State Lists

From Wind Repertory Project

The following information contains links to and outlines procedures for adding a composition to various state music lists. If any information is incorrect, please contact the WRP webmaster or use the edit function of the page to correct or amend the information.


Alabama

Procedures for adding concert band works to the Alabama Bandmasters Association's "Cumulative Music List" are unknown/not publicized on their website. If you have information on how works are added, please feel free to edit this entry.

Alaska

Alaska does not appear to use a Concert Band Music list.


Arizona

Information needed.


Arkansas

ASBOA Required Music Lists


California

Information needed.


Canada


Colorado

Information needed.


Connecticut

Information needed.


Delaware

Information needed.


Florida

Florida has a Concert Music committee that is in charge of maintaining the FBA Concert Music list.


Georgia

Georgia requests copies of the compositions with recordings, and then passes them around the state to a committee who takes the time to view the works, listen to them, and then fill out questionnaires about the likes/dislikes of each piece. Finally, it then forwards it along to the next person in line. The head of the committee then finalizes the music.


Hawaii

Information needed.


Idaho

Information needed.


Illinois

Information needed.


Indiana

Indiana has a committee that goes over the list each year and makes any necessary edits. The list of committee chairs can be found here.


Iowa

Information on the state contest list as well as on the process to add a selection to the list can be found at: http://ihsma.org/large-group-festival/


Kansas

Information needed.


Kentucky

Kentucky (KMEA) has a Selective List of Band Literature committee assigned to evaluate requests for suggested additions or changes. The complete list and a form for submissions is available to members through the KMEA website. The committee meets twice annually to review submissions.


Louisiana

The LMEA Band Repertoire List can be found here: https://www.lmeamusic.org/large-ensemble-instrumental-assessment-classification-and-performance-requirements/instrumental-prescribed-music-lists/


Maine

Information needed.


Maryland

Maryland Band Directors Association (MBDA) State Music Repertoire Lists


Massachusetts

Information needed.


Michigan

Information needed.


Mississippi

Mississippi Bandmasters Association Required Music List


Minnesota

Conductors wishing to perform music not on this list must submit a written request and score(s) by the last Thursday in January to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Office. A special League Music Selection Committee will act on these requests.


Missouri

Those interested in submitting additions to the MO PML need to mail photocopies of the score and completed 'Literature Addition Request Form' (linked above) to the MSHSAA Office before June 1st. There is now [2022] an established three-year rotation for each area of the list (specifics in form linked above). Literature may be submitted anytime throughout the year; however, it will be kept on file until the next review cycle for that specific area.

MSHSAA encourages the submission of works from underrepresented composer groups and/or cultures.  The MSHSAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs.

Montana

Information needed.


Nebraska

Nebraska State Bandmasters Association Suggested Literature


Nevada

Information needed.


New Hampshire

Information needed.


New Jersey

Information needed.


New Mexico

Information needed.


New York

Information needed.


North Carolina

Information on how to submit a list to the North Carolina Bandmasters Association list can be found on the above website.


North Dakota

Information needed.


Ohio

Information needed.


Oklahoma

The link can be found at http://gvlabs.com/festivalmanager/ossaa/src/admin_pml.php . You must have an active Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association account and either be teaching, or have taught in the state of Oklahoma to access the Prescribed Music Lists. Once registered select PML in the subcategories above and select type of ensemble from either Vocal, Band, or Orchestra from the drop down menu. Music Grades and Difficulties are sorted on an Oklahoma music scale 2A-6A.


Oregon

Oregon Band Directors Association Current Required High School Concert Band Literature List


Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Festival Repertoire Lists


Rhode Island

Information needed.


South Carolina

The SCBDA Concert Band Performance Assessment Music List can be found at: https://www.bandlink.org/concert-festivals/

South Dakota

Information needed.


Tennessee

The Tennessee list is maintained by Mark Kinzer for the Tennessee Bandmaster's Association.

Texas

The Texas list is maintained by the University Interscholastic League. Both the list and instructions on how to submit works for inclusion can be found at this page.


Utah

Information needed.


Vermont

Information needed.


Virginia

Information needed.


Washington

Information needed.


West Virginia

West Virginia Graded Music Lists


Wisconsin

Information needed.


Wyoming

Information needed.