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2024 TEXAS MEA
San Antonio, TX
February 7-10, 2024
San Antonio, TX
February 7-10, 2024
2024 OHIO MEA
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain THIS Year's Beginners: A Primer for Middle School and High School Directors
Columbus, OH
February 2, 2024
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain THIS Year's Beginners: A Primer for Middle School and High School Directors
Columbus, OH
February 2, 2024
2024 NAMM SHOW
1. Preparing the Instrument Replacement Plan
2. Combatting the Teacher Shortage: The "Choose to Teach" Video Series
3. Top 12 Tips for New(er) Music Teachers
Anaheim, CA
January 25-28, 2024
1. Preparing the Instrument Replacement Plan
2. Combatting the Teacher Shortage: The "Choose to Teach" Video Series
3. Top 12 Tips for New(er) Music Teachers
Anaheim, CA
January 25-28, 2024
2024 FLORIDA MEA
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain THIS Year's Beginners: A Primer for Middle School and High School Directors
Tampa, FL
January 12-13, 2024
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain THIS Year's Beginners: A Primer for Middle School and High School Directors
Tampa, FL
January 12-13, 2024
2023 MIDWEST CLINIC
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain THIS Year's Beginners: A Primer for Middle School and High School Directors
Chicago, IL
Dec 19-22, 2023
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain THIS Year's Beginners: A Primer for Middle School and High School Directors
Chicago, IL
Dec 19-22, 2023
2023 NYSSMA STATE MUSIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Rochester, NY
Dec 2, 2023
Rochester, NY
Dec 2, 2023
2023 NAMM FOUNDATION FLY-IN
Wash D.C.
November 13-16, 2023
Wash D.C.
November 13-16, 2023
2023 BANDS OF AMERICA GRAND NATIONAL FINALS
Indianapolis, IN
November 7-11, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
November 7-11, 2023
2023 PASIC
Indianapolis, IN
November 7-11, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
November 7-11, 2023
2023 BANDS OF AMERICA SAN ANTONIO SUPER REGIONALS
San Antonio, TX
October 27-28, 2023
San Antonio, TX
October 27-28, 2023
2023 BANDS OF AMERICA ST LOUIS SUPER REGIONALS
St Louis, MO
October 27-28, 2023
St Louis, MO
October 27-28, 2023
2023 BANDS OF AMERICA INDIANAPOLIS SUPER REGIONALS
Indianapolis, IN
October 20-21, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
October 20-21, 2023
GREENVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS RETURNING MUSIC TEACHER IN-SERVICE
Greenville, SC
August 2-4, 2023
Greenville, SC
August 2-4, 2023
2023 MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL SUMMER BOARD MEETING
Salt Lake City, UT
July 9-11, 2023
Salt Lake City, UT
July 9-11, 2023
2023 LAS VEGAS MARIACHI WORKSHOPS
Las Vegas Academy
Las Vegas, NV
June 26-30, 2023
Las Vegas Academy
Las Vegas, NV
June 26-30, 2023
2023 YAMAHA YOUNG PERFORMING ARTISTS & SUMMER SYMPOSIUM
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
June 23-???, 2023
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
June 23-???, 2023
TENT: 2023 RYAN ANTHONY MUSIC PROJECT CONFERENCE
Point Loma, CA
June 23 -
Point Loma, CA
June 23 -
2023 ELGIN U46 SCHOOL DISTRICT MARIACHI WORKSHOPS
Elgin, IL
June 12-16, 2023
Elgin, IL
June 12-16, 2023
DESERT SOUNDS VOCAL MARIACHI TRAINING
Phoenix, AZ
June 1-3, 2023
Phoenix, AZ
June 1-3, 2023
2023 NAMM Show
Anaheim, CA
April 15-16, 2023
Anaheim, CA
April 15-16, 2023
SANTA ANA USD SECONDARY MUSIC EDUCATION MARIACHI TRAINING
Santa Ana, CA
April 12-14, 2023
Santa Ana, CA
April 12-14, 2023
2023 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL MUSIC DEALERS CONFERENCE
San Juan, Puerto Rico
March 22-27, 2023
San Juan, Puerto Rico
March 22-27, 2023
SANTA ANA USD ELEMENTARY MARIACHI WORKSHOP
Santa Ana, CA
March 22, 2023
Santa Ana, CA
March 22, 2023
2023 KSMEA
Wichita, KS
Feb 24, 2023
Wichita, KS
Feb 24, 2023
2023 CALIFORNIA ASMEC
Fresno, CA
Feb 15-19, 2023
Fresno, CA
Feb 15-19, 2023
2023 TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCATION CONFERENCE
San Antonio, TX
Feb 8-11, 2023
San Antonio, TX
Feb 8-11, 2023
2023 UTAH MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION STATE CONFERENCE
St. George, UT
Feb 4, 2023
St. George, UT
Feb 4, 2023
2023 SOUTH CAROLINA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION STATE CONFERENCE
Columbia
Feb 2-3, 2023
Columbia
Feb 2-3, 2023
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRY MEETING
Indianapolis, IN
Jan 25-26, 2023
Indianapolis, IN
Jan 25-26, 2023
2023 INDIANA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Ft Wayne, IN
Jan 13, 2023
Ft Wayne, IN
Jan 13, 2023
2022 MISSISSIPPI BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Dec 7-8, 2022
Natchez, MS
Dec 7-8, 2022
Natchez, MS
2022 MIDWEST CLINIC
Chicago
Dec 19-22, 2022
Chicago
Dec 19-22, 2022
2022 NAfME PROGRAM LEADERS SYMPOSIUM
National Harbor, MD
Nov 2-4, 2022
National Harbor, MD
Nov 2-4, 2022
2022 BANDS OF AMERICA GRAND NATIONALS
Indianapolis, IN
Nov 10-12, 2022
Indianapolis, IN
Nov 10-12, 2022
2022 PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Indianapolis, IN
November 10-12, 2022
Indianapolis, IN
November 10-12, 2022
2022 BANDS OF AMERICA SUPER REGIONALS
San Antonio
Nov 3-5, 2022
San Antonio
Nov 3-5, 2022
2022 BANDS OF AMERICA SUPER REGIONALS
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 21-22, 2022
Indianapolis, IN
Oct 21-22, 2022
2022 BANDS OF AMERICA SUPER REGIONALS
St. Louis, MO
Oct 14-15, 2022
St. Louis, MO
Oct 14-15, 2022
2022 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS PERFORMING ARTS CONFERENCE
Denver, CO
September 21-22, 2022
Denver, CO
September 21-22, 2022
PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY BOARD SUMMIT
Indianapolis, IN
August 8-12, 2022
Indianapolis, IN
August 8-12, 2022
2022 DELTA OMICRON CONFERENCE
Norfolk, VA
July 28, 2022
Norfolk, VA
July 28, 2022
JOSE HERNANDEZ AFTER-SCHOOL MARIACHI ACADEMY TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM
Tustin, CA
July 25, 2022
Tustin, CA
July 25, 2022
2022 RYAN ANTHONY MUSIC PROJECT (R.A.M.P.) MUSIC CONFERENCE
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
July 19-21, 2022
Keynote: BUT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION: A RETURN TO THE WHY
Session 1: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
Session 2: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: 10 THINGS TO DO MONDAY
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 3: A CASUAL CONVERSATION ABOUT ARTISTRY
Marcia Neel hosts Yamaha Master Educators Tony Maiello and Travis Cross in an open discussion about Artistry; what it is and how it evolves.
