Monday Notes
February 24th, 2025
Happy Monday and here is to a great week! Please see this week's announcements and reminders below. Have a great one!
Choral MPA Sight Reading
National Coalition for Arts Standards Survey
The National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS) is launching its first review of National Arts Standards in over a decade, examining standards across all artistic disciplines —dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.
The arts world has evolved dramatically since 2014. Now is your chance to help shape what comes next.
State Marching Contest Registration
It is time to register for the 2nd Annual State Marching Contest to be held on October 25th. Remember that schools can register for comments only or to be entered into the competition class. Registrations received prior to May 1 will be entered into a drawing for performance order - so don't procrastinate!
- Registration link
- Adjudication Panel
- Registration Fee - tentatively $250 (same as last year)
All-State Recordings
Please remind All-State students to order their recording of the All-State Concerts (Link) as they are nearing ready to ship!
Clinic Proposals
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!
2026 Conference Date
Mark your calendars now to attend the 2026 All-State Music Festival and In-Service Conference to be held on January 14-17, 2026 at the University of New Mexico.
