Celebrating 87 Years of Music Education

The Nebraska Music Education Association (NMEA) is a non-profit organization of music educators founded in 1937. To achieve the goals of our mission, we provide continuing education opportunities, recognition, scholarships and advocacy to our educators. For their students, we offer education, auditions, competitions and performance opportunities. All members and member students are eligible to attend the annual All-State and Conference/In-Service Clinic held in November each year.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your contributions to NMEA support music education in the state and are considered charitable, tax-deductible gifts.  Thank you for your support!

All-State Ticket Pre-Sale for Concerts at the Lied

Ticket pre-sale is now live for All-State Concerts at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Pre-sale tickets for parents and families of All-State ensemble students must be completed online. Additional tickets may be ordered on or after November 8th if tickets are available. Please read each ticket order instruction document carefully.

PLEASE NOTE: Student audition ID validation is only required for the high school All-State Jazz Band & Chorus Concert.

Ticket Instructions for PARENTS - All-State Jazz Band & Chorus
Ticket Instructions for PARENTS - All-State Orchestra & Band Concert
Ticket Instructions for PARENTS - All-State Middle Level Orchestra & Chorus Concert

Consider a Career in Music Education

Are you a high school student considering a career in music education? Or maybe you're a parent of a student with dreams of becoming a music teacher? NMEA has compiled a list of resources to help you make your decision with information on the rewards of a career in music education as well as tips for getting started on your journey along with additional resources.

View the List of Resources

2023 All-State Participant List

The 2023 All-State Participant List is now available for out-of-state colleges and universities to purchase. The cost to purchase the list is $100.

PLEASE NOTE: Students who did not permit us to share their information have been removed from the list.

Purchase the 2023 All-State List