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Welcome
Welcome to the California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC)!
The California Alliance for Jazz (CAJ), California Band Directors Association (CBDA), California Choral Directors Association (CCDA), California Music Educators Association (CMEA), and the California Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) want to first express our thanks to all who attend the conference.
The leadership teams from each organization have worked diligently to create a wonderful music education opportunity for attendees and students alike. These individuals, working in collaboration with one another, have helped prepare a meaningful experience for all involved and they certainly deserve our gratitude.
Each CASMEC partner organization recognizes that music is an essential part of the human experience. We hope this conference will encourage and remind us of this fact. The arts transform lives and your work as music educators plays an integral role in this process.
While these may be challenging times, educators are persistent in seeking ways to create, connect, and support students and communities. The skills we are learning during this unique time will only serve to enhance future experiences and supplement educational practices used to reach students and change lives for the better through music.
We hope you will find your own moments of inspiration and renewal at this conference. Thank you for your service to this wonderful profession.
Sincerely,
Gaw Vang President California Alliance for Jazz
Jeff Detlefsen President California Band Directors Association Christopher Peterson Armalyn De La OPresident President California Choral Directors Association California Music Educators Association
