2013 PMEA Summer Conference Registration Deadline Monday!
Just five days remain to sign up for the 2013 PMEA Summer Conference, featuring advocacy speaker John Benham. Register now before it's too late! Online registration is available at www.pmea.net by logging in (via the Log in option in the top right corner) and selecting the Online Event Registration link. Complete Summer Conference Schedule & Session Info for this outstanding professional development opportunity is also available on the PMEA website. **If you have already registered, don’t forget to complete the Session Selection Form to sign up for the break-outs you wish to attend during this event. The $50 registration fee covers Monday lunch and dinner, Tuesday breakfast, all breaks and sessions. Attendees are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. Twelve hours of Act 48 credit will be available. We look forward to seeing you in State College in July!
PMEA Leadership Program Application Deadline Approaching
Interested in becoming more involved in PMEA? Curious about PMEA's history, governance, programs and the like? Then sign up now for PMEA’s new Leadership Academy. This program will begin at the 2013 PMEA Summer Conference (July 22-23 in State College) and conclude in March at the 2014 PMEA Annual Conference. There is a $75 enrollment fee, which will be returned upon successful completion (100% participation) of the program. Summer Conference registration is included in this fee. *The deadline to apply is Monday, July 8.
Nominations for Future All-State Guest Conductors Being Accepted
PMEA is currently accepting nominations for future All-State conductors. Nominations should include a short bio and resume of the conductor with experience in conducting students of this age level and All-State caliber. Any PMEA member may nominate a potential All-State conductor but we ask that you have observed the conductor and include a short affirmation as to why he/she is being nominated. If you’re interested in submitting a nomination, please complete the All-State Conductor Nomination Formby Monday, July 15th.
Don't Forget to Renew!
The current PMEA/NAfME membership year ended on June 30, 2013. Membership forms were mailed out in May and the cost of membership is the same no matter when you renew. We recommend renewing no later than August 1 to guarantee full, uninterrupted access to exclusive member services such as the PMEA Summer Conference, a full year's subscription (4 issues) to PMEA News, Act 48 credits from PMEA sponsored events and much more. Online renewal is available by selecting the "Log In" button in the top right corner of the PMEA website and then logging in and selecting the Online Store menu option. A printable form is also available under the Membership menu option.