As a division of Alabama Music Educators Association, the Alabama Orchestra Association strives to advance the standards of musical & educational achievement for orchestra students throughout the state of Alabama. The Alabama Orchestra Association’s state membership of over 100 professional music educators and orchestra conductors encourages everyone to join together as advocates for orchestral music across our state.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all that you do to ensure that orchestral music not only exists in the State of Alabama, but thrives in the State of Alabama. As we embark on this new academic year, may we strive to build musical communities where our students find safe spaces to express themselves, their experiences, their hopes, and their dreams for a kinder world where all are loved, nurtured and supported. May this be our goal and may music be our vehicle.
Musically yours,
Joseph Lee, president
Important Dates
2023 – 2024 Academic Year
Orchestra Music Performance Assessment: April 5, 2024
String Scales/Etudes/Excerpts posted to website: July 1, 2024
Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Scales/Etudes posted to website: August 8, 2024
UNA Honors Orchestra: Oct. 11-12
Strings/Harp/Piano Audition Videos: due October 18, 2024
Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Audition Videos: due November 15, 2024
All-Region Orchestra Festivals: January 11-12, 2025
AMEA Conference: January 2025
All-State Orchestra: February 13-16, 2025
OMPA 2025: TBA
OMPA Registration
Welcome to the Online Registration system for AOA auditions. There are now two ways to register for auditions:
Forms & Documents
Find important forms and documents here.