July 30-August 3, 2024
at Concordia College, Moorhead
The 2024 All-State Orchestra Conductor is Dr. LaSaundra Booth!
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 the preliminary information for All-State Choir Camp! This information is subject to change at this time.
ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN
- Arrive/Check In between 11:00am – 12:00pm (noon) Tuesday, July 30th. Do not arrive before 11:00am.
- Please make sure to arrive no later than 12:00pm (noon) to ensure time to check-in, unload luggage and check into your dorm room.
- See Campus map and directions to campus for driving directions.
- Check-in at Memorial Auditorium. Park in MH outside Hvidsten Hall of Music or Lot H across the street. (Concordia College Hvidsten Hall of Music, 1112 5th St S, Moorhead, MN 56562)
- 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 $50 each for lost keys. Keep in a safe place all week.
- AFTER check-in – you may unload at your dorm room.
- Opening Meeting Starts at 12:00pm (noon) in 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.
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.
SCHEDULE AND HIGHLIGHTS
- Review the preliminary camp schedule. (LINK TO COME)
- Check-in: Tues July 30th between 11:00am– 12:00pm (noon).
- Opening meeting: Tues July 30th 12:00pm (noon).
- Concert: Sat Aug 3rd at 1PM in Memorial Auditorium.
- 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.
WHERE’S MY MUSIC?
- Music will be available electronically.
- You can practice from a tablet or device at home, but must print parts before camp.
- Questions? Email jbongaarts@mmea.org.
CHAIR AUDITIONS
- Auditions are at 12:30pm Tue July 30th following the opening meeting and introductory meetings and rehearsal.
- Audition materials: All-State orchestra music.
- Every student is a leader or soloist at home. Be prepared! Listen to recordings.
Winds, brass and percussion, your audition will include all parts. Focus on technical challenges and exposed sections. Do not practice only the first part.
HOUSING & FACILITIES
- You are staying in the Hoyum and Livedalen dorms.
- 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 $50 each.
MEALS AND FOOD ALLERGIES
- Meals provided start with dinner on Tuesday evening and end with breakfast on Saturday morning.
- Please note that dinner is 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.
- 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, BELL COVER, REHEARSAL MASK
- 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 form fitting clothing. No short shorts.
- No alcohol, tobacco, or drug logos or slogans/messages.
- Towels and washcloths.
- Music, a pencil and a black folder.
- Concert Dress: All-State T-Shirt (provided at camp), Dark colored pants or skirt, knee length or longer. Dark colored 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 info@mmea.org no later than June 30th.
- Alarm clock or app.
SATURDAY CONCERT
- Concert is at 1:00PM on Sat, Aug 3rd in Memorial Auditorium. Concert is free and open to the public. Invite family and friends!
- The concert will be livestreamed! A recording of the performance will be available for ONE DAY ONLY, on Sunday August 4th. After August 4th, the video will be taken down due to copyright reasons. You can view the livestreams and recording here: https://mmea.org/all-state-concert-digital-program/
FEBRUARY 2025 ALL-STATE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE
- Final performance will be at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Sat, Feb 15th, 2025
- Rehearsals are from 1-7:15 pm, Fri, Feb 14th and 8-10am Sat, Feb 15th.
- Check-in for Feb All-State will be Fri Feb 14th 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: orchestravp@mmea.org or 763.566.1460
- Questions about parts or music: Craig Peterson at cpeterson@mmea.org
- Emergency during All-State camp: Jerri Neddermeyer, 651-675-6111. Please do not email for emergencies.
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