Friday Spotlight concerts present an opportunity for small ensembles (no more than 8 instrumentalists or 25 singers) to perform at the All State Conference during the coffee and lunch breaks. These performances provide an opportunity for both conference attendees and young performers to experience music in a unique atomosphere.
Applicants should remember that this is not a formal concert and the experience should be likened to that of performing at holiday times to provide a festive atomosphere.
This year's Spotlight Concerts will take place on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00AM and 12:30PM. Groups must arrive one hour prior to their performance time to check in and set up. This year's conference and festival will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Applications are due by Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Groups will be notified of their acceptance the week beginning January 27, 2025.
Requirements:
*Each group is limited to 20 minutes of performance time. It should be noted that you will need to have minimal set up and breakdown as you will be in a high traffic area.
*Directors will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment.
*Transportation to and from the conference is the responsibility of the school district. MMEA may have funds to help support transportation for performing groups.
In order to be considered to perform at a Spotlight Concert, directors must:
1. Complete the following application. This also serves as notice that the director has read and understand the requirements and responsibilities listed above.
2. Provide current NAfME membership number of the director.
3. Submit a recording representative selections recorded live and undedited during the current school year. Recordings may be part of a rehearsal or performance and should be brief (5-10 minutes maximum) of 2 or 3 representative pieces.
4. A principal or administrator must also approve your submission. There will be a field below for their email address, and a separate approval form will be sent to them for completion.
5. Submissions must be received no later than January 15, 2025
Thank you for your interest! If you have any questions, contact Tom Westmoreland, Conference Chair, at ConferenceChair@MassMEA.org.