Meeting/Event Schedule - 2012
All board meetings will begin at 6:30 pm and will be held at the MGH Institute in Boston
Upcoming Meetings
2012 board meeting schedule will be posted shortly after the annual meeting.
Annual Meeting: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 6:30-7:00pm
Winter Clinic for all winter 2012 judges: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 7:00-9:00pm.
Note: Other meetings will be scheduled as necessary.
2010 Scholarship Winners
In January of 2007, the members of the MJA Board of Director’s made a commitment to establish a scholarship program that would allow the awarding of scholarships to eligible performing members of Eastern Mass and NESBA units. Because of hard work, dedication, and the generosity of MJA’s membership, we were able to award for the first time, four $500.00 scholarships in 2008. IN 2009, we were able to award 2 $500.00 scholarships. In 2010, we were able to award 3 $500.00 scholarships. We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and even more proud that we can continue to help support the goals and dreams of some amazing students within our local organizations.
2010 Winners were:
Erin Cuddy
Erin was a member of St. Brendan's 'A' guard. She is a 9 year member of St. Brendan’s, but is enjoying her 12th year of colorguard this year. She is currently a sophomore at Curry College and is majoring in health studies. Her goal is to work in a hospital setting.
Jeannette Gerry
Jeanette is a 6 year member of King Philip. She plans on attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the Fall with a goal of biotechnology as her major. She plans on becoming a biotechnician and eventually wants to work towards a master’s degree.
Christine Viola
Christine is a 6 year member of the Melrose Marching Band and Guard. She is still in the process of selecting a college for the fall and plans on majoring in environmental science. Eventually, she plans on traveling worldwide to promote a clean and healthy environment.
2009 Winners were:
Erika Nordengren
Erika was a member of the Salem Blue Colorguard. She was a 4 year member of that organization. She will be pursuing a career in nutrition and plans on making colorguard a permanent part of her life.
Alicia Druid
Alicia was member of the Reading High School Colorguard. She was a 4 year member of that organization. She will be pursuing a degree in vocal performance and hopes to get her masters and teach music.
Congratulations to these outstanding students and we look forward to next years awards!!!
2008 Winners were:
Ann Dorgan
Ann was a member of the Stoughton High School Black Knights Marching Band. She is a 5 year member of that organization. She will be attending U. Mass Amherst in the fall as a Music Major.
Christina Teoli
Christina was a member of the Salem Blue Devils Marching Band from Salem, NH. She was a 4 year member of the Salem Blue Devils Marching Band. She plans on studying law with the hopes of practicing within the entertainment industry. She also has hopes of become a United States Senator!!
Caitrin Walsh
Caitrin was a member of Blessed Sacrament World Guard. She was also an 11 year member of St. Ann’s and started performing at the age of 5. She plans on pursuing an education in the medical field with the hopes of becoming a surgeon.
Sebastian Galleguillos
Sebastion was a member of Blessed Sacrament World Guard. He has also performed with Alter Ego, Emerald Marquis and St. Ann’s. He is currently enrolled at Rutgers University and is pursuing a degree in Information Technology.