Overview

MMEA maintains graded repertoire lists for Band (MBDA), Chorus (MCEA), and Orchestra (MODA). The lists include solo/small ensembles (brass, woodwinds, percussion, all vocals, all strings, guitar) and Large Ensembles. We do not keep a list for piano.

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We are pleased to offer a repertoire list for Harp, both pedal and lever, curated by the MODA Harp Representative. This list is linked below.

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The review committees for each component are composed of an appointed chair and no less than four (4) additional member educators.

MMEA members are welcome to submit to the approved repertoire lists. We accept submissions for inclusion, grade level change, removal, and clarification. 

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NEW for 2026-2027: Educators may submit no more than five (5) pieces per submission period. 

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MMEA is committed to a diverse and inclusive music community where all individuals are treated fairly. We celebrate the unique talents of all musicians, support outreach to underrepresented communities, and ensure equitable, transparent, and unbiased standards in repertoire selection. 

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Note to Composers: MMEA will only accept compositions from MMEA members. Composers who are not MMEA members are welcome to work with any of their MMEA educator contacts to request a piece be considered for inclusion. 

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Submission Requirements

1. MMEA current membership is required to complete the submission form. Please join/renew here.

2. Each submission must include:

   • Link to publisher or public-domain source

   • Link to a public performance of the work

   • Copy of the score (PDF or accessible online link)

3. NEW! MMEA MEMBER/EDUCATORS MAY ONLY SUBMIT UP TO FIVE (5) PIECES PER REVIEW CYCLE!

 

New Committee Meeting Schedule

Committees will meet three times during the academic year according to the schedule below. All submissions for the festival season must be received by the deadline for the 2nd review cycle.

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Grade Change/Removal Requests/Clarifications

Grade change and removal requests received by the 1st review cycle deadline will be considered during that cycle. Any grade change and/or removal requests during the 2nd and 3rd review cycle and will only be considered during the 3rd review cycle. Clarification requests may be submitted at any time and will be addressed as needed.

Review Timeline

UPDATE! For the 2026-2027 Repertoire Review process, MMEA will conduct three (3) review periods. 

• September 1, 2026 - Cycle 1

  • Submission Deadline

  • New submissions, grade changes, removal requests, clarifications as needed

• September 30, 2026 - Cycle 1

  • Lists Updated

  • Posted: accepted new submissions, grade changes, removal requests, clarifications

• November 2, 2026 - Cycle 2

  • Submission Deadline

  • New submissions requests only

  • Final deadline for festival season requests

  • Note: grade changes/removals will be considered during the Cycle 3

• Week of December 15, 2026 - Cycle 2

  • Lists updated

  • Posted: Accepted new submissions only

• June 1, 2027- Cycle 3

  • Submission Deadline

  • New Submissions, grade changes, removal requests, clarifications as needed

  • Grade changes/removal requests from Cycle 2

• End of July 2027 - Cycle 3

  • Lists updated

  • Posted: New Submissions, grade changes, removal requests, clarifications​
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Questions
Please direct all questions to MMEA staff at mmeamarylandinfo@gmail.com.