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Dear All-State Member: Congratulations on earning a position in this most prestigious organization! You have won this honor after competing with thousands of other students throughout the state.

1 Dear All-State Member: Congratulations on earning a position in this most prestigious organization! You have won this honor after competing with thousands of other students throughout the state. For them and your fellow All-Staters, please start preparing yourself to give this event your very best. Please notify your director immediately if you become unable to participate as an All-State student, so that an alternate may be called. The following items are included in this file: College Fair: I hope you will take time to meet with university representatives in the exhibit hall! Family Fact Sheet: Give your family members this fact sheet to help them prepare for their convention attendance. Recording Order form: All-State concerts are recorded and available for purchase. An order form is included. Required Student Forms: After printing this letter and attachments, return to and go to the link to verify your personal information, print the required forms, complete them, and bring them to registration in San Antonio: You will need a login ID to access these online forms. Your director is provided your ID. 1. Student Questionnaire: Complete all information and have your school counselor sign verifying the accuracy. Bring to All-State student registration (DO NOT mail to TMEA). 2. Code of Conduct: Two copies of this form will print. Complete each and bring them to All-State student registration. Following these conduct guidelines is imperative. Any student who breaks the rules will be sent home. Parents will be contacted and must make immediate arrangements for the student s transportation home. The principal and/or superintendent will be notified. Bring to All-State student registration (DO NOT mail to TMEA). 3. Medical Release: Again, all information is vitally important, and this form must be notarized. Bring the completed form to All-State student registration. (DO NOT mail to TMEA). NOTE: You will be allowed to audition and participate ONLY if these three forms are completed and submitted at All-State Student Registration on Wednesday, February 8, 2017: TMEA All-State: 1:00 4:30 p.m. in the Convention Center Bridge Hall Registration area ATSSB All-State: 1:30 5:30 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency Los Rios Foyer Bring a Music Stand! Instrumentalists must bring a personal music stand for all rehearsals. Bring Water! Water is not provided. Students should bring their own water bottles to rehearsals. All-State Student Housing: Your teacher will secure a hotel room for you at the convention, which you will share with other All-State students from your school or area. Rehearsal Attire: Rehearsal attire should follow your school dress code and should be comfortable to support all-day rehearsals. No spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, midriff-baring shirts, or skirts above the knee. As room temperatures vary, layers are recommended. No hats/caps are allowed in rehearsal. Concert Attire: Concert dress for All-State concerts is your school s concert attire. If you do not have school concert attire, wear solid black, modest dress clothes (long black dress, skirt, or pants for women and tuxedos/dark suit, white shirt, and tie for men). Skirts/dresses must extend below the knees while seated. In addition, if you earn a position in the Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, or Mixed Choir you may need your concert attire for a performance during the Second General Session on Friday morning (a subset of band/orchestra members will perform).

2 All-State Concert Ticket Policy (does not apply to ATSSB as no tickets are distributed for ATSSB concerts). Each student receives one sheet of 4 family All-State concert tickets No more than 4 tickets will be provided to any family, regardless of circumstance. There are no exceptions. Lost tickets will not be replaced. Non-ticket holders are allowed entrance 10 minutes prior to a performance, if seating is available (at this point, a ticket will not guarantee your entrance). All-State Concert Entry Family members should allow ample time to arrive, park, and arrive at the convention center to ensure you can attend your family member s concert. There may be road construction and detours downtown. Allow plenty of time! Your ticket does not guarantee entry as of 10 minutes before a concert. Do not bring babies or young children to these concerts. No audio or video recording of the concerts is allowed. Concert Lines and Concert Times: Go to for updated information about the concert schedule and where to line up in advance. Important: Advise your family that no phones, flash cameras, audio/video recorders can be used during your performance, and disruptive children must be removed from the concert venue. Professional recordings will be made. If you are also a member of an invited group such as Honor Band, Honor Orchestra, or Invited Choir you are allowed to miss no more than two hours of your All-State rehearsals to rehearse or perform with your own invited group. This absence should be coordinated through your All-State ensemble organizer. TMEA is not responsible for instruments or equipment brought to the convention by All-State students. Please do not leave anything valuable in any room at any time, as security is not provided. I look forward to seeing you in San Antonio February 8 11, Sincerely, Robert M. Floyd Executive Director

Texas Music Educators Association TMEA COLLEGE FAIR

opportunities to further their music education at one

college music departments. Envision your future!

