Westmoreland County Music Educators Association

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Who We Are

The Westmoreland County Music Educators Association is a county organization of certified music teachers of public and parochial schools and institutions of higher learning, all working together for a common cause – to improve school music.

Through festivals sponsored by the Westmoreland County Music Educators Association, school musicians have acquired valuable inspirational experience. They have had the rare privilege of working under the leadership of some of the country’s finest musicians and directors.

The Westmoreland County Music Educators Association cooperates fully with the Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Department of Public Instruction of the Commonwealth and is affiliated with MENC: The National Association for Music Education.

News

The WCMEA Music Education Scholarship recipients this year are: Lucas Sweeney, Greater Latrobe and Josh Dick, Norwin! Congratulations to all of those students and their teachers who auditioned! We wish you much success!

25 Year Service Recipients!
Our sincere best wishes to our members celebrating their 25 th year of service: Dennis Doran (West Hempfield), Don Green (Yough), Melody Vigo (Derry), Coreen Poklembo ( Aquinas Academy). Thank you for your dedication to your students and conscientious work throughout the years! We wish you the best and hope that your school year is filled with great joy! Congratulations!


 

Congratulations to Kevin Pollock and the Franklin Regional Band on their performance in the New York City Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Your spotlight on national television was spectacular! Congratulations on an opportunity of a lifetime!

 

 

Our best wishes to Tom Monteleone on his retirement from the Penn Trafford School District this past October!

Welcome to our newest WCMEA members: Greater Latrobe, Benjamin Murray and Ashley Stevenson; Franklin Regional, Lauren Bradley; Penn Trafford, Brandon Pyles. We wish you much luck in your new endeavors. You can call on your fellow WCMEA Members for advice and support!

We also extend our best wishes and congratulations to Jaime West from Greensburg Salem on the arrival of her new baby boy, Robert James. Robert came into this world at 8 lbs. 6 oz. and 20.5 inches long on November 15, 2009. Much happiness and joy throughout the years, Jaime!

 

Save the date…. January 18, 2010 at 5:00!

WCMEA membership is invited to attend a social at the Seton Hill University new Performing Arts Center! Attendees will enjoy talking with the faculty, take a tour of the new facility, and participate in a discussion on the new state requirements for music education majors. This will be the first meeting of a partnership with SHU and WCMEA for professional development meetings. Members will have an opportunity to discuss any concerns or possible professional development activities with the university. This event is made available free of charge to WCMEA members. Please make an effort to attend. Professional development has been a topic of discussion at many, many, many festival meetings and membership meetings. This is a concept that has been talked about but not developed. The officers have committed to making this idea a reality. This will be the first step as we forge a new and improved partnership with Seton Hill University. Please send me an email if you are considering attending this event. Reminder emails will be forwarded again in January!

It is time to begin thinking long term for the benefit of our students and the success of the association. Please consider hosting a county festival! There are many openings available particularly for sixth grade chorus and fifth and sixth grade band. The officers are willing to assist you through the planning process. The success of our organization depends on the efforts and work of individual members who volunteer.

In addition, nominations are being accepted throughout the year for Vice President. If you are interested or would like to nominate a member, please email our current Vice President, Melanie Callas. mcallas@wiu.k12.pa.us

Professional Recording
Have you entertained the notion of hiring a professional recording company to come in and record your next concert? Before you look in the Yellow Pages, consider our WCMEA member Jim Julian. He is excellent and there is no charge to have him record for you. Email him for more details. Here is his contact information:
Jim Julian: jwjul@aol.com

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