The Massachusetts Music Educators Association 72nd All-State Music Festival will present eight ensembles in two concerts at Hanover Theatre on Saturday, March 21, 2026. More than 750 outstanding student musicians from across Massachusetts will perform. 12:30 PM : Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, SSAA Chorus and SATB Chorus 7:00 PM : Contemporary Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band and Orchestra Ticket Price, Per Concert : Including all fees, tickets are $30. Seating is gener
Dear MMEA Members and Friends, On behalf of our Massachusetts Music Educators Journal Editorial Board, I am pleased to share that Volume 74, No. 3 of the MMEJ is LIVE! Our spring issue cover features artwork by Kaylia Butland, a Grade 6 Orchestra student, whose piece reflects the creative energy and diverse voices at the heart of this issue. This spring/conference issue celebrates the stories we tell as music educators—the classroom discoveries, the collaborative problem-solv
MMEA Members, Due to the storm over the weekend, we have extended the deadline for you to register students for the All State Festival until the end of the day on Monday, February 2. We are also extending the deadline for Early Bird Pricing for the conference to February 13th to give directors who have students accepted to All State a few more days to get the reduced rate. Conference Sessions are available to view at the MMEA Conference Website (Click the Blue Bar "Conferen
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