Audition Fees Postmarked By: November 2, 2026
ALL AUDITION & FESTIVAL QUESTIONS
If you are a parent or student with ANY questions about auditions and/or festivals, you MUST reach out to your ensemble director at your school.
All questions MUST be answered by school personnel. CMEA staff can NOT answer these questions.
Southern Region Director
Donata Lupacchino-Nelsen
southern-region@cmea.org
Audition Site Co-Chairs
Jessica Turner and Ian McNulty
Orchestra Co-Chairs
Susan Oakley and Chris Jones
Percussion Chair
David Pelaggi
Band Chair
Manny Arboleda
Treble Choir Chair
Stephanie Zak
Jazz Ensemble Co-Chairs
Matthew Chasen and Erik Elligers
Mixed Choir Co-Chairs
Greg Bell and Jeremy Milton
FESTIVAL PHOTOS are available for purchase on SmugMug by clicking the button below.
Photos can be purchased individually for $10 each or as a full gallery download for $25.
Teacher’s Guide to CT Fest
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