Monday Notes - November 9, 2026
November 9, 2026
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
Audition Results
Congratulations to the 2027 NMMEA All-State Students.
Choir, Guitar, and Orchestra results are now posted.
Advocacy Webinar
Anyone Can Advocate:
One Thing You Can Do Tomorrow
Join us and learn one thing you can do tomorrow to advocate for your program!
1 Hour of PD Credit Available
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98874770836?pwd=mMrOoHOcQ63ed9lQttcomX8b92Xph7.1
Register for State Concert Contests
Conference Registration - Now is the Time
Avoid the frustrations that come with having the business office not happy with you.
NMMEA Scholarship
Know a graduating senior with aspirations of becoming a music educator? There's a scholarship for that. NMMEA has a music education scholarship. Click the button for more information.
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!
String Teacher Workshop
UNM Conducting Workshop
Research Opportunity
My name is Ryan Shaw, and I'm the chair of music education at Michigan State University. I'm writing on behalf of a research team at MSU, asking for your help with a brief survey study. We are looking to gain information on so-called “Grow Your Own”/Teacher Academy programs for high school students who are interested in becoming music teachers. This research will have important implications related to teacher shortages and diversification of the music teaching profession. It supports the goals of NAfME's Music Teacher Profession Initiative. We hope you will participate by clicking the link below—the survey only takes 5-10 minutes to complete.
Survey link: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWCT73Q4WriP8nY
NFHS Make Music Day 2027
The NFHS is thrilled to launch #SoundOfSchool27 for Make Music Day 2027. Thanks to the support from Alfred Music, FJH Music, the NAMM Foundation, MakeMusic, Inc., and Make Music Alliance, you can join the Make Music Day celebration with FREE music for your ensemble.
We are thrilled to announce this year’s piece of music will be Eagles Among Us by Brian Balmages. This Grade 2 work (2:30 duration) has parts for band, strings, or a combined ensemble. Register now and parts/score will be available to download in January 2027.
Please visit our Make Music Day website to learn more and register. And of course, join us on June 21, 2027 for the official Make Music Day!