Schedule Some institutions available during exhibit

3 Texas Music Educators Association TMEA COLLEGE FAIR 2017 All State Musicians are invited to explore opportunities to further their music education at one of the largest and most prestigious gatherings of college music departments. Envision your future! You have taken your place as one of the most outstanding music students in Texas. Now take your place in an outstanding music school! Schedule Some institutions available during exhibit hours: (Thurs/Fri: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. 2 p.m.) All institutions will be available on Friday: 5:00 8:00 p.m. extended hours. Visit tmea.org/collegefairlist to see list of schools. follow us

4 2017 All-State Family Fact Sheet Congratulations on being a family member of one of the state s best high school musicians! Please take a few minutes to read these highlights to help you prepare for your attendance. Stay up to date by going to STUDENT FORMS: Students must print and complete forms from (their login ID will be sent to their director in mid-january). Bring forms to registration Wednesday, February 8. Start early to ensure they are accurately completed. The medical release must be notarized. ALL-STATE STUDENT HOUSING: TMEA arranges housing for All-State students through requests from the students directors. TMEA notifies the students directors of housing assignments. Bring a Music Stand! Instrumentalists must bring a personal music stand for all rehearsals. Bring Water! Water is not provided. Students should bring their own water bottles to rehearsals. CONCERT TIMES AND LINES: Concerts are Saturday, February 11, in the San Antonio Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in Lila Cockrell Theater, Hemisfair Ballroom 1, and Stars at Night Ballroom. Go to for the concert schedule and lineup procedures. PARKING: Allow ample time to arrive, park, and get to the center. On Thursday Saturday, $10 day parking in Lots B-C of the Alamodome, with free shuttle service from Lot B is available. Go to the Travel section of for more details and directions to this and other parking. There is no security at this lot. Allow plenty of time for shuttle service (3 buses will be running, 1 wheelchair accessible). Your ticket does not guarantee entry as of 10 minutes before a concert. NOTE! No phones, cameras, recorders can be on during the performance, and disruptive children must be removed from the concert venue. Professional recordings will be made. ALL-STATE CONCERT TICKET POLICY (does not apply to ATSSB) Each student receives one sheet of four family All-State concert tickets No more than four tickets will be provided to any family. Lost tickets will not be replaced. Non-ticket holders are allowed entrance 10 minutes prior to a performance, if seating is available (at this point, a ticket will not guarantee your entrance). CLINIC/CONVENTION OVERVIEW: Over 29,000 people attend our annual convention at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. Band, orchestra, vocal, elementary and college educators attend over 300 workshops, 100 performances, and shop at more than 1,300 exhibit booths. FAMILY CONVENTION BADGES: All-State student family members (who are not music educators) are provided complimentary convention badges. You need a badge ONLY to enter the exhibit hall where you can find the best deals on all music supplies and instruments! If you arrive before 2 p.m., go to the VISITORS booth in the registration area (inside the convention center Main Lobby). PERFORMANCE RECORDING SALES All-State concerts are recorded and available for purchase via form, online, and on-site. An order form is included. Alternatively, after the convention, go to to order concert recordings. More Information about the convention Go to All-State Family Fact Sheet Page 1 of 1

