Jason Cole, ECKMEA President
The East Central District held its live auditions at two new locations: Shawnee Mission North and South High Schools; over 1800 students auditioned this year. Our ensemble chairs did amazing work in ensuring that the Mini-Convention on Dec. 6th was well-organized and impactful for our students.
ECKMEA recognizes Outstanding Educators each year in various categories. Here is a list of this year’s recipients and their awards:
- Honor Administrator:
- Dave Keener, Maranatha Christian Academy, Shawnee
- Young Music Educators of the Year:
- Ed Tovar, Band, Shawnee Mission North High School, USD 512
- Natasha Singer, Elementary Choir, Madison Elementary, USD 231
- Karen Russell, Orchestra, Olathe West High School, USD 233
- Elementary Music Teacher of the Year:
- Kim Fibelkorn, Edgerton Elementary, USD 231
- Middle Level Choir Director of the Year:
- Jamie Trumpp, Indian Trail MIddle School, USD 233
- Middle Level Orchestra Director of the Year:
- Jeremy Martin, Mission Trail Middle School, USD 233
- High School Band Directors of the Year:
- Justin Love, Blue Valley West High School, USD 229
- Joshua Maddux, Olathe North High School, USD 233
- High School Choir Director of the Year:
- Elise Peterson, Olathe South High School, USD 233
- High School Orchestra Director of the Year:
- Joel Martin, Olathe Northwest High School, USD 233
Our ECKMEA Board is now in the process of reviewing our activities from this semester so that we can continue to improve the quality of music education for our students.
Jason Cole, President, ECKMEA
