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[Frequently Asked Questions]

Q. The forms say the deadline is final — no exceptions. What, exactly, does this mean?

A. The auditions forms must be postmarked by the deadline date. Entry forms received with a late postmark are returned, unprocessed, to the school. Those students will not be scheduled to audition for All-State ensembles. E-mailed entries must be sent by midnight on the deadline date.

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. Just be sure to make the postmark deadline!

Q. Must I fill out the “Fee Page?”

A. YES! This page is required of every teacher who has students auditioning for All-State. Do NOT combine teachers on

this page — use a separate form for each teacher.

Q. Where do I send my auditions, 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. You may, but it is faster to send your membership directly to the NMEA Secretary/Treasurer. Membership forms sent to the NMEA Secretary/Treasurer will be processed immediately; forms sent to MENC may be delayed. If you do send your membership directly to MENC, please attach a note to the auditions forms (fee page), stating that the membership was renewed directly with MENC.

Q. What is my audition site?

A. See the map on pages 4 & 5 of this book to determine your site. Any school wishing to change their audition site should contact the NMEA Chair of Auditions, Lynn Hall, 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, Lynn Hall. 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 (see page 8 for audition site chair info.) 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. Do I have to send in my in-service conference/clinic registration now?

A. No. Your NMEA/MENC membership must be currently active. Pre-registration can be done anytime before the registration deadline (November 10). Registration can also be done 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. Do I need to 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 you or your students to participate in any All-State activities — auditions or 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 9 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. Contact Bryan Johnson, NMEA Secretary/Treasurer; PO Box 101; Oakland, NE 68045-0101. Replacement copies are $25.