DATES & REMINDERS

April 4, 2025 (midnight).
 Deadline for submitting the registration form and a copy of the music being performed by each student. (see additional information below)

April 5, 2025. Postmark deadline for all school checks. Registration fees may also be paid online by credit card when registering.
April 6, 2025 (midnight). Deadline for uploading all performance videos to the assigned google folder.
Note: Once a registration form is received, a link to an individual google folder will be sent by Scotty Walker, LMEA Executive Director, to the director. Directors should upload their students’ performance videos to this folder only.  MORE INFORMATION
 
LMEA has reinstated the State Large Ensemble Assessments to provide schools who have qualifying ensembles the opportunity to proceed to a higher level of evaluation and recognition. This assessment will be virtual only during the 2024-25 school year.  Beginning in 2026, there will be an in-person assessment.  MORE INFORMATION
MORE UPCOMING DATES & REMINDERS

Ensemble Awards
It is assessment season and the perfect time to think about getting a great recording of your group to submit for awards.  Deadline:  March 1 to June 1

Barbara C. Butler Award of Excellence – Choral

Purpose: To recognize quality high school and middle school choral music programs serving historically disadvantaged student populations.
Deadline: Submit recordings and form between March 1 and June 1
Eligibility: High schools, elementary, and middle/jr. high schools whose director is an LMEA/NAfME member

Robert L. Wilhite Award of Excellence – Instrumental

Purpose: To recognize quality high school and middle school instrumental music programs serving historically disadvantaged student populations.
Deadline: Submit recordings and form between March 1 and June 1
Eligibility: High schools, elementary, and middle/jr. high schools whose director is an LMEA/NAfME member

LMEA Standard of Excellence Award – Choral

Purpose: This award recognizes the results of quality teaching and superior performances in Louisiana high school and middle school choral music programs.
Deadline: Submit recordings and form between March 1 and June 1
Eligibility: Middle schools and high schools whose director is an LMEA/NAfME member

LMEA Standard of Excellence Award – Instrumental

Purpose: This award recognizes the results of quality teaching and superior performances in Louisiana high school and middle school instrumental music programs. 
Deadline: Submit recordings and form between March 1 and June 1
Eligibility: Middle schools and high schools whose director is an LMEA/NAfME member
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Louisiana Music Educators Association  •  401 Holden Avenue  •  Lafayette, LA 70506

https://lmeamusic.org

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