Elementary Festivals -

Celebration of Young Musicians - 2012

The Celebration of Young Musicians is designed to give 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students a memorable musical experience, and to provide teachers with an opportunity to observe, share, and learn.

Each festival features a guest clinician/ director and two outstanding music teachers from the area. The culminating event at each site will be a concert led by the guest clinician.

For detailed guidelines and requirements for teachers selecting students and participating schools, download the MMEA Elementary Festival Information sheet.

Festival repertoire will include at least four of the following works, and will be determined by the Festival Host and Clinician:

Dansi Na Kuimba (2-part), Dave & Jean Perry, 16206, Alfred
Shady Grove (2-part), Christy Cary Miller, 08552231, Hal Leonard
Haida (unison), Henry Leck, 21-20516, Henry Leck Choral Series
Swingin' on a Star (2-part), arr. Gilpin, 35022285, Shawnee Press
Firefly (2-part), Andy Beck, 27107, Alfred
Any Dream Will Do (2-part), arr. Mac Huff, 08730239, Hal Leonard
Mo Li Hua (SA), arr. Jill Gallina, 35014356, Shawnee Press
The Bullfrog (2-part), arr. Lon Berry, BL599, Brilee Music
Hail! Minnesota
To Music (unison), arr. Betty Bertaux, 1729276, Boosey & Hawkes

Registration forms for the music educator/participating school and for individual students are due at least two weeks prior to the festival date.

Festival Sites for Spring of 2012

We are recruiting and adding additional sites for 2012! If you want to learn about hosting a festival, contact Jaime Verkuilen , MMEA Elementary Chair.

If you have questions, you may contact the Festival Site Coordinators or the MMEA office.