All-State Band

Audition Information

General Information

Chairperson: Jesse Argenziano
Procedures Chairperson: Allan Daleus
Solo Chair: T.J. Brungard (South Bruswick School District)
Percussion Chairs: Chris Janney (Haddonfield School District), Elise McAloon (West Essex School District)

History of the All-State Bands

Past All-State Band Conductors

2026 All-State Band Information

All-State Band Conductors

Wind Ensemble: Dr. T. Andre Feagin, Central Washington University
Symphonic Band: Dr. Kevin Holzman, University of Cincinnati

Concert Dates

February 21, 2026, Time TBD at Atlantic City Convention Center
February 22, 2026, 3:00 PM at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
NJPAC Ticket LINK

Auditions - JP Stevens High School

January 24, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
January 31, 2026 - 5:00 PM (Afternoon)

Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble - Accepted Students

Reading Rehearsal - Bridgewater-Raritan High School

February 2, 2026 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (5:00 PM Check-in)
February 3, 2026 - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (5:00 PM Check-in) (Snow Date)

Weekend Rehearsal Dates - Atlantic City, NJ

February 19, 2026 (Registration 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Rehearsal in evening)
February 20, 2026 (Morning & afternoon rehearsal)
February 21, 2026 (Sound check & concert)

NJPAC TICKET LINK - February 22, 2026