Monday Notes (10-17-25)

As we pass the mid point of the semester, it is time to start looking toward summer and school year 2025-2026. Below are a few items that will help you with your planning. Have a great week!

Below are important dates to add to your calendar as you begin plans for the summer and next year:

• June 21, 2025 - NMMEA General Music Workshop
• October 16-25, 2025 - Choir, Guitar & Orchestra All-State Auditions
• October 25, 2025 - NMAA/NMMEA State Marching Band Contest (Registration link)
• October 29-November 8, 2025 - Band & Jazz All-State Auditions

• January 14-17, 2026 - All-State Music Festival & In-Service Conference
• January 22-24, 2026 - Jazz All-State

Make sure to attend your district spring meeting to nominate candidates to be considered for NMMEA Awards. Criteria and the submission process can be found here.

Do you have a great idea for an All-State clinic and want to share it at the 2026 conference? Click the link below to submit your proposal for consideration. We’d love to hear from you!

• Clinic Proposal Link

Consider submitting a recording of your ensemble for consideration as a 2026 Honor Ensemble. All directors are welcome to apply, but the preferred rotation for the 2026 conference is outlined below:

• Alternative/Guitar - No rotation
• Choir & Orchestra - Large school preference
• Band - Small school
• General Music - Elementary ensemble
• Jazz - Small school

Application and more information can be found here.

The committee proposal for aligning Choral MPA Sight Reading protocols across all districts was presented, voted, and approved at the All-State Choral Section meeting for formal implementation beginning Spring 2026 allowing time for districts to update procedural language in their handbooks and prepare for utilization. HERE is the accepted formal proposal for reference.