Thank you for your interest in our 2022 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 will be released by August 5th and has critical information to help you conduct your auditions with ease and validity. You must take time to READ with comprehension what is required. You must follow all procedures, which will require preparation on your part. If you have questions, please contact the All-State Orff Co-Coordinators, Lisa Hewitt and Rosemary Pilonero at Orff@femea.flmusiced.org
NEW:
- No Recorder as part of the audition process this year
- New round to sing, “Freedom Train”
- One mallet piece with assigned sticking for the introduction
- Streamlined rubric to focus on the skills to be judged based on member feedback
Be sure you:
- Meet the deadline for all membership dues before uploading auditions. (NAfME, FMEA, FEMEA)
- Prepare all audition music with students.
- Submit online-generated Orff application form with student/parent signature.
- Submit an online Invoice/Teacher Contract signed by teacher and principal.
- Understand about all required fees, checks and deadlines.
- Secure an Orff-style alto xylophone, and an acoustic piano.
- Follow the 2022 audition.
- Record video audition using .mov or .mp4 format.
- Upload your recording(s) by the September 24th
- Select ensemble preference, if auditioning for both All-State ensembles.
- Contact your Orff All-State Co-Coordinators with questions.
We look forward to working with you and creating a memorable All-State Orff experience with our conductors, Michael Chandler and Ben Torres.
Results will be posted on October 5, 2021.
Lisa Hewitt and Rosemary Pilonero
FMEA All-State Orff Co-Coordinators
orff@femea.flmusiced.org
Orff Ensemble Audition Material
