All-State Ensembles

ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL ENSEMBLES

Annually Nebraska Music Education Association (NMEA) provides an opportunity for high school students (grades 9-12) to participate in an all-state honor ensemble.

Students of NMEA members are encouraged to audition for this opportunity to perform under the tutelage of a nationally known conductor.  Rehearsals are conducted on Days 1 and 2 and the morning of Day 3, with performances at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska the afternoon and evening of Day 3. 

2022 ALL-STATE STUDENT PARTICIPANT LIST
The 2022 All-State Student Participant List is now available for out-of-state colleges and universities to purchase. The cost to purchase the list is $100. 

PLEASE NOTE: Students who did not give us permission to share their information have been removed from the list.

Purchase the 2022-All-State List

ALL-STATE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ENSEMBLES

NMEA also provides opportunities for both elementary students (grades 4-5) and middle school students (grades 6-9) to participate in honor ensembles that alternate each year, offering a chance for young students to work with acclaimed conductors.

FUTURE ALL-STATE DATES:

2023 - Thursday-Saturday, November 16-18 
2024 - Wednesday-Friday, November 20-22 
2025 - Thursday-Saturday, November 20-22

NMEA All-State and conference dates were chosen to take advantage of the availability of hotels and conference facilities. Please put these dates on your school calendars and notify all necessary school officials. Working several years ahead will help avoid conflicts with other school activities.

 

NMEA complies with the UNL Youth Activity and Safety Policy which can be found here.