Session 4: EXPANDING THE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESS IN ELECTIVE MUSIC
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today’s students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven’t made their way into our classrooms as yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR “traditional” envelope.
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
July 19-21, 2022
Keynote: BUT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION: A RETURN TO THE WHY
Session 1: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
Session 2: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: 10 THINGS TO DO MONDAY
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 3: A CASUAL CONVERSATION ABOUT ARTISTRY
Marcia Neel hosts Yamaha Master Educators Tony Maiello and Travis Cross in an open discussion about Artistry; what it is and how it evolves.
Session 4: EXPANDING THE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESS IN ELECTIVE MUSIC
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today’s students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven’t made their way into our classrooms as yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR “traditional” envelope.
2022 SUMMER MEETING OF THE MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL BOARD
Carlsbad, CA
July 10-12, 2022
Carlsbad, CA
July 10-12, 2022
2022 WOMEN BAND DIRECTORS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Opening Remarks and Conference Session
Dallas, TX
July 7-8, 2022
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
Opening Remarks and Conference Session
Dallas, TX
July 7-8, 2022
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
2022 REGIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS AT BAKERSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CA
Bakersfield, CA
June 27-29, 2022
Bakersfield, CA
June 27-29, 2022
2022 REGIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS AT ELGIN U-46 SCHOOL DISTRICT, IL
Elgin, IL
June 16-21, 2022
Elgin, IL
June 16-21, 2022
2022 NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS AT THE NAMM SHOW IN ANAHEIM, CA
Anaheim, CA
May 30 - June 4, 2022
Details available here
Anaheim, CA
May 30 - June 4, 2022
Details available here
2022 COLORADO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Colorado Springs, CO
January 29, 2022
Broadmoor Hotel, Bartolini Hall, 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
Colorado Springs, CO
January 29, 2022
Broadmoor Hotel, Bartolini Hall, 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
2022 ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Peoria, IL
January 27, 2022, 1:30 PM
Peoria Conference Center, Room 403/404
Co-sponsored by Quinlan and Fabish
Session: LIVE CONCERT DEMONSTRATION: FIRST PERFORMANCE NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION
Established as an event to increase retention for instrumental programs, the First Performance National Day of Celebration (FPNDOC) is a day that has been set aside to recognize and celebrate the achievements of beginning instrumental music students through the presentation of a demonstration concert that allows these young musicians to showcase their newly acquired musical skills for the very first time in a public setting. The complimentary materials provided are designed to help reduce beginner dropouts, encourage positive communication with parents, and strengthen administrative support through a memorable concert experience. Based upon music chosen from the method book, the support materials provided are modifiable and include letters to parents and principals; Certificates of “Advancement” for the students; ideas to involve high school music students; and even a script to use as a starting point. The entire package was put together by the Music Achievement Council—a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to help grow instrumental music programs. The FPNDOC Toolkit is available to download for free. https://www.nammfoundation.org/fpndoc.
Peoria, IL
January 27, 2022, 1:30 PM
Peoria Conference Center, Room 403/404
Co-sponsored by Quinlan and Fabish
Session: LIVE CONCERT DEMONSTRATION: FIRST PERFORMANCE NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION
Established as an event to increase retention for instrumental programs, the First Performance National Day of Celebration (FPNDOC) is a day that has been set aside to recognize and celebrate the achievements of beginning instrumental music students through the presentation of a demonstration concert that allows these young musicians to showcase their newly acquired musical skills for the very first time in a public setting. The complimentary materials provided are designed to help reduce beginner dropouts, encourage positive communication with parents, and strengthen administrative support through a memorable concert experience. Based upon music chosen from the method book, the support materials provided are modifiable and include letters to parents and principals; Certificates of “Advancement” for the students; ideas to involve high school music students; and even a script to use as a starting point. The entire package was put together by the Music Achievement Council—a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to help grow instrumental music programs. The FPNDOC Toolkit is available to download for free. https://www.nammfoundation.org/fpndoc.
2022 KANSAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Wichita, KS
February 24-25, 2022
Wichita Conference Center, 2:20-2:50 1st session; 2:55-3:25 2nd session; 3:30-4:00 3rd session
SESSION 1 (Feb 24): THE RIGHT STUFF
A new session for all three presenters, Tim Lautzenheiser, Charlie Menghini, and Marcia Neel are combining to provide three (3) separate sessions in which Dr. Tim would speak on Advocacy and Communication, Dr. Menghini on Best Practices-Success Strategies, and Mrs. Neel on Recruitment and Retention. These short, individual presentations will be highly concentrated - the best stuff - information that teachers can take home and use immediately to make a difference with their students. Each session would provide time for some “rapid fire” questions from the directors and each will be designed for the specific audiences being targeted - small schools, larger schools and the college music education majors and first or second year teachers. The goal is to make this a very memorable session for the music educators - to energize them and leave them wanting more.
SESSION 2 (February 25, 9:00 AM, Century II Convention Center Room 102): COMMUNICATING WITH ADMINISTRATORS
A panel, moderated by KMEA President, Mark Gard, will discuss the topic of how best to talk to administrators.
Wichita, KS
February 24-25, 2022
Wichita Conference Center, 2:20-2:50 1st session; 2:55-3:25 2nd session; 3:30-4:00 3rd session
SESSION 1 (Feb 24): THE RIGHT STUFF
A new session for all three presenters, Tim Lautzenheiser, Charlie Menghini, and Marcia Neel are combining to provide three (3) separate sessions in which Dr. Tim would speak on Advocacy and Communication, Dr. Menghini on Best Practices-Success Strategies, and Mrs. Neel on Recruitment and Retention. These short, individual presentations will be highly concentrated - the best stuff - information that teachers can take home and use immediately to make a difference with their students. Each session would provide time for some “rapid fire” questions from the directors and each will be designed for the specific audiences being targeted - small schools, larger schools and the college music education majors and first or second year teachers. The goal is to make this a very memorable session for the music educators - to energize them and leave them wanting more.
