Orchestra

Welcome to the Maryland Orchestra Directors Association!

The Maryland Orchestra Directors Association (MODA) provides student events such as the All State Orchestras, State Orchestra Festivals, and the String Solo & Ensemble Festival. MODA also maintains the Maryland Music Lists, and presents conferences for Maryland string teachers.

Upcoming Events

January 11- All State Senior Orchestra Deadline for student contract return

January 13 - All State Junior Orchestra Deadline for student contract return

February 17 - Last day to Pre-register for the February Annual MMEA In-Service Conference, February 24 and 25, 2012

February 24 - All State Senior Orchestra members report to the Baltimore Convention Center

February 24 & 25, 2012 - MMEA Annual Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center

February 26, 2012 - 12:30 PM All State Senior Orchestra Concert, Carl J. Murphy Performing Arts Center, Morgan State University

March 9-11, 2012 - All State Junior Orchestra and Chorus in Hagerstown

March 30, 2012 - Deadline for High School State Orchestra Festival Forms

March 30, 2012 - Deadline for String Solo & Ensemble forms

April 30 - May 4, 2012 - High School Festival/ Assessments

May 14-18, 2012 - Middle School Festival/ Assessments

May 12, 2012 - String and Vocal Solo & Ensemble Festival

February Conference

It's time again for the Annual MMEA Conference. MODA has some great sessions planned for you! This year's headliners are Michael Hopkins and Andrew Dabczynski. There is something for every level. Come out and get recharged for the rest of your year.

Meet our Clinicians!

Check out the Session Descriptions and Schedule!

Looking ahead....

When you find great pieces, please remember to submit them to MODA for the Music Review Committee. It's never too soon to send in a submission for the Summer 2012 Review.

Opportunity's Knocking...

Getting involved with MODA is easy. We have many opportunities to be a part of the events we plan for the students of Maryland. Helping out not only benefits your students, but is a wonderful way to meet and share ideas with string teaching colleagues!

State Orchestra Festival

State Music List - New Updates are posted! They will be incorporated into the lists as soon as possible.

If you have pieces you'd like to add to the list, please be aware that June 5th is the deadline. The Committee will meet in June, and additions will be posted by August 1st.