Music

MUSIC HANDBOOK

• 2025-26 ASAA Music Handbook (PDF)
• Music Policies and Procedures (PDF)

DRESS CODE

November 19-20, 2026: Rehearsal, students are to follow the Bartlett High School Dress code.
November 21, 2026: Dress Rehearsal & Concert, students are to wear their school’s formal concert uniform. If the school does not have a formal concert uniform, students are to wear all black, floor length dress, skirts, or pants.

REHEARSALS

All State Rehearsals at Bartlett High School
Dress Rehearsals will be held at West Anchorage High School

GALA PERFORMANCE CONCERT

West Anchorage High School, Anchorage
4:00 PM Saturday, November 22, 2025

ALL-STATE MUSIC GUEST CONDUCTORS

All-State Band: Andy Collinsworth
All-State Mixed Choir: Alec Schumacker
All-State Orchestra: Kathleen Horvath
All-State Treble Choir: Roger David

WHO TO CONTACT

ASAA Music Coordinator: Barbara Carroll – barb@asaa.org

Information submitted via forms below is used for the championship program, awards, and state eligibility review. Submit all information prior to the deadlines listed below. Failure to meet deadlines can result in students becoming ineligible to participate.

DEADLINES

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026

• Music Festival Intent Form (Online)
• Student Eligibility Waiver for ASAA Music Festival Participation (PDF)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

(theses are scanned and emailed to: barb@asaa.org)
• Band Application (PDF)
• Choir Application (PDF)
• Orchestra Application (PDF)

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026

Online auditions are due via the Opus Platform

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

• School Activities Reporting System (SARS)

FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2026

• Band Director’s Registration (Online)
• Choir Director’s Registration (Online)
• Orchestra Director’s Registration (Online)

FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 2026

• State Championship Code of Conduct
• Music Festival Supervision Form (PDF)
• Academic Award Entry

ACCOMPANIST AND ADJUDICATOR AVAILABILITY

• Accompanist Availability Inquiry
• Adjudicator Availability Inquiry

AFTER GALA PERFORMANCE

• All-State Music Festival Evaluation Form

2026 ASAA/FIRST NATIONAL BANK ALASKA
ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

November 19-21, 2026
Hosted by: Bartlett and West Anchorage High Schools & ASAA
Music Coordinator: Barb Carroll, barb@asaa.org
• Alaska Airlines ASAA State Championship Discount Codes

REHEARSALS

Bartlett High School, Anchorage
Dress Rehearsals will be held at West Anchorage High School

GALA PERFORMANCE CONCERT

West Anchorage High School, Anchorage
4:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2026

AWARDS

2026 First Chair Awards

TICKET INFORMATION

• Adult $12 / Student $7 (7th-12th)
• Seniors (65+) and Elementary (6th Grade and Under) receive FREE admission!
Purchase tickets online at the ASAA GoFan Page! NO ONLINE TICKET FEES!! Make sure to download the GoFan ticket app on the App Store or Google Play for quicker ticket purchasing for ASAA State Championship events. 

LIVE STREAMING

The NFHS Network will be live streaming all the ASAA All-State Music Festival LIVE!! On Demand viewing will not be available for music copyright issues.
• Visit the NFHS Network ASAA All-State Music page for more information.

PROGRAMS

2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska
All-State Music Festival Program

Championship programs are available in a downloadable PDF.
• 2025 All-State Music Festival Program

OFFICIAL STATE MERCHANDISE

Northwest Designs is the Official ASAA State Merchandise Vendor. They have a large variety of commemorative items and apparel at ASAA events and online.
• Visit the Northwest Designs website

RECORDS

• All-State Music Festival Records

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVALUATION

• All-State Music Festival Evaluation Form

MUSIC HANDBOOK

• 2025-26 ASAA Music Handbook (PDF)
• Music Policies and Procedures (PDF)

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

• Understanding Copyright and Compliance $0

PROGRAMS

Championship programs are available in a downloadable PDF for free.
• 2024 Solo & Ensemble Music Festival Program

WHO TO CONTACT

ASAA Music Coordinator: Barbara Carroll – barb@asaa.org

Information submitted via forms below is used for the championship program, awards, and state eligibility review. Submit all information prior to the deadlines listed below. Failure to meet deadlines can result in students becoming ineligible to participate.

DEADLINES

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2027

• Music Festival Intent Form
• Application for a Qualifying Solo & Ensemble Festival (PDF)
• Student Eligibility Waiver for ASAA Music Festival Participation (PDF)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2027

• Request for Online Audition to Qualify (PDF)

APRIL 2027 – QUALIFYING SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVALS

All regions are to complete their regional or qualifying Solo & Ensemble festivals by April 17, 2027.
• State application from Regional festivals completed in February or March are due April 5, 2027 on the Opus Platform
• State application from Regional festivals completed April 1 thru April 17 are due by April 21 on the Opus Platform

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2027

• School Activities Reporting System (SARS)

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2027

• State Championship Code of Conduct
• Academic Award Entry Form

ADJUDICATION FORMS

• Alaska State Solo & Ensemble Adjudicator Instructions (PDF)
• ASAA State Solo & Ensemble Adjudication Sheet (PDF)

ACCOMPANIST AND ADJUDICATOR AVAILABILITY

• Accompanist Availability Inquiry
• Adjudicator Availability Inquiry

AFTER COMMAND PERFORMANCE

• State Solo & Ensemble General Evaluation Form
• State Solo & Ensemble Adjudicator Evaluation Form

2026 ASAA/FIRST NATIONAL BANK ALASKA
SOLO & ENSEMBLE MUSIC FESTIVAL

8:00am – 4:30pm May 8 – 9, 2026 at UAA Fine Arts Building
Hosted by: ASAA & ASD
Music Coordinator: Barb Carroll, barb@asaa.org
• Alaska Airlines ASAA State Championship Discount Codes

REGIONAL FESTIVALS

• 2025-26 Dates and locations of Regional Festivals

TICKET INFORMATION

• Adult $12 / Student $7 (7th-12th)
• Seniors (65+) and Elementary (6th Grade and Under) receive FREE admission!
Purchase tickets online at the ASAA GoFan Page! NO ONLINE TICKET FEES!! Make sure to download the GoFan ticket app on the App Store or Google Play for quicker ticket purchasing for ASAA State Championship events.

LIVE STREAMING

Live web streaming only. On-demand will not be available per copyright.

FRIDAY NIGHT: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/asaa/gam19483eed08

SATURDAY NIGHT: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/asaa/gamfd3327f97e

PROGRAMS

Championship programs are available in a downloadable PDF for free.
• 2026 Solo & Ensemble Music Festival Program

OFFICIAL STATE MERCHANDISE

Northwest Designs is the Official ASAA State Merchandise Vendor. They have a large variety of commemorative items and apparel at ASAA events and online.
• Visit the Northwest Designs website

RECORDS

• Solo & Ensemble Music Festival Records

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVALUATION

• Solo & Ensemble Music Festival Evaluation Form

MUSIC SUPPORTERS

Marines

The United States Marines are honored to collaborate with ASAA in recognizing the exceptional high school musicians present today and throughout Alaska. For more information on joining the ranks of the U.S. Marines, visit our booth at ASAA State Music events or explore our  website: https://marines.com/rspdx

Thanks to AMEA for their support of All-State Music and Solo & Ensemble Festivals

UAA Department of Music

Thanks To UAA For Their Support Of The Solo & Ensemble Festival

Title Sponsor

First National Bank Alaska

Technology Sponsor

GCI

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Official Merchandise

Northwest Designs