Monday Notes, September 1, 2025
August 28th, 2025
Happy September and happy Labor Day! I hope the school year is off to a great start and things have settled into a manageable routine. As we kick off September and the start of the busy fall semester, please take a few minutes to review the following reminders.
Here is to a great month!
Luncheon Tickets!
Plan now to attend the 2026 Business meeting and Awards Luncheon. Tickets are available here. If your district is paying for your registrations, please check with your music coordinator to see if the luncheon is included in the registration they will complete.
We are using a new credit card processing application for luncheon tickets that doesn't charge NMMEA a fee however there is a donation option back to the company. You can simply select "other" and leave it zero if you do not wish to donate.
Audition Registration
The registration for All-State Auditions is now open! Please follow this link to register students for auditions and make sure to keep these important dates regarding auditions in mind. And lastly, did you follow PO Pat's advice?
There are several helpful links at the bottom of the registration page if you are new to the system or need a refresher.
Audition Town Hall
Please plan to attend our Fall Town hall (Zoom) on Sept. 17, 2025 at 6pm for more tips & tricks and to ask questions regarding the new process.
Conference Registration
It is time to register for the 2026 All-State Music Festival & In-Service Conference & Jazz All-State! Don't miss out on jam packed days of learning, sharing, music, and connecting. Register now!
Registration: Link
- Conference Dates: January 14-17, 2026
- Location: University of New Mexico
- Jazz All-State Dates: January 22-24, 2026
- Location: Eastern New Mexico University
Where Are They Now?
Do you know a former All-State student who’s gone on to achieve great things in music or another field? We want to feature their success at this year’s conference! This is a chance to celebrate their accomplishments, inspire current students, and showcase their achievements. Submit their name using the link below and help us share their story with our All-State community.
2025 Selections
Year of the Arts!
Governor Lujan Grisham has officially declared it, and it’s up to all of us to make sure the spotlight stays on Arts education. Mention it often. Build it into your curriculum. Talk about it with your students, your colleagues, and your communities. Moments like this don’t come around often, and we have an opportunity to show exactly why the Arts matter — in every classroom, for every student. Below, you’ll find a few tools and resources to help you plan and bring the Year of the Arts to life. Let’s lead with purpose and make this year unforgettable.