North Coast California Music Educators Association

North Coast CMEA serves Humboldt and Del Norte County and frequently hosts schools from Curry, Mendocino and Trinity Counties.  We offer festivals: Choral, Jazz, Instrumental, and Solo/Small Ensemble.  We also offer professional development and host choral and instrumental workshops, Orff clinics, and other events throughout the year.  

2026-2027 School Year NCCMEA Festivals:

Solo/Small Ensemble Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT - Dec. 4th , 2026 

Date: January 30th, 2027

Location: Arcata High School

All Region Music Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT - Dec. 4th, 2026

Date: March 12th & 13th, 2027 (Middle School Band, Orchestra, & Choir + Combined Percussion Ensemble)

Location: Fortuna High School

Date:  March 19th-20th, 2027 (High School Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, & Choir)

Location: Eureka High School

Jazz Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT - Dec. 4th, 2026

Date: March 24th, 2027

Location: Crescent Elk Middle School

Choral Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT  - Dec. 4th, 2026

Date: April 20th, 2027

Location: Eureka High School

Instrumental Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT  - Dec. 4th, 2026

Date: April 27th & 28th, 2027

Location: Eureka High School