video Demonstration