KMEA All-State Jazz Band
The 2017 KMEA All-State Jazz ensemble auditions were organized and run by Cary Stahly, KMEA State Jazz Chair (Seaman High School). Dr. Gary Leopold is […]
Yamaha Master Educator Program Inspires, Empowers and Equips Music Directors to Achieve Their Full Potential
INDIANAPOLIS (November 2, 2016) — Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to music education, Yamaha Corporation of America has launched the Yamaha Master Educator Program, an exciting […]
Forgive Me My Tears: A Case Study of Inclusion in the Music Performance Classroom
Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2014 issue of the Idaho Music Notes Forgive me for my tears. I am sharing with you the story of […]
In Memoriam: Lyle Dilley
KMEA lost another legend this fall. Lyle Dilley, long-time director of bands and instructor of low brass at Fort Hays State University, recently passed away […]
KMEA All-State Choir
We are looking forward to a great All-State choir experience! This year, 2690 students auditioned from all over the state. The choir consists of 256 […]
KMEA All-State Elementary Choir
Congratulations to the 160 singers who were selected for the 2nd KMEA All-State Elementary Choir. These 160 singers were chosen from 775 audition uploads and […]
Planning for Behavior and Skill Building for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
When we think of the word behavior, various experiences may come to mind. Although the term Emotional and Behavioral Disorders has been tossed around, do […]
Utilizing the National Core Music Standards in Your Large Ensemble
The 2014 National Core Music Standards are a great resource for those striving to be educators who teach music comprehensively through performance in large ensemble. […]
Signing and Singing – the Power and Emotion of Music
Reprinted with permission from the November, 2016 issue of High School Today by the National Federation of State High School Associations. By Steffen Parker, Williston, Vermont […]
Music that MOVES You! Strategies for Incorporating Movement in Middle School Music
Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2014 issue of Maryland Music Educator, the journal of Maryland Music Educators Association Before moving into higher education, […]
