East Central Region

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to be part of the 2025 EC Regional Orchestra.   Students who earned top scores within their section have earned the right to represent their region at the 2026 OMEA All State Orchestra.  These are indicated on the list below:         2025 EC Regional Orchestra Results        

Students who were selected for Regional Orchestra should do the following:

1) Fill out the google form with important contact info, t-shirt size, etc (under the "forms" tab)

2) Print and fill out the emergency medical form (under the "forms" tab at the top of the site).  Give this to your director to mail in with your participation fee 

** Talk to your teacher about how you need to pay your regional orchestra fee ($75).  We prefer that your school writes one check to cover all participants so you may need to make your check payable to your school or boosters organization.  If you are paying directly your check should be made payable to OMEA and mailed to:

      East Central Regional Orchestra

      c/o  Lori Cornett

        2840 E. Orange Rd

      Lewis Center, OH 43035

**Checks need to be postmarked by October 15th

4) Sign up for the EC Region Orch. "Remind" by texting @ecregional to 81010

5) Check out the "2025 Region Orch Program and Music" tab.  The music will be posted here by Friday, Sept 5^th..  Listen to the recordings to familiarize yourself with the pieces.  You will want to work to learn the music before our first rehearsal on 10/26

6) Look at the calendar on the bottom of this page and make sure that you are available for all rehearsals and the performance.  

Students must be able and committed to attend all of the rehearsals and performance. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.  When your turn in your forms and payment you are affirming that you understand this commitment and obligation

About the Ensemble

The East Central Regional Orchestra is comprised of the best musicians from Richland, Ashland, Morrow, Knox, Delaware, Licking, Holmes, Coshocton, Stark, Columbiana, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Harrision, Jefferson, Muskingum, Guernsey, Belmont, Morgan, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties.

Regional Orchestra meets for two rehearsals and one performance.   The first rehearsal will take place on Sunday 10/26 from 4:30-7pm at Olentangy Orange High School.  This rehearsal will serve as a chance for you to meet the other musicians and run through the music.  The second rehearsal will take place on Saturday, November 15th.  This day will include both sectional time as well as full ensemble rehearsal.  The concert is on the following day, Sunday, November 16th at 3pm at Granville HS

Timeline & Schedule

March 1: Audition materials are released
May 31: All audition submissions are due by 11:50pm.   

August 31: Notification of results to applicants and directors

September 30 - Acceptance forms and membership fee of $225 due(for those accepted to All State)
October 15: Registration forms and $75 payments are due for Region Participants
October 26: First rehearsal at Olentangy Orange High School (4:30-7pm)
November 15: Rehearsal at Granville High School (9am-5:00pm, check-in begins at 8:30am)
November 16: Concert at Granville High School (1pm run-through/pictures, 3pm concert)

Questions?  Contact Lori Cornett, East Central Region Chair
lori_cornett@olsd.us
614-218-9882
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