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 October 26, 2026
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This Friday, October 30, is the late registration deadline for Senior Festival auditions. Additional fees apply for late registrations. This is also the deadline to cancel registered auditions. After this date, directors are responsible for paying all audition fees for any students who do not complete their audition.
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Friday, November 13 is the registration deadline for Junior Festival auditions. This is also the deadline for audition time requests and video audition requests.
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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.