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California Music Educators Association
Central Section
Empowering educators to inspire all students through music education
2026 CMEA Central Section
Large Group Registration Portal
Classification Rubric for all
Signature form for Tulare/Kings/Fresno/Madera/Merced/Mariposa Counties
Signature Form for KERN County Festivals
FESTIVAL | DATE(S) | LOCATION | HOST | REG LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BAND FESTIVALS | ||||
MS Bands in Porterville | March 5th & 6h | Porterville HS | Clark Keele | http://FULL |
HS Bands in Porterville | March 6th | Porterville HS | Clark Keele | http://FULL |
MS & HS Bands in Reedley | March 10th & 11th | Reedley HS | Sam Gipson | http://FULL |
MS & HS Bands in Kingsburg | March 11th & 12th | Kingsburg HS | Michael Schofield | http://FULL |
HS Bands in Bakersfield | March 17th & 18th | Stockdale High School | Amanda Sproul | http://FULL |
MS Bands in Bakersfield | March 19th & 20th | West High School | Ben Horton | http://FULL |
MS & HS Bands in Merced | March 20th | Golden Valley HS | Mike Vasquez | http://FULL |
HS Bands in Fresno | March 24th & 25th | Washington Union HS | Robert Madrid | http://FULL |
MS & HS Bands in Madera | March 26th & 27th | Matilda Torres HS | Ryan Dirlam | http://FULL |
MS Bands in Fresno | April 9th & 10th | Fresno HS | Corey Reynolds | http://FULL |
CHORAL FESTIVALS | ||||
MS Choirs in Visalia | March 11th | 1st Presbyterian Church | Mel Carrillo | http://FULL |
MS & HS Choirs at Reedley | March 12th | Reedley HS | Sam Gipson | http://FULL |
HS Choirs in Visalia | March 12th & 13th | 1st Presbyterian Church | Mel Carrillo | http://FULL |
MS & HS Choirs in Porterville | March 17th | Porterville HS | Josh Sutherland | http://FULL |
MS & HS Choirs in Fresno | March 17th | Central East HS | Michael Ogdon | http://FULL |
MS Choirs in Bakersfield | March 17th | Bakersfield HS | Amanda Isaac | http://FULL |
HS Choirs in Bakersfield | March 18th & 19th | Bakersfield HS | Amanda Isaac | http://FULL |
MS & HS Choirs in Auberry | Canceled | Sierra Lutheran Church | Carly Vasquez | http://Canceled |
ORCHESTRA FESTIVALS | ||||
MS & HS Orchestras in Porterville | March 4th | Porterville HS | Clark Keele | http://FULL |
MS Orchestras in Bakersfield | March 11th | Ridgeview HS | http://FULL | |
HS Orchestras in Bakersfield | March 12th | East Bakersfield HS | Regina Montano | http://FULL |
MS Orchestras in Tulare | March 25th | Tulare Union HS | Mario Capote | http://FULL |
HS Orchestras in Tulare | March 26th | Tulare Union HS | Mario Capote | http://FULL |
MS & HS Orchestras in Fresno | April 14th, 15th, & 16th | Fresno HS | Beverly Moorehead | http://FULL |
ALL SECTION JAZZ FESTIVAL | ||||
MS & HS Jazz Ensembles in Lemoore | April 16th & 17th | Liberty MS | Rob Bentley | http://FULL |
We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to take over the position of Festival Coordinator for Tulare/Kings/Fresno/Madera/Merced/Mariposa County Festivals in 2026-2027.
This person would "learn the ropes this festival season and take over next year.
If interested in the position, please contact President Ashley Shine at ashley.shine.dirlam@gmail.com
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