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The purpose of the Michigan Music Conference is to provide an annual in-service opportunity for the professional development of Michigan music educators and to serve as a coordinating body for collaborative, inter-association initiatives in support of school music in Michigan.

An additional and unique component of the Michigan Music Conference is the Technology Pre-Conference event - a premier showcasing of new technology being used in music curriculums. It provides a hands-on opportunity to educators who want to incorporate the latest technology into their lesson plans.

The membership of the Michigan Music Conference is comprised of the boards of directors of the:

• MASTA - Michigan Chapter, American String Teachers Association
• MMEA - Michigan Music Educators Association
• MSBOA - Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association
• MSVMA - Michigan School Vocal Music Association

Executive Board:
Chair - Steve Hinz (MSVMA)
Vice Chair - Betty Anne Younker (MMEA)
Treasurer - Christopher Blackmer (MSBOA)
Secretary - Diane Winder (MASTA)
Director - Larry Dittmar (MASTA)
Director - John Lychner (MMEA)
Director - Paul Lichau (MSBOA)
Director - Virginia Kerwin (MSVMA)

Planning Committee:
Chair: Wendee Wolf-Schlarf (MSVMA)
Brian Ambrose (MSBOA)
Kevin Culling (MSBOA)
Nicholas Hardy (MSBOA / Tech)
Christina Hornbach (MMEA)
Lindsey Micheel-Mays (MMEA)
Valerie Palmieri (MASTA)

Dave Rosin (MASTA)

Cindy Swan-Egan (MSBOA)
Erich Wangeman (MSVMA)
Susan Gould (MSBOA)


Executive Director:
Liz Schabowski

• January 20-22, 2011
• January 19-21, 2012

Michigan Music Conference
7044 S. 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154 - 1429
Phone: (414) 908-4958, Fax: (414) 768-8001, E-mail: info@michiganmusicconference.org

MMC Cancellation and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing by December 16, 2011. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after December 16, 2011 no exceptions. Please contact Registration@MichiganMusicConference.org with any questions.