IMEA Auditions

Each year the Illinois Music Educators Association, IMEA, holds auditions for talented students in jr. high school and high school to have an opportunity to participate in an all district ensemble. The state is divided into 7 districts. Ourschool is part of district 1 which has the largest number of schools participating in the state. Over 1500 middle school students will audition to be a part of either the all district Honors Concert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, or Choir. Of the students auditioning, about one third will be selected to participate in one or more of the groups. The students who are selected will have the opportunity to work with other talented students and prominent guest conductors. It is an honor to be selected to participate. It is also a great opportunity to have the chance to audition. Lakeview students have always had very good participation in the auditions and excellent representation in the selected ensembles.


WHAT IS IMEA: With more than 5,000 members, IMEA is one of the largest of the 52 affiliates of MENC(Music Educators National Conference): The National Association for Music Education, over 100,000 members strong. IMEA is, by far, the largest Fine Arts education organization in Illinois and among the largest in the Nation. IMEA is a nonprofit association, representing every level of music education, in every discipline. IMEA is dedicated to the advancement of the music profession individual music educators.


WHO WILL PARTICIPATE? More than 1500 student auditions and over 400 selected performers, more than 60 different middle schools from the surrounding areas.

WHY DO THIS EVENT?
To facilitate musical excellence for student musicians. To provide a forum for area directors to collaborate and to showcase some of the finest jr. high school performers in Illinois.

HOW CAN MY CHILD PARTICIPATE?
If your child is interested in participating in the audition process, please let me know and I will provide them with the necessary audition materials. Students who wish to audition should make sure they are available for the performance date if they are selected. Here are the important dates:


Audition Information
Saturday, October 1, 2011 District I Junior Festival Auditions BryanMiddle School

Performance Information
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 District I Junior Division Festival RiversideBrookfield High School, Riverside, IL


Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 District I Junior/Senior Division Jazz Festival Location,TBA

Please contact me if your child is interested in participating in the audition process. I will put together a packet of audition music for your child. Please note that your child must be available to participate in the performance if they are selected. I would like to encourage all motivated and talented students looking for a challenge and a chance to be a part of a terrific musical experience. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Students wishing to participate need to let me know by Friday, Sept. 9 in order to get on the audition list.


Thank You,
Mr. Tedeschi