The Visual and Performing Arts department values authentic experiences that enhance our students talents and help them become more well rounded artistic citizens.
CMEA Guidelines ARHS
All students enrolled in a full year music ensemble are eligible to participate in the CMEA festival offerings.
Teachers of the course in which the students are enrolled will register the interested students and handle any CMEA paperwork.
Teachers will announce the opportunity to the students in the full year ensembles by October 1st.
Students are responsible for
· discussing the opportunity with the teacher before October 15th for Regionals
· making sure all paperwork is completed before the deadline
· finding transportation to and from the events by a guardian
· abiding by all the festival policies
Schedule of auditions and festivals
· Audition registration deadline October 25th, 2024
· Audition Date November 23/24 at Foran High School, Milford
· Festival Acceptance Notification December 9, 2024
· Festival Dates January 17-18, 2025 (snow dates January 24-25) at Naugatuck High School
· All State Audition Registration January 5, 2025
· All State Audition February 1, 2025 (snow date February 2) at North Haven High School
· All State Festival Acceptance February 21, 2025
· Festival Date March 27-29 Wethersfield High School (commuter only)
Chaperone Information
Music teachers, if available, are to share chaperoning. Another Amity teacher will be offered the opportunity if music teachers cannot be there.