All-West is a highly competitive honor band, orchestra and choir program for students in grades six through twelve across West Tennessee, run by the West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association and the West Tennessee Vocal Music Educators Association. Students who make All-West rehearse and perform with some of the top young musicians in the region.

Hard Work pays Off

All-West Audition Preparation
at Rhythm & Grooves

Be audition-ready when you take lessons with our educated and experienced music instructors.

Get Ready For All-West Auditions

Be as prepared as you can be for your All-West audition by taking lessons at Rhythm & Grooves. Our team of expert instructors have various degrees in music, and are ready to provide you with top tier instruction.

All-West is one of the biggest achievements for a young musician in West Tennessee. It takes more than just showing up. You have to give it your all with focused practice, the right technique, and an instructor who knows exactly what the judges are listening for.

Rhythm & Grooves is proud to say that we’ve helped [X} students prepare and make the All-West Band, Orchestra, and Choir. We’ve seen percussion, (X) and (X) students make it into the All-West after working with our teachers and team. Whether you or your child is auditioning for the first time, or you need to climb the chairs after a previous audition, our instructors know the material, the process, and what it takes to stand out in the blind audition room.

We offer individual and group classes to prepare for your audition.

60%

Audition Success Rate

Selections This Year

160

Total Musicians Sent

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Congratulations!

Rhythm & Grooves students that made All-West Bands!

7th & 8th Grade

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9th & 10th Grade

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11th & 12th Grade

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Jazz Band

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Senior Symphony Orchestra

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7th & 8th Grade

Seth Justiniano — 2nd Blue, Tuba, Arlington MS G8

Kayleigh Ash — 5th Blue, Percussion, Elmore Park MS G8

Mateo Reyes — 11th Blue, Trombone, Arlington MS G8

Dilynn Brown — 8th Red, Percussion, Bon Lin MS G8

Joseph Goodin — 12th Red, Trombone, Bon Lin MS G7

Henry Stampfli — Alternate, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G8

Ellis Brewer — Alternate, Percussion, Snowden G8

Carter Johnson — Alternate, Percussion, Arlington MS G8

9th & 10th Grade

Donovan Foster — 2nd Blue, Percussion, Bartlett HS G10

Andrew Camamile — 3rd Blue, Percussion, Houston HS G10

Savannah Meece — 5th Blue, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G10

Evan Barrett — 5th Blue, Trombone, MCM HS G10

Rocky Cominsky — 6th Blue, Percussion, Arlington HS G9

Andy Goodin — 1st Red, Percussion, Bartlett HS G9

Addison Goodwin — Alternate, Baritone, Arlington HS G10

Jameson Bradford — Alternate, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G9

11th & 12th Grade

Ishaan Ramesh — 1st Blue, Percussion, Houston HS G11

Adam Atkinson — 2nd Blue, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G11

Devyn Isaac — 7th Blue, Percussion, Bartlett HS G11

Tristan Laessig — 8th Blue, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G11

AJ Justiniano — Alternate, Tuba, Arlington HS G11

Jazz Band

Luke Woods — 1st Red (Jazz Band), Drum Set, Bartlett HS G12

Joshua Hood — 2nd Red (Jazz Band), Drum Set, Briarcrest G11

7th & 8th Grade

Ben May — 6th Blue, Tuba, Arlington MS G8

Rocky Cominsky — 1st Blue, Percussion, Arlington MS G8

Andy Goodin — 3rd Blue, Percussion, Bon Lin MS G8

Jameson Bradford — 6th Blue, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G8

Seth Justiniano — 3rd Red, Tuba, Arlington MS G7

Lyla Dewitt — Alternate, Percussion, Munford MS G8

9th & 10th Grade

Luke Davis — 2nd Blue (All-State), Percussion, Harding Academy G10

Peter Aguilar — 3rd Blue, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G10

Andrew Camamile — 4th Blue, Percussion, Houston HS G9

Ishaan Ramesh — 6th Blue, Percussion, Houston HS G10

Adam Atkinson — 7th Blue, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G10

