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<p>We have been notified that Harry Begian passed away Monday morning, July 26, 2010. Harry was a longtime member and friend of MSBOA. He had a most distinguished career and was an educator,&nbsp; friend and mentor to many of us.<br />&nbsp;<br />Dr. Begian was the Director of Bands at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Wayne State University, Michigan State University and the University of Illinois.<br />&nbsp;<br />Out thoughts and prayers go out to his family.<br />&nbsp;<br />Harry&#39;s funeral will be on Friday at 11:00 (visitation: Thursday, July 29 from 2-8 and on Friday, July 30 at 10:00 am) at the <br />Bannan Funeral Home in Alpena, MI.<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;Bannan Funeral Home<br />&nbsp;222 South Second Ave.<br />&nbsp;Alpena, MI 49707<br />&nbsp;989-354-5078</p> Harry Begian
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<p><a href="/downloads/msboa_news_docs/201011_calendar_20100525_120733_2.doc" title="2010-11 Calendar">State Calendar for 2010-2011</a></p><p>Please contact your MSBOA District webpage for District Dates.</p> MSBOA State Calendar for 2010-2011
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">To the Membership of MSBOA,</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">In discussion with the President and 2 Past Presidents, it has been decided to maintain the Membership Fee structure that was established 5 years ago with no increase for any level. MSBOA will continue to monitor these fees for future consideration.</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Through an increased effort MSBOA has reduced expenses and improved efficiency so that these fees can be maintained for an unprecedented 5<sup>th</sup> year.</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">School Membership $375</font></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Joint School (2 schools that qualify under the guidelines) $550 ($275 each)</font></p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font> <div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt">On-line Membership Renewal is now available for the 2010-2011 school year. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt">Log in to <a href="http://www.msboa.org/"><font color="#810081">www.msboa.org</font></a> &gt; Select MSBOA Members &gt;&nbsp; Select&nbsp; Member Administration &gt; select the school that you are renewing &gt;&nbsp; select Renew my membership for 2010-2011 &gt; complete the information.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt">You may be able to use funding that is still available to your program to pay for your membership.</span><br /><br />-- <br />Paul Lichau, <br />MSBOA Executive Director<br /></div> MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Available
Music Advocacy
Music Advocacy
Learn how to advocate for support of music education in our schools.
Band Trumpet Section
Detroit International Jazz Festival
Several MSBOA Jazz Ensembles will be performing at this event on September 3 - 6.
Middle School Strings
Mid Level String Clinics
Middle school string players come together for these excellent workshops each fall.