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KMEA Convention


KMEA is February 22—24. Please note you will be responsible for all meals on this trip. Breakfast will be provided at the hotel each morning & you will need money for 3 fast food lunches and two nice dinners. Dress for the trip will be business casual. You may wear jeans, but they need to be nice—wear a nice sweater or shirt and nice shoes. Every important person in the state from the music industry will be at this convention—connections are being made—therefore, look and present yourself professional in your dress & demeanor.

The convention schedule can be accessed on your phone: https://isw.ksmea.org Refer to the checklist below for specific times of things you need to be in attendance. Ms. Lovell & Ms. Phillips both have duties at this convention. You will be expected to conduct yourselves in a professional manner and be on time. Take time to attend some concerts, exhibits and maybe a session—there are a lot of amazing things to experience so enjoy!

Thursday, 2/22

  • 7:00 AM, Depart CUHS

  • 10:00, Opening Session - Mary Jane Teal Concert Hall

  • 12:00, Lunch—fast food

  • 2:40, Rose Hill HS WindEnsemble - Concert Hall

  • 3:35, KU Glee Club - MJT Theatre

  • 3:55, Blue Valley Perc Ensemble - Hyatt Ballroom E-H

  • 4:00, Exhibits Open

  • 4:30, Meet to check in hotel

  • 5:30, Dinner at Olive Garden

  • 8:00, Evening Concert - Century II Concert Hall

Friday, 2/23

  • 6:30, Breakfast in hotel

  • 8:15, Depart for convention

  • 8:30, Tri-M Clinic - Service Club

  • 11:00, Olathe NW HS Jazz Ensemble - Hyatt Ballroom E-H

  • 12:00, Lunch on your own—we will be busy

  • 1:00-4:30, On your own—enjoy the convention

  • 5:00, Depart hotel for Dinner at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

  • 9:30, Late Night Jazz - Hyatt Ballroom D-H

Saturday, 2/24

  • 7:30, Breakfast in hotel

  • 12:00, All State Jazz Band Concert - MJT Theatre

  • 1:30, Travel Home

  • 5:00, Arrive at CUHS

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