CMEA Capitol Section

08/26/2026

Join us at American River College for our CapSection ARC Fall Inservice. There are a lot of great clinics and networking with colleagues! Only $50 gets you 6 sessions and lunch! sign up here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CapSectionCMEA/_2026FallInserviceRegistrationForm

08/06/2026

"Dear Choral Directors,

Join us for the 2026 CMEA Capitol Section Fall Sing, an exciting day of music-making designed for both upper and lower voice high school choirs. This year’s event features two outstanding guest conductors working simultaneously, allowing you to bring all of your 9–12 grade singers for a fun and inspiring day together.

Fall Sing 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Sacramento City College

Guest Conductors

Upper Voices
Dr. Brett Epperson
University of the Pacific

Lower Voices
Dr. Daniel Afonso
California State University, Stanislaus

Registration

* Cost: Only $5 per singer
* Open to grades 9–12
* Bring your upper voices, lower voices, or both!
* Registration and payment are due by Friday, September 4, 2026.
* Registration is not complete until payment has been received, and space is limited.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to work with exceptional clinicians, sing alongside students from across the Capitol Section, and kick off the school year with an engaging day of music, learning, and community.

Please register using the QR code on the attached flyer (or the registration link) and submit your Registration Invoice with payment by September 4.

We hope you’ll join us for another fantastic Fall Sing!

Musically,

Tina Harris
CMEA Capitol Section
High School Choral Representative
[email protected]

St. Francis High School
[email protected]"

02/28/2026

02/19/2026

⭐️ It’s time to celebrate! The Inaugural CMEA Capitol Section Awards Gala is coming! Sunday, March 1st, 5:30-8:00 pm!⭐️

Come aboard the historic Delta King Hotel in Old Sacramento and be a part of our FIRST EVER Awards Gala — let’s celebrate our amazing award-winners below!

✅ Full Buffet Dinner and Cash Bar
✅ Live Music presented by CapSection students
✅ Special Guest — CMEA President, Chad Zullinger
✅ Our Honored Awardees

Tickets are limited (only 18 left) and selling fast! Click this TICKET LINK to get yours today:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/CapSectionCMEA/CMEACapitolSectionAwardsGala2026

02/03/2026

⭐️ The CMEA Capitol Section Award Recipients of 2025-2026! ⭐️

Thank for your dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on our music education community.

👉 View their bios here: https://cmeacapitolsectionawardbios2526.my.canva.site/2526

💫 SAVE THE DATE! We will be hosting our Awards Gala on Sunday, March 1st at the Delta King Hotel in Sacramento. Tickets go on sale soon!

12/05/2025

Please join us in congratulating the recipient of the 2025-2026 Nick Angiulo Music Educator of the Year Award, Santiago Sabado! ✨

Thank you for your leadership and unwavering dedication to music students everywhere. We are honored to recognize your impact and celebrate all that you do for music education. 🎶

Bio:
Santiago Sabado is from Shingle Springs, CA. He earned his Masters of Music in Instrumental Wind Conducting, Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Trumpet Performance, as well as his Teaching Credential in Music from Sacramento State University. While attending Sac State he studied trumpet with Gary Dilworth and conducting with Dr. Clay Redfield and Dr. Robert Halseth.

In his career Santiago has taught all grade levels from preschool through college. He is currently the Co-Director of Bands at Bella Vista HS in Fair Oaks, CA where he teaches jazz and concert ensembles as well as marching band. He was formerly the Director of Athletic Bands at Sacramento State University previously held positions teaching music at Ponderosa High School, Camerado Springs Middle School, Buckeye Elementary, Blue Oak Elementary, Mountain Creek Middle School, and Pioneer Elementary.

He is an active member in the California Music Educators Association, Capitol Section where he has held a variety of positions including President, Higher Ed Rep, and Collegiate Chapter Advisor. He was the founder of the Gold Country Jazz Festival in 2014 and is currently the Music Director for the Jazz and Concert Band sessions of the Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp based in El Dorado County.

04/23/2025

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03/20/2025

If you’re interested in an opportunity to improve your conducting with qualified clinicians sign up for the NorCal conducting symposium. Both conductors and observers have an opportunity to earn continuing education units as well. Sign up now!

Summer band conducting workshop at Sac State

02/19/2025

Current and future music education leaders: Save the date.

Registration will open soon. More details to come.