2026 All-State Orff Ensemble

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2026 ALL-STATE ORFF ENSEMBLE CLINICIANS

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE ALL-STATE ORFF ENSEMBLE

What is the Orff Ensemble?

Students in fourth and fifth grades (whose teachers are NMEA members) are offered a chance to work with acclaimed conductors during even years of the Nebraska Music Education Association Conference/Clinic. This is a one-day event with the final performance at the Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The 2026 All-State Orff Ensemble will take place on Wednesday, November 18. 

Who can attend?

  • Students attending must be registered and attending the school or home school listed on the registration.
  • Students must be under the direction of an NMEA member. If you need to become a member or renew your membership, visit www.nafme.org/membership/join/.
  • Students must be in the fourth or fifth grade during the 2026-2027 school year.
  • The director MUST be registered and attend the conference/clinic with their student(s).

How are students selected?

Students in this group will sing, speak, move, and play instruments. Teachers are encouraged to nominate students who experience joy in making music, are comfortable in group settings, and have the ability to collaborate with others. Prior experience playing on Orff instruments is not required!  Nomination submission and selection will be handled similarly to the All-State Children's Choir. 

How do I register my student(s)?

  • The registration application link will be posted on this website in mid-August 2026.
  • Teachers may nominate one student for every 50 students they teach in grades four and give. For example, If you teach 70 fourth graders and 80 fifth graders, you can only submit 3 names. If you teach a total of 100 students or less, you may submit two students. We will do our best to include both of them in the event.
  • Our goal is to have 80 musicians from around the state of Nebraska. 
  • Complete the online registration form by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on September 21, 2026.