What an impact Jerry has had on OkMEA! We are blessed that he steered the ship for this many years! Congratulations on your retirement, Jerry!"It is not an exaggeration to say that without Jerry, we would not have OkMEA," said OkMEA President Leah McDonald. "Along with his family, Jerry masterfully steered our organization for decades." Congratulations to OkMEA Past President Jerry Huffer on 50 years of leadership in music education! ow.ly/s2vx50MBnkQ OKMEA
Attention members! HB2258 is a revamp of the fine arts/ag bill from last year (HB3655), but it has expanded the ag options to replace the 1 high school fine arts credit needed to graduate. Currently, the one high school credit needed to graduate is the only Pk-12 arts requirement in Oklahoma.This requirement is part of the reason medium and smaller districts keep their band programs or their art programs going. Without this requirement, districts across the state would have no incentive to support the programs they have or replace teachers as they leave. Larger districts would also be able to pare back offerings (drama and dance) as they wouldn't need as many options for students because the graduation requirement would be gone. Please contact your state representatives to let them know your thoughts about this bill.
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The Star-Spangled Banner at General Session! Nothing like hearing a group of music teachers sing together. #okmea2023
So beautiful! Roy Jackson Herchel Avra I actually believe I picked your voices out before I even saw you on the video. ♥️
Children’s All-State rehearsing with Sophia Papoulis! Don’t miss their performance on Friday morning at General Session! #okmea2023
Sophia Papoulis is the best!!! Lucky lucky singers!
This was so awesome!!
Intercollegiate Choir is off to a great start with Dr. Harris! Don’t miss their concert tomorrow at 12pm at FBC Tulsa! #okmea2023
