South Carolina Music Educators Association

Orchestra S&E - Region 1A
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18
Region 1AChesnee High School795 S. Alabama Ave.Chesnee, SC 29323

Choral S&E - Midlands/Southern
2026-04-18
Midlands: White Knoll High School (5643 Platt Springs Rd. Lexington, SC 29073)
Southern: West Ashley High School (4060 W. Wildcat Blvd. Charleston, SC, 29414)

Spring Piano Festival - Virtual
2026-04-22

Spring Piano Festival - Upstate
2026-04-23 | Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Spring Piano Festival - Lowcountry
2026-04-24 | James Island Charter High School, 1000 Ft. Johnson Rd., Charleston, SC, 29412, United States

Deadline: Guitarfest Registration
2026-04-24

Band S&E - Week 2
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25

Orchestra S&E - Region 4A
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25
Orchestra S&E – Region 4ABeaufort Middle School2501 Mossy Oaks Rd.Beaufort, SC 29902

Choral S&E - Western/Northern
2026-04-25
Western: Greer High School (3000 E. Gap Creed Rd. Greer, SC 29651)
Northern: Rock Hill High School (320 W. Springdale Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29730)

Orchestra S&E - Region 4B
2026-04-25 | Fort Dorchester High School, 8500 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston, SC, 29420, United States

Deadline: OPA Submission
2026-05-01

Orchestra S&E
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-02
Solo & Ensemble Region 5A

Solo & Ensemble Region 2A

Solo & Ensemble Region 2B

Solo & Ensemble Region 2C

Solo & Ensemble Region 3A

Solo & Ensemble Region 3B

Solo & Ensemble Region 1B

State Concert Festival
2026-05-02 | Lexington High School, 2463 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC, 29072, United States

Guitarfest
2026-05-02 11:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | River Bluff High School, 320 Corely Mill Rd., Lexington, SC, 29072, United States

Deadline: Orchestra OPA Verification Forms
2026-05-10

Piano Masterclass & Honors Recital
2026-05-16

SCMEA Calendar Planning Meeting
2026-05-16 09:00 - 10:00
Virtual

SCMEA Executive Board Meeting
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00

SCMEA 2027: Performing Ensemble Applications Due
2026-06-01

SCMEA 2027: Clinic Session Proposals Due
2026-06-15

Handbook Meeting
2026-06-26
Virtual meeting with Orchestra Event Chairs

Deadline: Letter Submissions
2026-07-01
Fall President’s Letter Submissions due to SC Musician Editor

Deadline: CPA Permanent List Submissions
2026-08-14
Registration via bandlink.org

Deadline: Marching Band Championship Registration
2026-08-14

SCMEA Board Meeting
2026-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Irmo HS, 6671 St. Andrews Rd., Irmo, SC, 29212, United States

Conference Planning Meeting
2026-08-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Irmo HS, 6671 St. Andrews Rd., Irmo, SC, 29212, United States

Orchestra Fall Meeting
2026-08-22 | Irmo HS, 6671 St. Andrews Rd., Irmo, SC, 29212, United States
Visit scmeaorchestra for details

Piano Officers Meeting
2026-08-29 10:00 - 11:00

Deadline: Letter Submissions
2026-09-01
Winter President’s Letter Submissions due to SC Musician Editor

Choral Arts Symposium
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-12 | University of South Carolina, 813 Assembly St., Columbia, SC, 29208, United States
Friday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
