CMEA In-Service Conference Honors Performance Ensemble Applications Will Be Available Mid-September and will be due November 7th. Thank you for your patience! We are putting the finishing touches on a new online registration system that will help streamline many of the Conference planning aspects.

In the meantime, you can prepare the following information (which you can then cut and paste into our online proposal system).

Info that Will Be On Application

CMEA is currently accepting applications for performance groups (choral, instrumental, alternative) representing all levels (elementary, middle, and high school) for the annual In-Service Conference. The selection committee will evaluate applications and audio submissions through a blind selection process. Those groups who have performed two years in succession (CMEA state conferences) are not eligible to perform at the 2016 conference. Please make sure submissions are high quality audio recordings: recordings that cannot be played or have major distortions that prevent judges from hearing clearly will not be considered. If you are mailing a CD (see below), the postmark deadline is Nov. 3rd. For your convenience, recordings from Spring 2015 will be accepted.

What You’ll Need to Complete

  1. Name of Group
  2. Level of ensemble (select only one)
  3. Elementary
  4. Middle School
  5. High School
  6. Conductor/Director Name
  7. Conductor/Director’s NAfME Number
  8. Email address
  9. Phone number
  10. School name and address
  11. School administrator’s name
  12. Contact information for school administrator (phone, email)
  13. Number of ensemble members
  14. Ensemble setup dimensions (Example: “we take up 30 feet (wide) by 20 feet (deep)” OR “five sections of 3-step choral risers,” etc.)

Recorded Music Selections- For your convenience, you may submit recordings from Spring 2015 or Fall 2015. Please include selections of contrasting styles.

It would be easiest for us and you if you upload files of your recordings. However, if needed, you may also send in a CD of your recordings to CMEA Honors Ensemble Application, 367 Main St., Cromwell, CT 06416. Label the CD with either your phone number or school’s zip code so it can be linked to your application. Postmark deadline: Nov. 3rd.

  1. Selection #1- Title/Composer/Arranger
  2. What is the grade/difficulty level for Selection #1? If possible: please include a link to an online score preview (such as those they frequently put on jwpepper).
  3. Upload the recording of your group performing Selection #1 here
  4. (Need to be able to upload but not require it)
  5. Selection #2- Title/Composer/Arranger
  6. What is the grade/difficulty level for Selection #2? If possible: please include a link to an online score preview (such as those they frequently put on jwpepper).
  7. Upload the recording of your group performing Selection #2 here
  8. (Need to be able to upload but not require it)
  9. Selection #3- Title/Composer/Arranger
  10. What is the grade/difficulty level for Selection #3? If possible: please include a link to an online score preview (such as those they frequently put on jwpepper).
  11. Upload the recording of your group performing Selection #1 here
  12. (Need to be able to upload but not require it)

Conductor Terms of Application

You’ll need to read and check each to accept the terms of application

  1. I hereby apply to perform at the 2016 CMEA In-Service Conference and agree to the terms below:
  2. Conductor/Director of auditioning group must be a member of NAfME at the time of application and performance.
  3. If group is selected to perform, it will assume all responsibility for any financial arrangements to support the expenses of transporting to the conference and performing during the conference.
  4. Conductor/Director of performing group will automatically be registered (free) for the Conference for the day their group performs. They will be able to register on their own for the other days for a discounted rate.
  5. Requests for performance times cannot be guaranteed. If chosen, the group will be available to perform at the assigned time.
  6. Conductor/Director is responsible for informing all participating individuals of all specifics relating to the conference performance.
  7. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If the audio recording contains more than 3 selections, only the first 3 will be considered.
  8. “I understand the policies regarding the application as stated herein. I hereby give my permission for this application, and I will cooperate and support the appearance of our group if chosen.”
  9. Date of administrator consent (Example: Oct. 1, 2015)