RIMEA is a non-profit organization promoting music education in Rhode Island.
Operating as usual
12/10/2024
RIMEA’s only conducting workshop this year with a lab ensemble and participant feedback for personal growth. Pre-register so that you are ready to go for this workshop when we return from December break. Open to non-member colleagues from our surrounding states, and RIMEA members receive a reduced rate.
12/03/2024
11/26/2024
General Music Newsletter Fall 2024 The Open Classroom for Professional Learning PLCs have been getting a lot of attention in the music education world. Professional...
10/18/2024
The GM Council would like to invite you to our General Music Coffee Hour tomorrow morning! Simply click the link below and log in. Hope to see you there...and don't forget your coffee!
rimea.org/gm/coffee
The RIMEA General Music Council would like to thank Reagan Paras for leading a wonderful PD about music from the Philippines on September 21st. We would also like to thank Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts l in Pawtucket for hosting the event. Take a look at some of the highlights with this video.
09/24/2024
09/21/2024
09/07/2024
FREE TO A GOOD HOME!
Thanks to our generous sponsors and the incredible work of our partners at Robert's Musical Instruments, Rick's Musical Instruments, and The Village Drum and Music, the Band Instrument Renewal Drive (https://www.riwe.org/bird), an initiative of the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, has the following instruments available to any public school band program in RI or southeast MA, free of charge. Click to link to request one or more. They're in great condition -- all new heads. We deliver!
40” Bass Drum - Ludwig Bass Drum 40” (a rare beauty)
Bells & X Stand - Musser
Bell Kit Bells - Musser
Snare Drum 6” - Yamaha
Snare Drum 4” - Ludwig
Snare Drum 5" - Ludwig
Snare Drum 5" - Ludwig
Snare Drum 6" – No name
Snare Drum 7" - Tama
Clarinet - Mendini
Trumpet - Mendini
Cornet - Getzen
Since we began in March 2023, the BIRD has repaired and donated seventy-seven instruments to public school music programs that serve economically challenged communities. Please share and spread the word. Thank you!
09/07/2024
🎺All-State auditions are slated for Saturday, November 23rd @ Ponaganset HS. All students must be sponsored by a RIMEA member and the online deadline is October 18th. All the the details are @ rimea.org/allstate
Here is a list of any updates/clarifications made since initial posting last spring: rimea.org/allstate_changes
RIMEA - All-State Info: MP3s, Audition Material, Sheet Music RIMEA is the state organization of NAfME.
Two weeks away! "Music of the Philippines: Songs, Dances, & Games for All Ages" with Reagan G. Paras. 3-hour PLU available and a video of the session will be available for a limited time for those that preregister. https://www.facebook.com/events/811628077661600
