MPA Registration

Who
  • Participants: High School and Middle School concert bands.
  • Leadership/Chairpersons:
    • Patrick Haymore: High School MPA Chairperson (Granite Falls Middle School).
    • Jonathan Stafford: Middle School MPA Chairperson (South Caldwell High School).
  • Adjudicators:
    • * High School: Ren Patel, Ben Jones, Timothy Loman, Dr. Dawn Price, and Mekel Rogers (Sight-reading).
    • Middle School: Sean Smith, Dave Stroud, Ana Bulluck, and Mike Wilson (Sight-reading).
    • Note: These adjudicators are not permitted to work with participating district bands prior to the event.
What
  • The Event: Annual Concert Band Music Performance Adjudication (MPA).
  • Key Rules:
    • Repertoire: Ensembles cannot repeat a piece performed within the last 4 years (HS) or 3 years (MS).
    • 3C Rule: No more than five (5) students on the same instrument may perform in more than one ensemble.
    • Scores: Directors must provide three original scores for judges. E-Print scores require proof of purchase for all three copies.
  • Registration Requirements: A two-step process involving a signed PDF form, a copy of your NAfME card, and a school/booster check (payable to NCMEA).
Where
  • Performance Venue: Lenoir-Rhyne University.
  • Mailing Address (HS Registration): Patrick Haymore, Granite Falls MS, 4 West Highland Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630.
  • Mailing Address (MS Registration): Jonathan Stafford, South Caldwell HS, 7035 Spartan Drive, Hudson, NC 28638.
When
  • Registration Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026 (Two weeks before All District Clinics).
  • High School MPA Dates: March 17–20, 2026.
  • Middle School MPA Dates: March 24–26, 2026.
Why
  • To provide concert bands with a professional evaluation by qualified adjudicators, fostering musical growth and maintaining state performance standards.