
WVMEA Honor Ensemble
WVMEA Honor Ensemble Applications are OPEN for the 2026 WVMEA Annual In-Service Conference to be held MARCH 5-7, 2026, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, WV.
General information:
- Ensembles may not appear on the WVMEA Conference program in successive programs.
- Ensembles may submit recordings for either traditional honor ensemble or X honor ensemble, but not both.
- Middle and high school ensembles are encouraged to submit a recording.
- Total number of members in ensemble must be 19 or more.
- Director MUST be a current, active member of NAfME at the time of submission and at the time of the conference.
A completed honor ensemble application must include all of the following components:
- A completed application.
- Anonymous links to three recordings.
- A copy of a recent concert program and a list of potential repertoire to be performed if selected. Repertoire for the honor ensemble performance at the conference must be approved by the executive board.
- A 50-word professional biography and an electronic headshot of the director to be included in the conference program if selected.
- A $50 application, payable by credit card. The application fee is used to supplement the WVMEA scholarship fund.
All applications must be submitted by Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9 PM. Directors will receive electronic confirmation of receipt. Questions may be submitted via email to Honor Ensemble Chair Jamie Hasley (jhasley@k12.wv.us).
Please read the full listing of application information thoroughly at the link below before submitting an application.
2025 Honor Ensembles
Blennerhassett Middle School Symphonic Band directed by Alyssa Bumpus | Jefferson High School Chamber Choir directed by Hannah Myers


Parkersburg South High School Chamber Ensemble directed by Jennifer Ratliff | Washington High School Wind Ensemble directed by Lisa Hazlett



