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!
Updates & Reminders
Updated March 1, 2026
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The Junior Festival Concert is Saturday, March 7. The Jazz Band and Chorus concert will begin at 3:00pm. The Orchestra and Concert Band concert will begin at 4:30pm. Concert tickets are available for purchase here.
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Congratulations to all student musicians who participated in the Senior Festival! Professional audio recordings of the concert are available here.
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The 2026 application for the annual Western District Music Education Scholarship is now available. Click here for more information.
New to Western District? Start here!
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Join our email list (music educators only) to receive important festival updates and other news.
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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.
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Click here for an info sheet specifically designed to be shared with your students.