WVMEA X-Ensemble Applications are now CLOSED for the 2023 WVMEA Annual In-Service Conference to be held MARCH 2-4, 2023 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, WV.  The submission deadline has expired. Check back later this year for 2024 details.

To apply, the music director must be a current, active member of NAfME at the time of submission and at the time of the conference; 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, but not both; Elementary, Middle and High school ensembles are encouraged to submit a recording; an X Ensemble must have 4 or more performers and be able to perform within the space of a 36'x24' stage.

A completed honor ensemble application must include all of the following components:

1. A completed application. (click link below)
2. Links to 3 recordings. (submitted on the application form)
3. Copy of setlist from a recent performance.
4. A list of potential repertoire to be performed if selected. (Repertoire for the X-Ensemble performance at the conference must be approved by the WVMEA executive board.)
5. A 50-word professional biography and an electronic headshot of the director (to be included in the conference program if selected).
6. An application fee, payable by credit card. The application fee is used to supplement the WVMEA scholarship fund. A receipt will be sent via email upon submission of this form.
7. The director's current NAfME membership number. Membership must be current at the time of application and conference.

Submission Deadline has expired. Questions may be submitted via email to Honor Ensemble Chair Jamie Hasley at jhasley@k12.wv.us.

Please read the full listing of application information thoroughly at the link above before submitting an application.