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.  

2025-2026 School Year NCCMEA Festivals:

Solo/Small Ensemble Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT - Dec. 5th , 2025 

Date: January 31th, 2026

Location: Arcata High School

All Region Music Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT - Dec. 5th, 2025

Date: March 13 & 14th, 2026 (Middle School Band, Orchestra, & Choir + Combined Percussion Ensemble)

Location: Fortuna High School

Date:  March 20th-21st, 2026 (High School Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, & Choir)

Location: Eureka High School

Jazz Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT - Dec. 5th, 2025

Date: March 25th, 2026

Location: Crescent Elk Middle School

Choral Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT  - Dec. 5th, 2025

Date: April 22nd, 2026

Location: Eureka High School

Instrumental Festival

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT  - Dec. 5th, 2025

Date: May 19th & 20th, 2026

Location: Eureka High School