Attached you will find the 2021 All-State Accompanist audition information including repertoire,eligibility and submission dates. Please share this information in your District. As of this writing, limited copies of "Midwinter Songs" are available through J.W. Pepper. "Cantique de Jean Racine"- BROUDE BROTHERS Publisher is available in the PMEA All-State Library.  

This year, PMEA will only name the top 2 student accompanists for Chorus. No other accompanists will be needed for the Instrumental Ensembles (CB, WE and ORCH). 

All-State HARP for Orchestra via SUBMITTABLE closes November 8. Please notify Directors in your District who have participating students who might be eligible. 

All-State JAZZ and VOCAL JAZZ via SUBMITTABLE opens- Monday 11/2/20- Tuesday 1/5/21.
***** 2021 PMEA All-State Information may be accessed by going to www.pmea.net, scroll to "Conferences and Events" and click on "PMEA All-State Information". 

***** We are working on the final "pieces of the puzzle" for the 2021 PMEA All-State Virtual Festival. (The devil is in the details as we are embarking on another maiden voyage). PMEA thanks you for your patience. Please remember, this year will be different from last as each Ensemble will work with a guest Conductor VIRTUALLY and have the opportunity to record a musical selection which will then be mixed and produced for a final product.
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***** Thank you for your communication and keeping everyone "in the loop". It is greatly appreciated by ALL!

A VIRTUAL Presentation with professional musicians and music educators.

The Moon Area Music Department invites students in grades 7-12 showing interest in becoming a musicmajor to our annual“​ So,YouWanttobeaMusicMajor?”​ seminar.

The discussion will include a mixture of topics geared towards students wishing to obtain information about studying music in college. Parents are also welcome to join the event.

Topics include​:
● Degree options
● Career options based on degree
● How to prepare for a college audition
● How to select a college/university
● What to focus on as a high school musician

Details:
● Who: S​ tudents in grades 7-12
● Where: Virtual Presentation
● When​: Thursday, November 19th – 6:00pm

Click the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EXasUy9jc0SIDcycd3KEkpIzZLTzWZZEtb2iTo4ot1FUQURMSVVURkxCS0dSU04xUzhHQ1FUTENZTy4u&qrcode=true

Questions?
Please Contact:
Mr. Nicholas Barthen K-12 Music Coordinator [email protected]
 (412) 264-9440 X2154
 

Interested in majoring in Music Education, Music Therapy, Music Performance, or Bachelor of Arts in Music?
Join us for a day of exploration and participation in the life of a music major.
Register online at www.sru.edu/mmfad  please see attached flyer for more info.

or contact. Dr. Kathleen Melago [email protected] Associate Professor of Music EducationDr. Colleen Gray [email protected] Department Chair