MMEA News

Join Us in Advocating for Arts Education in MI

The Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA), in collaboration with other Michigan arts organizations, will be celebrating Arts Advocacy Day on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at the State Capitol (Lansing). We invite you, along with parents, administrators, and business leaders in your area, to meet with legislators throughout the day to discuss the importance of arts…

New Executive Director Announced

The MMEA executive board is pleased to introduce to you Carin McEvoy, the new Executive Director of the Michigan Music Education Association!Carin is a thoughtful and respected educator and leader in our state. She has served MMEA for many years in several impactful roles including treasurer and the head of our state conference planning committee. Most…

Young Composers of Michigan Opens Submissions for 2024

PRESS RELEASE March 1, 2023 The Michigan Music Education Association is thrilled to announce that submissions are now being accepted to join the 2024 Young Composers of Michigan. All music students from Michigan are eligible to submit a composition and become part of the YCM Community.  The Deadline to Submit: June 15th, 2023 How to…

March is Music in Our Schools Month!

Let’s kick off the 38th annual Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®) with strong and unmissable energy! This March, NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan wants to highlight the inherent virtues of music, including its ability to bring people together, create a sense of belonging, and cultivate relationships. Join President Sheehan in sharing your and your students’ stories showing “What Music Means to…

Ashleigh Lore Selected Region 6 Teacher of the Year

Recently MMEA member Ashleigh Lore, music teacher at Delta Center Elementary in Grand Ledge, was selected as Michigan region 6 Teacher of the Year. She is the first elementary music teacher to receive this honor, and her presentation to the State Board of Education covered fine arts education in Michigan Public Schools. Congratulations Ashleigh! You…

MMEA Announces 2022 Award Recipients

The Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA) is pleased to announce our 2022 Award Recipients: Cathy Fox, 2022 Music Educator of the YearMs. Fox is recognized as an individual who has served her students, communities, and profession in anexemplary manner. Carin McEvoy, 2022 Award of MeritMrs. McEvoy is recognized as an individual who has given exemplary…