Monday Notes - May 4, 2026
May the "force" be with you!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....
Across the musical galaxy, teachers continue their noble quest—guiding young Padawans through scales, rehearsals, and the ever-present battle against wrong notes.
Though the days grow long and energy wanes, the end of the season draws near. Summer is on the horizon.
Stay strong. Trust the process. And may the Force be with you as you finish the week ahead...
Open Positions
It's that time of year again! Make sure to share the NMMEA job board far and wide to ensure that all of our open positions are filled. Share this link with friends and contacts across the county!
Have an open position in your district or school? Jobs can be submitted directly to the job board for posting.
Summer Events
Looking for a fun and rewarding opportunity for you or your students? Step into the galaxy of possibilities—explore the events below, hosted by our universities, and may the Force guide you to your next adventure…
ENMU
- Choir Camp (May 31 - June 4)
- Band Camp (June 8 - June 10)
NMSU
- Drum Line Academy - June 4-5)
NMSU Drum Major and Leadership Academy, July 16-17
NMSU CelloFest, June 13-14
UNM
- Suzuki Association of the Americas - Violin Unit 1 (May 31 online & June 7-13 in person)
- Wind Conducting & Teaching Workshop (June 8-11)
UNM Music Prep School and Santa Fe Opera Storytellers Camp (June 15-19)
- The Southwest Trombone Conference (July 7-11, 2026)
Orff
- Orff Levels 1, 2 & 3 (June 1-12, 2026)
2026-2027 Dates
Below are important dates to better help you prepare your calendars for the next school year. If possible, send the calendar home in May to help avoid conflicts next year.
- Choir, Guitar, & Orchestra All-State Auditions - October 15 - 24, 2026
- State Marching Contest - October 24, 2026
- Band & Jazz All-State Auditions - October 28 - November 7, 2026
- All State Music Festival & In-Service Conference - January 6-9, 2027
- Jazz All-State - January 21-23, 2027
- State Choir Contest - April 13 & 14, 2027
- State Band Contest - April 15, 16 & 17, 2027
State Choir & Concert Band Adjudicators
To submit potential judges for the State Choir and Concert Band contests, click here. Judges should be from outside the local area and have no ties to New Mexico. After submissions are collected, the advisory council will rank the candidates.
Choral Learning Tracks
Make sure to follow the link below to secure the choral learning tracks. Remember that these tracks are the exact ones that are needed for auditions.
