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About SMEA

SMEA is a non-profit cultural association that was incorporated in 1957. It acts as the voice for music educators, music directors and performers in Saskatchewan. SMEA is committed to supporting music education in the province and is recognized as the “Professional Development Network” for music education by the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation.

Mission

  • Developing capacity for all educators who have responsibility for music education in Saskatchewan schools and communities.

Vision

Accessibility:
Actively engaging and interacting with others, seeking input, and listening to concerns, building positive relationships that benefit the organization.
Caring:
Showing concern and empathy in a supportive manner to agency staff, members, and colleagues.
Inclusion/Diversity:
Promoting an inclusive environment by engaging successfully with a wide variety of individuals; encouraging diverse perspectives and music styles.
Innovative:
Exercising creativity, balanced with a focus on quality, to address challenges and opportunities.

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Board of Directors

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Sharon Bates

PAST PRESIDENT

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BROOKLYN RAE

DIRECTOR 

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Graham Gilmore

PRESIDENT

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HEATHER MANN

DIRECTOR

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Cade Eastwood

VICE PRESIDENT

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MARLOUIE GENE SAIQUE

DIRECTOR

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Shaun Bzdel

TREAUSURER

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SCOTT PETERS

DIRECTOR

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STEPHANIE ANDRES

DIRECTOR 

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2026 SMEA Annual General Meeting

Everyone is welcome to the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association Annual General Meeting to be held on November 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

For full event details please visit the Events section "SMEA AGM"

2025 SMEA AGM Minute |  2026 SMEA AGM Agenda 

SMEA Board Liaisons

Dean McNeill

U of S Liaison

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David Dick

U of R Liaison

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Janet Weaver & Wendy Rigby

Orff Contact

Lynn Ewing

STF Liaison

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Stefanie Stefanson-Pexa

Heart of the City, Saskatoon

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Peggy L'Hoir

Heart of the City

Biggar, SK

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Jonathon Tait

USMES President

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Ari Wang

URMSC President

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SMEA Member Organizations

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SMEA Affiliations

SMEA is proud to support the folllowing provincial organizations

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