Capitol Tunes Celebration

A collaborative project of the Alabama State Department of Education, the Alabama Music Educators Association, and the Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts. Perform in the Rotunda of the Alabama State Capitol Building during the upcoming Legislative Session in February or March

INFORMATION

  • This performance opportunity is for public schools only.
  • Performances will be in the Alabama State Capitol Rotunda. Space is limited. Ensembles should be no larger than 20-25 students.
  • Recommended performance groups include small brass, woodwind, string, vocal, or guitar groups, such as trios, quartets, quintets, or small choirs.
  • Each ensemble should plan to perform a minimum of 20 minutes.
  • Electricity or amplification may not be used. Chairs or music stands will not be provided. Groups may bring their own stands and chairs if necessary. A piano will not be provided.
  • Performances will take place in  February and March during the upcoming Legislative Session. Groups should arrive by 11:00 AM at the Gordon Persons Building, warm-up, then proceed one block to the Capitol and perform at 12:00 PM.
  • Performing schools will receive a stipend to offset the cost of a bus driver and mileage.
  • The deadline to apply is November 1.