Hello and welcome back!

We hope you had a fantastic summer, filled with precious moments spent with family, friends, and exciting experiences. As we embark on this new school year, the NMMEA leadership extends heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the incredible dedication you show in guiding your students. Your efforts are truly shaping lives and preparing these young minds for their future as adults.

To the new teachers joining us, a warm welcome to both New Mexico and the teaching profession. You'll soon discover that we are a close-knit community, always ready to support and assist one another. We encourage you to introduce yourselves to your colleagues and become part of this wonderful network.

Here's to an exceptional year ahead, filled with growth, learning, and success! Let's make it a great year together!

• Welcome video from Ty Frederick, President NMMEA

Please mark your calendars with these important dates:

• August 22 - Welcome back virtual town hall (click here to join)
• October 5 - All-state audition town hall (click here to join)
• October 16-29 - Choir, Guitar and Orchestra All-State Auditions (link to registration dates)
• October 23 - November 5 - Band and Jazz All-State Auditions (link to registration dates)
• January 10-13 - NMMEA All-State Music Festival & In-Service Conference
• January 19-21 - NMMEA Jazz All-State Festival

Below are a few helpful links as you begin the school year:

• 2023-2024 NMMEA Fees
• Automatic NMMEA quote generator (for those districts requiring quotes)
• NAfME Website (check out the new design)
• Renew your membership (directly with NAfME)
• Monday Notes can be found here

NMMEA received the 2023 NAfME Advocacy Award! Thanks to all for your dedicated support in advocating Music Education. Together, we're making a difference!

• NAfME Press Release

Congratulations to the 2024 Honor Ensembles and Award Recipients. Plan to join us at the 2024 Awards Luncheon to honor the award recipients and make sure to attend the honor concerts to hear the great work of our colleagues and their students!

• Award Recipients
• Honor Ensembles