Monday Notes

Happy New Year! We hope you're enjoying a wonderful holiday break and looking forward to our January conference. Here are a few reminders to keep in mind, and we look forward to seeing you on the 8th!

Below are direct links to specific conference information. Remember all of these links can be found on this page of the website.

• Conference Schedule
• Parking Information
• Saturday Concert Tickets
• Saturday Concert Times
• Honor Concert Tickets
• Concert Recording Order Form
• Rehearsal Expectations
• Honor Ensembles
• Award Winners

Thank you to all the volunteers who make the conference possible by taking on various roles. Our Vice Presidents have been working hard to coordinate and fill these positions. Please click this link to find your assigned time, task, and location. We appreciate your support!

Are you ready for 2025 NMMEA All-State Festival & In-Service Conference? Download our free app and access the schedule, connect with one another, receive key updates, and so much more. If you don't already have the Guidebook app, download it from your app store and then click here or scan the QR code to download the NMMEA Conference.

The 2025 NMMEA All-State Music Festival & In-Service Conference Program can be found on this page of the website.

A few last minute conference reminders:

• Instrumental students must bring a folding stand.
• All students should have music by now. If you haven't picked i up - do it now!
• Plan on attending the educator mixer on Friday night at the Sheraton.
• Choral students must have all music memorized upon arrival.

A proposal to align MPA sight-singing protocols has been developed and will be presented for a vote at the All-State Choral Section meeting (link below). This initiative began with a letter from a member to the Board of Directors, prompting the formation of a committee to explore the issue and develop recommendations. The committee, composed of representatives from each district, examined current sight-singing protocols statewide and has proposed steps toward alignment.

NMMEA recognizes and respects district autonomy; therefore, the decision to adopt this proposal rests with the members of the choral section. At the meeting, only limited clarifying questions will be addressed by committee members, with no additional discussion taking place. A formal vote will determine whether the proposal is implemented. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider this proposal to ensure you are well-informed when casting your vote at the Choral Section meeting.

Click here to view the proposal.

This is your weekly PO reminder - have you sent Neil Swapp a copy? If not...do so right now! Also make sure to turn invoice in to your business office for payment.