CENTRAL JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

Serving Hunterdon, Monmouth, Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex, and Union Counties

Noteworthy News

December 2, 2024 - We are seeking presenters for our 3/15 PD Day. If you are interested in this paid position, please fill out the application by 12/17.

November 25, 2024 - High School Instrumental Teachers: please see the Audition Page for (1) an update to the on-site registration directions and (2) a call to action for additional volunteers.

November 5, 2024 - Registration is now live for the 2025 Middle School Band & Orchestra Festival. Visit the Band or Orchestra Division Pages to sign up your ensembles.

November 4, 2024 - Audition/Registration information is now available ALL Intermediate and High School Ensembles. Find out more on the ensembles’ audition page. Please read carefully as the procedure has changed considerably this year.

October 29, 2024 - Attention HS Orchestra Directors, registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Orchestra Festival. Head to the Orchestra Division page for full details.

October 23, 2024 - Attention HS Band Directors, registration is open for the 27th Annual Concert Band Festival. Head to the Band Division page for full details.

President’s Message

Hello, and welcome to the CJMEA website. The Central Jersey Music Educators Association Board is dedicated to serving our members throughout our region and providing their students with authentic musical experiences. Throughout any given year, CJMEA offers meaningful professional development opportunities, regions ensembles, honors performance groups, and an opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best musicians and educators in the field. We sincerely hope you will consider attending our professional development offerings or sending your students to participate in one of our many events. It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve as CJMEA President for such amazing educators and I look forward to being able to work with you all.

Warmly,

Brian Williams - CJMEA President

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Membership is open to current and retired music educators as well as college students studying to become music educators. We are an affiliate of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). A NAfME membership gives you a concurrent membership in your local association.

Please remember to renew your membership annually. An active membership card is required to participate in professional development or to send students to region auditions.

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