OMEA East Central Regional Orchestra

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 11/3 from 1-3pm 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 23rd.  This day will include both sectional time as well as full ensemble rehearsal.  The concert is on the following day, Sunday, November 24th at 2pm at Ashland HS

How to Apply

2024 Region Orchestra/2025 All State Orchestra applications are exclusively online.   Click the "Submit Audition" button above to be connected to Acceptd

All applicants must be enrolled as members of their school's performing ensemble while applying and must be continue their participation during the 2024-25 academic year (ex. All State band applicants must be members of their school's band, All State choir applicants must be in their school's choir, All-State jazz applicants must be in their school's jazz ensemble, All State orchestra applicants for wind/percussion must be in their school's orchestra or band ensemble.)  All State orchestra applicants for wind/percussion must be in their school's orchestra or band ensemble.)  Home school students may apply if sponsored by their private teacher (must be an OMEA member).  The parent of the home-schooled student will serve as the school administrator.   Students must be enrolled in grades 9-12 for the academic year 2024-2025.  Failure to observe these rules will nullify the student's All-State eligibility. 

Orchestra Audition Options

There are 2 options for the Regional and All-State Orchestra auditions.  

• Option A: Regional AND All-State Orchestra audition
  •  Students who wish to be considered for both Regional and All-state Orchestra should choose this option
  • Students choosing this option would perform the scales, etude, and All-state Orchestral Excerpt AND the Regional Orchestra Excerpt (this is different for the 2024/25 season)
  • Students selected for All-State Orchestra would still be required to participate in their respective Regional orchestra, same as in previous years. 
  • Choosing this option does not guarantee membership in either ensemble
  • Reason why a student might choose option A:   The student has a goal to try to make it into All-State orchestra 
• Option B: Regional Orchestra audition only
  • Students who wish to be considered for Regional Orchestra ONLY should choose this option.  
  • Students choosing this option would perform the scales, etude, and Regional Orchestral Excerpt (less advanced excerpt) on their audition recording. 
  • Students choosing this option would NOT be required to perform the All-State orchestra excerpt on their audition recording. 
  • Students choosing this option would not be eligible for All-State Orchestra
  • Choosing this option does not guarantee membership in Regional Orchestra
  • Reasons why a student might choose option B:
    • The student has a goal to participate in Regional orchestra
    • The student doesn’t have the ability or time to prepare the All-state audition excerpt

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
October 15: Registration forms and payments are due
November 3: First rehearsal at Olentangy Orange High School (1-3pm)
November 23: Rehearsal at Ashland High School (9am-5:00pm, check-in begins at 8:30am)
November 24: Concert at Ashland High School (12pm run-through/pictures, 2pm concert)

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