Tempo!

Tempo! is published by the Michigan School Vocal Music Association to provide programming and activity information to its members on a monthly basis.

June 2024

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

July 29 | Leadership Retreat

July 30 | Volunteers & District Managers Retreat

July 31 | August 1 Summer Conference

MSVMA Conference Registration

Includes: Entrance to all sessions, member reception and music for your interest sessions.

The Courtyard Lansing Downtown is offering a special group rate of $154 per night for Conference participants. The last day to book at this reduced rate is July 15, 2024. 

Dr. Jeffrey Allen Murdock, Headliner

Dr. Murdock is internationally known as a conductor and clinician. He currently serves as Director of Choral Activities, Professor of Music, and founding director of the Arkansas Center for Black Music at the University of Arkansas. 

2025 MMC Choral Hour

Walled Lake Northern 

Bel Canto, Director Ashley Ward

Caledonia High School

Choralaires, Director Kara Stevens

H.H. Dow High School 

Chamber Singers, Director Adam Gardner-Northrop

Plainwell Middle School

Honors Choir, Director Rachel Quillan

Congratulations to these selected schools and directors!

Does your school have a vocal music position vacancy? Have you been thinking about making a change? Would you like to explore opportunities beyond the classroom? The MSVMA Job Board is an excellent source of information to answer these questions.

MSVMA welcomes listings for position openings, employment opportunities as well as performance and audition postings. If you would like to post information, please email debrajacks@msvma.org.