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August 2020 Issue    

Virtual Conference ImageSome of our featured presenters include:  Dr. Sey Ahn, John Bourgeois, Brian Balmages, Scott Casagrande, Dr. Gregory Fuller, Jo Kirk, Tim Lautzenheiser, Sherrie Maricle,
Bob Morrison, Frank Ticheli, Cynthia Johnston Turner, Dr. Julie Yu, 
The United States Marine Band, Army Blues, Army Swamp Romp -
Just to name a few!
The Louisiana Music Educators Association is pleased to provide the LMEA 2020 Virtual Professional Development Conference (November 20-22). This event will provide two days of clinics designed to educate, encourage, and enlighten.  Top educators from the state of Louisiana as well as nationally recognized clinicians will be presenting at this year’s virtual conference.  We will also have performances by some of America's finest military groups.  You can find a schedule of activities, and meetings as soon as it is available on the LMEA website.  READ MORE
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President's Corner Image
Due to the studies regarding aerosol emissions and how it relates to COVID-19 and for the safety of our students and staff, the following recommendation for All State Auditions were made to the full board on 27 July.  Details on what a full virtual LIVE audition will look like ...  READ MORE   
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Image
 
Just what is this Council? Who is involved? Is there relevance for members?  My students, school community, parents? What does this have to do with music? James Square is the chairman for our DEI committee - 
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NAfME’s Advocacy liaison, Matt Barusch, has recognized the Louisiana Advocacy Leadership Force for its work advocating for Louisiana’s music educators and their students. The LMEA Board of Directors formed LALF this summer and appointed Ginny Medina-Hamilton as committee chair. Ginny and interested music educators from across the state are diligently working on several advocacy projects, including “What Does Music Mean to Me?”   READ MORE
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VIRTUAL STATE SOLO FESTIVAL - APPLY BY OCTOBER 19th!
 
LMEA is proud to present a recital featuring 10 each of the finest instrumentalists and vocalists in Louisiana. Soloists will be selected from entries submitted for the virtual state solo festival. The recital will be a featured performance during the LMEA Virtual State Conference. We are always so proud of our students, especially when faced with adversity. Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their talents!  Look for information on the LMEA webpage.  READ MORE 
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