The University of Iowa Strings Area is pleased to offer an All-State Strings Workshop to help students and directors!

Our annual workshop offers an opportunity to play through and receive tips on the All-State excerpts in a group setting, perform your solo in a masterclass (optional), and play a mock audition and receive feedback from a member of our string faculty. Our workshop takes place in the fall, ahead of All-State auditions, to prepare students for success in their auditions. 

 

October 17, 2026

9 am - 3 pm (registration begins at 8:30 am)

Schedule of Events

Schedule is subject to change

9 am- 12 pm: All-State excerpt clinic and masterclasses with UI faculty

12-1 pm: Lunch with faculty

1-3 pm: Mock auditions

Event is free and open to all high school students preparing to take the Iowa All-State audition

(Students can opt out of afternoon auditions, but are highly encouraged to participate as this event is less than a week before the official auditions, and individual feedback is provided to practice your audition skills and hone your performance)

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