Originally Posted by The Orffsite Webmaster on Friday, February 11, 2011

Didn't get to go to TMEA (Texas Music Educators Conference) meeting this year. Here are some selected Twitter Tweets to give me the feeling of being there:

TroyPetersMusic: This is only my second year at the @TMEA Convention, but I don't think I'll ever get used to how gigantic it is! Whoa...

zserrato: Lunch with some of my district colleagues. I really enjoy TMEA and the learning opportunities that are available. 

 

Lorizzle: Life without music is nothing. TMEA has reminded me once again where my love is.<3


klight220: One of my #TMEA goals is to get as many free pens as I can at the booths.


daenarowe: First full day of tmea... Always such a good time or learning and catching up with people.

 

nlott: The Steubing Ranch elem demo group for musical transitions was amazing! Kodaly concepts beautifully demoed. #TMEA

 

eklophaus: Enjoying a session by Mark O'Connor on a new strings method for young children (Grades 1-5). Perfect for my children's orchestra! #TMEA


benmontes: Didn't realize how many friends were music majors until this week. Lol 


ProfessorCarol: TMEA 2011, a fantastic swirl of highly talented high-schoolers, dedicated band directors, choral and orchestra..

jameshickey2900: @TMEA is full of great exhibits, amazing concerts, inspiring clinicians, and some seriously talented people!


TMEA: Elem & Orchestra Division Meetings are on tap for 6pm!


jameshickey2900: I so deeply wish I could bring a few students to the annual @TMEAconvention. The exhibit hall feels like you're *inside* the music.


patrik_a: @TMEA All-State Mixed Choir sounds amazing! Can't wait to hear them perform Whitacre's Cloudburst on Saturday.

 

Peepaw90: I love sleeping in when I should Be at school. TMEA is Great

 

DrummingAround: Getting ready to head to downtown San Antonio for the TMEAconvention. Looking forward to connecting with some old friends!!!


baker_eric: So great! @raffilindley: If you ask a group of music educators to sing any note, it works out a beautiful major chord #tmea #swinglesingers

 

CountyLineRrwlk: County Line offers a Chef's Surprise Appetizer! RT @tmea: Show Us Your Badge! - San Antonio Discounts! Brochures in registration area



photine: The American Boychoir just gave one of the best concerts I have heard. EVER.#tmea



mohacey: Just heard The University of North Texas One O'Clock band at TMEA. What a great group they have this year! Lab '11 is gonna ROCK!

 

gimmik_3: Hey sound guy! Do something about the mix for the 1:00! It awful. Too muddy & loud on the bass & drums. #tmea


Krevbot: It's funny to see the ways teachers are worse than students: playing words with friends during the battle hymn of the republic!

klight220: "If you have a good teacher you can teach a cactus to play viola."

KPSimmon: In an @TMEA Elem session-Rhythm & Song Circle-Wondering if I'm suppose to be learning something? Feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone! :(


TMEA: Now playing! 2010-11 HS Honor Orchestra-Plano East Chamber Orchestra 3:30pm in the Theater

 

photine: About to kick this sucker into high gear with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser. #tmea



big_benford: The Commissioner of Education is taking questions from the floor at theTMEA 2nd Gen. Session. How cool (and brave)!! #fb

 

MrDW30: Build the best system we can for our kids (include the arts) -TX commis of ed Robert Scott #tmea

 

ModestlyLame: Really wish I was at @TMEA right now.