Auditioning for All-State is not an experience that can be forgotten easily. It is messy, it is noisy, it is disorienting from alayman' point view. It is heartening to see kids practicing volunteerily, playing cards in groups, mingling with kids from other district. Every high schooler in band or orchestra should experience at least once, after all, it is like a sport as well. How did I know? I heard it being told by a upper classmen to freshmen too many times." you should try it. It is lots o fun. Bring a card game, and your homework. It is very long, etc".
