ILMEA District 9

10/20/2026

429 - There are 429 Compositions entered in the 2026 ILMEA Composition Contest! Wow! Just Wow! 🤩

This amazing output of student creativity wouldn’t be possible without some amazing and supportive teachers throughout the state. Thank you for your consistent support and dedication! 🎶❤️

10/13/2026

09/22/2026

The ILMEA Awards program is a wonderful way to celebrate and recognize deserving colleagues! Visit www.ilmea.org/awards to read about the different awards - nominations due October 15!

09/12/2026

Important reminder that student audition nominations are due next Wednesday, September 16 at 5:00pm!
(This is just the nomination to audition, video submissions will be due September 30 at 5:00pm.)

09/10/2026

For students who are looking to begin preparing for Fall 2026 auditions, all required audition elements are now posted for Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz are now posted!

09/03/2026