Welcome to the Alabama Orchestra Association! We are always working to grow and benefit orchestral music in the state of Alabama. This website provides information about orchestra in this state, as well as the events sponsored by the AOA: All-State Orchestra, North and South Region Orchestras, and Orchestra Music Performance Assessment. Let us know how we can help YOU!

 Important Dates

2026-2027 Academic Year

String Scales/Etudes/Excerpts posted to website: July 1, 2026

Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Scales/Etudes posted to website: TBA according to ABA availability

Strings/Harp/Piano Audition Videos: due October 16, 2026

Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Audition Videos: due November 13, 2026

All-Region Orchestra Festivals: January 9-10, 2027

AMEA Conference: January 20 – January 23, 2027

All-State Orchestra: February 11-14, 2027

OMPA: April 9, 2027