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32 Spring 2026 • sai-national.org THE CHORAL FOUNDATION SUMMER ENSEMBLES The William Baker Choral Foundation announces openings for all four summer opportunities. It is a core value of the Choral Foundation to promote and present repertoire of the highest musical, artistic and poetic quality. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2026 WEBSITE: www.festivalsingers.org/registernow IAWM SEARCH FOR NEW MUSIC COMPETITION Hosted by the International Alliance for Women in Music, this international competition includes several prize categories ranging from chamber and orchestral works to electroacoustic media, improvisation, and sound installation. Membership in IAWM is required to enter, but contestants may join at the time of entry. The Search for New Music Competition committee administers the competition, receives entries, selects judges, and publicizes the contest guidelines and the list of winners. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 4, 2026 WEBSITE: www.iawm.org/snm-competition UNITED IN SONG: A MISSISSIPPI AMERICA250 CELEBRATION On June 20, Mississippians will come together at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson for United in Song: A Mississippi America250 Celebration—a powerful musical tribute to America's 250th birthday. Featuring 1,000 voices, a live orchestra, children's choir, and special guests, this event will showcase Mississippi's talent and pride. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: April 10, 2026 EVENT DATE: June 20, 2026 WEBSITE: www.america250.ms/united WOMEN BAND DIRECTORS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CONFERENCE Join colleagues from across the US and Canada to celebrate connection, creativity, and the power of music at the 2026 Women Band Directors International Summer Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. Centered on the theme "Building Strong Foundations," this conference offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and grow—uplifting every woman in the band world. EVENT DATES: July 8–10, 2026 WEBSITE: www.womenbanddirectors.org/summerconference NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO MUSICIANS NATIONAL CONVENTION Workshops and offerings at the NANM National Convention will feature various concerts, workshops, and clinics, including the NANM Scholarship Competition for Woodwinds & Brass, the New Century Competition for Percussion, the William Warfield Masterclass, Eastern Region Night Concert, and the Gala Awards Banquet . EVENT DATES: July 18–23, 2026 Registration deadline: June 15, 2026 WEBSITE: www.nanm.org/convention NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) offers more than $750,000 in competition and award prizes on the local, state and national level. The Biennial Young Artist and Ellis Duo-Pianists competitions award a total of $92,000 in awards and two years of performance bookings. Additional competitions are sponsored by the Federation in a wide range of categories, including voice, instrumental music, composition, dance, conducting, handicapped and visually impaired, and music therapy. NFMC also sponsors more than 38 annual and biennial awards for students desiring to attend the 20 sponsored Summer Music Centers. WEBSITE: www.nfmc-music.org/competitions-awards SAI SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Several opportunities are available every year to members of Sigma Alpha Iota through SAI Philanthropies, Inc. WEBSITE: bit.ly/saiphilsga Otunities AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS NATIONAL CONVENTION Meet up with old and new friends to share the love of music, specifically organ music, at the American Guild of Organists National Convention at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. There will be lots to do, see, and hear, including workshops, exhibits, and concerts throughout the St. Louis area in many different churches, on many different organs, performed by many different musicians. There will also be plenty of opportunities to socialize and network with hundreds of other musicians. SAI members can contact Burnell Hackman, Convention Chair, for more information at burnellhackman@gmail.com. He can talk to you about reciprocal member registration rates, print/ website/mobile advertising swaps, and cross-organizational announcements on websites, through email, and publications. When registering, let the Hyatt know in advance that you are attending the AGO Convention for a special rate. EVENT DATES: July 6–10, 2026 WEBSITE: tinyurl.com/stl-2026-facebook

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