All-State Band - CBDA

The All-State Honor Ensembles  are held in February each year in conjunction with the California All-State Music Education Conference annual convention in Fresno, California.  Beginning the previous fall, several thousand middle school students from schools throughout the state audition each year for an opportunity to participate in one of the All-State Honor Ensembles. The highest-ranking musicians judged qualify to perform in one of California All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs. These All-State ensembles rehearse for three days, directed by nationally recognized conductors, and perform on the closing day of the annual CASMEC (California All-State Music Education Conference). 
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