High School Instrumental Jazz Festival
Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Festival
Any Festival sponsored in whole or part by MMEA (e.g. District Festivals)
Section 4 - An Active member who runs a Private Studio may apply for an Associate Institutional Membership of $15
which shall give the private studio the right (1) to receive an MMEA Handbook and (2) to sponsor students for Solo and
Ensemble Festivals. Participation for all other festivals must continue to go through the local school.
Article II - FESTIVALS
Section 1 - ALL-STATE (Band, Orchestra, Chorus) CONCERT FESTIVAL - The MMEA shall sponsor an All-State
(BOC) Concert Festival according to the rules and regulations as set forth in the bylaws of the Association (see appendix
C).
Section 2 - LARGE GROUP FESTIVAL - The MMEA shall sponsor Large Group Festival according to the rules and
regulations as set forth in the bylaws of the Association (see appendix D).
Section 3 - SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL - The MMEA shall sponsor a Solo and Ensemble Festival according
to the rules and regulations as set forth in the bylaws of the Association (see appendix E).
Section 4 - JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ FESTIVALS - The MMEA shall sponsor a Jr.
High Instrumental Jazz Festival, and a Senior High Instrumental Jazz Festival according to the rules and regulations as
set forth in the bylaws of the Association (see appendix F).
Section 5 - VOCAL JAZZ FESTIVAL - The MMEA shall sponsor a Vocal Jazz Festival according to the rules and
regulations as set forth in the bylaws of the Association (see appendix G).
Section 6 - DISTRICT AND REGIONAL FESTIVALS - Audition and Concert Festivals may be conducted by any
group of schools who wish to join together for this purpose, but should not run in direct conflict with MMEA sponsored
events. (It is to be remembered that Solo and Ensemble Festivals and Jazz Festivals must be held according to district
boundaries, unless permission is obtained from MMEA to do otherwise.) Reports of district and regional concert festi-
vals should be given in each district chairperson’s report at MMEA executive board meetings. MMEA will not be held
financially responsible for any district or regional festivals.
Section 7 - ALL-STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL - The MMEA shall sponsor an All-State Jazz Festival according to the rules
and regulations as set forth in the bylaws of the Association (see appendix H).
ARTICLE III - STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1 - NOMINATING COMMITTEE - The Nominating Committee shall consist of (5) members, including the
Executive Vice President who shall serve as a chairperson. The remaining (4) four members of the committee shall be
appointed at the discretion of the Executive Vice President.
Section 2 - CONSTITUTION EVALUATION COMMITTEE – A constitution Evaluation Committee may be ap-
pointed by the President as needed.
Section 3 - MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - The Membership Committee shall be appointed as needed with the
State Membership Chairperson as chair.
Section 4 - CONFERENCE COMMITTEE - The Conference Committee shall consist of several members appointed
by the president. The Immediate Past President shall serve as, or appoint, the chairperson of the Conference Commit-
tee. The Conference Committee may be responsible for the following areas:
Exhibitors
Physical Arrangements
Performing Groups
Funding
Clinicians
Registration
Housing
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