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	Last update - February 1, 2010
Notice Something New....... THE SOUTH INSTRUMENTAL SOLO & ENSEMBLE CONTEST has been opened on solochair. THE AUSTIN CHILDREN'S CHOIR SCHEDULE has been posted to the elementary page. THE ALL STATE SCHEDULE HAS BEEN POSTED TO THE ALL STATE PAGE! SOLOCHAIR HAS OPENED FOR SOLO & ENSEMBLE for vocal and instrumental festivals in the North and the South. A South Instrumental site has not been determined at this time. THE REPERTOIRE LIST FOR THE AUSTIN CHILDREN'S CHOIR has been posted to the Elementary webpage. TPSMEA MS HONOR ORCHESTRA INFORMATION has been added to the orchestra page along with a bio on this year's clinician, Craig Needham NEW AND RETURNING MEMBER REGISTRATION ....TPSMEA uses the music website SoloChair located at www.solochair.com for membership registration and to register our students for contests. 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. We are using the information you provide in solochair for our email lists. The division VPs will sort the email list from solochair according to what you teach. You will not receive the divisional 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 2009-2010 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 President TPSMEA
TPSMEA Purpose:
	The purpose of the Texas Private School Music Educators Association is to provide a state-wide organization specifically focused on the needs of private and parochial school music educators and students. The activities and organizations of TPSMEA are designed to enhance and promote the teaching of music by providing appropriate opportunities for enrichment and achievement.

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Join TPSMEA

TPSMEA uses solochair.com to register new members and for registering students in our contests. Use the "Create New Teacher Account" on the left side of Solochair's homepage and follow the directions on the link right below the create link to set up your account. After registering you can printing out an invoice from your member's page and then send in your membership dues or pay through PayPal below. TPSMEA dues are $50.00 for new and returning members registering prior to September 1st. Returning members after September 1st, dues are $60.00.

Click here to join TPSMEA for the 2009-2010 school year

Pay Your Membership Dues Online

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New and Returning Members - $50.00 Dues (Prior to Sept 1st)

Returning Members (After Sept 1st) - Due are $60.00

The PayPal link for paying contest fees is located on the Forms page. Click here to link to the Forms Page.

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