To: 2015 All-State Students, Directors and Parents
From: Chris Dasovick, All State Festival Site Manager and
Cheryl McIntyre All State Chairperson 2015
RE: Instructions and information
LEARN YOUR MUSIC
Please have your music prepared and ready to go. Our rehearsals are for musical
considerations, not for working out notes, rhythms, pronunciations, and articulations.
These concerts are being conducted by world-class musicians. This will be your chance to
showcase North Dakota’s finest young musical talent!
*Students may be asked to stay in the rehearsal room during concert hours in order
to learn their parts.*
MEDICAL CONCERNS
*Each student needs to complete the required medical release form and return it
with the registration. This is to assist All State in the case of an emergency with
your students. Be sure to include the teacher’s cell number in the event your
student becomes ill or needs your assistance.* It is the responsibility of the
directors/chaperones of All-State students to obtain necessary information about medical
needs (pre-existing conditions, parents' phone numbers, doctor's phone number, etc.) and to
be on the premises to assist All-State personnel with any medical emergencies students may
have. Please send medical forms and student photos to:
Cheryl McIntyre
Jamestown High School
1509 10th St. NE
Jamestown, ND 58401
PHOTOS
Be sure to include an appropriate school photo for the All State Program of each
student. Labeled photos must be submitted by February 18th to Cheryl McIntyre at the
address listed above. You may also send photos digitally to [email protected].
SEATING
All State personnel will help you find your seat for the first rehearsal and will give you a
nametag. NAME TAGS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES. The name tags are also your
admission to the concerts.
CONCERT ATTIRE
Please wear modest, respectful dress-up attire. Please do not wear choir robes or uniforms.
DO NOT WEAR ATHLETIC SHOES, WHITE ATHLETIC SOCKS, REVEALING OR
DISTRACTING CLOTHING, OR JEANS.
CONCERT TICKETS
Tickets will also be available at the door for $10 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets will
not be sold in advance.
DRESSING ROOMS
Locker rooms at the Civic Center will be available for changing into concert attire from
12:00 to 3:30 on Saturday. North Dakota All-State is not responsible for lost or stolen items
so take care of your personal belongings.
BEHAVIOR AT ALL STATE
Please remember that as a member of the 2015 All State you represent the entire music
education community in our state. What you do reflects upon all of us. This includes your
behavior as well as your performance. You also must be eligible under NDHSAA rules to
participate. Remember that you are a guest in these buildings. Please show respect for the
people and the property you encounter.
*NDMEA All-State reserves the right to dismiss any student whose behavior is
detrimental to their ensemble!*
RULES FOR STUDENTS
1. Students are not allowed to wear caps, bandannas, or hats in the rehearsals.
2. Food, pop, juice and any other snacks must be consumed in the appropriate
areas.
3. We do not accept any responsibility for loss of personal items, so please protect
your belongings.
4. Students are subject to all North Dakota High School Activities Association rules
during the All-State Festival.
5. *There is no texting allowed during rehearsals!!*
NO VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDERS AT THE CONCERTS
This is not allowed due to the distraction it may cause and due to legal issues concerning
copyright infringement.
REHEARSAL SITE LOCATION, PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
The Bismarck Civic Center is located at 315 South 5th Street. Buses should drop off students
at door E42 – Parking Lot A. Cars and vans should park in Lot A, B, C or D. Buses should
park Lot D.
*JAZZ MEMBERS- Bismarck High School is located at 800 North 8th Street. Buses should
drop off students at the north entrance of the building.
*BAND MEMBERS- St. Mary’s High School is located at 1025 N. 2nd Street.
**All students should be dropped off at the site of their first rehearsal each day.
MEALS
Lunch may be purchased at restaurants near the Civic Center. There will not be any
concessions sold inside the Civic Center.
All evening meals will also be on your own. Again, several restaurants are within walking
distance of the Civic Center.
T-SHIRTS
All State t-shirts will be available for $15 throughout the festival.
CD’S CD order forms will be available at the concerts. The cost will be $15 per CD.
DIRECTORS
All directors must register for the conference ($60) in order to attend conference sessions
and All-State Rehearsals. Please go to ndmea.org and register if you've not already done so.
You must also register all non-director chaperones (no cost for admission) so they will have
name tags if they will be in the facilities. They must have a name tag for entrance to all
conference events.
