PMEA District 3

09/29/2026

IUP Music Major for a Day is October 14. Come see what its like to be an IUP music major. Sit in on ensembles and hear from IUP students and faculty. Registration closes on October 7. Find more information at https://www.iup.edu/musictheatredance/community-outreach/music-major-for-a-day/index.html.

09/26/2026

09/22/2026

Congratulations to D3 Music Educators Tom Koharchik, Keegan McLean, and Rebecca Sensor for their nominations to the Pittsburgh Symphony’s Bravo! Champions of Music Education!

In this ever-changing climate, music education can be a powerful tool for building community, encouraging self-expression, and fostering resilience. This season, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will recognize champions in music education who provide high quality music learning opportunities and br...

09/22/2026

Congratulations to Redbank Valley band director and D3 member, Keegan McLean!

Congratulations to RVHS Band Instructor Keegan McLean!!

Keegan was nominated for the Bravo Award. She will be attending an event at Heinz Hall this Saturday as part of the recognition.

She is listed here as one of the honorees:
https://pittsburghsymphony.org/pso_home/bravo-music-teacher-awards

09/14/2026

PMEA D3 members Joe Sensor, Ryan Carter, Meagan Shaw, Zach Covington, Matt King, and Rebecca Sensor were recently part of the cast, crew, and band for Come From Away! Sponsored by Historic Brookville and performed at Brookville Area HS! It was amazing to see so many D3 members in attendance supporting this production!

If you, or a D3 member you know, is involved with performing in or around the D3 area, let us know! Lifelong musicianship is a beautiful thing!

09/13/2026

📬 PMEA Members: Check your email!

The PMEA Curriculum & Instruction Council is hosting monthly virtual office hours this fall. Bring your questions about PA Arts Standards, curriculum, assessment, student engagement, and more!

Join us the third Tuesday of each month, 3:30–4:30 p.m. ET. Registration details are in your email!

08/30/2026

As the new year ramps up, consider these easy ways to get your Tri-M® chapter involved in the celebrations:

🎵Perform for school staff at back-to-school meetings and workdays
🎵Serve drinks or snacks at orientation days and distribute Tri-M information
🎵Create “welcome back” letters or postcards for school custodial staff and administration on behalf of the chapter

Gather more ideas for the year by visiting bit.ly/Tri-MServiceProjects now.

08/08/2026

Last school year saw more than 400 new Tri-M chapters join the community! Join the momentum and activate your chapter today. The Chapter Set Up Guide (bit.ly/TriMChapterSetUp) is your go-to resource to make your chapter your own—complete with sample bylaws, membership applications, and induction ceremony templates. Activate your chapter now at bit.ly/Tri-MStartRenew

07/22/2026

More D3 leaders at the Summer Leadership Summit!

06/24/2026

Can’t get enough of the Indiana County Fife & Drum Corps!