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2026 MMEA Fall In-Service Conference
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2026 Maryland High School Tenor/Bass Demonstration Chorus - Performance
Friday October 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room A - Auditorium
Maryland Choral Educators Association (MCEA) will host the Maryland Tenor/Bass High School Demonstration Chorus as a featured session at the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) Fall In-Service on Friday, October 16, 2026 in Frederick County. The chorus will include exemplary tenor and bass singers from across the state of Maryland in grades 9-12 (as of the 2026-2027 school year). Educators may nominate up to six (6) choral students. All nominated students must be members of their high school choral class or school sponsored choral ensemble. 

High School tenor and bass choral students will have the opportunity to spend the day making music with a renowned guest conductor and other enthusiastic student musicians. The session will be programmed with diverse literature for lower voices and will focus on aspects of the rehearsal process including warm-ups, vocal technique and intonation, rehearsal techniques for the large chorus, recruitment, time management, and rehearsal pacing. At the conclusion, the ensemble will perform for conference attendees, family, and friends.

Date, Location, Schedule
  • Date - Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Location - Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Frederick County
  • Student Arrival/Check In - 9:00 to 9:30am
  • Rehearsal -  9:30am to 1:30pm
    • There will be a short breaks
    • Students remain with ensemble; bring a peanut/tree nut free snack
  • Lunch Break -  1:30pm-2:00pm
    • Students remain with ensemble; bring a peanut/tree nut free bag lunch
  • Session Preparation - 2:00pm to 2:30pm
  • Session/Performance - 2:30pm*
  • Student Dismissal/Pick Up - 3:15pm
 
*Family and friends are encouraged to attend the concluding performance. 
Presenters
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Dr. W. Bryce Hayes

Associate Director of Choral Activities, James Madison University
Recently honored as Distinguished Teacher of the year by The College of Visual and Performing Arts, Dr. W. Bryce Hayes maintains an active career as a conductor, teacher, church musician, pianist, accompanist, and singer. As choral conductor, Bryce is currently Associate Professor... Read More →
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James "Coach" Turk

Director of Vocal Music, DeMatha Catholic High School
James Turk, is the Director of Vocal Music at DeMatha Catholic High School, in Prince George’s County, Maryland. “Coach”, as he is affectionately called, has directed the High School Tenor/Bass Demonstration Chorus before and with great success. An educator, director, pianist... Read More →
Performing Ensembles
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Maryland High School Tenor/Bass Demonstration Chorus

MCEA
The Maryland Choral Educators Association (MCEA) is delighted to host the Maryland High School Tenor/Bass Demonstration Chorus. This is a valuable professional development opportunity for our educators and an outstanding experience for tenor and bass voices. Click here for the ... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room A - Auditorium
  Chorus, High School

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