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 if you become unable to participate as an All-State student so that an alternate may be called. The following are included in this file: College Fair Flyer: Take time to meet with university representatives in the exhibit hall (open late on Friday)! Family Fact Sheet: This will help your family members prepare for their convention attendance. Recording Order form: All-State concerts are recorded and available for purchase. All-State Student Housing: Your director will secure a hotel room for you at the convention, which you will share with other All-State students from your school or area. Verifying/Updating Your Information Online: Once you have your All-State Student ID and Security Code (provided to your director by January 22) go to www.tmea.org/all-state and log in. Carefully verify and update your information, sign electronically, and print required forms (see below). You must bring the forms to All-State Student Registration (times/location below). You will be allowed to audition and participate only if these forms are completed and presented at All-State Student Registration. Do not mail any forms to TMEA. 1. Code of Conduct: Print and bring this form 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. 2. Medical Release: This form must be printed, completed, and notarized (don t delay!). Bring the completed form to All-State student registration. All-State Student Registration: Wednesday, February 14, 2018: TMEA All-State: 1:00 4:30 p.m. in the Convention Center Bridge Hall Registration area. Student meeting follows at 4:45 p.m. in the Stars at Night Ballroom 2 4 (third floor on the north side above the North Lobby). ATSSB All-State: 1:30 5:30 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency Los Rios Foyer. Student meeting follows at 5:30 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom-Center. 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. 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). 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 does not guarantee your entrance). All-State Concert Entry Family members should allow ample time to arrive, park, and get to 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 www.tmea.org/asconcerts 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 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. We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio February 14 17, 2018 and hope you have a wonderful experience! Sincerely, Robert M. Floyd Executive Director
Texas Music Educators Association TMEA COLLEGE EXHIBITS 2018 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: Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Noon All institutions available during College Night: Friday: 5:00 8:00 p.m. Visit tmea.org/collegefairlist to see list of schools. TMEA 2018 Clinic/Convention FEB. 14 17 SAN ANTONIO
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 www.tmea.org/convention. STUDENT FORMS: Students must bring to All-State registration the printed forms they will complete online at www.tmea.org/all-state (Student IDs and Security Codes will be provided to their director by January 22). The medical release must be notarized. Log in early to ensure they are accurately completed. 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 17, in the San Antonio Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in Lila Cockrell Theater, Hemisfair Ballroom 1, and Stars at Night Ballroom. Go to www.tmea.org/asconcerts 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 (you can also walk to the center from here). Go to the Travel section of www.tmea.org/convention 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) can obtain 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 (closes at noon on Saturday). If you arrive before noon and want a badge, go to the VISITORS booth in the registration area (inside the convention center North 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 www.markcustom.com to order concert recordings. More Information about the convention Go to www.tmea.org/convention 2018 All-State Family Fact Sheet Page 1 of 1
