Monday Notes

Happy Valentines week! That is a bit of a loaded greeting in public schools but here is to a great week filled with music, fun and yes, a few chocolate hearts!

Have you voted yet? Don’t miss your chance to participate in the NAfME Southwestern Division President election. Exciting news - New Mexico has a candidate! Make your voice heard and vote for Joseph!

You should have received an email this morning with instructions on how to access the ballot. Be sure to complete the final step by clicking "submit." If you are a member and did not receive a ballot, please contact Kim Henry at kimh@nafme.org.

Voting closes on February 13th!

The Sing Democracy 250-All America Program is inviting choral organizations throughout America to join us in celebrating America's 250 birthday!

Any choral organization that is located in the United States, the District of Columbia, US Territories, or Native Nations that share this geography is eligible to participate by presenting a performance of the Sing Democracy 250 music program between March 1 and December 31, 2026. We are inviting high school, college, university, community, church, and professional choirs throughout America to participate in this nationwide event!

Enjoy this video of our Artistic Director, G. Philip Shoultz, III, discussing the Sing Democracy 250-All America Program, and view the attached information about the program. Visit our website at www.singdemocracy250.org, where you can learn more about Sing Democracy 250 and our new music, hear sample recordings, see our two new compositions, and apply to participate. Sign up to receive our newsletters and program announcements.

If you have questions or ideas, please contact us at info@singdemocracy250.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please share the following scholarship information to your seniors:

ENMU

• ENMU has been a musical destination since 1934! At Eastern, you'll receive the personal attention you need to fulfill your musical and personal potential. Our faculty is nationally and internationally known and is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Eastern New Mexico University has been an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1960. Audition Requirements and Registration Form can be found by visiting our Auditions for ENMU Music Scholarship page.

NMSU

• The NMSU Department of Music has scholarship opportunities available for incoming music majors as well as possible ensemble participation grants for non-majors. Scholarship audition dates for majors are on February 17, February 22 and March 1 and may be in person or virtual. For further information regarding auditions or ensemble participation grants, please go to our website music.nmsu.edu.

UNM

• Scholarship Auditions – February 17 & 22
• We encourage students to audition for Department of Music Scholarships (for music majors) and Participation Scholarships (for non-majors involved in ensembles). Auditions can be scheduled by emailing Musicscholarships@unm.edu or calling (505) 277-8998 (landline, no texts). More details are available here.

• Below is information regarding two zoom Q&A sessions for prospective students and their parents and teachers.
• Meeting 1 - Topic: Prospective Student Q&A
• Time: Feb 11, 2025 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
• Join Zoom Meeting

• Meeting 2 - Topic: Prospective Student Q&A
• Time: Feb 19, 2025 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
• Join Zoom Meeting

Visit the Arts Education Alliance page of the NAfME website to learn about important funding and advocacy issues. Be informed and make your voice heard!