July 28-August 1, 2026
at Concordia College, Moorhead
The All-State Orchestra Conductor is Dr. Chung Park!
Make sure that you’ve read the Eligibility and Policies. All students are expected to meet and follow all policies, rules and regulations during the entire All-State experience (auditions, camp and February reprise).
Below is PRELIMINARY information about the 2026 All-State Camps. Please keep checking this page for updates!
RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
- Parents and students: Read the All-State Rules and Regulations.
- It is your responsibility to know these expectations and follow them.
- Harassment and bullying of any kind are specifically prohibited. This includes in person, in a group or on-line. Treat others with respect.
WHERE’S MY MUSIC?
- Music will be sent digitally to students in May.
CHAIR AUDITIONS
- STRINGS: we will be doing auditions at the first sectional time of camp like we did last year. Students should practice inside and outside divisi to prepare for camp. Any excerpt(s) from the repertoire are fair game for this initial chair audition.
- WBP: more info coming soon!
SCHEDULE AND HIGHLIGHTS
- Check-in: Tues July 28th between 11:30AM–12:30PM.
- Opening meeting: Tues July 28th 12:45pm.
- Concert: Sat Aug 1st at 9:30AM
- There will be a talent show. Be prepared to try out with your “other” talents. Audio equipment will likely not be available beyond a single microphone.
ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN AT CAMP
- See Campus map and directions to campus for driving directions.
- Check-in at the Campus Center.
- At check-in you will receive your room assignment, room key, dorm building key, and name badge at check-in. Do not lose your key(s). Fee is $100 each for lost keys. Keep in a safe place all week.
- AFTER check-in – you may unload at your dorm room, but be aware that you need to attend the student/parent meeting that starts at 12:45PM in the Memorial Auditorium.
- LUNCH ON YOUR OWN before arrival.
- Concordia is located on 8th Street where there are many fast food and sit down options.
TRANSPORTATION, DRIVING AND PARKING
- Concordia College is located at 901 8th Street South in Moorhead, Minnesota.
- Transportation to and from Concordia College is your responsibility. See Campus map and directions to campus for driving directions.
- Parking during camp is free in Lot L at 5th St and 11th Ave S near dorms.
- Students are prohibited from driving during camp. Students may drive themselves to and from camp, but must turn in their keys to MMEA staff after check in.
HOUSING & FACILITIES
- Dorms are not air conditioned. Bring an electric fan if you wish.
- Please bring extra long twin bed linens and/or sleeping bag, washcloth/small towel, pillow, and blanket.
- Bring an additional towel(s).
- Each dorm room has a mini fridge and microwave.
- Recreation options and recreation facilities will be shared at camp.
- When staying on campus, guests will be issued a key to their residence hall room and a key card to the residence hall. The fee for a lost key or key card is $100 each.
MEALS AND FOOD ALLERGIES
- Meals provided start with dinner on Tuesday evening and end with lunch on Saturday for Orchestra
- Please note that dinner can be fairly early in the evenings. Students are responsible for bringing their own snacks that are in line with their dietary restrictions.
- Life-threatening and significant food allergies should have been listed on your health form in Regpack.
- Students with food allergies and dietary restrictions should look for a table that will be stationed in the dining hall. The Concordia College dietician or another nutritionist will be available for questions and will help those students with their meals!
- Alternative – contact MMEA with student name and allergy no later than June 30th at jbongaarts@mmea.org or 763-566-1460 to verify.
- A vegetarian option will be available for each meal.
INSTRUMENTS, MUSIC AND GEAR TO BRING,
- EVERYONE: BRING A FOLDING MUSIC STAND. Mark your name on the stand.
- Your instrument should be in top playing condition for camp. Bring pencils to all rehearsals.
- Strings: Bring mutes and extra strings. Cellists and Bass players bring endpin/rock stops. Bass players bring stools.
- Brass: Bring valve oil. Bring mutes/plungers listed in your parts.
- Reeds: Bring extra reeds.
- Percussionists: Bring your sticks, brushes, beaters and mallets (of a variety of hardness).
- Large instruments (tuba, string bass, cellos): instrument lockers with combination locks are available.
WHAT TO PACK
- Comfortable clothing for a range of temperatures.
- No short shorts. We recommend shorts with at least a 3-4 inch inseam. No crop tops. Undergarments should not be visible. No alcohol, tobacco, or drug logos or slogans/messages on clothing.
- Towels and washcloths
- Bedding – XL Twin Bedding and/or sleeping bag, pillow, and blanket.
- Electric fan, if desired
- CONCERT DRESS: please wear CONCERT BLACK.
- Top: Black button-up shirt or blouse. Plain black T-Shirt is also allowed.
- Bottom: Black dress pants, shorts, or skirt (shorts and skirt must be knee length or longer).
- Black dress allowed (knee length or longer).
- Black shoes.
- Spending money if you wish.
- Chargers. You are responsible for the safety of your devices.
- A water bottle
- Prescription or over the counter medications. Medications may not be shared.
- If prescription medication requires refrigeration, contact jbongaarts@mmea.org no later than June 30th
- Alarm clock or app
SATURDAY CONCERT
- Concert is at 12:30PM Sat, Aug 1st
- Concert is free and open to the public. Invite family and friends!
- The concert will be livestreamed. Click HERE for the concert information, livestream link, and digital program!
ALL-STATE T-SHIRT FOR PURCHASE
- MMEA is offering shirts for purchase as a way for students to have a memento from their time in All-State Camp, if they so desire. All proceeds support scholarship funds for participants in MMEA’s programs. Links coming soon!
FEBRUARY 2027 ALL-STATE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
- Final performance will be at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Saturday, February 20th, 2027
- Rehearsals are from 1PM-7:15PM on Friday February 19th and 8AM-10AM on Saturday February 20th.
- Check-in for February All-State will be Friday February 19th in the morning.
- Clear these dates NOW. You have committed to these dates by accepting All-State membership.
CONTACT INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS
- Payment or balance questions: info@mmea.org or 763.566.1460
- Receiving music: jbongaarts@mmea.org or 763.566.1460
- Questions about parts or music: Matt Oyen at moyen@mmea.org
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