For the first time in over 4 decades, MMEA is proud to announce that we are expanding the opportunities at our All-State Festival in 2026. In addition to our current ensembles, we will offer 4 additional ensembles for students to participate in: SSAA Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble (including Jazz Vocalists), and Contemporary Ensemble (Instrumentalists and Vocalists).

More information about auditions and specifics around next year's festival will be announced on this page, via email and social media. Please stay tuned for additional information in the coming weeks!

Below is the slideshow that the New Ensembles Feasibility Group presented to the Executive Board in February and a message from Tom Westmoreland, MMEA DEIA Chairperson, who chaired that committee.

If you have any questions about these new ensembles, you can write to NewEnsembles@MassMEA.org