Every year, WMEA hosts High School (Grades 9-12) and Junior (Grades 7/8, plus Grades 5/6 Choir) All-State events.
Over the dates of May 28-30, 2026, High School All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra ensembles will rehearse and perform in Tacoma. High School Jazz and all Junior All-State ensembles will continue to take place during the 2026 WMEA conference in Yakima. High School Jazz will take place on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, 2026. Junior Jazz will take place on Saturday February 14, 2026. Junior Bands, Orchestras, Choirs, and Youth Choir will take place on Sunday February 15, 2026.