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Student Entry Procedures

All directors need to be present at the auditions.

Entry Process
Click on www.tmea.org (see page in the August Southwestern Musician for procedure).
Computer printout should now list who is auditioning for Region Only or Region & All-State
Entry Materials
All materials must be submitted by the postmark deadline with certified mail, return receipt requested. or placed in the Region Chair’s hands.
Entry Materials Checklist:
•    TMEA Audition process cover sheet
•    Physical Copy of membership card.  
•    List of entries (from print-out)
•    Receipt page (from print-out)
•    One check/ PO paperwork payable to “Region 9 Orchestra”.
•    Audition Contract / Code of Conduct (Directors keep contract, and turn in at the first rehearsal – students retain Code of Conduct / Calendar)

Mail to:
                 Linda Nicolosi - Region 9 Orchestra Chair
                 Oak Ridge High School
                 27330 Oak Ridge School Road
                 Conroe TX   77385
Entry fees:
Junior High School String Entries:     $75 school surcharge + $12 per student
Junior High Wind/Percussion Entries: $75 surcharge, include with Region Band Entries
High School Entries:    $75 school surcharge  + $12 per student
Home School Entry:    $30 per student
Student Elimination:
“Once a student enters the TMEA audition process he may be eliminated only by either: (1) the audition process itself, or (2) the TMEA Appeals process”  Exception: The home director may remove a student for reasons of discipline and / or eligibility. Such removal must be submitted in writing to the Region Chair.