Steps to Combat Music Teacher Burnout
As we reach the midpoint of the school year, teachers around the state and country are re-evaluating curriculum, literature choices, enrollment numbers, schedule changes, etc. […]
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Meet the 2017-18 KMEA All-State Middle Level Choir Conductor!
By Cassie Bannion, KMEA Middle Level Choir Chair. The KMEA All-State Middle Level Choir is excited to welcome Dr. Rollo Dilworth as the 2018 guest […]
Why Attend the KMEA In-Service Workshop?
A few years ago, I asked a young-ish band director if she would be attending the ISW coming up later that month. She responded, “No, […]
26 Kansas Students in the All-National Honor Ensembles
Thanksgiving weekend was a special time for 26 Kansas high school musicians as they took part in the NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) at Disney […]
Meet the 2017-18 KMEA All-State Jazz Band Conductor!
Greetings jazz educators! I’m Gary Leopold, KMEA All-State Jazz Chair and I want to give you some basic information about the upcoming All-State Jazz Band […]
Meet the 2017-18 KMEA All-State 56A Band Conductor!
This year’s 56A All-State Band guest conductor is Dr. Emily Threinen. Threinen is currently the Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota School of […]
KBA Marching Festival
Kansas Bandmasters Association just completed their third year of the KBA Marching Festival and it was the largest festival we have hosted. A total of 22 […]
Social or Service? Tri-M Music Honor Society has a Place for You
“I’d love to start a Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter but I just don’t have the time.” This is a common challenge for music teachers […]
KMEA ADVO-ANGLE: From KMEA Advocacy
WHERE KMEA MUSIC ADVOCACY IS HEADED… I am very excited to announce that Kansas Music Educators Association has launched a new way to look at […]
KMEA Mentoring Program
The Winds of Kansas are moving, again! Once again, our KMEA Mentoring Program is continuing to grow under the leadership of new KMEA President, Gretchen […]