SESSION 2 (February 25, 9:00 AM, Century II Convention Center Room 102): COMMUNICATING WITH ADMINISTRATORS
A panel, moderated by KMEA President, Mark Gard, will discuss the topic of how best to talk to administrators.
2021 NEW HAMPSHIRE MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Nashua, NH
October 21, 2021
Courtyard Marriott Conference Center
Keynote: BACK TO THE FUTURE: A RETURN TO THE WHY
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
Nashua, NH
October 21, 2021
Courtyard Marriott Conference Center
Keynote: BACK TO THE FUTURE: A RETURN TO THE WHY
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
2021 VIRGINIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Norfolk, VA
November 20, 2021
Marriott Hotel, Chesapeake 1&2, 10:30 AM
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
Norfolk, VA
November 20, 2021
Marriott Hotel, Chesapeake 1&2, 10:30 AM
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
2021 NEBRASKA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Lincoln, NE
November 18, 2021
University of Nebraska Westbrook Music Building, Rm #114
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
Lincoln, NE
November 18, 2021
University of Nebraska Westbrook Music Building, Rm #114
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T. STEPS TO RETAINING THIS YEAR'S BEGINNERS
Rebuilding starts with retaining our youngest music-makers which is why we must focus on keeping them engaged and enthused about music-making once they have started. By concentrating on strategies that promote Success, provide Modeling, allow for meaningful Activities, encourage Reflection and ensure Trust, students will want to return year after year for another helping of exciting music-making experiences. Attendees will come away with innovative, fun, and easy-to-replicate ideas that can be used to help build a foundation that will lead to a sold program year after year.
2019 MIDWEST CLINIC
Chicago, IL
McCormick Place West
December 18-21, 2019
Co-sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Chicago, IL
McCormick Place West
December 18-21, 2019
Co-sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
2019 NAfME NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND ALL-NATIONAL HONOR ENSEMBLES
Orlando, FL
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
November 6-8, 2019
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Orlando, FL
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
November 6-8, 2019
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
2019 BANDS OF AMERICA GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY YAMAHA
Music for All
Indianapolis, IN
Lucas Oil Stadium
November 14-16, 2019
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s most exciting marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first-come, first-served basis. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
This event is a three-day, Preliminary, Semi-Finals, Finals event, held in Lucas Oil Stadium, one of the world’s premier indoor venues. Bands receive recorded evaluation from panels of leading educators and marching experts, along with written scoresheets. Forty-five bands perform in each of the two separate Prelims contests, balanced with like numbers of bands from each class. Thirty bands then advance to Semi-Finals with a formula that ensures inclusion of representatives of each of the four classes and the top scoring bands from the two separate Prelims contests and the overall event. The top 12 scoring bands from Semi-Finals, regardless of class, advance to Saturday evening’s finals.
Music for All
Indianapolis, IN
Lucas Oil Stadium
November 14-16, 2019
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s most exciting marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first-come, first-served basis. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
This event is a three-day, Preliminary, Semi-Finals, Finals event, held in Lucas Oil Stadium, one of the world’s premier indoor venues. Bands receive recorded evaluation from panels of leading educators and marching experts, along with written scoresheets. Forty-five bands perform in each of the two separate Prelims contests, balanced with like numbers of bands from each class. Thirty bands then advance to Semi-Finals with a formula that ensures inclusion of representatives of each of the four classes and the top scoring bands from the two separate Prelims contests and the overall event. The top 12 scoring bands from Semi-Finals, regardless of class, advance to Saturday evening’s finals.
PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention)
Indianapolis, IN
November 13-16, 2019
Join PAS November 14-17, 2018 for one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world – the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis, IN! Featuring over 120 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations given by the finest artists from all over the world, PASIC18 will showcase all areas of percussion — drum set, marching, keyboard, symphonic, world, recreational, education, music technology, new music, and health & wellness. The convention’s International Drum and Percussion Expo is held annually with more than 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest in percussion instruments, gear, publications and services.The nationally recognized PASIC Marching Percussion Festival also takes place during the convention. This indoor festival includes competitions for individuals, small ensembles, a marching ensemble interactive clinic, and a DrumLine Battle.
Indianapolis, IN
November 13-16, 2019
Join PAS November 14-17, 2018 for one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world – the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis, IN! Featuring over 120 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations given by the finest artists from all over the world, PASIC18 will showcase all areas of percussion — drum set, marching, keyboard, symphonic, world, recreational, education, music technology, new music, and health & wellness. The convention’s International Drum and Percussion Expo is held annually with more than 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest in percussion instruments, gear, publications and services.The nationally recognized PASIC Marching Percussion Festival also takes place during the convention. This indoor festival includes competitions for individuals, small ensembles, a marching ensemble interactive clinic, and a DrumLine Battle.
Dayton Public Schools
Dayton, Ohio
Professional In-service Trainings
November 5, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Sponsored by Dayton Public Schools
Workshop: Percussion for the Non Percussionist Middle and High School Band Director
Clinician: Lamar Burkhalter
Workshop: Moving into the Future: Next Steps in Building A 21st Century Orff Curriculum
Clinician: Susan Mueller
Workshop: Building the Relevant Urban Choral Program
Clinician: Brandon Williams
Dayton, Ohio
Professional In-service Trainings
November 5, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Sponsored by Dayton Public Schools
Workshop: Percussion for the Non Percussionist Middle and High School Band Director
Clinician: Lamar Burkhalter
Workshop: Moving into the Future: Next Steps in Building A 21st Century Orff Curriculum
Clinician: Susan Mueller
Workshop: Building the Relevant Urban Choral Program
Clinician: Brandon Williams
2019 BANDS OF AMERICA SUPER REGIONAL PRESENTED BY YAMAHA
Indianapolis, IN
Lucas Oil Stadium
October 25-26, 2018
Bands of America Super Regionals offer enhanced two-day regional events at world-class venues, second only to the Grand Nationals experience. With a growing demand from the local bands, an updated format for 2018 will allow for an increased maximum of 80 bands at this event, utilizing two judging panels for preliminary competition. Prelims will take place over two days, with a maximum of 50 bands on Friday, 30 bands on Saturday, and Finals Saturday evening.
Indianapolis, IN
Lucas Oil Stadium
October 25-26, 2018
Bands of America Super Regionals offer enhanced two-day regional events at world-class venues, second only to the Grand Nationals experience. With a growing demand from the local bands, an updated format for 2018 will allow for an increased maximum of 80 bands at this event, utilizing two judging panels for preliminary competition. Prelims will take place over two days, with a maximum of 50 bands on Friday, 30 bands on Saturday, and Finals Saturday evening.
