Congratulations to the following students for being named to the OkMEA All-State Performing Ensembles:
FLUTE - Madeline Ensminger - 2nd chair Wind Symphony, Molly Trout - 4th chair Wind Symphony, Anya McDaniel - 5th chair Wind Symphony
OBOE - Mulan Zhang - 2nd chair Wind Symphony, Clara Hoffhines - 3rd chair Orchestra
BASSOON - Elias Hart - 1st Alternate
Bb CLARINET - Mia Brown - 1st chair Wind Symphony, Brayden Skaggs - 4th chair Symphonic Band, Diana Arguello - 6th chair Symphonic Band, Zoey McDonald - 5th Alternate
BASS CLARINET - Tuang Mung - 5th chair Symphonic Band
TRUMPET - Gavin Zelkind - 8th chair Wind Symphony, Evan Walton - 7th chair Symphonic Band, Santiago Duarte - 11th chair Symphonic Band
FRENCH HORN - Luca Warde - 8th chair Wind Symphony, Parker Smith - 3rd Alternate
TROMBONE - Ethan Rademeyer - 5th chair Wind Symphony, Max Millington - 2nd chair Symphonic Band, Isaac Hunter - 5th chair Symphonic Band, Harrison Evans - 6th chair Symphonic Band
EUPHONIUM - Colin Davenport - 2nd chair Symphonic Band
PERCUSSION - Jack Whiteley - 5th chair Wind Symphony, Carson Housley - 1st chair Orchestra
OkMEA All-State Itinerary
This information is supplemental to the rehearsal schedule/information that you received in your folder. Make certain that you are familiar with all times and locations. The school pays for hotel – reservations have already been made. Students are responsible for everything else. Students in the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band wear marching band uniforms. Students in Orchestra wear concert attire.
Information for all ensembles can be found on the OkMEA Website - ALL STATE BAND and ORCHESTRA INFORMATION PAGE. All students in Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band are to join and sign up in the Band App. That helps you stay current with everything.
At registration, each All-State student will receive $40 in cash to cover lunch on Thursday and Friday. Andolini’s Pizza will be served for dinner on Thursday evening at the Hyatt Regency.
All-State Lunch Locations
Here is a list of lunch options within a short walking distance from the corresponding hotels:
- Hyatt/PAC (Connected by skybridge)
- Chicken and the Wolf
- Froot Bowls
- Tokyo Garden
- Rib Crib
- Senor Pablo
- QT (Quick grab and go options)
- Brook Restaurant
- Bourbon St. Café
- Andolini’s Pizza by the Slice
- Fortune Chef
Water Stations
OkMEA will provide one water bottle per student. We encourage students to bring a labeled refillable water bottle.
Water stations will be available at the Hyatt, and the PAC has several water fountains with a bottle-filling option.
Stands for Instrumental Students
OkMEA will provide all instrumental students with a folding stand for use in rehearsals. After the festival, students can take their stands home with them, thanks to the generous donation from Saied Music.
Do not be late for any rehearsal or you will be sent home!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22nd
7:00 AM All students to be here at this time. Instructions given. Load Van & Bus
We are taking a school bus and van to the Tulsa PAC. Everything needed for rehearsals will go in the bus. Luggage, uniforms or concert blacks, and all hotel items will go in the van. Students should check out marching band uniforms and make sure you have your blck shoes at this time.
7:30 AM Depart for Downtown
8:00 AM Arrive @ Tulsa PAC
We are staying at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 100 East 2nd Street, Tulsa 74103, (918) 582-9000. Luggage will be kept in the van during the day. Arrangements will be made so students may get luggage after either the afternoon or evening rehearsal - it will depend on Mr. Martin's schedule and when room keys are available.
8:30/9:00 AM Rehearsals Begin
10:30 PM Curfew and room check
Do not congregate out in the halls to chat, play hack, or anything else that might disturb patrons that are not associated with the OkMEA Convention. You will most likely be very tired. Get some rest to be ready for the next day.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23rd
Breakfast is on your own. You are allowed to bring breakfast with you or eat breakfast in the hotel restaurant, convenience store, or vending machines. You are not allowed to charge a meal to your room. Be up and ready to go with plenty of time. Know where you are going for rehearsal and/or sectionals. Do not be late for a rehearsal, be early and warmed up.
5:00 PM Dinner
After the afternoon rehearsal, we will either walk or load up on a bus and go out to dinner to a restaurant. Students will need approximately $20 for this meal. After eating, we may return to the PAC and listen to honor groups performing that night. Concerts begin at 7:30pm.
10:00 PM Curfew and room check.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th
Breakfast is still the same routine. Go to morning rehearsal as scheduled. Parents will meet students in the lobby after final rehearsal to check them out, take them to lunch, and bring back for afternoon performances.
All students are to return their uniform to the loft on Monday morning.
