Upcoming Solo & Ensemble Festivals
CMEA Bay Section is presenting two Solo & Ensemble Festivals in 2026.
Solo & Ensemble Festival Registration will open on Sept 15th.
To register for one of the festivals below, you will need the following:
- Your NAfME ID
- Name of student, their grade and instrument
- If it is a group entry you will need the name of all members
Once you register you should receive a confirmation email. You will also be contacted by the Site Host who will gather a few more details about your entry. (If there is an accompanist, any time restrictions etc). Directors are responsible for communicating the site host instructions to their students. For more information, please review the Solo and Ensemble Rules and Procedures (Bay Section Handbook) (pg. 12-15)
If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Yee Glass, Solo and Ensemble Festivals Assistant Chair.
Solo and Ensemble Festival at Cal State East Bay
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Registration will close on December 1st, and all payments will be due by Dec 15th. You will receive a schedule from the site host one month before the festival.
Site host: Keith Johnson
Solo and Ensemble Festival at San Jose State University
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Registration will close on December 1st, and all payments will be due by Dec 15th. You will receive a schedule from the site host one month before the festival.
Site host: Sandra Lewis