All MSHSAA-eligible students may audition. Selection to Middle School or High School District Honors Band is not required.
Students auditioning for, or performing with, the Missouri All-State Percussion Ensemble must:
Be enrolled in a MSHSAA member Middle School*
Be enrolled in their Middle School Band program
Be in grades 7-8 (MS) during the 2026–27 school year
Meet eligibility requirements for interscholastic music activities as outlined by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), per By-Law 4.2.3
Per MSHSAA By-Law 1.3.1, each participating school is responsible for supervising its students at all interscholastic music activities. A school faculty member or administrator must be present at district and state music festivals. Any entry participating without a faculty member or administrator in attendance will be disqualified.
Please make sure the following dates are cleared if you are wanting to audition.
May 1, 2026
Audition Materials Posted (with demo videos)
October 1, 2026
Registration/Payment & Audition Forms Open
November 9, 2026
Registration/Payment & Audition Form Deadline @ 11:59pm CST
December 1, 2026
Ensemble Members Notified; Music Sent
December 14, 2026
MOPAS Check In with Ensemble Members
January 4, 2027
MOPAS Check In with Ensemble Members
January 15, 2027
All-State Participation Fee Due
February 1, 2027
MOPAS Check In with Ensemble Members
February 20, 2027
Rehearsal & Concert
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