NEWS OF NOTE NOVEMBER 2026

Dear Georgia Music Educators,

The cooler temperatures appear to be here to stay, which is a pleasant welcome for all of us!

This career is so much more than long days, emails, supporting students, meeting deadlines, and performance preparation. The aforementioned items may cause a certain amount of stress, anxiety, and a sense of being overwhelmed; however, they allow us to grow and connect with our students and program stakeholders.

Take the time to connect with a parent and share a positive word about their child. Make the effort to connect with your administrators, counselors, and custodians to learn something new about them. You'll find something that makes your daily routine more enjoyable and fruitful. After all, we know the powerful impact that music has on everyone regardless of their experiences. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity today!

A few reminders for the upcoming LGPE season:

Renew your NAfME membership and submit your registration for LGPE on or before November 5th
Review the approved repertoire lists
Enter your LGPE selections into OPUS at least one month ahead of your event so that head adjudicators have adequate time to review them

Wishing you all the best for the remainder of the semester. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything. We are happy to help!

Sincerely,

R. Kevin Brown

Vice President, Large Group Performance Evaluations

Upcoming Deadlines and Events

NOVEMBER

1 Georgia Music News Winter Issue Column Deadline

5 Large Group Performance Evaluation Registration/Payment Postmark Deadline

7 All-State Chorus Region Auditions

7-14 All-State Jazz Ensemble Final Auditions

10 Music Tech Student Showcase Application Deadline

DECEMBER

5 All-State Middle School Band District Auditions

8 All-State Reading Chorus Acceptance Form and Payment Postmark Deadline

12 All-State High School Band District Auditions

15 All-State Chorus Acceptance Form and Payment Postmark Deadline

Click HERE to see the Full 2026-2027 GMEA Calendar.

Check out this new opportunity:

Modern Band 101

Wednesday, January 27

Pre-Conference

Click here to register .

Thank you to Music Will for partnering with #GMEA!

THANK YOU, GEORGIA MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS!

The #GMEA College Tour is our favorite fall activity! We appreciate all of the professors and students for inviting us to your campuses!

See you soon

Georgia College and State University and Reinhardt University!

K-12 Teaching Artist Registry

Professional teaching artists can apply now through November 20, 2026, to be part of the Georgia Council for the Arts K-12 Teaching Artists Registry.

The registry connects professional teaching artists with K-12 schools, libraries, and community organizations across Georgia looking to hire qualified artists for paid workshops, residencies, and performances.

Who should apply: Professional artists trained to provide instruction aligned with the Georgia Department of Education’s Georgia Standards of Excellence, including arts education, arts-integrated, and/or STEAM programs.

Artists from all disciplines and regions of Georgia are encouraged to apply.
Visit the application page for eligibility requirements.

Benefits include:

Reach more partners through greater visibility.
Gain state-level recognition through the Georgia Council for the Arts.
Display verified background clearance for working in K-12 school settings.
Connect with schools, libraries, and community organizations for paid programs.

Having one drum major in a family is an awesome accomplishment, but THREE?!

Such is the case for the Bingaman family from Forsyth County.

Ava, Lyla, and Parker are all serving as Drum Majors at the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and North Forsyth High School - SIMULTANEOUSLY!

Read more about each student and their path in music here .

Professional Development Opportunity

Save the Music and Music Will are partnering together to provide a FREE Virtual Workshop "Your First Year to Modern Band" on November 10, 2026.

For more information and to register: Register Here

NAfME Webinar - November 18

Breathing By Sight: Tips for all Winds

Antonio García shares techniques both original and acquired from mentors such as Arnold Jacobs and Richard Erb to overcome his own restrictions of allergies, asthma, the Valsalva Maneuver, and past bad habits. Move air in the most musically productive way! Attendees can optionally bring 16”–18” plastic bags (such as for a loaf of bread), wind instruments, mouthpieces or ligatures, or just themselves.

To register for the November 18 Webinar, CLICK HERE

APPLY FOR A

PETER MARSH GRANT

Grants for Middle School Music

For here for more information .

SCHOLARSHIP

For CNAfME Juniors, Seniors,

& Graduate Students

APPLY FOR THE

GMEA/CNAfME SCHOLARSHIP

TODAY!

DUE NOV. 10

CHECK OUT WWW.ATLANTAORFF.ORG/WORKSHOPS FOR MORE INFORMATION!

National Instrument Fund Open

The National Instrument Fund puts instruments directly in the hands of students and educators in communities nationwide. Applications opened Friday, October 9, 2026, and will close on Saturday, October 31, 2026. All Music Will teachers in our community received information on how to apply in their October Teacher Newsletter. Encourage your teachers to apply today!

The National Instrument Fund is open to public school educators, including those teaching in district and charter schools, in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., who have completed a Music Will Modern Band 101 Workshop.