North Carolina Music Educators Association

High School Chorus - All-Eastern Regional Chorus
2026-02-14 - 2026-02-15
HS ChorusAll-Eastern Regional Chorus

High School Chorus - All-Western Registration Deadline
2026-02-15
HS ChorusAll-Western Final Registration Deadline

Jr. West Region Orchestra Auditions
2026-02-21 | Northern Guilford Middle School, 616 Simpson-Calhoun Rd, Greensboro, NC, 27455
JWRO Auditions
Northern Guilford Middle School
616 Simpson-Calhoun Rd
Greensboro, NC 27455

Praxis Practice - live virtual event
2026-02-24 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Praxis Practice: Prepare to Pass! 2026
February 24, 2026 – 7:30-8:30pm EST
Come learn about the Praxis II Music Content/Instruction Assessment, and learn some practical tips and strategies geared toward preparing for and passing it! Dr. Tomisha Price-Brock has had exceptional success in supporting students preparing for this test.
Tomisha Price-Brock serves as Director of University Bands at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the Owner/CEO of Prodigious Music Concepts, LLC. She has held numerous roles in music education, including the distinct honor of being the first female band director at Clark Atlanta University and in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. She is currently serving as President of the HBCU National Band and Orchestra Directors’ Consortium and serves as a Professional Development Specialist and a Teacher Licensure and Educational Consultant.
https://nafme.org/event/praxis-practice-prepare-to-pass-2026/

ERO Clinic (Friday)
2026-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | JH Rose High School, 600 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC, 27834, United States
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J.H Rose High Schooll
600 W Arlington Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834

WRO Clinic
2026-02-27 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00 | Appalachian State University, 813 Rivers Street, Boone, NC, 28608, United States
WRO Clinic
Appalachian State University,
Hayes School of Music
Broyhill Music Center, Room 111
813 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608

ERO Clinic (Saturday)
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | East Carolina University School of Music, 102 A.J. Fletcher Music Center, Greenville, NC, 27858-4353, United States
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East Carolina University
School of Music
102 A.J. Fletcher Music Center
Greenville, NC 27858

DEADLINE: Grants & Scholarships
2026-03-01
It’s a great time to invest in your program—and yourself. Grants and scholarships are available for North Carolina music educators. The deadline to apply is midnight, March 1, 2026.
🔎 Use the links below, or visit the NCMEA website and find more information under the Programs menu.

Grants
Scholarships

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DEADLINE: Call for Proposals
2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00
The Future Sounds Like This invites music educators to explore how today’s teaching shapes tomorrow’s musicians, creators, and listeners.
Through innovative pedagogy, emerging technologies, and evolving classroom practices, this conference dives into where music education is headed—and how educators can lead that change with purpose and creativity.
Sessions will feature student-centered approaches that foster musical excellence, cultural relevance, and lifelong engagement.
Submission deadline: March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
Learn more & submit: https://buff.ly/GkusB2T
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WRO MPA - Site 1
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00 | Atkins High School, 3605 Old Greensboro Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Western Region Orchestra MPA
Thursday & Friday, March 5 & 6, 2026
Atkins High School
3605 Old Greensboro Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

DEADLINE - SoundForge Applications
2026-03-06 08:00 - 17:00
This will be an exciting opportunity for students to learn with professional musicians in NC and perform for a supportive and enthusiastic audience. All applicants must fill out the information below to be considered for the event. Applying for the event does not guarantee you will be invited to participate. Space is limited.
The event will be hosted at Catawba College (Salisbury, NC) on April 11th, 2026. This is a one day event with a concert at the end of the day.
Teachers are responsible for travel to and from the event, including lodging (if needed). Lunch will be provided the day of the event. Large equipment such as amps, microphones, drum sets, and keyboards will be provided as well.
Teachers are limited to 2 groups for the event. Please submit a new form for any additional ensemble you are applying. A $200 submission fee will be required if your application and audition recordings have been accepted and you are invited to participate in event.
Deadline to submit applications is March 6th, 2026 and notification of acceptance will be March 13th, 2026.

All inquires should be sent to:Co-Chair: Jonathan Kladder (popular_music@ncmea.net) &Co-Chair: Andrew Beach (popular_music2@ncmea.net)
REGISTER FOR SOUNDFORGE 2026

JERO Auditions
2026-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Durham School of the Arts, 400 N Duke St., Durham, NC, 27701
Junior Eastern Regional Orchestra Auditions
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Durham School of the Arts
400 N Duke St.
Durham, NC 27701

All-State Honors Band Auditions
2026-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Atkins High School, 3605 Old Greensboro Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
All-State Honors Band Auditions
Saturday, March 7, 2026(Snow Date: March 14, 2026)
Atkins High School
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Orff Day at UNCW
2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | UNC Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403
Orff Day at UNCW
Direct link to register: https://ebill.uncw.edu/C20231_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1523&SINGLESTORE=true
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WRO MPA - Site 2
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-10 17:00 | Mallard Creek High School, 3825 Johnston Oehler Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269
Western Region Orchestra MPA
Monday & Tuesday, March 9 & 10, 2026
Mallard Creek High School
3825 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte, NC 28269

