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
Lori Evenhouse
Diversity & Equity Statement from Summer ...

The ILMEA Board of Directors, at their Summer 2020 Business Meeting, recommitted to the ongoing work of creating learning environments and opportunities for their members, and the students they serve, that celebrates inclusion and diversity. Click through to read more!

Diversity & Equity Statement from Summer 2020
Lori Evenhouse
2020 Large Group Festival Information

Register your ensembles for the 2020 ILMEA Large Group Festival series. Click below for information, details and registration.

2020 Large Group Festival Information

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22-23 Composition Contest Honorees Announced

22-23 Composition Contest Honorees Announced

Congratulations to this year’s honorees in the ILMEA Student Composition Contest! This was a record-setting year for entries across the various categories - thank you to all students who submitted their work! Each piece entered will receive written feedback from our panel of professional composers, producers, songwriters and artists who adjudicate this contest.