2019 BANDS OF AMERICA SUPER REGIONAL PRESENTED BY YAMAHA
St. Louis, MO
The Dome at America's Center
October 18-19, 2019
Bands of America Super Regionals offer enhanced two-day regional events at world-class venues, second only to the Grand Nationals experience. With a growing demand from the local bands, an updated format for 2018 will allow for an increased maximum of 80 bands at this event, utilizing two judging panels for preliminary competition. Prelims will take place over two days, with a maximum of 50 bands on Friday, 30 bands on Saturday, and Finals Saturday evening.
St. Louis, MO
The Dome at America's Center
October 18-19, 2019
Bands of America Super Regionals offer enhanced two-day regional events at world-class venues, second only to the Grand Nationals experience. With a growing demand from the local bands, an updated format for 2018 will allow for an increased maximum of 80 bands at this event, utilizing two judging panels for preliminary competition. Prelims will take place over two days, with a maximum of 50 bands on Friday, 30 bands on Saturday, and Finals Saturday evening.
JOSE HERNANDEZ MARIACHI ACADEMY IN-SERVICE TEACHER TRAINING
October 14, 2019
Orange County, CA
October 14, 2019
Orange County, CA
KERN COUNTY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION FALL CONFERENCE
Bakersfield, CA
September 14, 2019
Sponsored by Music and Arts and Yamaha Corporation of America
Keynote: BUT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Session: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Bakersfield, CA
September 14, 2019
Sponsored by Music and Arts and Yamaha Corporation of America
Keynote: BUT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Session: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
ARKANSAS BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Little Rock, AR
July 29-21, 2019
Co-sponsored by AMRO Music, Cooper Music, Inc., the Music Achievement Council, Saied Music Company and Yamaha Corporation of America
Keynote: BUT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Session 1: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: A GUIDE FOR DIRECTORS, PARENTS, PRINCIPALS AND MUSIC SUPERVISORS
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In This session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond.
Session 2: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: THE DIRECTORS' TOP TEN! This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Little Rock, AR
July 29-21, 2019
Co-sponsored by AMRO Music, Cooper Music, Inc., the Music Achievement Council, Saied Music Company and Yamaha Corporation of America
Keynote: BUT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Session 1: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: A GUIDE FOR DIRECTORS, PARENTS, PRINCIPALS AND MUSIC SUPERVISORS
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In This session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond.
Session 2: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: THE DIRECTORS' TOP TEN! This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY BAND DIRECTOR SUMMER CLINICS
West Chester, PA
July 22-23, 2019
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Session 1: CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PODIUM: LESSONS IN BODY LANGUAGE
From giving specific direction from the podium to organizing the various aspects of the curriculum to receiving appropriate funding for the program to getting out "the music education message," music educators have the ability to develop an enormous sphere of influence from "anywhere" within the circle of their various constituencies -- students, parents, schools, districts, communities, professional organizations, etc. It is vital to "set up" your listeners to hear your message(s) and your body language will support or betray you. Specific ideas and concepts will be presented to help teachers discover how leadership and purpose have provided our most successful music educators with "silent strategies" to help them realize their end goals.
Session 2: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Session 3: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: A GUIDE FOR DIRECTORS, PARENTS, PRINCIPALS AND MUSIC SUPERVISORS
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In This session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond.
Session 4: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: THE DIRECTORS' TOP TEN! This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
West Chester, PA
July 22-23, 2019
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Session 1: CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PODIUM: LESSONS IN BODY LANGUAGE
From giving specific direction from the podium to organizing the various aspects of the curriculum to receiving appropriate funding for the program to getting out "the music education message," music educators have the ability to develop an enormous sphere of influence from "anywhere" within the circle of their various constituencies -- students, parents, schools, districts, communities, professional organizations, etc. It is vital to "set up" your listeners to hear your message(s) and your body language will support or betray you. Specific ideas and concepts will be presented to help teachers discover how leadership and purpose have provided our most successful music educators with "silent strategies" to help them realize their end goals.
Session 2: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Session 3: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: A GUIDE FOR DIRECTORS, PARENTS, PRINCIPALS AND MUSIC SUPERVISORS
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In This session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond.
Session 4: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: THE DIRECTORS' TOP TEN! This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
DAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS SOUNDS OF SUMMER II
Dayton, OH
July 16-17, 2019
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Since 1984, the Yamaha Sounds of Summer program has provided top notch instruction to drummers and percussionists of all ages. This unique, specially-designed program for DPS percussion students and faculty provides hands-on instruction which is at the core of the Yamaha Sounds of Summer curriculum. Both students and faculty will rehearse and perform exercises and etudes contained in the Sounds of Summer Marching Essentials book.
This headliner instructor for this year's program is Lamar Burkhalter, Music Director for the NFL Houston Texans’ “Deep Steel Thunder" band. In addition to serving as the Music Director for Super Bowl LIVE, held in Houston, Texas, Burkhalter is the Founder/Executive Director of the Percussion One Foundation. He has served as the Percussion Entertainment Director for the MLB, ALCS, and World Series games in October of 2017. In addition, N8RHYTHM, his percussion education company, teaches and guides percussion curriculum around Texas.
Dayton, OH
July 16-17, 2019
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Since 1984, the Yamaha Sounds of Summer program has provided top notch instruction to drummers and percussionists of all ages. This unique, specially-designed program for DPS percussion students and faculty provides hands-on instruction which is at the core of the Yamaha Sounds of Summer curriculum. Both students and faculty will rehearse and perform exercises and etudes contained in the Sounds of Summer Marching Essentials book.
This headliner instructor for this year's program is Lamar Burkhalter, Music Director for the NFL Houston Texans’ “Deep Steel Thunder" band. In addition to serving as the Music Director for Super Bowl LIVE, held in Houston, Texas, Burkhalter is the Founder/Executive Director of the Percussion One Foundation. He has served as the Percussion Entertainment Director for the MLB, ALCS, and World Series games in October of 2017. In addition, N8RHYTHM, his percussion education company, teaches and guides percussion curriculum around Texas.
