Choral

2022 DragonFly Training

June 20 @ 10am CT: Please register for MississippiHSAA – DragonFly Overview Webinar on Jun 20, 2022 10:00 AM CDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6378942474171983627 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. June 20 @ 2pm CT: Please register for MississippiHSAA – DragonFly Overview Webinar on Jun …

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October designated as National High School Activities Month

Each week throughout the month-long celebration we will recognize various aspects of our sports and activities programs across the state. Participants in these activities are exposed to leadership skills, perseverance, organizational skills and how to be a team player. The lessons learned will stay with them long after their high …

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MHSAA Guidance for Music and Choir Indoor Performances

Note: This is not an exhaustive list and there might be additional steps in each community to help prevent the spread of virus. Even when taking all precautions, there will still be risk of transmitting illnesses. Everyone should stay vigilant about the health of members of their performing groups. The …

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Aerosol Study Offers Strategies for Conducting High School Performing Arts Programs

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director As state associations have been developing plans for a safe return to high school sports, the NFHS and other national organizations have been working overtime to preserve opportunities for millions of students in the performing arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the …

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Aerosol Study Depicts Hopeful Outlook for Music Activities

Preliminary Results of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Depict Hopeful Outlook for Future Music Activities INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 16, 2020) — Initial results of an aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and more than 125 performing arts …

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Mississippi Solo and Ensemble set for Feb. 1

MS solo and Ensemble MPA Handouts Saturday, Feb 1 Ridgeland High School 586 Sunnybrook Rd, Ridgeland, MS 39157 All ensembles/soloists perform one selection for one Judge. Soloist who score a Superior will earn a medal; Ensembles who score a Superior will earn a trophy (or medals if requested on registration …

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Winter choir meeting set for Jan. 18

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN~ Mark your calendars now for the WINTER MEETING at 10:00 AM on SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020! We will be voting on some important items, one of which is our new MMEA Secretary for the High School Division. If you know of someone who meets the qualifications (Manual, p.11), please feel …

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MHSAA State Choir Performance Assessments

State Choir Performance Assessments     Central Site: Peal High School, March 2-4, 2020    South Site: Pearl River Community College, March 5-6, 2020    North Site: Hillcrest Baptist Church, New Albany, March 18-20, 2020

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NFHS presents Excellence Award to Oak Grove

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) presented its 2019 National Performing Arts School of Excellence award to Oak Grove High School during a ceremony on Friday. The award is presented to one high school every fall as a part of National Performing Arts Activities Week (October 6-12) …

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October is National High School Activities Month

Each week throughout the month-long celebration we will recognize various aspects of our sports and activities programs across the state. Participants in these activities are exposed to leadership skills, perseverance, organizational skills and how to be a team player. The lessons learned will stay with them long after their high …

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MHSAA Annual Fall Choral Directors Meeting Set

The MHSAA Annual Fall Choral Directors Meeting will be held Saturday August 10, 2019 at the MHSAA building in Clinton, MS. Junior High choral directors will meet in the conference room at 10:00am followed by high school choral directors at 1:00pm. Agenda topics will include MHSAA academic eligibility and DragonFly. There will be a review of the choral directors …

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Choral arts performance assessments set

Next week the MHSAA Choral Arts Division will conduct two performance assessments. Pearl High School will host the Central Site from Monday March 4-6, 2019 and William Carey University will host our Southern Site from Thursday March 7-8, 2019. Future choral events include the Choral Arts Festival at Pearl High School Tuesday March 19 and Maples UMC …

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 Choral directory conduct 2019 winter meeting

MHSAA held the annual Winter Choral Directors Meeting last Saturday January 12 at the office in Clinton. Representatives from junior and senior high schools were present. The upcoming State Performance Assessments were discussed. Guidelines for SPA ensemble, repertoire, and reading procedures were reviewed. Information was also provided on the Choral Arts Festival and the MMEA/ACDA Convention both to …

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Message from MMEA President

Dear Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the Mississippi Music Educators Association, I would like to welcome you to a new and promising year of music education in our state. As president of MMEA, I am pleased to tell you that our organization on a state and national level is …

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2018-19 MMEA New Director’s Guide

Welcome                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Welcome to choral music in the State of Mississippi! Whether you are a first-year teacher or a seasoned veteran from another state, this handbook is designed to help you through your first year of teaching in the State of Mississippi.  The Mississippi Music Educators Association(MMEA) is the state affiliate …

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