Wyoming Music Educators Association

2026 WMEA/WHSAA Wyoming All-State Band/Choir/Orchestra
2026-01-19 19:30 - 2026-01-20 22:30 (America/Denver) | Cody High School, 1225 10th St., Cody, WY, 82414, United States
All-State Music Honor Groups
January 19-20, 2026, Cody HS Cody, Wyoming

The Wyoming High School Activities Association and the Wyoming Music Educators Association are pleased to provide a high quality rehearsal and performance opportunity for students through All-State Honor Band, Orchestra, and Choir.

WJE All-State Jazz Band & Choir
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-02-03 17:00 | Sheridan, Sheridan, WY, United States

Casper College Kinser Jazz Festival Feb 9-11
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-11 | Casper College, 125 College Dr, Casper, WY, 82601, United States
Casper College will be hosting the Casper College Kinser Jazz Festival on February 9-11, 2026 at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming.

They have three outstanding adjudicators coming this year: Kara Baxter from Lincoln, NE, Wil Swindler from Colorado State University, and Bailey Grogan from UNC.

The direct link to register for ensembles is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-kinser-jazz–festival-tickets-1481382517989?aff=oddtdtcreator

The headliner on Tuesday night will be säje. If you’re unfamiliar with them, they are a Seattle-based indie/contemporary jazz vocal ensemble. They have won three Grammy awards in 2021, 2024, and 2025. Some of you may remember Amanda Taylor who conducted the WY All-State Jazz Choir a few years back and was a member of Groove for Thought. This year, we are opening with a big band of the Wyoming Jazz Educators under the direction of Eric Richards and Frank Cook. It’s always fun to perform for (and hear performances of) our colleagues. Tickets for the headliner concert can be found here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/casper-college-theatre-and-dance/68701b9be425d20fb72077ee

University of Wyoming Jazz Festival Feb 23
2026-02-23 | University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
The University of Wyoming will be hosting the UW Jazz Festival on February 23rd, 2026 in Laramie.
They wanted to remind you that registration for the 2026 UWYO Jazz Festival is open!

This year’s festival is on Monday, February 23rd and features an amazing lineup of adjudicators and guest artists including our headliner, trombonist Michael Dease!

Some highlights to look forward to:

Each ensemble will get feedback and ratings from one of our outstanding adjudicators as well as an on-stage clinic followed by an off-stage workshop!

There will be a masterclass on every major instrument from 12:30-1:20!

The featured evening concert is now at 5:00pm! We hope this better accommodates those of you traveling!

We hope to see you all there and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.

Northwest College Jazz Festival March 2nd, 2026
2026-03-02 | Northwest College, Powell, WY, United States
The Northwest College Jazz Festival is a non-competitive performance opportunity for vocal and instrumental jazz groups at all levels of proficiency. High-quality assessment and instruction will be provided by respected jazz educators in a positive and constructive learning environment. This festival encourages young musicians and teachers to grow through camaraderie and musical exchange. The day includes a concert with our headlining performers (see below).
The fee for registration must be paid online. Please have a card ready to enter payment info while registering. Fees are:

$300 – Jazz Bands/Jazz Choirs
$200 – Jazz Combos

Each registration includes:
a 20-minute performance slot followed by a 20-minute adjudication slot AND admission to the afternoon headliner concert!
The deadline to register is Monday, February 16th
Be sure to fill out both the Festival Registration AND the Band Setup Form or Vocal Setup Form for your group. Our stage/sound crew use the information on set up form to arrange the stage for your group and the adjudicators use it to select soloists.

North Platte District Music Performance Assessment (MPA) LARGE ENSEMBLE ONLY
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-10 | Kelly Walsh High School, 3500 E. 12th St., Casper, WY, United States

North Platte District Music Performance Assessment (MPA) Solo & Small Ensemble ONLY
2026-04-13 | Kelly Walsh High School, 3500 E. 12th St., Casper, WY, United States

South Big Horn District Music Performance Assessment (MPA)
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-15 | Riverton, Riverton, WY

Southwest District Music Performance Assessment (MPA)
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-22 | Afton, Afton, WY

North Big Horn District Music Performance Assessment (MPA)
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-22 | Powell, Powell, WY

Northeast District Music Performance Assessment (MPA)
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-23 | Thunder Basin HS, 4001 Saunders Blvd, Gillette, WY, 82718, United States

WMEA Executive Board Meeting
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | South High School, Cheyenne, WY

WMEA/WHSAA State Marching Festival 2024
2026-10-16 - 2026-10-17 | Ford Wyoming Center, 1 Events Dr, Casper, WY, 82601, United States
2026 WYOMING STATE MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL

Ford Wyoming Center
OCTOBER 17, 2026: 2:00pm.
The Wyoming State Marching Band Festival is the finale event for Marching Bands in the State of Wyoming. This all day event features 22 bands from across the State of Wyoming performing for professional judges for a festival rating. This non-competitive event will rate bands into three categories including Superior I, Excellent II, or Good III. Caption Awards are awarded in the areas of Percussion, Auxiliary, Winds, Music, and Marching. The night ends with an on field award retreat and trophies presented by the Wyoming High School Activities Association.
WHSAA State Marching Band Page
Information and forms:
ENTRY FORM : CHECK BACK SOON
Questions? Contact State Marching Chair – Sarah Hanson
