SBO+ Awards to be Presented at Midwest Clinic
In addition to many wonderful performance and impactful clinics, several companies will receive their SBO+ Teachers’ Choice Awards at the Midwest Clinic. Nominations close in just a few days. Go to https://sboplus.net/tca/ to cast your vote!
Music for All Announces Ensembles Invited to Perform at their 2026 National Festival
Fifty-two high school and middle school ensembles from 14 states have been invited to perform at the 2026 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, in Indianapolis, March 26-28, 2026. The ensembles were selected following a rigorous application and audition process. Click here to see the list.
Coming Soon! Emerging Music Educator Scholarship Program
The Emerging Music Educators Program (EME) returns for its third year at the Midwest Clinic. Designed for those in college and the first 5 years of their professional career, it offers opportunities to help bridge the gap between graduation and a career in music education with a dedicated programming track at the annual December Conference. While EME programming is specifically designed for those ages 18-25, those over age 25 who are beginning a second/new career in music education are also encouraged to participate in EME events.
The EME Scholarship Program covers the cost of registration fees to the 79th Midwest Clinic, December 17-19, 2025 in Chicago, IL. Thanks to generous sponsors, we are able to offer an expanded number of scholarships to the 2025 Clinic. Applicants must be ages 18-25 and enrolled in a degree program for or working in music education. Those over age 25 who are beginning a new career in music education are also eligible to apply. Applications open September 1 at midwestclinic.org, and must be submitted by September 30. All applicants will be notified of their status by October 15. To learn more about the EME program and view the 2025 Clinic sessions, visit https://www.midwestclinic.org/EME
Enter Yamaha’s Back to School Music Sweepstakes
Parents of music students — send your child back to school on the right note! Enter for your chance to win:
$600 toward one year’s rental of Yamaha wind or string instruments. Twelve months access to the Tomplay interactive sheet music application featuring over 80,000 scores. Yamaha t-shirt, stickers and reusable water bottle.
Enter by September 30, 2025. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Click here for more information.
Music Teacher Guild Launches Founding Board Recruitment
The Music Teacher Guild (MTG), an online professional learning platform for music educators, is now accepting applications for its inaugural Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity for mission-aligned leaders to help shape the vision, direction, and global impact of a growing nonprofit dedicated to supporting music teachers at every stage of their careers.
