President
2012 MMEA Conference - It's Here!
The POWER OF MUSIC is everywhere – especially here and now!
It is our hope that you will take advantage of the many opportunities that this conference provides. Not only will we have the opportunity to attend sessions that are designed to present a diversity of new ideas, proven techniques and best practices, we will also have the opportunity to experience quality performances from all age groups, elementary through adult. In addition, we hope you will embrace the opportunity to network with your colleagues, old and new, and realize the value and the wealth of knowledge that our membership possesses; it IS powerful. On behalf of the MMEA Board of Directors and Advisory Council, I hope that you will return home with many new ideas and with the inspiration to share the power that is MUSIC.
Enjoy the conference!
MMEA 72nd Annual In-Service Workshop/Conference
Welcome to our new MMEA website! As you can see, the site has a totally new look, and should prove to be much more user friendly.
Planning for this transition began over a year ago. After much discussion, we decided to seek a company to administer our website that could offer more timely information to our members, support online registrations, easily accept changes and updated information, and, above all, be user friendly. That company proved to be Caledon Virtual in Columbia.
Foremost among the desired improvements was the ability to disseminate information to MMEA members quickly. That need was especially evident when questions arose regarding the weather and last year’s conference. This new site will allow us to quickly post information about weather, meetings, issues in state government, DESE updates, and many other important and timely issues.
Music---It’s Core!
“If we are to fulfill the call issued by the President and Secretary of Education to ensure that the United State is the gold standard for curriculum and student achievement, we must first ensure that all students have access to a robust, effective arts education. Today’s NAEP [National Assessment of Educational Progress] results demonstrate the importance of arts education in our schools, and the significant work we must undertake to ensure that all students have access to this vital instruction.” Those words came from R.
MIOSM and MMEA - Just Imagine ...
As I write this article, schools across Missouri are completing activities in celebration and recognition of Music In Our Schools Month. Unfortunately, many schools do not take time to showcase their music programs, underscore the importance of music in students’ lives, and make the general public, administrators, Boards of Education, and parents aware of the benefits of music instruction by qualified music educators.
It’s a Continual, Sometimes Slow, Process
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Paul Copenhaver
MMEA President
It’s a Continual, Sometimes Slow, Process
Due to the deadline for the submission of articles for the Missouri School Music magazine, this article is being written prior to our 71st annual MMEA In-Service Workshop/Conference. So, as we anticipate that event, reality suggests it is already time to look forward to the 2010 conference.
Irons in the Fire
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
IRONS IN THE FIRE
Paul Copenhaver
MMEA President
As MMEA’s newly elected Board of Directors members, District Presidents, and newly appointed Advisory Council members begin their duties, each faces a lengthy list of established responsibilities for his/her position, as well as deadlines for submission of articles, reports, and forms. These people also bring fresh ideas and great enthusiasm to our organization. So, I thought this might be a good time to inform you of some of these happenings.
"Listen, Learn, Teach"
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
August 2008
"Listen, Learn, Teach"
Paul Copenhaver
"Where has the summer gone?"
How many times have you heard that lately? Hopefully, you’ve all been able to enjoy the time, and are looking forward to the upcoming school year.
It’s a Continual, Sometimes Slow, Process
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
April 2008
It’s a Continual, Sometimes Slow, Process
Paul Copenhaver, MMEA President
Due to the deadline for the submission of articles for the Missouri School Music magazine, this article is being written prior to our 71st annual MMEA In-Service Workshop/Conference. So, as we anticipate that event, reality suggests it is already time to look forward to the 2010 conference.
One Last Time
ARCHIVES OF ARTICLES BY THE MMEA PRESIDENT
February 2008
One Last Time
Paul D. Swofford
The 70th annual in-service is now but a distant memory. All of us are now focused on our students, incorporating some of the new ideas and strategies that were acquired at various workshops and clinics. It is important that during the mid-winter months we keep our focus and continue to work diligently in order to reap the benefits of a successful spring concert, contest or festival.
