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Mission Statement: The purpose of the Michigan Music Conference is to provide relevant professional development and vibrant musical experiences that support music education for educators and their students.

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 – Larry Dittmar (MASTA)
Vice Chair – Christopher Blackmer (MSBOA)
Treasurer – Paul Lichau (MSBOA)
Secretary – John Lychner (MMEA)
Director – Diane Winder (MASTA)
Director – Virginia Kerwin (MSVMA)
Director – Cory Micheel-Mays (MMEA)
Director – Erich Wangeman (MSVMA)

Planning Committee:
Chair – Cindy Swan-Egan (MSBOA)
Secretary – Kevin Culling (MSBOA)
Wendee Wolf-Schlarf (MSVMA)
Brian Ambrose (MSBOA)
Nicholas Hardy (MSBOA / Tech)
Christina Hornbach (MMEA)
Valerie Palmieri (MASTA)
Susan Gould (MSBOA)
Colleen Conway (MMEA)

Douglas Armstead (MSVMA)

Conference Manager:
Liz Schabowski

• January 17-19, 2013

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 14, 2012. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after December 14, 2012 no exceptions. Please contact Registration@MichiganMusicConference.org with any questions.