2019 NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS®
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
July 9-13, 2018
Follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/MariachiWorkshop
The 2018 workshops are scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 9th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, July 13th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Albertson's Foundation, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
July 9-13, 2018
Follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/MariachiWorkshop
The 2018 workshops are scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 9th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, July 13th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Albertson's Foundation, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation
JOSE HERNANDEZ MARIACHI ACADEMY IN-SERVICE TEACHER TRAINING
June 18, 2019
Orange County, CA
June 18, 2019
Orange County, CA
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION SUMMIT
June 13-15, 2019
Keynote: BUT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educators Program
June 13-15, 2019
Keynote: BUT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educators Program
U-46 SCHOOLS MARIACHI WORKSHOP
Elgin, IL
June 10-14, 2019
Follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/MariachiWorkshop
Sponsored by U-46 Schools
A Beginning Mariachi Pedagogy Workshop will be offered containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal as well as instrumental pedagogy. Focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary mariachi instruments including trumpet, violin, guitar, vihuela and guitarron. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Erik Ramirez, Yvette Sital, and Miriam Velasquez three of the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program, will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and these instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
Elgin, IL
June 10-14, 2019
Follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/MariachiWorkshop
Sponsored by U-46 Schools
A Beginning Mariachi Pedagogy Workshop will be offered containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal as well as instrumental pedagogy. Focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary mariachi instruments including trumpet, violin, guitar, vihuela and guitarron. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Erik Ramirez, Yvette Sital, and Miriam Velasquez three of the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program, will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and these instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
Dayton Public Schools
Professional In-service Trainings
May 27-31, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Location: TBA
Sponsored by Dayton Public Schools
Workshop: Moving into the Future: Building a 21st Century Secondary Choral Program
Clinician: Kimberly Barclay Ritzer
Performing choral music allows young people to express themselves in song and when doing this collaboratively, choral singing becomes far more than the sum of its parts by fulfilling the common need for meaningful engagement with others. In this workshop, teachers will be provided with the “hands on” materials to use in building and developing a successful choral program in both middle and high school settings. To provide a “pathway to success,” participants will be provided with a comprehensive notebook filled with beginning, intermediate and advanced choral warm-ups, sight-reading materials and a diverse representation of recommended choral literature that can be implemented in the upcoming school year. Using the provided literature as a guide, the focus will be on the use of age-appropriate pedagogical tools, methods, buzzwords, imageries, conducting techniques and vocalises that have been proven to inspire and motivate beginning to the most advanced choral students.
Workshop: Moving into the Future: Building A 21st Century Orff Curriculum
Clinician: Susan Mueller
Securing the future in an elementary curriculum, Orff Schulwerk serves as an effective strategy to optimize learning in the 21st century and beyond. Since creativity is at the heart of problem-solving, teachers can help students develop creative competencies, better equipping them for the community and the world. Through differentiation, and a focus on the whole child, this hands-on approach to music making cultivates students’ critical and creative thinking. At the completion of the three day workshop, DPS teachers will receive a well-articulated and kid-tested curriculum, including lesson plans and related materials with pacing, assessment, and classroom management ideas woven throughout. This is an active workshop so dress casually and be ready to have fun!
Professional In-service Trainings
May 27-31, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Location: TBA
Sponsored by Dayton Public Schools
Workshop: Moving into the Future: Building a 21st Century Secondary Choral Program
Clinician: Kimberly Barclay Ritzer
Performing choral music allows young people to express themselves in song and when doing this collaboratively, choral singing becomes far more than the sum of its parts by fulfilling the common need for meaningful engagement with others. In this workshop, teachers will be provided with the “hands on” materials to use in building and developing a successful choral program in both middle and high school settings. To provide a “pathway to success,” participants will be provided with a comprehensive notebook filled with beginning, intermediate and advanced choral warm-ups, sight-reading materials and a diverse representation of recommended choral literature that can be implemented in the upcoming school year. Using the provided literature as a guide, the focus will be on the use of age-appropriate pedagogical tools, methods, buzzwords, imageries, conducting techniques and vocalises that have been proven to inspire and motivate beginning to the most advanced choral students.
Workshop: Moving into the Future: Building A 21st Century Orff Curriculum
Clinician: Susan Mueller
Securing the future in an elementary curriculum, Orff Schulwerk serves as an effective strategy to optimize learning in the 21st century and beyond. Since creativity is at the heart of problem-solving, teachers can help students develop creative competencies, better equipping them for the community and the world. Through differentiation, and a focus on the whole child, this hands-on approach to music making cultivates students’ critical and creative thinking. At the completion of the three day workshop, DPS teachers will receive a well-articulated and kid-tested curriculum, including lesson plans and related materials with pacing, assessment, and classroom management ideas woven throughout. This is an active workshop so dress casually and be ready to have fun!
2019 NAMM Foundation Fly-in
Washington, D.C.
May 20-23, 2019
Each spring, NAMM members gather in Washington, D.C. to serve as advocates for the right of every child to learn and grow with music by visiting with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.
Participants receive intensive training with policy experts to learn about the policies and priorities of the current administration. With guidance from veteran delegates and seasoned professionals, NAMM members prepare research-based talking points for visits with their Members of Congress. These visits are not just a time to make demands of our legislature, however. It is also when we encourage Senators and Representatives to celebrate the school districts and schools that receive national recognition through The NAMM Foundation’s Best Community for Music Education or SupportMusic Merit Award within their states and congressional districts.
NAMM members will connect with other delegates from their states to form a working coalition to monitor progress and provide support to local school districts through distribution of established educational materials and providing access to effective advocacy templates.
Washington, D.C.
May 20-23, 2019
Each spring, NAMM members gather in Washington, D.C. to serve as advocates for the right of every child to learn and grow with music by visiting with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.
Participants receive intensive training with policy experts to learn about the policies and priorities of the current administration. With guidance from veteran delegates and seasoned professionals, NAMM members prepare research-based talking points for visits with their Members of Congress. These visits are not just a time to make demands of our legislature, however. It is also when we encourage Senators and Representatives to celebrate the school districts and schools that receive national recognition through The NAMM Foundation’s Best Community for Music Education or SupportMusic Merit Award within their states and congressional districts.
NAMM members will connect with other delegates from their states to form a working coalition to monitor progress and provide support to local school districts through distribution of established educational materials and providing access to effective advocacy templates.
BIG GIG 2.0
Dunbar High School
Dayton, OH
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday, April 8, 2019
Sponsored by Dayton Public Schools, Yamaha Corporation of America and WGI Sport of the Arts.
The Dayton Public Schools is rebuilding their elementary, vocal and instrumental music programs in a big way and this year’s Big Gig 2.0 is the second year of celebrating this rebirth in the Dayton community. On April 8th, secondary instrumental students will participate in day-long clinic with Wayne Markworth, WGI’s Director of Winds and Lamar Burkhalter, Yamaha Percussion Artist. On April 10th, the students will attend the WGI Percussion World Championships event at the University of Dayton Arena. Students are also being provided with access to the WGI Winds World Championships the following week.
