Monday Notes - October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026
“It is necessary to be concerned about the importance of educating a really beautiful spirit.”
— Shinichi Suzuki
NMMEA All-State Audition Dates
Audition Registration is CLOSED.
Choir, Guitar & Orchestra
October 15 - 24, 2026
Upload window closes at 5:00 pm.
Audition Registration is OPEN. Use this link.
Band & Jazz
October 28 - November 7, 2026
Upload window closes at 5:00 pm
(Late Registration Deadline - October 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm)
State Marching Competition
State Marching Contest
October 24, 2026
Rio Rancho High School
OPUS Reminders
Please keep these important items in mind when registering students in OPUS Event:
- Use a student email address that can receive messages from OPUS Event. Students will receive important audition, scheduling, or event information directly through the system. Please verify that the address entered is correct and that messages from OPUS Event will not be blocked.
- Double-check all student information before submitting the registration. This includes name, email address, ensemble, instrument/voice part, and other required information.
- Registration creates a financial obligation. Once a student is registered, that student will appear on your program’s invoice.
- There are no cancellations after registration. Removing a student from participation does not remove the registration fee from the invoice.
Jazz Trombone Funk Etude Errata
The adjudicator will be notified of the discrepancy and what to expect while judging.
PO Best Practices
Avoid the frustrations that come with having the business office not happy with you.
Advocacy Updates
Click the button below for more details:
- National Coalition for Arts Standards Revision Team
- 2025-26 Arts Education Funding Survey
- NMMEA Advocacy Webinar
Everyone is All-State
All-State is successful because so many people are willing to step in and help. When you receive a request to volunteer—especially as a presider or monitor—please consider saying yes.
In most cases, we are asking for just 50 minutes of your time to a session you will probably attend anyways. That small commitment makes a tremendous difference in keeping rehearsals, concerts, and other All-State activities running smoothly.
Everyone is All-State. Whether you are attending professional development, supporting students, or volunteering behind the scenes, we all share responsibility for making the experience successful.
When asked, please lend a hand. Fifty minutes of service helps create a great All-State experience for everyone.
Want to volunteer but haven't been asked! Email your district president or VP and volunteer yourself!
Recording Tips
District Event Registrations
Important Information from our District Event Manager:
For all event registrations that need forms to be closed, please follow this process:
1) If you are unsure if all schools intending to participate in your events are actually registered, send an email to Linnea at districtregistrations@nmmea.com and ask for a list of schools that are registered for the event. She will send you a list of all schools that are currently registered for that event. If you are unsure about anything, please don't ask for a form to be closed.
2) After you have verified that the list is correct, let her know that you are ready for her to close the form. It will be closed out usually by the end of that day.
It's important that VP's are communicating deadlines and necessary instructions to their directors/teachers about registering for events for consistency and timeliness.