2026 PMEA MPA Calendar (as of 10.3.25)

Two Special Venue MPA‘s are tentatively planned for March 2026 at Heinz Hall in downtown Pittsburgh in partnership with the Pittsburgh Symphony, one for bands and one for orchestras. Information concerning dates and registration procedures will be posted when confirmed. 

The Guides to Participating and Hosting along with other resources updated for the 2026 season will be posted when completed.

Interested in hosting an MPA next year? If so, visit the Information for Hosts area.

Already have a confirmed date? If so, please complete and submit the 2025-26 Host Information Form.

Click the appropriate sub-heading below to access the information for that MPA type.

• Information for Participants
  • Band & Orchestra MPAs
  • Choral MPAs
  • Solo & Small Ensemble MPAs
  • Jazz Ensemble MPAs COMING SOON
  • Large Ensemble MPA Medal Order Form
  • Solo & Small Ensemble MPA Medal Order Form
• Information for Hosts
• Information for Adjudicators

From the Music Performance Assessment Coordinator

• What’s New in PMEA Music Performance Assessment for 2025!
• Getting Started With PMEA Music Performance Assessments
• Additional Information about Music Performance Assessments – RESOURCES

Questions? Need additional information? Contact Tom Snyder, Music Performance Assessment Coordinator, at mpa@pmea.net or at (724) 816-0420