CENTRAL JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

Serving Hunterdon, Monmouth, Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex, and Union Counties

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Noteworthy News

February 11, 2025 - Teachers, join us for the next installment of “Staying in Tune: A Professional Development Series” on March 15th. Head to the Diversity & Inclusion Division page to register today.

January 28, 2025 - Register your students today for the Elementary Honors Band Day. Go to the Band Division page for more info.

January 26, 2025 - Congratulations to all participants of this years’ CJMEA Intermediate Orchestra, Band, and Percussion Ensemble auditions. Results are now live on the Audition page.

January 22, 2025 - We are pleased to announce two opportunities for young string musicians: The Middle School Honors Orchestra and Elementary Honors Orchestra. Head to the Orchestra Division page to register your students for these events.

January 21, 2025 - Registration for the CJMEA Middle School Honors Band is now open. Please see the Band Division Page for directions on how to get your students involved!

January 7, 2025 - We are seeking conductors for future Intermediate Region Bands. Please fill out the Interest Form if you’d like to be considered.

President’s Message

Hello, and welcome to the CJMEA website. The Central Jersey Music Educators Association Board is dedicated to serving our members throughout our region and providing their students with authentic musical experiences. Throughout any given year, CJMEA offers meaningful professional development opportunities, regions ensembles, honors performance groups, and an opportunity to learn from and work with some of the best musicians and educators in the field. We sincerely hope you will consider attending our professional development offerings or sending your students to participate in one of our many events. It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve as CJMEA President for such amazing educators and I look forward to being able to work with you all.

Warmly,

Brian Williams - CJMEA President

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Membership is open to current and retired music educators as well as college students studying to become music educators. We are an affiliate of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). A NAfME membership gives you a concurrent membership in your local association.

Please remember to renew your membership annually. An active membership card is required to participate in professional development or to send students to region auditions.

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