Notice Something New.......

STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL INFORMATION - REGISTRATION FOR TPSMEA STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE IS NOW OPEN ON SOLOCHAIR.COM.  The state solo & ensemble festival will be held on May 24th in Dallas with instrumental at Greenhill School and vocal at Trinity Christian School. Solochair will open for registration around mid April.

MUSIC JOBS IN TEXAS PRIVATE SCHOOLS - TPSMEA has recently posted several jobs to our website.  Just click on the jobs link to the right.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR BAND AND VOCAL CONCERT & SIGHT-READING CONTESTS are open for entries on solochair.com.

NEW AND RETURNING MEMBER REGISTRATION ....this year we are using www.solochair.com for membership registration.  Click on the "Create New Teacher Account" and follow the instructions.  It is very important that you answer all the questions, especially the questions about what you teach, grade levels you teach, etc.  Starting in September, we are using solochair for our email list.  The division VPs will use sort the list according to what you teach and those directors will receive the email  You will not receive the emails if you are not registered or if you don't list what levels and classes you teach.  If you have already registered please make sure all the information is there and correct.  Thanks!!

Music theory material recommended by our members.  For a listing, click here!

Join TPSMEA for 2007-2008 by clicking on the button on the right column and registering at solochair.com.  You will then need to print a TPSMEA membership invoice from your members page at solochair and send a copy of it along with your dues to TPSMEA, P.O. Box 26773, Benbrook, TX 76126-0773.  It that simple.

Words from Laura:

Welcome to TPSMEA, the Texas Private School Music Educators Association.  We are an organization formed and run by musicians dedicated to providing outstanding musical experiences for students in private and parochial schools in Texas.   Private education provides a unique, varied and personalized avenue for arts education.  TPSMEA provides a wonderful vehicle to enhance the specialized music programs of these outstanding private educational institutions.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the TPSMEA All-State Band, Choir and Orchestra.  We provide competition opportunities in Concert and Sight Reading for large ensembles.  Individual student development is further encouraged in our Solo and Small Ensemble competition.  Through these activities and more we are constantly striving to create quality musical experiences that will inspire and challenge our students.

Please take a moment and browse our website for important information on upcoming  events.  It is my honor and privilege to serve this fine organization.  If I can be of help, please contact me at president@tpsmea.org

Laura Lane