Registered attendees of the NDMEA Conference are admitted free to all concerts, they will
not need tickets. Non-attendee directors may pick up complimentary tickets for the
concerts from Jon Baumann, All-State Auditions and Finance Manager.
Please be sure to indicate that a student should be receiving a 4 year award.
Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, March 26
Time
12:30 p.m.
Activity
Re-auditions
1:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Concert Hour
Place
Civic Center (Aspen,
Linden, Oak & Murdoch)
Civic Center - First Level
Exhibit Hall B
On your own
Civic Center Arena
Friday, March 27
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
Break
Concert Hour
Lunch
Rehearsal
Concert Hour
Rehearsal
Dinner
Jazz Choir and Jazz Band Concert
Exhibit Hall B
Arena
On your own
Exhibit Hall B
Arena
Exhibit Hall B
On your own
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Saturday, March 28
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal
Lunch and clothes changing
Mixed Choir and Band Concert
Warm Up
Women’s Choir and Orchestra Concert
Exhibit Hall B
Arena
On your own
Arena
Exhibit Hall D
Arena
Women’s Choir Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, March 26
Time
1:30 p.m.
Activity
Rehearsal
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Concert Hour
Place
Civic Center - Second Level
Rooms 101-102
On your own
Civic Center Arena
Friday, March 27
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
Break
Concert Hour
Lunch
Rehearsal
Concert Hour
Rehearsal
Dinner
Jazz Choir and Jazz Band Concert
Rooms 101-102
Arena
On your own
Rooms 101-102
Arena
Rooms 101-102
On your own
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Saturday, March 28
8:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
Dress rehearsal
Rehearsal
Lunch and clothes changing
Mixed Choir and Band Concert
Warm-up
Women’s Choir and Orchestra Concert
Rooms 101-102
Arena
Rooms 101-102
On your own
Arena
Rooms 101-102
Arena
Band Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, March 26
Time
1:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Activity
Rehearsal
Dinner
Concert Hour
Place
Civic Center Arena
On your own
Civic Center Arena
Friday, March 27
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
Exclusive Exhibit Time
Concert Hour
Lunch
Rehearsal
Concert Hour
Rehearsal
Dinner
Jazz Choir and Jazz Band Concert
Arena
Arena
On your own
Arena
Arena
Arena
On your own
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Saturday, March 28
*8:15 a.m.- 11:00
Rehearsal
St. Mary’s High School
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
*Schools should plan to provide transportation to and from this
Morning rehearsal. Thank you.*
Lunch and clothes changing
On your own
Warm-up
Exhibit Hall D
Mixed Choir and Band Concert
Arena
Women’s Choir and Orchestra Concert Arena
Mixed Choir Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, March 26
Time
1:30 p.m.
Activity
Rehearsal
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Concert Hour
Place
Civic Center Second Level
Rooms 104-105
On your own
Civic Center Arena
Friday, March 27
8:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
Break
Concert Hour
Lunch
Rehearsal
Concert Hour
Rooms 104-105
Dinner
Jazz Choir and Jazz Band
Rooms 104-105
Arena
On your own
Rooms 104-105
Arena
On your own
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Saturday, March 28
8:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Dress Rehearsal
Rehearsal
Lunch and clothes changing
Warm-up
Mixed Choir and Band Concert
Women’s Choir and Orchestra Concert
Arena
Rooms 104-105
On your own
Rooms 104-105
Arena
Arena
Jazz Choir and Jazz Band Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, March 26
Time
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Activity
Jazz Choir Rehearsal
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Place
Bismarck High School
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Refer to Jazz Schedule provided by the Jazz Choir and Jazz Ensemble Chairs for a
complete schedule of today’s events.
Friday, March 27
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Jazz Choir Rehearsal
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Jazz Ensemble Break
Jazz Choir Break
Concert Hour
Lunch
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Jazz Choir Rehearsal
Dinner & clothes changing
Jazz Choir and Jazz Band
Bismarck High School
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Civic Center Arena
On your own
Bismarck High School
Belle Mehus Auditorium
On your own
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Saturday, March 28
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Improvisation session (Jazz Ensemble)
Improvisation session (Jazz Choir)
Break
Mixed Choir and Band Concert
Women’s Choir and Orchestra Concert
BHS
BHS
Arena
Arena