Clovis School Bands Earn Top Scores at Regional Competition

CMS bands sweep superior ratings at Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association event.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:00am

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Clovis Municipal Schools bands received the highest possible scores at the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association Music Performance Assessment held on April 2nd at Marshall Auditorium. Several CMS bands, including the Clovis High Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band, as well as the Yucca Symphonic Band and Gattis Symphonic Band, all earned superior '1' ratings both for their on-stage performances and in sight-reading.

Why it matters

Music education is a point of pride for the Clovis community, and these top scores demonstrate the high caliber of the district's band programs. Earning superior ratings at regional competitions helps validate the hard work of the students and their directors, while also raising the profile of the Clovis music scene.

The details

The Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association Music Performance Assessment is an annual event where school bands from across the region come together to be adjudicated and receive feedback from expert judges. Clovis Municipal Schools entered several of its top band ensembles, and all of them earned the highest possible '1' rating, signifying 'superior' performance both for their prepared pieces and in the sight-reading portion of the competition.

  • The assessment took place on April 2, 2026.

The players

Clovis Municipal Schools

The public school district serving the city of Clovis, New Mexico, which has a strong tradition of excellence in music education.

Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association

A regional organization that hosts an annual music performance assessment for school bands in southeastern New Mexico.

Marshall Auditorium

The performance venue in Clovis, New Mexico where the Southeast New Mexico Music Educators Association Music Performance Assessment was held.

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What they’re saying

“Music education is a point of pride for the Clovis community, and these top scores demonstrate the high caliber of the district's band programs.”

— Clovis Municipal Schools

The takeaway

The outstanding performances by Clovis Municipal Schools' band ensembles at the regional music competition showcase the district's commitment to music education and the impressive talents of its student musicians. These superior ratings will likely inspire even greater pride in the Clovis community and could lead to increased funding and support for the district's music programs.