The NFHS and CBDNA have released round 2 of the preliminary results of the Aerosol Disbursement Study. Based on these results, KSHSAA has updated their guidelines for fall music activities. Available for download now is the 2020-21 KSHSAA Music Guidelines (Rev. Aug. 10, 2020). KMEA recommends all music teachers carefully read this information. Share these […]
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2021 ISW Performance Groups
Congratulations to all groups selected to perform at the 2021 In-Service Workshop. Performance information will be released at a later date. 2021 ISW Performance Groups
Updates from KSHSAA – July 24, 2020
At the July 24 KMEA board meeting, KSHSAA Assistant Executive Director for Fine Arts Craig Manteuffel presented the latest info from KSHSAA and NFHS regarding returning-to-school for the Fall 2020 semester. For more information, beyond this document, please check the KSHSAA website.
2020 KCOMTEPS to be Held Online
The 2020 KCOMTEPS conference, scheduled for Sep. 27-28, will be held virtually via Zoom. More information will be released as plans are put in place.
2020 Fall Guidance for Music Ed from NAfME/NFHS
NAfME and NFHS released the Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education. Also, check out the NAfME COVID-19 Resource page. It is full of helpful information and is periodically being updated. Especially check out the statement from NAfME and 52 national organizations that deems arts education as essential. Two important things to bear in mind about […]
Wanted: New Tri-M Chapters
Renewed for 2020! – Charter a NEW Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter and KMEA will reimburse a portion of your chapter activation fee. After you have submitted your chapter activation to NAfME, submit a copy of your activation form and a brief summary of your Tri-M chapter goals to KMEA Tri-M Advisor Shelly Cole (). […]
2020 Summer Guidelines for Marching Bands
The KSHSAA has created a new document for marching band directors entitled “KSHSAA Guidelines for Summer Marching Band Rehearsals.” These KSHSAA guidelines have been endorsed by the Kansas Music Educators Association and Kansas Bandmasters Association. Download: 2020 Summer Guidelines for Marching Bands
Call for Proposals – 2021 In-Service Workshop
KMEA is accepting proposals for clinic sessions at the 2021 In-Service Workshop. Deadline for submitting proposals is October 1, 2020.
2020-21 All-State HS Instrumental Excerpts
Instrumental audition excerpts for the 2020-21 KMEA All-State ensembles (high school level) have been posted. Winds/Percussion (band & orchestra) Jazz Band Orchestra (strings)