For years, there has been an all-state band every year in my state. High school students audition by playing the required materials (which are recorded while they play) and then send in the recording. They are judged from there.


For the past twenty years, there have been two all-state bands: one for bigger schools, where dedication, and private lessons are expected, and one for smaller schools, where, by judging the audition materials, they still expect you to have private lessons. (Most don't) And the audition materials never changed, never got easier.

I am planning on auditioning for all-state band for smaller schools, something not done at my school in 7 years, and the last person never got in. And this year,  something I feared would never happen, did: the audition materials changed, and now, the music is in my range.

I never thought this would happen, and I'm crying with joy and praising G-d now!!! I might actually get in!!!

Wow! That's amazing. We'll be praying for you and for your audition. Keep us updated on how everything is going.

Okey dokes!

Congratulations, thats awesome!