MMEA News and Updates

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

STRINGS FEATURED PRESENTERS Christopher Schroeder  Boston-based musician, educator, and arts advocate Christopher Schroeder is a catalyst for social change through music and arts education. With nearly two decades of arts leadership and teaching experience, he has successfully established programs and influenced music ecosystems within the Boston community and throughout the United States. Most recently, he was recognized as a finalist for the 2022 Excellence Award in Leaders

Student Opportunities at MMEA 2026 The following opportunities are available for your students at the 2026 Conference. We are excited to have you and your students perform and share their music with us this year! All Applications Due: January 15th, 2026 Contemporary Creators Festival: Thursday, March 19, 2026  (9am-2:30pm) Student Composers Application Contemporary Ensemble Application Friday Spotlight Concert: Friday, March 20, 2026 (10:00AM or 12:00PM) Spotlight Concert App