Lori Evenhouse
Fall 2026 Audition Material Available *Now ...

For students who are looking to begin preparing for Fall 2026 auditions, all required audition elements are now posted for Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz are now posted!

Fall 2026 Audition Material Available *Now Including Required Audition Selections*
Lori Evenhouse
2026-2027 Student Programs Timeline

Mark your calendars for the 2026-2027 school year! Please note the important dates below for ILMEA Student Programs, from auditions through to All-State and including a few districts who are featuring their Junior Jazz programs in the Spring.

2026-2027 Student Programs Timeline
Lori Evenhouse
FAQ For Junior High All-State Band, Chorus and ...

ILMEA is excited for the inaugural Junior High All-State Band and Orchestra in January 2026 and the return of the Junior High All-State Chorus! As with any new program, we know that educators, administrators and parents will have many questions. This FAQ will help to address these questions so that everyone is as prepared as possible for this outstanding experience.

FAQ For Junior High All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra
Lori Evenhouse
Updates to All-State Student Schedules for 2026

The exciting addition of Junior High All-State in Peoria this January brings about some schedule changes for our All-State student programs at all levels. 

Please take some time to review the ensemble schedules - we know that until All-State results are released in early December, you won’t be able to make concrete plans for your time in Peoria, but we need to bring your attention to these changes sooner rather than later!

Updates to All-State Student Schedules for 2026
Lori Evenhouse
Illinois Music Honors Society & Illinois ...

ILMEA has leadership and service opportunities for junior high, high school music students, and collegiate pre-service music educators - learn more about the ILMHS and ILCMEA!

Illinois Music Honors Society & Illinois Collegiate Music Education Association Chapter Information

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2026 Large Group Festival Registration NOW OPEN!

2026 Large Group Festival Registration NOW OPEN!

Join us for the 2026 ILMEA Large Group Festival series! We invite all participating middle and high school band, orchestra, instrumental jazz and chorus programs to join us in this unique event designed to bring our musical community together for world-class performance venues, invaluable feedback from renowned adjudicators, inspiring performances, and the opportunity to support fellow educators and students from around the state!