Here’s what it does mean: With that information known, if you are a high school band director and you have planned or want to have your marching band at a football game, you need to get in touch with your administration immediately. The District 11 Professional Development Committee invites you to attend the first PMEA District 11 Virtual Conference, which will be held from Monday, March 1 through Saturday, March 6, 2021. The NAfME National Executive Board has approved the postponement of the 2021 Division Conference & All-Eastern Honors Ensembles for Hartford, CT, to now take place in April of 2025. You know that and we know that, however your administration may not be thinking along those lines. Mr. Zachery Karcher. As I reflect on the past year, I believe PMEA District 7 had an outstanding year full of wonderful opportunities for our membership and the students we serve. 814-446-5615. agongaware@unitedsd.net. Window for auditions opens on March 19 @ 10 AM and closes on March 24 @ 11:59 PM. Reaching out the entire membership to let you know what your District 11 Executive Board has decided, at this point, regarding our Festivals and Fests for the 2020-2021 pandemic school year. He was thrust into a scenario last spring that none of us could have predicted, and handled cancellations, communication, refunds, and loose ends with professionalism and poise. The District 11 Professional Development Committee invites you to attend the first PMEA District 11 Virtual Conference, which will be held from Monday, March 1 through Saturday, March 6, 2021. PMEA District 3 - Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. Mr. Baxter explained that the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is the second largest state music education association in the nation. Read more ... Festival Photos. Window for auditions opens on March 19 @ 10 AM and closes on March 24 @ 11:59 PM. The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) recently announced 11 Harriton High School musicians have been selected for the 2018-19 District 11 Band and Orchestra representing schools throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties. There is no cost to attend and Act 48 hours will be available. Please check our website www.pmead11.net for details on all of this information as well as schedule and calendar updates as they develop. Mr. Zachery Karcher. Mrs. Acey Gongaware. District 12 Auditions. We continue to provide online resources for our members and valued collaborators, and look forward to virtually convening and celebrating the importance of music education for all students. 12/11/20 State Gathering Guidance Clarification December 11, 2020 View the 2020 Virtual Advocacy Day Video Presentation June 8, 2020 Learn about PMEA’s Virtual Advocacy Day June 8, 2020 The health and safety of our members, students, and event participants was, and remains, our priority. PWHS Senior Katie Smith was named to the PMEA District 11 Chorus on Alto 1. The English Horn excerpt for All-State Orchestra as well as instructions are NOW available online : www.pmea.net, scroll to "Conferences and Events" and then click on "PMEA All-State Information". 10780 Route 56 Highway East. District 3 President . You need to remind them of this information as they will be deciding how many spectators can attend and who those spectators will be. The PMEA State website (pmea.net) has been updated with the following All-State information: Please check the state website for all dates and questions regarding the All-State Ensembles. The PMEA Board has made the difficult decision to move the spring annual conference to a virtual setting. The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) recently announced that nine Harriton High School musicians have been selected for the 2019-20 District 11 Band and Orchestra representing schools throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties. High Fests are in the works. This new policy and removal of previous language DOES NOT mean that band and cheer cannot attend youth sports events. PMEA District 11 Instrumental Auditions; This page is currently unavailable. PMEA District 11 | Serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties | Jeffrey Cooper, President Armagh, PA 15920. Feb 13 all-day. The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) recently announced 11 Harriton High School musicians have been selected for the 2018-19 District 11 Band and Orchestra representing schools throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties. More information will be forthcoming, and sent via email to all current D11 members. District 3 Vice President . Traditionally, the musicians would audition in person, participate in a three-day festival and perform a concert. The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) recently announced that nine Harriton High School musicians have been selected for the 2019-20 District 11 Band and Orchestra representing schools throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties. Welcome to the PMEA District 7 website. The Music Research and Teacher Education Conference will be held virtually in the Spring of 2021, and details will be shared within the next two weeks. A wonderful opportunity to help sharpen your approach can be found at the PMEA Summer Conference held on July 16-17 at the Red Lion Inn in Harrisburg. District Orchestra Conference. United Jr./Sr. Any student that has successfully auditioned into the District 11 ensembles this year is eligible to audition for the All-State ensembles. The sessions will occur through Zoom in the evening during the week and in the morning on Saturday. PWHS Senior Nathan Cideciyan and Ninth Grader Sophia Somers were named to the PMEA District 11 Orchestra on Violin II. Though we may decide to hold virtual events, there will be no in-person conferences, festivals or fests. We will also touch base with the directors selected to have a group perform at the 2020 Conference. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person combined Amplify 2020 NAfME PreK-12 National Conference, Music Research and Teacher Education Conference, and All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE), originally scheduled to take place November 4-8 in Orlando, FL. You will also find Accompanist instructions, At-Large Excerpts and instructions for CB, WE and ORCH. Your local administration will make the decision on how to divide up the 250 people. District Orchestra Conference . PWHS Senior Katie Smith was named to the PMEA District 11 Chorus on Alto 1. Last night Mr. Howard Baxter introduced Abington Junior High School music teacher Ms. Melinda Walker and provided information on her selection as this year's PMEA District 11 Citation of Excellence award winner. Pennsylvania Music Educators Association is a statewide nonprofit organization of over 4,500 members, dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. Updated 2/2/21 - 11:00 am Copyright © 2021 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association | District 11 – Powered by Customify. This group contained instrumentalists ranging from freshmen to seniors, all of whom were headed to the Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School for the annual PMEA District 11 Orchestra Festival. Last night Mr. Howard Baxter introduced Abington Junior High School music teacher Ms. Melinda Walker and provided information on her selection as this year's PMEA District 11 Citation of Excellence award winner. Students will move from District 11 ensembles directly to online re-auditions to participate in virtual All-State Ensembles in April. There is no guidance from the state or PIAA on how to divide up the 250 to athletes, spectators etc. Mr. Baxter explained that the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is the second largest state music education association in the nation. PMEA has reached out to the Governor’s office to see if they can offer some clarity to this most recent guidance by putting “band” back into wording. Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Phone: (610) 562-9757 Address: 56 South Third Street, Hamburg, PA 19526 On August 24th, we sent you an update relating to PIAA’s decision to move ahead with fall sports and how that intersects with limitations on in-person meetings as well as marching band. PMEA District 12 is now on social media! On January 29th, a group of Harriton students boarded a bus carrying suitcases and nervous excitement. PMEA will be in touch with individuals who submitted session proposals for the 2021 Conference, as well as presenters initially accepted to present at the 2020 annual conference, in the coming weeks. The guidance also removed previous language that said “Band and cheer are also allowed in a sports setting, but individuals involved in such activities count towards gathering limitations and must comply with face covering order and social distancing guidelines.”.