The purpose of the annual Big Gig is to get students excited about music-making and the results are in—the growth of the DPS Music Education Program is evident and on the rise.
Dunbar High School
Dayton, OH
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday, April 8, 2019
Sponsored by Dayton Public Schools, Yamaha Corporation of America and WGI Sport of the Arts.
The Dayton Public Schools is rebuilding their elementary, vocal and instrumental music programs in a big way and this year’s Big Gig 2.0 is the second year of celebrating this rebirth in the Dayton community. On April 8th, secondary instrumental students will participate in day-long clinic with Wayne Markworth, WGI’s Director of Winds and Lamar Burkhalter, Yamaha Percussion Artist. On April 10th, the students will attend the WGI Percussion World Championships event at the University of Dayton Arena. Students are also being provided with access to the WGI Winds World Championships the following week.
The purpose of the annual Big Gig is to get students excited about music-making and the results are in—the growth of the DPS Music Education Program is evident and on the rise.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MARTIN RESIDENCY
March 24-26
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educators Program
Sessions provided include the following:
Keynote: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something truly great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session 1: CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PODIUM: LESSONS IN BODY LANGUAGE
From giving specific direction from the podium to organizing the various aspects of the curriculum to receiving appropriate funding for the program to getting out "the music education message," music educators have the ability to develop an enormous sphere of influence from "anywhere" within the circle of their various constituencies -- students, parents, schools, districts, communities, professional organizations, etc. It is vital to "set up" your listeners to hear your message(s) and your body language will support or betray you. Specific ideas and concepts will be presented to help teachers discover how leadership and purpose have provided our most successful music educators with "silent strategies" to help them realize their end goals.
Session 2: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Session 3: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: TOP 10!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 4: THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE: A CONVERSATION ABOUT WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Young women who are looking to make their mark in the music education industry are provided with an opportunity to discuss their concerns with other women who have made their way in this arena. This session is an open forum that encourages young women to share their visions for the future as well as their dreams for success.
Session 5: INTERVIEWING SKILLS: THE RULES OF THE ROAD
Would you be surprised to learn that the chance of getting a job may have less to do with teacher preparation than with people skills? Teacher candidates may be the best to ever graduate from the pre-service music education program but what is the best way to get that across in the resume or interview? Discover what administrators are looking for and how to best represent yourself in writing as well as in person.
Session 6: BROADENING YOUR BASE: FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI
Schools with growing Latino demographics have found great success in engaging students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. You too CAN go “From Zero to Mariachi” in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in your school’s comprehensive music program. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students.
March 24-26
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educators Program
Sessions provided include the following:
Keynote: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something truly great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session 1: CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PODIUM: LESSONS IN BODY LANGUAGE
From giving specific direction from the podium to organizing the various aspects of the curriculum to receiving appropriate funding for the program to getting out "the music education message," music educators have the ability to develop an enormous sphere of influence from "anywhere" within the circle of their various constituencies -- students, parents, schools, districts, communities, professional organizations, etc. It is vital to "set up" your listeners to hear your message(s) and your body language will support or betray you. Specific ideas and concepts will be presented to help teachers discover how leadership and purpose have provided our most successful music educators with "silent strategies" to help them realize their end goals.
Session 2: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Session 3: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: TOP 10!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 4: THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE: A CONVERSATION ABOUT WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Young women who are looking to make their mark in the music education industry are provided with an opportunity to discuss their concerns with other women who have made their way in this arena. This session is an open forum that encourages young women to share their visions for the future as well as their dreams for success.
Session 5: INTERVIEWING SKILLS: THE RULES OF THE ROAD
Would you be surprised to learn that the chance of getting a job may have less to do with teacher preparation than with people skills? Teacher candidates may be the best to ever graduate from the pre-service music education program but what is the best way to get that across in the resume or interview? Discover what administrators are looking for and how to best represent yourself in writing as well as in person.
Session 6: BROADENING YOUR BASE: FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI
Schools with growing Latino demographics have found great success in engaging students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. You too CAN go “From Zero to Mariachi” in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in your school’s comprehensive music program. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students.
2019 NORTH DAKOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Bismarck Event Center
Bismarck, ND
8:00 AM Saturday, March 23, 2019
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council .
Bismarck Event Center
Bismarck, ND
8:00 AM Saturday, March 23, 2019
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council .
2019 WEST VIRGINIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Charleston Civic Center and Municipal Auditorium
Charleston, WV
3:45 PM Thursday, March 7, 2019
Room 214
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council .
Charleston Civic Center and Municipal Auditorium
Charleston, WV
3:45 PM Thursday, March 7, 2019
Room 214
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council .
MUSIC & ARTS ANNUAL MUSIC CLINIC
Dupage County, IL
South Elgin High School
Friday, March 1, 2019
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educators Program
Keynote: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something truly great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, this motivating and inspirational session explores innovative activities and strategies that engage students, parents and administrators in the R&R process. New and experienced educators alike will walk away with new ideas to try and comprehensive resources to add to their bag of tricks. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators, Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School, and the First Performance National Day of Celebration Tool Kit including the ready-to-use modifiable materials.
Dupage County, IL
South Elgin High School
Friday, March 1, 2019
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educators Program
Keynote: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something truly great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, this motivating and inspirational session explores innovative activities and strategies that engage students, parents and administrators in the R&R process. New and experienced educators alike will walk away with new ideas to try and comprehensive resources to add to their bag of tricks. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators, Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School, and the First Performance National Day of Celebration Tool Kit including the ready-to-use modifiable materials.
ELGIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT U46 CONSULTANCY AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Elgin, IL
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educators Program
Consultancies and Needs Assessments of this type are provided by Yamaha Corporation of America at no cost to the school district. In this case, the consultancy will explore various aspects of the district's music program and upcoming changes in how music education programs will be delivered in the near future.
If interested in Consultancies or Needs Assessments for your school district through the Yamaha Master Educators Program, contact [email protected].
Elgin, IL
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educators Program
Consultancies and Needs Assessments of this type are provided by Yamaha Corporation of America at no cost to the school district. In this case, the consultancy will explore various aspects of the district's music program and upcoming changes in how music education programs will be delivered in the near future.
If interested in Consultancies or Needs Assessments for your school district through the Yamaha Master Educators Program, contact [email protected].
2019 KANSAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Century II Convention Center
Wichita, KS
8:00 AM Saturday, February 23, 2019
Sponsored by KMEA and the Yamaha Master Educators Program
Session 1: 5 S.M.A.R.T & FUN IDEAS FOR RETAINING YOUR BEGINNERS
This session focuses on five creative ideas that provide a variety of fun and meaningful experiences that will keep your beginners (as
well as their parents and your administrators) engaged in and excited about your instrumental music program. Neel will also share material related to the First Performance National Day of Celebration which has been organized by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit, to provide a singular opportunity for students, parents, administrators and the community-at-large to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of beginning instrumental students.
