WHAT IS SCMEA?
SCMEA is the Suffolk County Music Educators Association which provides exceptional musical experiences for Suffolk county’s music students. Schools from all over Suffolk county nominate their best students to participate in All County ensembles for chorus, band, and orchestra.
Each school nominates qualified students to participate in this extraordinary ensemble experience. SCMEA representatives select the musicians based on the teachers’ nominations and the needs of the ensemble. It is an honor to be nominated. However, it is important to understand that a teachers’ nomination does not guarantee the student will be selected for ensemble.
Students that are nominated are not only stellar musicians but exhibit great character. They are responsible, thoughtful, studious, determined, and a positive role model for other students. Students that receive nominations will be notified in September and those that are selected will be notified in December. In January selected students will receive the concert program music, prepare the music, then attend three required rehearsals and a concert in March.