The schedule for the Memphis area band festival has been updated.
All-State Lists
Please click below to view the official All-State lists for 2025.
FREE beginning-to-intermediate double reed group class
The Jackson Symphony Music Academy is launching a FREE beginning-to-intermediate double reed group class in Jackson, TN.
The target audience for this group is students who already play an instrument but are interested in playing bassoon or oboe. Younger students who could use individual attention are also encouraged to participate.
Classes will meet on Monday nights at Concordia Lutheran Church in Jackson, TN (637 Wallace Rd, Jackson, TN 38305) from 6:15 – 7:15 pm.
Students will be expected to supply instruments and reeds.
For additional information, please get in touch with Debra Rhodes at drhodes@thejacksonsymphony.org
Memphis Concert Festival Schedule
The schedule for the Memphis area Concert Festival is now available.
Orchestra Festival Schedule
The schedule for Orchestra Festival is now available.
All-West Concessions
WTSBOA and The Renasant Convention Center is proud to offer concessions during the All-West Convention. Concessions will be setup in the main lobby of the convention center. We will offer snacks and drinks Thursday afternoon, breakfast sandwiches and warm beverages Friday morning, and hot concessions will be available Friday afternoon.
The Renasant Convention Center is a cashless venue. Please plan accordingly.
Update All-State Rosters
The updated All-State rosters are now available.
2025 All State 9-10 String Orchestra
All-West Results
Results from Saturday’s All-West auditions are now available.
Professional Development Opportunity
In partnership with ArtsED Tennessee, TMEA is creating “Unified Vision,” a day of K-12 arts professional development that will take place on February 17 at East Hickman County High School. This day will be similar to what teachers in larger districts experience, with sessions for all areas of Arts education. This day will be available to all arts teachers, regardless of the district in which they teach or association membership status. We hope that this event will accomplish lots of goals, but primarily:
- Validating Arts teachers in this area of the state.
- Helping these teachers strengthen their professional network.
- Raising awareness of ArtsED Tennessee and its work.
- Demonstrating that TMEA is serious about its commitment to music teachers in the rural areas of our state.
Upcoming Events in the Memphis Area
Dear colleagues,
As you have hopefully seen on multiple news outlets and posted on social media, there are two great opportunities coming THIS WEEK for you and your students.
1. Grind City Brass Band. The very first British-style brass band in Memphis is having its inaugural concert Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00 pmat the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. If you’ve never heard a brass band perform, you are truly missing something amazing.
Tickets are for sale at www.grindcitybrass.com/events. Educators and students receive a STEEP discount. This is something your brass players will want to hear! A flyer with details is attached.
2. TUBA CHRISTMAS. This will take place Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 pm at Crosstown Concourse. EVERYONE is invited to the performance. Tuba/euph players who want to perform have a rehearsal that morning and will need their instrument, mouthpiece, and a music stand. Music will be available to purchase. Performer registration is $10/person. Check out tubachristmas.com! A flyer with performer details is attached.
I look forward to having you all at these events!
ZC