2018 TMEA CD/DVD Order Form Audio CD/DVD CD MP3 DVD Bundle 53211-MCD 53212-MCD 53213-MCD 53214-MCD N/A 53215-MCD N/A 53216-MCD 53217-MCD 53218-MCD 53219-MCD 53220-MCD 53221-MCD 53222-MCD 53223-MCD N/A N/A 53224-MCD N/A N/A 53225-MCD 53226-MCD N/A 53227-MCD N/A 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 Treble Choir TMEA All-State Tenor-Bass 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 53228-MCD N/A N/A Texas State University Jazz Ensemble 53229-MCD UTEP Wind Symphony 53230-MCD Texas A&M - Commerce Wind Ensemble 53231-MCD Stephen F. Austin State University Wind Ensemble 53232-MCD The University of Texas Wind Ensemble 53233-MCD N/A N/A Rockwall High School Jazz Ensemble 53234-MCD Killian Middle School Honors Band 53235-MCD Artie Henry Middle School Honors Band 53236-MCD Jourdanton High School Wind Symphony 53237-MCD Waxahachie High School Wind Ensemble 53238-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE BAND CDs 53239-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE BAND DVDs 53240-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE BAND BUNDLES Orchestra 53241-MCD Ereckson Middle School Symphony Orchestra 53243-MCD Rice Middle School Chamber Orchestra 53244-MCD Tompkins High School Sinfonia Orchestra 53245-MCD Plano West Senior High School Symphony Orchestra 53246-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE ORCHESTRA CDs 53247-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE ORCHESTRA DVDs 53248-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE ORCHESTRA BUNDLES Choir 53249-MCD Robinson Middle School A Cappella Treble Choir 53250-MCD Bryan High School Chorale 53251-MCD Rice Middle School Tenor-Bass Choir 53252-MCD Permian High School Kantorei 53253-MCD North Richland Middle Varsity Treble Choir 53254-MCD Cypress Falls High School A Cappella Choir 53255-MCD Texas Christian University Concert Chorale 53256-MCD Seven Lakes Junior High Varsity Treble Choir 53257-MCD Montgomery High School Chorale Women 53258-MCD Mansfield High School Varsity Men s Choir 53259-MCD Colleyville Heritage High School Panther Chorale 53260-MCD Texas State Chorale 53261-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE CHOIR CDs 53262-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE CHOIR DVDs 53263-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE CHOIR BUNDLES Elementary Visit Booth #1631 All-State Concert Pricing Available in 10-12 Weeks CD/DVD CD DVD BUNDLE Any Single All-State Concert $20.00 $35.00 $45.00 Audio Downloads available at www.markcustom.com $17.00 per concert To Order All-State Concerts TOTAL Amount All-State CDs ONLY @ $20 ea. $ TOTAL Amount All-State DVDs ONLY @ $35 ea. $ TOTAL Amount All-State CD/DVD Bundles @ $45 ea. $ TOTAL Amount All-State MP3s ONLY @ $17 ea. $ TOTAL All-State Concert (Enter Number Below) $ 53264-MCD Roosevelt Alexander Elementary SingRAE Choir 53265-MCD Garland ISD Fifth Grade Children s Choir 53266-MCD Benignus Elementary Choir All-State TOTAL (from Above) $ 53267-MCD Carrollton-Farmers Branch Elementary District Choir 53268-MCD Passmore Percussion TOTAL Amount Honor CDs ONLY @ ea. $ 53269-MCD Noteworthy Orff Ensemble TOTAL Amount Honor DVDs ONLY @ ea. $ 53270-MCD N/A N/A Mojo-Rimba 53271-MCD N/A N/A The Big Bang TOTAL Amount Honor CD/DVD Bundles @ ea. $ 53272-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE ELEMENTARY CDs TOTAL Amount Honor MP3s ONLY @ ea. $ 53273-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE ELEMENTARY DVDs 53274-MCD FULL SET AVAILABLE ELEMENTARY BUNDLES Please Add Shipping (if after 2-26-18) $ Please Add 8.25% Sales Tax $ TOTAL Amount Enclosed $ Shipping Information: Name Address (Please Print Clearly) College City State Zip Honor Group Pricing Available in 10-12 Weeks CD/DVD CD DVD BUNDLE Honor Concert(s) $20.00ea. $35.00ea. $45.00ea. All Available Band Concerts-19 175.00set 250.00set 350.00set All Available Orchestra Concerts-8 90.00set 175.00set 250.00set All Available Choir Concerts-17 160.00set 225.00set 325.00set All Available Honor Elementary Concerts-8 90.00set 175.00set 250.00set Audio Downloads available at www.markcustom.com $17.00 per concert *All Honor Groups Permission Pending Order before 2-26-18 for Free Shipping Credit Card # Security Code Exp. Date / Visa / Mastercard / Discover / American Express (Circle One) Signature Daytime Phone # Email Required for MP3 - School Purchase Orders Accepted - TOTAL ORDER Shipping Prices Any Single $4.00 3-5 Items $6.00 6-9 Items $8.00 10+ Items $9.00 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE/SEND ORDERS TO: MarkCustom.com P.O. Box 406 Clarence, NY 14031 phone: (716) 759-2600 fax: (716) 759-2329 info@markcustom.com Booth # 1631 Order Online at : www.markcustom.com