MMEA - Minnesota Music Educators Association

1 week until the All-State Concerts at Orchestra Hall! 100% of concert admission proceeds go to the MMEA Scholarship fund- this year MMEA was able to award $33,137.50 though 73 scholarships. Buy tickets now to hear some great music & support future All-State Musicians! #WeAreMMEA

Black History is global history – As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, consider these resources and ideas for use in your classroom and music programs year-round: bit.ly/BlackHistoryMo…

Go Dale.

Jason Kelce loves playing the sax. In fact, he was a great Bari Sax player *BEFORE* being a Super Bowl Champ . Band develops coordination, spatial awareness, problem-solving, communication & teamwork . Do band AND sports . @MSHSLjohn @district192 @FHS_tigersfb #TheBandAlwaysWins

Almost time for the MN State 9-10 Honor Choirs to take the stage … Congrats to Anna, Joel, and Lex from @ParkHigh833 Choirs!

Blessed beyond words to have shared such incredible music with these humans over the last two days. Thank you so much to the team of incredible directors in the Gopher conference. Time to build legos and be a dad.

We are on the road today with the fabulous @MoorheadBands We are playing for the district 4th graders at Robert Asp, Probtsfield, and SG Reinertsen.

Madness in the band room

When it's this busy, every day seems like a Thursday to me... only one more day to get stuff done! Where did the week go? It seemed like yesterday, actually Monday, I attended a wonderful showcase of over 400 musicians at CLHS! Great stuff! #WeAreCL

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Joni Sutton marched snare drum in the University of Minnesota Drumline from 1973-1976, becoming the first woman on the snare line. After graduating, Joni worked as a band director for 33 years. #womeninmusic #umnmarch #umndrum #collegemarchingband #titleix #umnproud @umndrum

Members: we need YOU yo help us realize our mission and vision. You are qualified! You have ideas! Join us! MMEA.ORG/elections

It was great fun hosting “The Innocent Men” a cappella ensemble from UW-Eau Claire (and Park Choir alum Mason Kimbell) during today’s choir classes … They were outstanding!

Today is George Floyd Remembrance Day in the state of Minnesota. True justice for George Floyd will come only through real, systemic change.

A huge thank you to the wonderful supporters of the Athena Music and Leadership Camp Atlanta! We still have slots available. Please share with your young ladies! June 5-9 @ Reinhardt University athenacamp.com/summer-camp

This evening, we recognized our members who received their EHS Letter in Choir! We’re so grateful for their commitment to Edina Choirs, especially over the distance learning years when “choir” wasn’t always choir. Thank you for your leadership, perseverance, and hard work!

BMS Jazz Band at lunch is ALWAYS a hit! #BMSPRIDE #sweetcaroline #thebandalwayswins

Fair amount of Spud spirit as we walk to take the stage.