Hello Everyone!

 

We are so excited to welcome you all to NSU for LMEA High School All-State Day this coming Saturday, August 31st! The following e-mail includes important information regarding the day. With 400 participants expected, we want to help make your arrival and visit a day to remember for all the right reasons! 

Registration: 

  • Due to the large number of expected guests, we will open registration at 9:30 a.m. and the first event will begin at 11:00 a.m. Campus police will be here to help direct traffic. Registration will take place in Hanchey Lobby of the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts located at 143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457

Arrival and Parking: 

  • If you are arriving by bus, you may drop your students (and instruments) off in front of Hanchey Lobby where registration takes place. Busses will then be directed to park by the football stadium. 

  • Those arriving by car are welcome to park in any open slot close to the music building (143 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457). 

  • For additional information, please refer to our website @  https://www.nsuallstate.com/getting-here-parking

All-State Clinic Schedules:

  • Band, Choir, Orchestra and Piano Schedule: 

9:30-11:00 a.m: Registration in Hanchey Lobby

11:00 a.m.: NSU Faculty Showcase in Magale Recital Hall

12:00 p.m.: Clinic No. 1 (please bring your instrument. Location of clinics is posted in Hanchey Lobby) 

1:00 p.m.:   Lunch (provided by NSU)

2:00 p.m.:   Clinic No. 2 (please bring your instrument. Location of clinics is posted in Hanchey Lobby) 

3:00 p.m.:   Workshop: Give Your Best Audition in Magale Recital Hall with Aleisa Hudlow, LMEA District II Director 

4:00 p.m.:  NSU Music Department and Ensemble Auditions/Tours for those interested

  • Directors, Parents and Guardians

9:30-11:00 a.m: Registration in Hanchey Lobby

11:00 a.m.: NSU Faculty Showcase in Magale Recital Hall

12:00 p.m.: Directors' Clinic No. 1 (Hanchey Conference Room located within Hanchey Lobby)

1:00 p.m.:   Lunch 

2:00 p.m.:   Directors' Clinic No. 2 (Hanchey Conference Room located within Hanchey Lobby)

3:00 p.m.:   Parents' Session  (Hanchey Conference Room located within Hanchey Lobby)

**Directors, Parents and Guardians: you are welcome to attend as many or as little events as you like. Refreshments will be provided for you and NSU ensemble directors will be here to assist you with any questions you may have. **

Lunch: 

  • Pizza, water, and snacks will be provided for participants for Lunch.  Breakfast will NOT be provided so please plan accordingly. 

We are looking forward to your arrival on Saturday and working with you throughout the day! If you are no longer able to attend, let us know at your earliest convenience by emailing:

sczepanik@nsula.edu 

See you Saturday,

The NSU Music faculty