Colorado Music Educators Association
The mission of the Colorado Music Educators Association is to ensure that every student in Colorado has access to high-quality music education by empowering educators through exceptional professional development, comprehensive mentoring, and meaningful networking opportunities.
News Updates:
Welcome back to another exciting year!!
Welcome back to the 2026- 2027 school year. CMEA has many new and exciting offerings and opportunities for you in the coming year. This…
CMEA Updates
Summer is upon us!! During the coming weeks your CMEA team will be working on the release of the following information on August 3,…
Are you interested in connecting with the next generation of music educators and musicians?
CMEA College Avenue is a dedicated recruitment and engagement experience designed specifically for colleges, universities, and community…
The CMEA Board announces dates and deadlines for the 2027 CMEA Conference “Thrive and Flouish”
Call for Proposals for Conference Presentations Proposal form link open on Friday, May 1, 2026 Form closes on Monday, June 1, 2026…
The CMEA Board announces Sponsorship and College Avenue deadlines for the 2027 CMEA Conference “Thrive and Flouish”
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Connect. Support. Inspire Become a CMEA 2027 Sponsor Click here for the CMEA 2027 Sponsorship Brochure The CMEA…
CMEA Board of Directors
CMEA Executive Committee
Leila Heil
President
Casey Cropp
Immediate Past President
Tim Libby
President Elect
William Kohut
Executive Director
CMEA BOARD MEMBERS
Brett Keating
CHAIR
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
COUNCIL
Ben Justis
CHAIR-ELECT
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
COUNCIL
Paul Maley
CHAIR
GENERAL MUSIC COUNCIL
Julie Kuhlman
CHAIR-ELECT
GENERAL MUSIC COUNCIL
Chuck Stephen
CHAIR
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COUNCIL
Keith Acuncius
CHAIR-ELECT
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COUNCIL
Bryan Kettlewell
CHAIR
VOCAL MUSIC COUNCIL
Daryl Gingrich
CHAIR-ELECT
VOCAL MUSIC COUNCIL
Key CMEA Contacts
Margie Camp
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Ewer
Tri-M Manager
Rick Shaw
Exhibit Manager
Trey Tafoya
Membership Chair
Will Taylor
Retired Membership Chair
Tom Bruszewski
Conference Musical Equipment Chair
Cynthia Eversole
Advocacy Manager
