The Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Collegiate Ambassador Program. This program offers college students a unique opportunity to engage with the All-State Conference while building connections and gaining professional experience. Collegiate Ambassadors play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the conference and concert programs.

Dates

Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, at 12pm through March 29, 2025, at 5pm

Locations

Wednesday-Friday: DCU Center and Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA.
Saturday: Symphony Hall in Boston, MA. and Grades 4-12 Treble Chorus in Worcester, MA

Housing

Double-occupancy rooms are provided for ambassadors requesting accommodations.

Meals

Meals are provided, and dietary restrictions will be accommodated.

What Will You Be Doing?

Collegiate Ambassadors will assist with a variety of conference activities, including:

Greeting and engaging with music educators and staff from across Massachusetts.
Supporting MMEA staff by presiding over sessions (introducing presenters and assisting with technical setups, such as projectors).
Participating in keynote sessions and networking events.
Building connections with collegiate peers from institutions statewide.
Assisting All-State Ensembles.
Moving equipment between various conference and performance sites.

Program Perks:

Exclusive networking lunch with educators and fellow ambassadors.
Hands-on professional development experience.
Opportunities to build relationships with leaders in music education.

Application Process:

Form Opens: Dec. 30th, 2024
Deadline: February 1st, 2025, at 11:59 pm
Notification of Acceptance: February 10, 2025

Time Commitment

Ambassadors are expected to participate fully from 12:00 on Wednesday, March 27, through 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 29. Time conflicts will be considered on a case-by-case basis; please include any conflicts in your application.

How Will Applications Be Evaluated?

Dr. Allyn Phelps, the collegiate advisor, will anonymize applications and distribute them to the collegiate board and other MMEA members for evaluation. Applications will be assessed based on:

Availability
Quality of responses to application questions.
Demonstrated commitment to participation.
Applicant’s advisor’s feedback.

Join Us!

Be a part of the MMEA Collegiate Ambassador Program to make meaningful contributions to the All-State Conference and advance your journey in music education!

For questions or additional details, contact Dr. Allyn Phelps, MMEA Collegiate NAfME Advisor, at allyn.phelps@umassd.edu.

Follow the MMEA Collegiate State Board on Instagram @cnafmema

Name (As appears on your official ID for checking into the hotel) *

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What qualifies you to participate as a Collegiate Ambassador at the All-State Conference? (e.g., prior experience, leadership, etc.)*

If your school has a Collegiate Chapter of NAfME, please let us know about your involvement level with the organization. *

What aspects of music education excite you the most? Where do you see yourself making an impact as a music teacher after graduation?*

As a Collegiate Ambassador, you may encounter both well-planned events and spontaneous situations requiring quick thinking and adaptability. Do you feel more comfortable working on organized tasks, or are you energized by the opportunity to respond flexibly to last-minute needs and challenges?*

Are you able to commit to the entire time frame? If not, please describe your conflicts.*

If we are able to match your interests with presiding certain sessions, which sessions would you like to help with (select all that apply).*

Have you served as a Collegiate Ambassador in prior years? If so, when?*

On Saturday, March 29th, Collegiate Ambassadors will be needed at the All-State Elementary Treble Chorus Concert in Worcester and the All-State High School Ensemble Concert at Boston Symphony Hall. If selected, which location would you like to be assigned to help with?*

I wish to be at Boston Symphony Hall on Saturday, March 29th, 2025I wish to be in Worcester, MA on Saturday, March 29th, 2025I am ok with either being in Worcester or Boston on Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

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Massachusetts Music Educators Association Collegiate Ambassador Application

Dates

Housing

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What Will You Be Doing?

Application Process:

Time Commitment

How Will Applications Be Evaluated?

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