CENTRAL JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
Serving Hunterdon, Monmouth, Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex, and Union Counties
Noteworthy News
October 13, 2025 - Audition Packets are now available for those interested in our 2025/2026 INTERMEDIATE or HIGH SCHOOL Band, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble Auditions.
October 9, 2025 - New! We’ve compiled a list of Professional Learning Opportunities. Bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
September 30, 2025 - Register for our latest in the “Staying in Tune” Professional Development series by 11/12. This session is focused on Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Performance Based Classroom. Head to the Diversity and Inclusion page for more details.
September 30, 2025 - Join us for the 28th Annual HS Band Festival in March! Directors, register your ensembles today on the Band Division page.
September 30, 2025 - Orchestra Directors, check out the Orchestra Division page to register your ensembles for our 2nd Annual HS Orchestra Festival in February!
September 26, 2025 - Registration is open for our 2026 Elementary/Middle School Band & Orchestra Festival in April. Space is limited! First come, first served. Head to the Division Page to register your ensemble.
September 18, 2025 - We’re commissioning a new work for our Honors String Orchestras. Interested composers, apply HERE.
PERFORM. LEARN. CONNECT. GROW.
President’s Message
Greetings!
Growing up, my experiences participating in New Jersey region ensembles changed my life. The joy of making music with musicians across the state and the rigor of working with inspiring conductors and educators ignited a spark in me that has been sustaining and fulfilling. It is a gift and an honor to serve the Central Jersey community as CJMEA President - with gratitude for the experiences I had as a student, and have now as a music educator.
The Central Jersey Music Educators Association board is a passionate and dedicated group of music educators that serves our members throughout our region and provides their students with meaningful and authentic musical experiences. CJMEA offers professional development opportunities, region ensembles, honors performance groups, performance festivals, scholarships, resources, and an opportunity to be part of a professional community of musicians and educators. Our Central Jersey music education community is thriving - and it is an honor to perform, learn, connect, and grow with this group of incredible music educators and students!
We look forward to connecting with you throughout the year! Information can be found here on our website - and we also encourage you to follow us on instagram @cjmea_official.
With gratitude and joy,
Rebekah Sterlacci, CJMEA President
Not a member already? Join us!
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.