High School Strings

High School String Auditions:

Links to Audition Cuts are posted below New time for auditions posted below:

Harp exerpts will be taken from the
TMEA website and chosen
on the day of the audtion.

There is no piano audition for the region orchestra. Pianists may tape for all-state on the region taping date.
See the All-State Taping page.

Who may audition:

Any student enrolled in a public, private, or home school setting that plays a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, bass, or harp) and is sponsored by a TMEA member. Public school students should be entered by their orchestra or band director. Private School students should be entered by their orchestra, band, or music director. Home school students may be entered by a private teacher or parent.
Every student must have a TMEA member sponsor as a current membership number is required for the entry process. Every school director with students entered must be available to judge these auditions.
In the case of an emergency a proxy may be used. Proxies who are hired if paid, are paid by the person they are substituting for. Parents of home school students must provide a competent judge if they are not qualified themselves. An additional fee of $75.00 dollars is required if no judge is provided by a home school student sponsor.

What they audition on:

Exerpts from the TMEA All-State Etudes. Clink this link for a listing of the audition experpts. For more information see our region 18 handbook.

Where they audition:

West Ridge Middle School in the Eanes school district. wrms.eanes.k12.tx.us 9201 Scenic Bluff Drive, Austin, Texas 78733-6006

When they audition:

October 10 2009. Auditions begin at 2:00 PM Check in begins at 1:30 PM This is a change due to SAT

How much is the audition fee?

$10.00 per student. Please make all checks to Region 18 orchestra. Schools should play with one check.
Mail entry fees and TMEA director/sponsor coversheets to Richard Frazier, c/o Anderson High School, 8403 Mesa Drive, Austin, Texas 78759

How do students enter?

Your TMEA sponsor (normally your orchestra, band, or music teacher) must enter throught the TMEA.org website.
Scroll down to orchestra division and follow the directions. Its a simple process.
A current TMEA membership number is required for all students.
Students may be entered until Midnight October 4th. No late entries will be accepted, no exceptions.

Home School and Private School Students?

These students are welcome to audition as well. The rules for entry are the same.
A TMEA member must sponsor the students entry.
Parents of home school students must provide a competent judge if they are not qualified themselves.
If a parent is unable to provide a suitable judge then they may submit an additional fee of $75.00 and Region 18 will hire a judge with that fee.