New Mexico Music Educators Association
William "Bill" Smith All-State Memorial Award

The purpose is to give selected students a cash award at the All State Conference. The All-State Memorial Award is in honor of William "Bill" Smith, longtime supporter of music education in New Mexico.  Bill designed countless band uniforms for school districts throughout New Mexico, trained many drum majors and delighted in the music the young people of New Mexico created at the New Mexico All-State Music Festival and Zia Band Competitions.  Bill was loved and respected by music students and their teachers throughout the State of New Mexico.

 GUIDELINES

  1. A minimum of three stipends will be awarded to students: one from each of the All-State sections (band, choir, and orchestra).

  2. The recipients will be awarded a $50 check and the money can be used as the student wishes. A letter (In Memory of Bill Smith) will be included with the check.

  3. There are no specific criteria for the award.

  4. An envelope containing the check and the letter is to be given to the recipients  before the conclusion of All-State by the section VP or designee.


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