Classification 1:  Elementary School; Middle School Beginning/ MS Intermediate

Middle School Beginning Level Ensembles (grades 6-8)
       • MS ensembles in which the majority of students began playing/singing in the fall or have less than      
         one full year of experience

Middle School Intermediate Level Ensembles (grades 6-8)
     MS ensembles in which the majority of students have 1-2 years of experience
     An Intermediate level MS ensemble from schools that offer a sequential program
     MS ensembles that have incomplete instrumentation
     MS Ensembles that rehearse fewer than 3 hours per week
     MS Ensembles playing grade I-II music  
     MS ensemble that is the only group of its kind offered at the school


Classification 2: Middle School Advanced; High School Novice/ HS Intermediate

Middle School Advanced Level Ensembles (grades 6-8)
     Advanced level MS ensembles from schools that offer a sequential program
     MS ensembles with complete or nearly complete instrumentation  
     MS ensembles playing more challenging repertoire (grade II, III, IV)

High School Novice Level and Intermediate Level Ensembles (grades 9-12)  
     Novice level HS ensemble in which most students have less than 3 years experience
     HS ensembles comprised of mostly freshmen (grade 9)  
     Ensembles from small high schools  
     HS ensembles with incomplete instrumentation  
     HS ensembles performing less demanding repertoire (grade III and below)
     Intermediate level HS ensemble from schools that offer a sequential program
     HS ensemble that is the only group of its kind offered at the school


Classification 3: High School Advanced

High School Advanced Level Ensembles (grades 9-12)
     Advanced level HS ensembles from schools that offer a sequential program
     HS ensembles performing advanced level repertoire (grade IV, V, VI)  
     HS ensembles with complete or nearly complete instrumentation  
     Open Classification: Director elects to have group evaluated at highest level

• Participating groups must have received a Superior or Unanimous Superior rating (if more than one adjudicator) at a CMEA sanctioned festival during Spring Semester 2019. CMEA sanctioned festivals include festivals hosted by CMEA Sections and also the Southern California Vocal Association (SCVA). Only participating choirs who received “Unanimous Superior” (a Superior rating from all adjudicators at the qualifying festival) are eligible to apply.
• Copies of the written Festival Adjudications indicating the Superior ratings must also be submitted along with your application.
• Participating directors must be members in good standing of CMEA at both the time of application and festival performance.
• Please upload TWO selections in contrasting styles (no solo repertoire); one from the 2018-2019 school year and one from the 2019-2020 school year. Please make sure each audio file is an MP3 file no larger than 16mb. In addition, you may upload a video performance, including a virtual performance, from the 2020-2021 school year.
• For evaluation purposes, please do not identify yourself, your school or ensemble on the recordings. All recordings should be shared with Trish Adams, CMEA Executive Administrator, using CMEA@calmusiced.com for Google Drive or using trishadams88@gmail.com for Dropbox.  Recordings, your application, and copies of your festival sheets must be submitted by October 15, 2021.  

The festival participation fee is ($300).  The application, festival sheets, and recordings are due October 15, 2021.  The participant fee is due immediately upon notification of acceptance but no later than November 30, 2021.  After December 1, refunds will only be given if the event is cancelled due to State or local travel restrictions.   Please make all checks payable to “CMEA”.

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