Welcome! This site is designed to serve Western Massachusetts music teachers.
Students and families: Click here to learn more about the Western District Music Festival!
Western District Updates
Updated July 7, 2025
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As of July 7, there are updated scale sheets for all Junior and Senior auditions (including new scale sheets for jazz rhythm section and vocal auditions). Many scale requirements have changed slightly, so be sure to download the new scale sheets for up-to-date scale requirements.
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As of June 5, the audition pieces for the 2025–2026 school year have been updated and finalized.
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The recipient of this year's MMEA-WD scholarship is Ceileigh Thomson from Westfield High School. She will be studying music education at UMass Lowell. Congratulations, Ceileigh!
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Congratulations to all who participated in the 2025 Senior and Junior Festivals! Concert recordings are now available for the Senior Festival here and the Junior Festival here.
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Western District membership is automatically conferred to NAfME/MMEA members who teach within the Western District. To become a NAfME member, click here.
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Be sure to read the Info & Policies page for important policies regarding festivals and auditions. At the bottom of that page, there are links to find audition requirements and registration instructions.
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Click here for an info sheet specifically designed to be shared with your students.