All-State Musical Theatre Solo & Ensemble
Soloists, Duets, & Small Ensembles
Eligibility
Musical Theatre Solo & Ensemble Soloists, Duets, and Small Ensembles (3-5 singers) will be featured during the All-State Festival Vocal Solo & Ensemble Recitals. Six total events will be selected. Any solo, duet, or small ensemble event from any of the four Musical Theater Solo & Ensemble sites that has earned a total score of 28 or higher is eligible to audition for this opportunity. There is no fee for auditioning.
To be considered for All-State Festival, a soloist must:
- Student must be in grades 10-12
- Receive a Division I - Excellent with a score of 28 or higher at Musical Solo & Ensemble Central, UP, East, or West.
- Fill out the All-State Musical Theatre Solo, Duet, or Small Ensemble Form linked below.
- Submit two full-length videos of the pieces performed by the soloist/duet/small ensemble at Musical Theatre Solo & Ensemble. Substitutions are not allowed. Video must be uploaded to Youtube and submitted via links in the Audition Form. Accompaniment is required, but it may be tracks for the audition. Live accompanist will be required if selected for one of the recitals.
- Agree to perform at the All-State Vocal Solo & Ensemble Recital (only one) date TBD
- Agree to pay any necessary registration fees for participation if selected.
Selection
Six total events will be chosen from soloists, duets, and small ensembles that apply. All applicants will be reviewed by the listening panel below.
2026 All-State Solo & Duet Listening Panel
Sheila Grazulis, Marquette Senior High School
Kathryn Witkowski, Central Michigan University
Marla Moore, Ann Arbor Music Academy
Lily Slayton, Private Voice
Vocal Solo & Ensemble Recitals:
Performing on the May 8th 9 AM & 1 PM All-State Recitals at Michigan State University
Duet - Jaxson Arecheja & Lydia Richards, Dundee High School
Duet - Cooper Bush & Evan Schlitt, Saline High School
Solo - Elliot Steger, South Lyon East High School
Solo - Vincent Brow, Portage Northern High School
Solo - Reya Ghiardi, Marquette Senior High School
Solo - Rowan Page, DeWitt High School
Vocal Solo & Duet Fees:
Soloist - $50 - Includes a plaque, certificate, and a lunch ticket
Duet - $100 - Includes a plaque, certificate for each performer and a lunch ticket for each performer
SUBMIT AUDITIONS HERE
