High School Music Participation Recognition

This recognition is given to any Nebraska high school whose music program demonstrates high involvement in music courses and activities. It recognizes the effectiveness of programs that offer attractive music curricula as well as those that excel in the recruitment and retention of students. Schools that meet the criteria will hold the award for three years, during which time they may reapply for the award at the same or different level of membership. Schools selected, if called upon, agree to serve NMEA as a resource on the topics of programming, scheduling, recruitment, and retention of music students. Serving as a resource might include examples of:
  • How scheduling allows students to stay involved in music
  • How the school, administration, and faculty recruit students into their music department
  • What kind of curriculum is used to retain students

This is a self-nomination application that requires verification from a school administrator. The application is now online and must be completed by October 1 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

High School Music Participation Recognition Application

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • All music staff must be members of NMEA.
  • Nebraska public or parochial schools that are a part of the NSAA School Membership are eligible.

CRITERIA

  • Classification is determined by NSAA Music Classification (9-11 enrollment from the previous year).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
  • Only students in grades 9-12 may be counted, and each student may only be counted once. For example, If John Doe is enrolled in both vocal and instrumental music classes, they may only be counted once in total.
  • The online application must be signed by the high school Principal or Activities Director.

2023 HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PARTICIPATION RECOGNITION

CLASS D
McCool Junction High School: Level 1 - Exemplary, Heather Stahr & Jessica Wagner, Directors
Fullerton Public Schools: Level 1 - Exemplary, Colton Kohl, Director
Osmond High School: Level 2 - Exceptional, Christalin Ginn, Director
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller: Level 2 - Exceptional, Justin Bosak, Director
Palmer Public School: Level 3 - Noteworthy, Anna Sake, Director

 

CLASS C
Sutton High School: Level 2 - Exceptional, Zachary Weir & Kelsey Linabery, Directors
Cross County Community School: Level 3 - Noteworthy, Laureen Powell & Dalton Rath, Directors

 

CLASS B
Concordia High School: Level 2 - Exceptional, Peter Klemp, Director
Malcolm High School: Level 3 - Noteworthy, Ryan Marsh & Michael Beach, Directors

 

CLASS A
Seward High School: Level 1 - Exemplary, Amanda Kenney & Ben Rickert, Directors

 

CLASS AA
Lincoln Northwest High School: Level 2 - Exceptional, Rob Salistean, Paul Kenney, & Jon Marquez, Directors
Kearney High School: Level 3 - Noteworthy, Clayton Moyer, Rick Mitchell, Chris Smithell, & Nathan LeFeber, Directors

 

PAST AWARD WINNERS

Click the link below to see a full list of our past High School Music Participation Recognition winners.

NMEA High School Music Participation Recognition List