South All-Region Information

 The 2026 South Alabama All-Region Orchestra festival consists of the two following ensembles:

• South Region Symphony Orchestra for woodwind, brass, percussion and string students who seek an opportunity to perform full-orchestra music.
• South Region String Orchestra for string students who seek an opportunity to play in an honor ensemble with other string players.

2026 South-Region Orchestra Festival Details
When: January 10-11, 2026
Where: Greenville High School, 100 Tiger Drive, Greenville, AL 36037

Deadline to Register for the South-Region Orchestra Festival is Friday December 26, 2025
Music for the South-Region Festival will be available through a drop box link emailed to students as they register for this event.
Please remember that string players who have placed in both South-Region and All-State Orchestras are expected to participate in both South-Region and All-State events. Please contact the Executive Director and President for approval if there are extenuating circumstances.

Festival Schedule:
Saturday, January 10
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 11
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.

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.

The following hotels have room blocks available for students and their families. Please note
booking reservation deadlines and call the hotels with any specific needs (reference the
Alabama Orchestra Association for room block information).

Hampton Inn Greenville
219 Interstate Drive
Greenville AL. 36037
334-382-9631
• Room block is reserved for guests staying Fri. 1/9/2026 – Sun. 1/11/2026
• Bed type: Double Queen rooms available
• Room rate: $134.00 per night + taxes/fees
• Method of booking and payment: No Reservation Link – please call the hotel and ask for
the Alabama Orchestra Association block, guest book on own, pay on own.

Reservation cutoff date: 12/26/2025
For reservations: Call the hotel directly to book your room at the discounted rate at 334-382-
9631

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Greenville
100 Paul Stabler Drive
Greenville, AL 36037
334-382-2444
• Room block is reserved for guests staying Fri. 1/9/2026 – Sun. 1/11/2026 (check in on
Friday 1/9 or Sat. 1/10, check out on Sunday 1/11)
• Bed type: Double Queen rooms available
• Room rate: $174.99 daily + taxes/fees
• Method of booking and payment: No Reservation Link – please call the hotel and ask for
the Alabama Orchestra Association block, guest book on own, pay on own.
• MUST have 24 hour notice for any reserved room that needs cancellation

Reservation cutoff date: 12/21/2025, 24 hour cancellation notice required
For reservations: Call the hotel directly to book your room at the discounted rate at 334-382-
2444

Comfort Inn Greenville I-65
1029 Fort Dale Road
Greenville, AL 36037
334-383-9595
• Room block is reserved for guests staying Sat. 1/10/2026 – Sun. 1/11/2026 (call ASAP
for room on Friday night 1/9/2026 if needed, block room rates apply)
• Bed type: Double Queen rooms available
• Room rate: $115.00 daily + taxes/fees
• Method of booking and payment: No Reservation Link – please call the hotel and ask for
the Alabama Orchestra Association block, guest book on own, pay on own.

Reservation cutoff date: 12/26/2025
For reservations: Call the hotel directly to book your room at 334-383-9595