WRO MPA - Site 3
2026-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 | East Henderson High School, 150 Eagle Pride Drive, East Flat Rock, NC, 28726
Western Region Orchestra MPA
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
East Henderson High School
150 Eagle Pride Drive
East Flat Rock, NC 28726

ERO MPA – Site 1
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-17 17:00 | Ashley High School, 555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy, Wilmington, NC, 28412
Eastern Region MPA – Site 1
Monday & Tuesday, March 16-17, 2026
Ashley High School
555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412

ECDBA Felton Grove MPA
2026-03-17 08:00 - 2026-03-19 17:00 | Felton Grove High School, 5100 Thriftwood Dr, Apex, NC, 27539
East Central Bandmasters Association MPA
Tuesday – Thursday, March 17-19, 2026
Felton Grove High School
5100 Thriftwood Dr
Apex, NC 27539

ERO MPA - Site 2
2026-03-18 08:00 - 2026-03-19 17:00 | East Chapel Hill High School, 500 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514
Eastern Region Orchestra MPA – Site 2
Wednesday & Thursday, March 18-19, 2026
East Chapel Hill High School
500 Weaver Dairy Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

ECDBA Holly Springs MPA
2026-03-24 08:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00 | Holly Springs High School, 5329 Cass Holt Rd, Holly Springs, NC, 27540
East Central Bandmasters Association MPA
Tuesday – Thursday, March 24-26, 2026
Holly Springs High School
5329 Cass Holt Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Music Praxis II Review Class
2026-03-27 08:00 - 2026-03-28 17:00 | Campbell University, 143 Main Street, Buies Creek, NC, 27506
Getting ready for the Music Praxis II (5114)?
Campbell University is offering an intensive review class designed to help you pass with confidence!
March 27: 4:00–9:00 PM
March 28: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Many in-service teachers have taken this class and overcome this challenge—now it’s your turn!
Registration Fee: $120
Space is limited!
For more information and the registration form, contact:
Ran Whitley — whitley@campbell.edu
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2nd Annual SoundForge
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Catawba College, 2300 W Innes St., Salisbury, NC, 28144
SoundForge 2026
This will be an exciting opportunity for students to learn with professional musicians in NC and perform for a supportive and enthusiastic audience. All applicants must fill out the information below to be considered for the event. Applying for the event does not guarantee you will be invited to participate. Space is limited.
The event will be hosted at Catawba College (Salisbury, NC) on April 11th, 2026. This is a one day event with a concert at the end of the day.
Teachers are responsible for travel to and from the event, including lodging (if needed). Lunch will be provided the day of the event. Large equipment such as amps, microphones, drum sets, and keyboards will be provided as well.
Teachers are limited to 2 groups for the event. Please submit a new form for any additional ensemble you are applying. A $200 submission fee will be required if your application and audition recordings have been accepted and you are invited to participate in event.
Deadline to submit applications is March 6th, 2026 and notification of acceptance will be March 13th, 2026.

All inquires should be sent to:Co-Chair: Jonathan Kladder (popular_music@ncmea.net) &Co-Chair: Andrew Beach (popular_music2@ncmea.net)

JWRO Clinic
2026-04-17 08:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | West Forsyth High School, 1735 Lewisville Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012
Junior Western Regional Orchestra Clinic
April 17-18, 2026
West Forsyth High School
1735 Lewisville Clemmons Road
Clemmons, NC 27012

All State Jazz Clinic
2026-04-17 08:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | NC State University, 2620 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
All State Jazz Clinic
Friday & Saturday, April 17-18, 2026
NC State University
Price Music Center ?
Raleigh, NC 27695

All-State Honors Band Clinic
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | UNC Greensboro, 1400 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC, 27412
All-State Honors Band Clinic
Friday – Sunday, May 1 – 3, 2026
UNC-Greensboro
1400 Spring Garden Street
Greensboro, NC 27412

JERO Clinic
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Gray’s Creek High School, 5301 Celebration Dr., Hope Mills, NC, 28348
Junior Eastern Regional Orchestra Clinic
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Gray’s Creek High School
5301 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348

Eastern Region Jazz MPA
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | JH Rose High School, 600 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC, 27834, United States
Eastern Region Jazz MPA
Friday, May 8, 2026
J.H. Rose High School
600 W Arlington Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27834

Middle School Choral Summer Mini Conference
2026-07-31 08:00 - 18:00 | Cornerstone Charter Academy, 7800 Airport Center Dr, Unit 401, Greensboro, NC, 27409
Get ready to be inspired, energized, and equipped with practical tools you can take straight back to your classroom! This year’s Middle School Choral Conference brings together engaging, real-world sessions designed specifically for today’s choral educator—from building confident, accurate singers to exploring fresh repertoire and innovative teaching strategies. Whether you’re looking for ready-to-use chorals for the first weeks of school, ways to maximize student engagement, or new perspectives like Southeast Asian choral music, there is something here for everyone. Join a community of passionate educators, share ideas, and leave with resources, connections, and renewed excitement for your teaching. Don’t miss the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make your choral program stronger than ever!
This event is FREE!
If you have questions, please reach out to mschoral_chair@ncmea.net.
Date and Time
Fri, July 31, 2026
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT ﻿
Location
Cornerstone Charter Academy
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC, USA
