<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div>Greetings MASTA members!!<br><br>With the planning of the 2011 conference well underway, it's time for all our MASTA members to consider how they can be involved. Remember, this conference is presented FOR YOU, BY YOU and BECAUSE of YOU! Have you ever considered being a presenter for a session? If not, it's time! Have you considered bringing an orchestra to be featured on one of the MSBOA concerts? How about featuring an ensemble, whole music department or specialized area on one of the Thursday or Friday evening concerts? This year, it could be your group!<br><br>If any of these areas sound interesting, all applications, guidelines and deadlines can be found at the MMC website. Go to <a href="http://www.michiganmusicconference.org">www.michiganmusicconference.org</a> <br><br>Click to view the <a href="http://www.michiganmusicconference.org/2011_conference.html">Applications to Perform</a>, as well as the <a href="http://www.michiganmusicconference.org/2011_conference.html">Clinician Proposal Workshop Form</a> for the 2011 conference</div><div><br>Deadlines are fast approaching:<br><br>SESSION NEED TO BE SUBMITTED: On-Line Application Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2010<br><br>YOUR Featured Ensemble or Department for Thursday or Friday evening concerts: Application deadline: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 3 p.m Applications to the MMC Office (Featured ensembles/groups/departments can be from any level: Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, University, Community or Professional)<br><br>YOUR Featured Ensemble in concert either Friday or Saturday during the day: Application deadline: Thursday, May 20, 2010 5 p.m. Applications to MSBOA Office<br><br>The Michigan Music Conference is successful because of the talented and active members in all our music education organizations. Please continue to support the conference and consider if 2011 is the year for you to share.<br><br>Contact me at <a href="mailto:ValeriePalmieri@gmail.com">ValeriePalmieri@gmail.com</a> with any questions!<br></div></div><br></body></html>