Alabama Orchestra Association (AOA)

02/15/2026

Congratulations on an excellent All-State Orchestra, Alabama! See you next year!! 🎻🥁🎺

02/15/2026

Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival 2026

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01/26/2026

01/22/2026

Fantastic morning learning from Kate Francis and Dr. Letitia J*p!
Kate showed us how to teach violin in a 9 week unit, including hands on experience for some audience members! Dr. J*p discussed how to assist our students in finding their sound on their string instrument. 🎻
Can’t wait for this afternoon’s sessions.

01/20/2026

We are excited to welcome everyone to Birmingham for !

The AMEA Governing Board is actively monitoring the weather in Birmingham for this weekend. Please visit www.myamea.org for all conference-related announcements and updates. We will activate the conference update website after 6:00 pm on January 20, 2026.

We look forward to seeing all of you on Thursday!

01/15/2026

🎻 AOA is so excited and honored to host these incredible music educators as our session clinicians at the AMEA Conference next week. String teachers (and other music education friends), make these session a priority at ! 🎻

12/04/2025

The wait is over! Head to the AOA website to find the 2026 Alabama All-State Orchestra rosters! Thank you to everyone who auditioned and congratulations to those who earned a seat! Be on the lookout for an email this afternoon from our Executive Director with further details and information about the events.

A major thank you to all of our judges! Audition videos were sent to universities across the country to be evaluated by esteemed faculty and professionals. Some of these institutions include:
Ball State University
University of Memphis
Middle Tennessee State University
Georgia Southern University
Shenandoah University
Georgia State University
Pacific Lutheran University
Vanderbilt University
University of Tennessee
Tennessee Tech University
Mississippi State University

Another thank you to all those who participated in these auditions and continue to build orchestral experiences in Alabama!

https://alabamaorchestraassociation.org/all-state-results

10/16/2025

Visit the Audition Procedures page on the AOA website to turn in your registration and audition! Follow the directions to ensure your audition is heard! Have fun and good luck!

https://alabamaorchestraassociation.org/228-2

08/25/2025

🎶 Thinking about majoring in music?

Join us for Auburn University’s inaugural Music Major For A Day event on Monday, October 13, 2025 (Columbus Day) from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Experience what it’s like to be a music major:
✨ Sit in on college classes
✨ Attend rehearsals & meet current students
✨ Learn from our faculty in masterclasses

Special Feature: Dr. Guy Harrison will lead a masterclass on the 2026 All-State Audition materials for all string players (due Oct. 17).

📍 Spaces are limited – register now at aub.ie/mmfad

08/12/2025

Do you have a small performance group that would like to perform in the lobby during the AMEA Conference? Now is your chance to apply on our website! Deadline to apply is November 1st.

https://myamea.org/lobby-group-application/