North All-Region Information
The 2027 North Alabama All-Region Orchestra festival consists of the two following ensembles:
North Region Symphony Orchestra for woodwind, brass, percussion and string students who
seek an opportunity to perform full-orchestra music.
North Region String Orchestra for string students who seek an opportunity to play in an honor
ensemble with other string players.
2027 North-Region Orchestra Festival Details
When: January 9 – 10, 2027
Where: University of North Alabama, Florence, AL 35632
Festival Schedule:
Saturday, January 9
9:00 a.m. | Student’s arrive and find their seats
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Rehearsal Block No. 1
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch (off-campus with chaperones/parents)
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Rehearsal Block No. 2 (including 20-minute break)
**conductors coordinate so that breaks do not overlap**
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Dinner (off-campus with chaperones/parents)
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Rehearsal Block No. 3
Sunday, January 10
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Rehearsal Block No. 4
1:30 p.m. | Reset for Concert
2:00 p.m. | Concert for both groups
3:30 p.m. | Drive Home Safely!
Final Concert: Sunday 2:00 pm; this concert is free to the public; all family and friends are
invited to attend.
Music for the North-Region Festival will be available through a drop box link. If you have
not received access to your music, please email executivedirector@alabamaorchestraassociation.org
Concert Dress Options: Concert Black
Option 1: tux with black tie (bowtie or necktie), black shirt, black pants, black dress shoes, black
socks. Option 2: black suit with black tie (bowtie or necktie), black shirt, black pants, black
dress shoes, black socks.
Option 3: long black dress that comes below knee and below elbow. Black shoes and black
stockings/hose.
Option 4: all black dress clothes with black shoes and black socks.
Option 5: black pants or skirt with black long sleeve shirt or blouse, black dress shoes, black
socks.
Please remember:
• NO sleeveless dresses or tops are allowed.
• Shoes: Black dress shoes – close-toed, flats, or a 1”- 2” heel are acceptable. No clogs,
sandals, flip-flops, boots, or platforms will be accepted.
• Hair: At all performances the hair should be placed out of the students’ eyes in a
professional style. No bows, ribbons, or barrettes. All hair clips and accessories should
be discreet and blend with the hair color.
• Jewelry: Jewelry should be modest and worn under the uniform. All earrings should be
small hoops or studs.
AOA is in the process of finalizing room blocks so as to offer rooms at a discounted rate for the North-Region Orchestra Festival participants and their families. This information will be available soon.