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President’s Letter

President’s Letter

Dear Minnesota Music Lovers,

This is a very special year for us because we are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Minnesota Music Awards! First, I would like to acknowledge everyone who's been involved with the organization over the years. Thank you for all of your service, input and of course your membership. We are, after all, a membership driven organization. I think you'll find this year to be quite an extraordinary one.

I'm so glad you stopped by our website, and I hope that you continue to do so to check up on all the great events and opportunities the Minnesota Music Academy has for you.One thing that we're extremely excited about this year is the launch of our business association program, "Friends of the MMA." Now, your membership has even more to offer! As a member and supporter of Minnesota music, you are now entitled to discounts at participating businesses who have generously lent their support to the MMA. If you would like your business to be involved, please feel free to contact us to find out more information. Shortly, we will have a page up on the site that will be completely dedicated to letting you know all the great things you can do with your membership card

We're very excited about our updates and changes and we think you'll feel the same way. Please make sure to check back often. Anytime you want to talk with someone at the MMA, please feel free to email us. We'll have a detailed list of emails for each board member up soon, then you'll know exactly who to direct your question or comment. If you're unsure, you can always use: info@minnesotamusicacademy.org

Every person who serves on the MMA Board of Directors is a volunteer, so please be patient if you do not get an immediately reply. We will do our very best to get back to you in a timely manner.

Thank you again for supporting the Minnesota Music Academy.

All the best,

Kate

Kate Galloway, President
President@minnesotamusicacademy.org

 

ARCHIVES



Our FRIENDS
"Low Fi" DEMO Thursdays
09-Feb-06
On behalf of our friends at DEMO
"Low-Fi" DEMO Thursdays at the Acadia
7 to midnight
$5 (kids under 12 free)

Make Acadia your new Thursday night spot with family friendly acoustic showcases. Great music, a full menu, coffee, wine and beer, and friends. Who needs the weekend?

Thursday, February 9th, 7pm $5 (kids under 12 FREE)

L. Preston West
Ronny Cary
Tony Thomas
Chelsea Mae
John Devine

A benefit for the Diverse Emerging Music Organization
http://www.demomn.org

MMA Seminar - Booking & Touring 101
25-Jan-06
The MMA and the Fineline Present - Booking & Touring 101
with Kim King (Fine Line Music Café), Michael McGregor (Hello! Booking), Charles Gehr (Ouija Radio, Vamp Music Source), and
Steve McClellan (First Avenue, McNally Smith)

Wednesday February 8, 2006
7 - 8:30pm
Fine Line Music Cafe
301 First Avenue North
Minneapolis
18+ / MMA Members FREE / Non-Members $10
The MMA is proud to present the "Booking and Touring 101" educational seminar. Booking is extremely time-consuming and touring can be very costly if you aren't careful. Successful touring takes more than just booking the performance and showing up to play. Our panelist bring some amazing experience and insight on the topic. Theres the club perspective - what do they expect from you if they book you in their club? Theres the booking agent perspective - what do they expect from you if they book you in a club and what can you expect from a booking agent? And, finally, thoughts from a touring musician on what it takes to book a successful tour. There will be information for everyone from seasoned musicians to those of you just starting to wander outside the Twin Cities metro area.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SEMINAR THE MMA PRESENTS ITS MONTHLY SHOWCASE FEATURING THE MUSIC OF:
U JOINT (www.ujointmusic.com)
SAM KEENAN (www.samkeenan.com)
UNGUIDED MISSILE (www.unguidedmissile.com)

Music starts at 9pm/$5*/18+
FREE for MMA Members
COMP TICKETS FOR THE PUBLIC ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.finelinemusic.com

Annual Meeting Announcement
13-Jan-06
Please join the Board of Directors and members of the Minnesota Music Academy at the Turf Club on Tuesday, January 17th at 7pm
for the MMA annual meeting.

The meeting will take place in the Clown Lounge and is open to the public. Come meet the Board of Directors, hear plans for the upcoming year and have a say in how the MMA can best serve the Minnesota music community.

Immediately following the meeting, the MMA is hosting a showcase in the main room featuring:

Big Ditch Road
Luke Zimmerman
Stockcar Named Desire
Jonathan Rundman
Music starts at 9pm/ $5 cover for non-MMA members

Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Meeting at 7pm
Music at 9pm
Turf Club
1601 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN

Requirements for open board positions.
13-Jan-06
The Minnesota Music Academy is a non-profit organization that operates year-round, with board meetings occurring the 3rd Tuesday of every Monday at 6:30pm. The following is a list of qualifications and skills desired for the three open board positions.

General Requirements:

- Availability to attend monthly board meetings the 3rd Tuesday of each month
- Availability to plan and attend committee meetings
- Knowledge of Minnesota music, venues, companies and the like
- Previous experience with non-profit organizations and/or business experience
- Availability to commit to educational seminar meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month
- Ability to commit to extensive involvement in the planning and execution of the yearly Minnesota Music Awards
- Ability to commit to 10+ hours per month on MMA related work

Specific Skills Desired for Board Positions:
- Marketing/Publicity/Public Relations
- Fundraising/Grant Writing
- Graphic Design
- Event Planning
- Accounting/Book-Keeping
- Administration/Internal Communications

 

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