Minnesota Music Educators Association PO Box 43956, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 | Phone (763) 566-1460 | Email info@mmea.org | EIN 41-6047295

Amanda Kaus has served as the Director of Bands at Rochester Century High School since 2012 and currently serves as the MMEA Representative on the MSHSL Board of Directors.

The Midwinter Convention is MMEA’s annual professional development convention. The state’s largest gathering of music educators features nationally-recognized headliners, a wide variety of performances and informances, sessions from area presenters, P.I.T. Stop Sessions for practical instrument tips, an Exhibit Hall, and tons of networking.

Sessions for Midwinter Convention 2025 2025 MMEA Research Poster Session Akosua Obuo Addo A Conversation about being Culturally Responsive in Music Education Nora Schull, CRAE Cohort Members Acting the Song: Musical Theatre Interpretation Nicholas Wayne Affinity Space for BIPOC Music Educators/Performers Christopher Rochester Affinity Space for LGBTQIA …

Since 2015, MMEA has compiled audition statistics for All-State. Every year, we update the document with the total number of students that were selected for an All-State ensemble, the number of alternates that were selected, and the total number of auditions for the year.

MMEA’s strength comes from dedicated music educators who step up to serve their colleagues, students and peers. Over the years, thousands have served on the MMEA board with 42 individuals leading MMEA as President.

Your video file cannot be larger that 250 MB – if it is greater than 250 MB, you will need to compress it! See Guidance for Video File Auditions for more information. Resources: Rubrics Woodwind and Brass Rubric Percussion Rubric All-State Eligibility and Policies Additional Audition Resources Questions? Email auditions@mmea.org

P.I.T Stops 2025! Beginning Bowing Strategies: Controversy and Consensus Dr. Emily Heuschele Crash Cymbal Techniques From the Concert Hall to the Stadium Dr. Kenyon Williams Differentiation in the Ukulele Class Dr. Emily Heuschele Flute Fundamentals: From Flexibility to Fingers! Casey Clementson, PhD Flute Reboot: Revitalize Your Flute Section Dr. Sarah …

All-State camp is an intense week of building musicianship, making friends and performing. Interested? Read below for important information! Find out how to Audition for All-State! Important Dates (students MUST commit to both!) Camps: July 29 – August 2, 2025 MMEA Midwinter Convention: February 13-14, 2026 2025-2026 Camp Location

Typically, the schedule for the events and the host school for the event is determined by the region’s (or section’s) music educators and the region secretary. If you have questions about Music Contest, go to the music page on the MSHSL website. You can also contact Amanda Kaus, Music Representative on the MMEA and MSHSL Boards.