Massachusetts Music Educators Association
a federated state association of NAfME

 

The MMEA Future Music Educators Summit provides a unique platform for students to explore pathways into music education, fostering connections with mentors and experts in the field.​

This opportunity is open to Massachusetts high school students in grades 9-12 interested in the field of music education. The event features collegiate and music educator panels, breakout workshops, time for conversations with college representatives, and a keynote address by Dr. Matthew Arau.

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Participating Higher Education Institutions: 

Berklee College of Music

Boston University

Gordon College

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts Lowell
 
There is a limit of 8 students per high school.  If a school would like to bring more than 8 students, please contact Tony Beatrice at president@massmea.org to see if we can fullfill the request. 

Registration Form (Due November 14th) : https://form.jotform.com/243042525159150 
Chaperone Form (Due November 14th) : https://form.jotform.com/243042801498153 

Tentative Schedule of the Day: 
8:45am-9:00am: Check-In at Jr. Ballroom (3rd Floor of DCU Convention Center) 
9:00am-9:15am: Opening Words 
9:15am-10:15am: Collegiate Panel (3 Current Collegiate Music Education Students with Moderator)
10:15am-10:30am:  Break
10:30am-11:20am: Music Educator Panel (3 Current Music Educators with Moderator)
11:20am-11:50am: Collegiate Table Carousel
(Representatives from Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Gordon College, UMass Dartmouth, and UMass Lowell)
11:50am-12:30pm: Lunch (Outside food is not permitted in the DCU Convention Center, but students with their chaperones can enjoy nearby eateries for lunch).  
12:30pm-1:10pm: Breakout Sessions Hosted By College Professors
1:15pm-2:15pm: Keynote with Dr. Matthew Arau
2:15pm-2:30pm: Closing

 

Event Regulations:

At least one adult chaperone MUST accompany students from your school.

•  Music Educators, Music Program Leaders, and Parents/Guardians can serve as chaperones.

• Chaperones are expected to be present for the entire duration of the event.

• Students are not allowed to leave the DCU Convention Center without their designated chaperone.

• Students are unable to drive themselves to this event and must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

• Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the DCU Convention Center.

• Students will be required to wear their MMEA issued name badges at all times during the event.

• Students participating in the MMEA Future Music Educators Summit are not permitted to purchase, possess, consume, or be under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or illegal substances at any time. Violators will be subject to stringent disciplinary action and sent home at their family’s expense.

• Smoking is not permitted at any time or in any location during this event.

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