Each year, thousands of Kentucky student musicians take to the field with instruments and flags in hand to make music and to create something greater than themselves. This weekend marked the 31st annual State Marching Band Championships, which have been held at various venues throughout the Commonwealth (at UofL seven times, EKU five times, UK five times and at WKU fourteen...Read More

By Stephen Pruitt, KDE Commissioner of Education – November 1, 2016 This column originally appeared in Kentucky Teacher, a publication of the Kentucky Department of Education.  Reprinted with permission. In a week that kicks off with many of us participating in trick or treat, I got a real treat on Saturday night. I got to attend the Kentucky Music...Read More

You don’t want to miss what next year’s conference has to offer. Save the date: February 3–6, 2021 The KMEA Annual Professional Development Conference is a comprehensive event for Kentucky music educators and serves to provide a multitude of opportunities for professional development as well as musical and personal inspiration. This year’s conference will address the following...Read More