Friday Concert Hour performances at the MMEA Conference provide and an opportunity fo performing groups (such as choir, band, orchestra, jazz band, chamber ensembles and contemporary ensembles) directed by our members to perform for conference attendees.
Friday's Concert Hour will take place on March 28, 2025 from 2:30-3:30PM. Groups must arrive by 1:00PM to be ready for a 1:30PM sound check. This year's conference and festival will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Concert Hour performances should be no longer than 20 minutes, including time between selections.
MMEA will offer performing groups a stipend to help with transportation costs. The school district or group is responsible for any further expenses as well as food and lodging costs.
Applications are due by Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Groups will be notified of their acceptance the week beginning January 27, 2025.
In order to be considered to perform at a Friday Concert Hour, directors must:
1. Submit a recording of three representative slections recorded live and undedited during the current school year.
2. A principal or administrator must also approve your submission. There will be a field below for their email address, and a separate approval form will be sent to them for completion.
4. Complete the application below and upload recordings below in Jotform.
5. Submissions must be received no later than January 15, 2025.
Thank you for your interest! If you have any questions, contact Tom Westmoreland, Conference Chair, at ConferenceChair@MassMEA.org.