MMEA News and Updates

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! 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 Application Friday Concert Hour: Friday, Mar

Greetings MMEA Members! Planning for the 2026 MMEA Professional Development Conference in March is in full swing! We are excited to be back in Worcester at the DCU Center and the Hilton Garden Inn and use the CVENT platform for our registration, mobile app, and attendee hub website again this year. This year’s conference will be March 19-20, 2026. Our theme will be “United in Harmony”!  Conference registration is open! If you are planning on attending this year’s conference,