Idaho Music Educators Association, Inc.

02/06/2026

So much heart and talent are being showcased at Idaho's All State Student Competition and the Idaho Music Educators Association, Inc.'s annual professional development conference!

02/05/2026

IMEA All-State Attendees - Visit the Gem State Jazz Camp Booth
If you’re attending the IMEA Conference, stop by the Gem State Jazz Camp booth in the Exhibits area.
Students:
Pre-register for upcoming camps, learn about HS overnight options, and enter our camp merch & prize drawing.
Directors:
Get info on the camp, placements, scholarships, and how GSJC supports Idaho programs year after year.
Gem State Jazz Camp has served Treasure Valley students for 8 years and continues to grow with strong enrollment and community support.
Stop by for info and pre-registration.
We’ll see you at IMEA!
Contact us for more information. Phone: 208 991-0024
Email: [email protected]

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01/30/2026

The Boise Modern Jazz Orchestra will be performing at 5:00 PM on Wednesday of the conference in the Brandt Center. BMJO is Boise’s premier professional big band, and we’re excited to present a diverse program featuring some of the area’s finest jazz musicians.

We would love to play for you and your students attending the conference. Come check it out!

01/28/2026

Just a week away! We can’t wait to see you there!

Some of our SWAG is rolling in 👀🎉

We’re getting excited to welcome Idaho Music Educators Association, Inc. All-State musicians and Educators next week. Can’t wait to see you, connect, and celebrate great music together.

More to come… 🎶✨ Northwest Nazarene University

11/13/2025

The registration link is LIVE for this years’s IMEA book study! Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to collaborate and learn with music educators across Idaho! Link in comments —>

09/10/2025

Our first IMEA Collaboration Meeting begins in one hour at 7pm MST/6:00pm PST!

IMEA Members check your emails for the zoom link and join us for a great time of collaboration and breakout groups! We hope to see you there!

08/20/2025

Time is running out to nominate a worthy retired music educator to the IMEA Hall of Fame! The Hall of Fame exists to honor the best in our profession who have distinguished their career with exemplary teaching, musical excellence, inspiring mentorship, devoted professionalism, and inspiring character.
If you are interested in nominating someone for the Hall of Fame, the form can be found here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYHSUsQEO_qkoUMOB5oylM7_05oJPwBWV6trVIOT2BRk7IpQ/viewform

The nomination deadline is August 31, 2025

If you have any questions, please contact the Chairman of the Hall of Fame committee, Phil Hartman, at [email protected]

The Idaho Music Educators Hall of Fame began in March of 2004 to honor retired music educators who, as members of the Idaho Music Educators Association, have distinguished their career with exemplary teaching, musical quality, and inspiring character. The Hall of Fame exists to honor the best in our...

07/05/2025

Hillcrest High School Marching Band from Ammon, ID under the direction of Casey Emerson participated in the 2025 Washington DC Independence Day Parade yesterday.

Thank you Senator Jim Risch for his nomination of this group and to all of the parents, staff and students who made this possible for our Idaho students.

Together WE make Idaho a great place for Music in our public schools.

07/03/2025

Lewiston High School Marching Band meeting with Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher on the steps of the House, US Capitol in Washington DC today in preparation for the Independence Day Parade.

Thank you to all the people who organized this meeting with our Idaho Congressman.

Together WE make Idaho a great place for Music in our public schools.

06/24/2025

The Lewiston High School Marching Band practicing for the 2025 Independence Day Parade in Washington DC on July 4th in Washington DC down Constitution Ave.

Lewiston High School was selected by Idaho Senator Jim Risch to represent the state of Idaho in this year's parade.

Thank you to Lewiston High School Band Director Brendan Burns and Assistant Director Shelly Renzlman for all of your hard work in preparing and planning this trip for our Idaho students.

And thank you to all teachers who put in extra hours over the summer to prepare students for fall activities and foster the musical success of our Idaho students.

Together WE make Idaho a great place for Music in our public schools.

06/19/2025

On behalf of the IMEA President's Council, retiring Executive Director Wayne Millett was awarded the Exemplary and Dedicated Service award for his unwavering service to the students and teachers of Idaho.

President Elect Eva Hale made a quilt for Wayne as a thank you for all of his many years and hours he has put in for the betterment of IMEA as a district president, web master, state president and executive director.

Thank you Wayne for your leadership and constant service. We wish you the best of luck in what your future holds.

Together WE make Idaho a great place for Music in our public schools.

06/17/2025

IMEA Summer voting board member meeting at Columbia High School in Nampa. Dedicated educators working together for the betterment of our teachers and students in Idaho.

Together WE make Idaho a great place for Music in our public schools.