Music faculty, students attend MMEA Conference

On Feb. 11-13, Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, Dr. John Paulson and 14 music students will be either presenting, performing, or attending the state MMEA (Minnesota Music Educator’s Association) Conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Students performing with this year’s Intercollegiate Honor Band include: Kate Dullard and Jessica Bouska (flutes), Ryan Ballanger (clarinet), Tommy Quinn, (alto saxophone) and Ulysses Izaola (tuba). Students attending the conference as music education major attendees include Matt Polum, Sara Kuo, Marie Stier, Tony Speltz, Jessica Giers, Tyler Ringiesen, Jessica Ingvalson, Kara White and Trevor Woggins.

Heukeshoven serves as collegiate representative on the MMEA Board of Directors, and is hosting a variety of sessions and meetings. The SMU Music Department will have an exhibit in the lower level exhibit hall and will provide admission-related information to conference attendees.