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[Frequently Asked Questions]
Q. What is the deadline for submitting All-State applications?
A. The deadline is September 10, 2010. (Please refer to the detailed information about deadlines printed in the 2010 Audition Manuals.)
Q. I can't get a school check issued in time to make the deadline. What should I do?
A. A school purchase order is acceptable. NMEA also accepts Visa and Mastercard.
Q. Where do I send applications, forms, checks, etc.?
A. Send all materials to the NMEA Secretary/Treasurer, PO Box 101, Oakland, NE 68045-0101. Do not send this material to MENC!
Q. I am joining/renewing my MENC/NMEA membership. Do I send the membership form and payment to MENC in Reston, Virginia?
A. No. Please send ALL materials including the membership form to NMEA, PO Box 101, Oakland, NE 68045-0101. Sending all forms to this address will eliminate confusion and delays in processing your membership.
Q. What is my audition site?
A. Audition sites are listed in the 2010 Audition Manuals and on the NMEA website (All-State Auditions-Audition Site Assignments). Any school wishing to change their audition site should contact the NMEA Chair of Auditions, Matt Sheppard (mvsheppard@cox.net), for approval BEFORE sending in their audition forms.
Q. May students audition at an alternate site because of special situations?
A. Yes, but be sure to request prior approval from the NMEA Chair of Auditions, Matt Sheppard (mvsheppard@cox.net). Generally, all students from a school are expected to audition at the same site. Exceptions may be granted for special circumstances such as testing, music contests, etc.
Q. I have received my schedule and I have students missing, or needing a time change, or I would like to report cancellations. Who do I contact?
A. Contact the chair at your audition site (Check the 2010 Audition Manuals for current information). If necessary, the site chair will pass your concern on to the appropriate member of the NMEA Executive Board.
Q. I have students auditioning for All-State. Must I send in my in-service conference/clinic registration now?
A. No. Your NMEA/MENC membership must be currently active. Registration may be completed anytime before the registration deadline (November 12). Registration may also be completed on site at the in-service conference/clinic.
Q. My MENC/NMEA membership expires this fall, before the dates of the in-service conference/clinic. Must I renew my membership at this time and include it with my All-State application forms in order for my students to be eligible for All-State.
A. You must be a current MENC/NMEA member for your or your student to participate in any All-State activities - auditions or the the conference/clinic. Your membership must be active for the month of October to participate in All-State auditions and it must be active for the month of November to participate in the All-State ensembles and the conference/clinic. NMEA recommends that your membership payment be included with your All-State forms and sent to the Secretary/Treasurer by the September 10 deadline. This allows for the most efficient handling of the All-State applications and your membership renewal.
Q. I have misplaced my copy of the Complete Ballenger Etudes and Jazz Etudes. Where do I get a replacement copy?
A. Do not use the Ballenger etude book - it is out of date. All music is on the 20010 Auditions CD.
Q. Where do I locate the instrumental audition music?
A. All music for instrumental auditions (Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band) is on the Auditions CD which is mailed to all high schools on August 1. The required scales and etudes are also on the NMEA website (All-State Auditions - Etudes and Scales).
Q. Who is responsible for housing for All-State students?
A. Schools are responsible for making all housing arrangements for their students. A list of Lincoln hotels may be found on the NMEA website (NMEA Conference Clinic - Hotel Accommodations) and in the 2010 Audition Manuals.
