Welcome to the OkMEA “The Collective” page!
The Collective, a Popular Music Festival ensemble, will be a new ensemble at OkMEA in 2025! The Collective is intended to showcase the creativity and collaboration of outstanding music students from high schools across Oklahoma. This event will feature student driven original music with a focus on creative expression in a variety of musical styles. The ensemble may include, but is not limited to, vocalists (singers and MCs), guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion, wind instruments, strings, and DJ/Producer. Instrumentation will vary based upon submissions, membership is limited to 10-20 students.
For more information, watch the
OSDE Fine Arts Professional Learning Series Meeting with Bryan Powell and Katy Brodhead
Vendor Information
OkMEA
Attn: Popular Music Collective
PO Box 886
Muskogee, OK, 74402
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Collective Ensemble Information
Student Eligibility
Students must be a member in good standing of their high school music organization (band, choir, orchestra, guitar, modern band, and other school music programs). They have to attend all rehearsals and performances of The Collective and abide by the Rules of Conduct. Students must be eligible academically under OSSAA guidelines at the time of auditions and at the time of the festival.
The rehearsals and performance for this ensemble will overlap with the schedule for the All-State Bands, Choirs, and Orchestra. While students are welcome to audition for The Collective in addition to auditioning for the All-State ensembles, they will only be able to participate in one ensemble.
Deadlines and Fees
First Deadline – September 13, 2025
– $20.00 per entry
Second Deadline – September 20. 2025
– $45.00 per entry
Emergency Deadline – November 1, 2025
– $100.00 per entry
Important Dates
Material Upload Deadline
November 1, 2025
Adjudication Window
November 2-19, 2025
Collective Roster Announced
November 21, 2025
Virtual Ensemble Meetings with Clinician
December-January
Ryan Meeks, The Collective Chair
