WCMEA Mission Statement
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 and inspirational musical experiences. 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 PA Department of Education, and is affiliated with MENC, The Music Educators National Conference, and PMEA, The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.
2011-2012 FESTIVALS!
Sr. High Chorus:
November 17 and 18, 2011
Hosted by Michael Rozell
Belle Vernon
Conductor, Lee Rickard
Sr. High Band:
December 1-2, 2011
Hosted by Maria Brecht
Jeannette
Conductor,
Richard Brasco
Jr. High Chorus:
April 13, 2012
Hosted by Tammy Hampshire
Kiski
Conductor, Benjamin Filippone
Jr. High Band:
March 30 & 31, 2012
Hosted by Brandon Zanardelli
Belle Vernon
Conductor,
David Buetzow
6th Grade Chorus:
April 20, 2012
Hosted by Brenda Osinski/Lisa
Thackrah
Greensburg Diocese Schools
Conductor,
Tom Octave
6th Grade Band:
April 27, 2012
Hosted by Karen Kerin
Derry Area
Conductor,
Jim Henigin
News
2011-2012
Important news concerning 5th and 6th grade band festival:
Applications are due Friday, February 17th. (Forms and applications are available on this website) Directors must be current WCMEA members to have students eligible for participation. Completed student applications and director's form should be returned to:
Ms. Karen Kerin
Derry Area Middle School
994 North Chestnut Street Extension
Derry, PA 15627-7605.
2011-12 Scholarship Recipients:
Alexander Hogan
, Penn Trafford;
Aaron Dugger,
Southmoreland
The 2011-12 scholarship recipients will be selected at the high school band and chorus festivals this year.
Nominations are being taken for Vice President to elect at the 2012 Membership Meeting
Nominations are being taken for Secretary-Treasurer to elect at the 2012 Membership Meeting
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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