5 2017 TMEA CD/DVD Order Form CD Audio CD/DVD MCD MCD MCD MCD N/A MCD N/A MCD MCD MCD MCD MCD MCD MCD MCD N/A N/A MCD N/A N/A MCD MCD N/A MCD N/A MP3 DVD Bundle All State Concerts TMEA All-State 5A Symphonic Band TMEA All-State 6A Concert Band TMEA All-State 6A Symphonic Band N/A TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble I N/A TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble II TMEA All-State String Orchestra TMEA All-State Philharmonic Orchestra TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra TMEA All-State Women s Choir TMEA All-State Men s Choir TMEA All-State Mixed Choir TMEA All-State Small School Mixed Choir N/A ATSSB/TMEA All-State Concert Band N/A ATSSB/TMEA All-State Symphonic Band Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir N/A TCCBDA All-State Symphonic Band N/A TCCBDA All-State Jazz Ensemble Honor Groups Band MCD Abilene Christian University Wind Ensemble MCD New Deal High School Lion Pride Band MCD University of Texas at Arlington Wind Symphony MCD Texas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble MCD Mineola Middle School Symphonic Band MCD China Spring High School Wind Ensemble MCD Lopez High School Symphonic Band MCD University of Texas at Austin Jazz Orchestra MCD Harlingen High School Jazz Ensemble MCD Full Set AVAILABLE Band Cd s MCD Full Set AVAILABLE Band DVD s MCD Full Set AVAILABLE Band Bundles Orchestra MCD Hill Country Middle School Full Orchestra MCD Klein High School Chamber Orchestra MCD Martin High School Symphony Orchestra MCD Kealing Middle School Symphony Orchestra MCD University of Texas at San Antonio Symphony Orchestra MCD Full Set AVAILABLE Orchestra Cd s MCD Full Set AVAILABLE Orchestra DVD s MCD Full Set AVAILABLE Orchestra Bundles Choir Visit Booth #5113 All-State Concert Pricing Available in Weeks CD/DVD CD DVD BUNDLE Any Single All-State Concert $17.00 $22.00 $32.00 Audio Downloads available at $15.00 per concert To Order All-State Concerts TOTAL Amount All-State CDs ONLY TOTAL Amount All-State DVDs ONLY MCD Dallas Baptist University Chorale MCD University of Houston - Moores School Concert Chorale MCD MCD Houston HSPVA Girls Chorus Plano Senior High School Treble Choir MCD MCD Midway High School Varsity Men s Chorus Coppell High School A Cappella Choir Signature Daytime Phone # MCD Atascocita High School A Cappella Choir MCD Westwood Junior High Varsity Treble Choir MCD Deer Park Junior High Tenor-Bass Choir MCD Arbor Creek Middle School Bel Canto MCD Canyon Ridge Middle School Varsity Treble Choir MCD Stillman Middle School Mixed Choir MCD Stephen F. Austin Middle School Beginning Choir MCD Duke Dynamics Choir All-State TOTAL (from Above) MCD Mitchell Intermediate School Chorale TOTAL Amount Honor CDs ONLY MCD Parker Elementary School Chorus TOTAL Amount Honor DVDs ONLY MCD Keller ISD 5th & 6th Grade Honor Choir MCD Aldine Children s Honor Choir TOTAL Amount Honor CD/DVD Bundles MCD Scorpion Sound Orff Ensemble TOTAL Amount Honor MP3s ONLY MCD Canales Conjunto MCD Full Set Choir Cd s MCD Full Set Choir DVD s MCD Full Set Choir Bundles Shipping Information: Name Address (Please Print Clearly) College City State Zip TOTAL Amount All-State CD/DVD Bundles TOTAL Amount All-State MP3s ONLY TOTAL All-State Concert (Enter Number Below) Honor Group Pricing Available in Weeks $ CD/DVD CD DVD BUNDLE Honor Concert(s) $17.00ea. $27.00ea. $37.00ea. All Available Honor Band Concerts 85.00set set set All Available Honor Orchestra Concerts 50.00set set set All Available Honor Choir Concerts set set set Audio Downloads available at $15.00 per concert *All Honor Groups Permission Pending Credit Card # Order before for Free Shipping Security Code Shipping Prices Any Single $ Items $ Items $ Items $9.00 Exp. Date / Visa / Mastercard / Discover (Circle One) Required for MP3 - School Purchase Orders Accepted - TOTAL ORDER $ Please Add Shipping (if after ) $ Please Add 8.25% Sales Tax $ TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE/SEND ORDERS TO: MarkCustom.com P.O. Box 406 Clarence, NY phone: (716) fax: (716) info@markcustom.com Booth # 5113 Order Online at :

Dear All-State Member:

Dear All-State Member: Congratulations on earning a position in this most prestigious organization! Please begin preparing yourself to give this event your very best. Be sure to notify your director immediately