ALL STATE STRINGS WORKSHOP

ALL-STATE STRINGS WORKSHOP

Save the date! On Saturday, October 18th, 2025, Iowa high school string students are invited to a FREE workshop to prepare for the Iowa All-State orchestra auditions.

The University of Iowa Strings Area is pleased to offer an All-State Strings Workshop to help students and directors!

Our annual workshop offers an opportunity to play through and receive tips on the All-State excerpts in a group setting, perform your solo in a masterclass (optional), and play a mock audition and receive feedback from a member of our string faculty. Our workshop takes place in the fall, ahead of All-State auditions, to prepare students for success in their auditions.

You can download the edited version with suggestions for the bass excerpts from All-State bass music.

October 18, 2025

9 am - 3 pm (registration begins at 8:30 am)

Schedule of Events

Schedule is subject to change

9 am- 12 pm: All-State excerpt clinic and masterclasses with UI faculty

12-1 pm: Lunch with faculty

1-3 pm: Mock auditions

The event is free and open to all high school students preparing to take the Iowa All-State audition

(Students can opt out of afternoon auditions, but are highly encouraged to participate, as this event is less than a week before the official auditions, and individual feedback is provided to practice your audition skills and hone your performance)