Session 2: PARENT ADVOCACY SESSIONS FOR ALL-STATE PARENTS
Century II Convention Center
Wichita, KS
8:00 AM Saturday, February 23, 2019
Sponsored by KMEA and the Yamaha Master Educators Program
Session 1: 5 S.M.A.R.T & FUN IDEAS FOR RETAINING YOUR BEGINNERS
This session focuses on five creative ideas that provide a variety of fun and meaningful experiences that will keep your beginners (as
well as their parents and your administrators) engaged in and excited about your instrumental music program. Neel will also share material related to the First Performance National Day of Celebration which has been organized by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit, to provide a singular opportunity for students, parents, administrators and the community-at-large to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of beginning instrumental students.
Session 2: PARENT ADVOCACY SESSIONS FOR ALL-STATE PARENTS
2019 TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CLINIC
Henry B. González Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
11:30 AM Friday, February 15, 2019
CC214 AB
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Session: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto flash drives.
Co-sponsored by Ellis County Music Center, High School Music Service, JW Pepper, Swicegood Music, Tarpley Music
Henry B. González Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
11:30 AM Friday, February 15, 2019
CC214 AB
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Session: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto flash drives.
Co-sponsored by Ellis County Music Center, High School Music Service, JW Pepper, Swicegood Music, Tarpley Music
2018 NYSSMA WINTER CONFERENCE
Convention Center
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Session 1: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Highland CH Room
8:15 AM
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto flash drives.
Session 2: SHARED TIPS FOR SUCCESS: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATORS BY MUSIC EDUCATORS
Cascade EF Room
1:15 PM
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tipsare the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publication.
Both Sessions are co-sponsored by JW Pepper and the Music Achievement Council
Convention Center
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Session 1: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Highland CH Room
8:15 AM
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto flash drives.
Session 2: SHARED TIPS FOR SUCCESS: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATORS BY MUSIC EDUCATORS
Cascade EF Room
1:15 PM
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tipsare the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publication.
Both Sessions are co-sponsored by JW Pepper and the Music Achievement Council
2018 VMEA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
The Homestead -- Hot Springs, VA
November 16, 2018
8:00 AM
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council .
The Homestead -- Hot Springs, VA
November 16, 2018
8:00 AM
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council .
PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention)
Indianapolis, IN
November 14-17, 2018
Join PAS November 14-17, 2018 for one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world – the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis, IN! Featuring over 120 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations given by the finest artists from all over the world, PASIC18 will showcase all areas of percussion — drum set, marching, keyboard, symphonic, world, recreational, education, music technology, new music, and health & wellness. The convention’s International Drum and Percussion Expo is held annually with more than 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest in percussion instruments, gear, publications and services.The nationally recognized PASIC Marching Percussion Festival also takes place during the convention. This indoor festival includes competitions for individuals, small ensembles, a marching ensemble interactive clinic, and a DrumLine Battle.
Indianapolis, IN
November 14-17, 2018
Join PAS November 14-17, 2018 for one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world – the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis, IN! Featuring over 120 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations given by the finest artists from all over the world, PASIC18 will showcase all areas of percussion — drum set, marching, keyboard, symphonic, world, recreational, education, music technology, new music, and health & wellness. The convention’s International Drum and Percussion Expo is held annually with more than 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest in percussion instruments, gear, publications and services.The nationally recognized PASIC Marching Percussion Festival also takes place during the convention. This indoor festival includes competitions for individuals, small ensembles, a marching ensemble interactive clinic, and a DrumLine Battle.
2018 BANDS OF AMERICA GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY YAMAHA
Music for All
Indianapolis, IN
November 8-11, 2017
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s most exciting marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first-come, first-served basis. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
This event is a three-day, Preliminary, Semi-Finals, Finals event, held in Lucas Oil Stadium, one of the world’s premier indoor venues. Bands receive recorded evaluation from panels of leading educators and marching experts, along with written scoresheets. Forty-five bands perform in each of the two separate Prelims contests, balanced with like numbers of bands from each class. Thirty bands then advance to Semi-Finals with a formula that ensures inclusion of representatives of each of the four classes and the top scoring bands from the two separate Prelims contests and the overall event. The top 12 scoring bands from Semi-Finals, regardless of class, advance to Saturday evening’s finals.
Music for All
Indianapolis, IN
November 8-11, 2017
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s most exciting marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first-come, first-served basis. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
This event is a three-day, Preliminary, Semi-Finals, Finals event, held in Lucas Oil Stadium, one of the world’s premier indoor venues. Bands receive recorded evaluation from panels of leading educators and marching experts, along with written scoresheets. Forty-five bands perform in each of the two separate Prelims contests, balanced with like numbers of bands from each class. Thirty bands then advance to Semi-Finals with a formula that ensures inclusion of representatives of each of the four classes and the top scoring bands from the two separate Prelims contests and the overall event. The top 12 scoring bands from Semi-Finals, regardless of class, advance to Saturday evening’s finals.
2018 BANDS OF AMERICA SUPER REGIONAL
San Antonio, TX - Alamodome
November 2-3, 2018
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
Bands of America Super Regionals offer enhanced two-day regional events at world-class venues, second only to the Grand Nationals experience. For the last several years, Music for All has experienced an increased demand for participation in our Super Regional Championships, particularly the San Antonio Super Regional.
In order to provide the opportunity for more bands to participate, an updated format for 2018 will allow for an increased maximum of 80 bands at the Super Regionals, utilizing two judging panels for preliminary competition. Prelims will take place over two days, with a maximum of 50 bands on Friday, 30 bands on Saturday, and Finals Saturday evening.
SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTANCY
San Antonio, TX
November 1, 2018
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
San Antonio, TX
November 1, 2018
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
To inquire about a School District Needs Assessment and/or Consultancy sponsored by Yamaha Corporation, contact:
Marcia Neel
702.630.0518
Marcia Neel
702.630.0518
2018 BANDS OF AMERICA SUPER REGIONAL
St. Louis, MO - The Dome at America's Center
October 26-27, 2018
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
Bands of America Super Regionals offer enhanced two-day regional events at world-class venues, second only to the Grand Nationals experience. With a growing demand from the local bands, an updated format for 2018 will allow for an increased maximum of 80 bands at this event, utilizing two judging panels for preliminary competition. Prelims will take place over two days, with a maximum of 50 bands on Friday, 30 bands on Saturday, and Finals Saturday evening.