Devyn Isaac — 8th Blue, Percussion, Bartlett HS G10

Addison Goodwin — 1st Red, Baritone Horn, Arlington HS G9

AJ Justiniano — 5th Red, Tuba, Arlington HS G10

Savannah Meece — 8th Red, Percussion, Lakeland Prep G9

Liam Ake — Alternate, Percussion, Arlington HS G10

Joshuah Hood — 2nd Red (Jazz Band), Drum Set, Briarcrest Christian G10

11th & 12th Grade

Xavier Watkins — 3rd Blue, Percussion, Bartlett HS G12

Gibson Stubbs — 6th Blue, Percussion, Bartlett HS G11

Edison Keene — 7th Blue, Percussion, Bartlett HS G11

Jayden Joyce — 8th Red, Percussion, Bartlett HS G12

Luke Woods — Alternate (Jazz Band), Drum Set, Bartlett HS G11

7th & 8th Grade

Addison Goodwin — 3rd Red, Baritone Horn, Arlington MS G8

Benjamin May — 4th Red, Tuba, Arlington MS G7

Andrew Camamile — 3rd Blue, Percussion, Houston MS G8

Navneeth Manoj — 4th Blue, Percussion, West Collierville MS G8

Andrew Goodin — 5th Blue, Percussion, Bon Lin MS G7

Lyla Dewitt — 6th Red, Percussion, Munford MS G7

Rocky Cominsky — Alternate, Percussion, Arlington MS G7

Jameson Bradford — Alternate, Percussion, Lakeland Middle Prep G7

9th & 10th Grade

Luke Davis — 1st Blue (All-State), Percussion, Harding Academy G9

Peter Aguilar — 2nd Blue (All-State), Percussion, Lakeland Prep HS G9

Adam Atkinson — 3rd Blue (All-State), Percussion, Lakeland Prep HS G9

Liam Ake — 4th Red, Percussion, Arlington HS G9

Miles Baker — 7th Red, Percussion, Arlington HS G9

Britton Hale — Alternate, Percussion, Briarcrest Christian School G10

Tristan Laessig — Alternate, Percussion, Lakeland Prep HS G9

11th & 12th Grade

Remedy Williams — 4th Red, Percussion, Munford HS G11

Jonah Atkinson — Alternate, Percussion, Arlington HS G12

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All-West Preparation and Guidance

Because a great audition takes musical skill and precisionAll-West auditions are blind and extremely competitive. Over a thousand hopefuls from all over West-Tennessee come to audition every year. Our music instructors build a plan around exactly what that audition requires.

You’ll learn:

Mastery of the required prepared audition music, adjusted for your specific instrument and grade level
All required major scales and the chromatic scale, drilled until they are audition ready
Sight-reading practice so students walk in prepared for the unexpected
Mock audition run throughs so students know what the real room will feel like
Tone, technique and performance coaching from instructors who understand what judges are listening for
Flexible lesson scheduling in the months leading up to auditions

Don’t leave your audition to chance. Rhythm & Grooves is here to provide you with every chance of success for the All-West auditions.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our music lessons

What is All-West?

We welcome students as young as five. If your child can sit, focus, and is excited about music, they are ready to start.

When are All-West auditions held?

Auditions are typically held in the fall, with results released the following week. The honor clinic and concert take place in February at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis.

What does the audition include?

The audition has three parts: prepared music, scales chosen at random from a required list, and sight-reading. Auditions are blind, meaning judges cannot see who is performing.

How far in advance should we start preparing?

The earlier the better. Most students benefit from starting several months before auditions to build the necessary technique and feel confident with the required material. Contact us as soon as your director shares audition requirements.

Do you work with all instruments and voice parts?

Yes. We work with students across band instruments, orchestral strings and voice, tailoring preparation to whatever your school's program requires.

What if my child has never taken lessons before?

That is okay. While earlier preparation is always better, our instructors can help students build the skills needed as efficiently as possible given the time available.

Ready to Start All-West Preparation?

Auditions come up fast and spots in our All-West prep lessons fill quickly during peak season. Call us or stop by our studio to get your child scheduled with an instructor who knows exactly what it takes to make All-West.

Mock audition run throughs

Tone, technique and performance coaching

Flexible lesson scheduling that fits your life

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901-435-6577

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Also serving the communities of Barlett, Lakeland, Lenow, Arlington, Millington, and Germantown.

Contact

6777 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134

(901) 435-6577

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