Monday Notes - April 7, 2025

As the tempo picks up heading into the final stretch of the semester, here are a few things to keep on your radar. Happy Monday and have a great week!

A big congratulations to all the choirs who took part in the NMAA State Choir Contest! This event keeps growing—not just in size, but in the caliber of performances. Bravo to everyone involved!

• Results

Here is to great performances from our bands participating in the State Band Contest this week at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho! Make plans now to attend and hear some great music!

• Schedule

The 2026 audition material and ensemble programs are set to go live on our website tomorrow, April 1st. Make sure to share information with students.

Keep an eye on your email for a vote on proposed bylaw changes. To participate, you must have an active membership as of April 7th—only active members by that date will be added to the voting platform. Voting will take place April 15th through May 1st.

Proposed changes can be reviewed 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

Resources

• Application and more information can be found here.

• Please review submission process (link) as it has changed.

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 (Eldorado HS, Albuquerque)
• 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