Read Now! MMEJ Vol 73, No. 4

Dear MMEA Members and Friends, 

On behalf of our Massachusetts Music Educators Journal Editorial Board, I am pleased to share that Volume 73, No. 4 of the MMEJ is LIVE! Click here to read the articles and features in our Summer issue, including: 

• The Power of Music Advocacy: Building Belonging and Unity in Our Classrooms by Allison Lacasse 

• To the Neophyte Choral Music Educator: A Love Letter for Your Beginning Years by Stephanie Riley

• A Different Temperament: Welcoming Neurodiversity in the Music Space by Isabella Gentleman-Wagner and Adam Brooks

• Who’s Left Out? A Case for General Music in High Schools by Tim Mason

• Leading Like a Nonprofit: Sustainable Arts Administration in Public Schools, an Interview with Elijah Langille by Meaghan O’Connor-Vince

• No Band (or Any Ensemble) is an Island by Michael Smith

• Music Production Considerations by Pete Pappavasilio

• Tell Me You’re Doing DEI Without Telling Me You’re Doing DEI by Mya Scarlato

• Anti-Ableist Music Education in Action: Springfield’s Adaptive Music Program by Jessica Corwin

• Nurturing a Supportive Relationship Between Student Teachers and Cooperating Teachers by Emily Lattanzi

• Letting the Voice Lead by Willie Jones, Jr.

• Amplify & Advocate: Strengthening Music Education Programs by Annamarie Bollino

• Viewpoint: A Chord By Steve Damon

• President’s Message by Tony Beatrice

• Spotlight on MMEA 2025 Conference Sessions 

• MMEA Award Winner Photos

• District Updates 

…And Much More!

Special thanks to the MMEJ Editorial Board Members and authors who contributed to this issue! 

Don't forget: 

• Authors are eligible for 30 PDPs from DESE for publishing an article in the MMEJ! 

• You can now earn up to 10 Professional Development Points (PDPs) each year by reading and reflecting on MMEJ articles! Each successful reflection on an article is worth one PD hour. You can start reading and reflecting today to receive your PDPs at: https://www.massmea.org/journal. 

The MMEJ Editorial Board is composed of MMEA members who each represent various content areas within music education: 

Rhoda Bernard, Higher Ed

Kelly Bylica, Research and Music Teacher Education 

Heather Cote, Music Program Leaders 

Brian Gellerstein, Jazz/Contemporary

Genithia Hogges, Cultural Responsiveness

Catherine Iatesta, Embracing the New Music Educator

Allison Lacasse, Advocacy

Sarah Leahy, General Music

Meaghan O’Connor-Vince, Technology

Stephanie Riley, Choral

Allyson Rottman, Large Municipalities 

Michael Smith, Instrumental 

Please reach out to

 with ideas for articles, comments, or to share student artwork to be featured on our cover. YOU are the MMEA, and the MMEJ Editorial Board wants your voice to be heard!

Respectfully,

Christy Whittlesey, MMEJ Managing Editor