Northeast Region
2026-2027 Northeast Regional Orchestra (NERO)
2026-2027 All-State and Regional Orchestra Audition Requirements
Register Here! https://app.getacceptd.com/omearegional
TIMELINE
- March 1: Application and audition material available.
- May 31: Deadline for all applications to be submitted. Please carefully note the specific etude and performance requirements.
- August 31: Notification of results to applicants and director
All Rehearsals and the Concert will be held on the Campus of
BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY (Gamble Auditorium inside Kulas Musical Arts Building)
96 Front Street, Berea, OH 44017
SCHEDULE:
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 1:30 Meeting, sectionals 2:00-4:00 PM, Rehearsal 4:00-7:00
Sunday, October 25th, 2026 1:30 Meeting, sectionals 2:00-4:00 PM, Rehearsal 4:00-7:00
Sunday, November 1st, 2026 dress rehearsal 11AM-1PM, CONCERT 2 PM
CONCERT IS FREE OF CHARGE!
2026-2027 Region Orchestra/2027 All State Orchestra
All Applicants must be enrolled as members of their school’s performing ensemble while applying, and must continue their participation during the 2026-2027 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 must be in their school’s Orchestra or band ensemble.) Failure to observe this rule will nullify the student’s All-State eligibility.
OMEA North East Region and Adjudicated Dates - 2026/2027 School Year
| October 18/25th | OMEA NE Region Orchestra Rehearsals Baldwin Wallace University Gamble Auditorium 1:30pm |
| November 1st | OMEA NE Regional Orchestra Concert - Baldwin Wallace University Gamble Auditorium 2pm |
| January 16th | OMEA D5 High School Solo & Ensemble |
| January 23rd | OMEA D4 High School Solo & Ensemble |
| January 28-30th | PD Conference/ All State Orchestra |
| February 6th | OMEA D6, D7 High School Solo & Ensemble |
| February 26 - 27 | OMEA NE Orchestra State Event - Strongsville/Avon High School |
March 5-6 | OMEA NE District 5/7 Large Group Band- North Olmstead High School Large Group Choir- Elyria High School |
March 12-13 | OMEA NE Districts 4/6 Large Group Band- North Olmstead High School Large Group Choir- Elyria High School |
| April 10th | Junior High Solo and Ensemble Odd Districts |
| April 17th | Junior High Solo and Ensemble Even Districts |
April 30- May 1st | OMEA NE States State Band- North Royalton High School State Choir - Revere High School |
| May 7-8th | Junior High Band/Orchestra/Choir Contest Even Districts |
| May 14-15th | Junior High Band/Orchestra/Choir Contest Odd Districts |
Questions?
Claire Jarmusik, NE Region Chair
James McDermott, NE Region Chair-Elect
Molly Tweel, NE Region Past Chair
(Districts 4, 5, 6 & 7)
Contact:
cjarmusik@twinsburgcsd.org
mcdermottj@wlake.org
mtweel@kentschools.net