St. Louis, MO - The Dome at America's Center
October 26-27, 2018
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
Bands of America Super Regionals offer enhanced two-day regional events at world-class venues, second only to the Grand Nationals experience. With a growing demand from the local bands, an updated format for 2018 will allow for an increased maximum of 80 bands at this event, utilizing two judging panels for preliminary competition. Prelims will take place over two days, with a maximum of 50 bands on Friday, 30 bands on Saturday, and Finals Saturday evening.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTANCY
St. Louis, MO
October 25, 2018
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
St. Louis, MO
October 25, 2018
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
To inquire about a School District Needs Assessment and/or Consultancy sponsored by Yamaha Corporation, contact:
Marcia Neel
702.630.0518
Marcia Neel
702.630.0518
MANITOBA MUSIC EDUCATOR'S ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
October 18-19, 2018
Sponsored by AMAM and the Music Achievement Council
Keynote: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session 1: LEADING CHANGE IN MUSIC EDUCATION IN MANITOBA
The focus of this half-day workshop is to share with leaders how they might be able to work with constituents to establish a district-wide or association-wide vision for the Music Department/Cadre, etc., that will lead all to discover their role as "team members" whose job is to lead students to a life-long relationship with music-making. Sessions will include strategies on how to engage teachers, colleagues, etc., to move toward the development of action strategies and goals for supporting the unified vision. Complimentary flash drives containing Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment; Tips for Success: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers; and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Instrumental Music Education Experience will be provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Session 2: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
October 18-19, 2018
Sponsored by AMAM and the Music Achievement Council
Keynote: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session 1: LEADING CHANGE IN MUSIC EDUCATION IN MANITOBA
The focus of this half-day workshop is to share with leaders how they might be able to work with constituents to establish a district-wide or association-wide vision for the Music Department/Cadre, etc., that will lead all to discover their role as "team members" whose job is to lead students to a life-long relationship with music-making. Sessions will include strategies on how to engage teachers, colleagues, etc., to move toward the development of action strategies and goals for supporting the unified vision. Complimentary flash drives containing Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment; Tips for Success: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers; and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Instrumental Music Education Experience will be provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Session 2: BUILDING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN-SERVICE TRAINING
John Marshall Elementary School
Anaheim, CA
October 3, 2018
Session 1: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OUT OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: 10 THINGS TO DO MONDAY!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation could provide supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 2: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
John Marshall Elementary School
Anaheim, CA
October 3, 2018
Session 1: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OUT OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: 10 THINGS TO DO MONDAY!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation could provide supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 2: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Sponsored by the Yamaha Master Educator Program at Yamaha Corporation of America
DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
August 8-12, 2018
The Drum Corps International World Championships mark a week-long celebration of the “very best” in the world of marching music.
On Saturday, August 12, the top 12 corps as determined by the Semifinals competition on Friday, will vie for top honors and the chance to be called World Champion during this concluding event of the 2018 Drum Corps International Tour.
For nearly a half century, Drum Corps International, Marching Music’s Major League™, has been the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Thirteen original founding member organizations formed the Drum Corps International collective in 1971 to organize and unify leadership for youth-focused competitive drum corps events throughout North America. Directors of those competing groups sought to unite their corps by providing opportunities to perform together—in the end building a foundation for future success.A non-profit entity was officially established in 1972, and today DCI supports numerous programs around the globe while sanctioning participating recognized drum corps, SoundSport® performance ensembles and DrumLine Battle™ teams performing in more than 100 competitive events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour.
With a vast reach online at DCI.org, through corporate sponsorship, annual broadcast initiatives, and outreach to high school music programs, Drum Corps International delivers the message of “excellence in performance and in life” to more than 7.2 million young people, ages 13-22 involved in the performing arts across the United States.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
August 8-12, 2018
The Drum Corps International World Championships mark a week-long celebration of the “very best” in the world of marching music.
On Saturday, August 12, the top 12 corps as determined by the Semifinals competition on Friday, will vie for top honors and the chance to be called World Champion during this concluding event of the 2018 Drum Corps International Tour.
For nearly a half century, Drum Corps International, Marching Music’s Major League™, has been the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Thirteen original founding member organizations formed the Drum Corps International collective in 1971 to organize and unify leadership for youth-focused competitive drum corps events throughout North America. Directors of those competing groups sought to unite their corps by providing opportunities to perform together—in the end building a foundation for future success.A non-profit entity was officially established in 1972, and today DCI supports numerous programs around the globe while sanctioning participating recognized drum corps, SoundSport® performance ensembles and DrumLine Battle™ teams performing in more than 100 competitive events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour.
With a vast reach online at DCI.org, through corporate sponsorship, annual broadcast initiatives, and outreach to high school music programs, Drum Corps International delivers the message of “excellence in performance and in life” to more than 7.2 million young people, ages 13-22 involved in the performing arts across the United States.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
DAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dayton, OH
July 23-24, 2018
Since 1984, the Yamaha Sounds of Summer program has provided top notch instruction to drummers and percussionists of all ages. This unique, specially-designed program for DPS percussion students and faculty provides hands-on instruction which is at the core of the Yamaha Sounds of Summer curriculum. Both students and faculty will rehearse and perform exercises and etudes contained in the Sounds of Summer Marching Essentials book.
This headliner instructor for this year's program is Lamar Burkhalter, Music Director for the NFL Houston Texans’ “Deep Steel Thunder" band. In addition to serving as the Music Director for Super Bowl LIVE, held in Houston, Texas, Burkhalter is the Founder/Executive Director of the Percussion One Foundation. He has served as the Percussion Entertainment Director for the MLB, ALCS, and World Series games in October of 2017. In addition, N8RHYTHM, his percussion education company, teaches and guides percussion curriculum around Texas.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Dayton, OH
July 23-24, 2018
Since 1984, the Yamaha Sounds of Summer program has provided top notch instruction to drummers and percussionists of all ages. This unique, specially-designed program for DPS percussion students and faculty provides hands-on instruction which is at the core of the Yamaha Sounds of Summer curriculum. Both students and faculty will rehearse and perform exercises and etudes contained in the Sounds of Summer Marching Essentials book.
This headliner instructor for this year's program is Lamar Burkhalter, Music Director for the NFL Houston Texans’ “Deep Steel Thunder" band. In addition to serving as the Music Director for Super Bowl LIVE, held in Houston, Texas, Burkhalter is the Founder/Executive Director of the Percussion One Foundation. He has served as the Percussion Entertainment Director for the MLB, ALCS, and World Series games in October of 2017. In addition, N8RHYTHM, his percussion education company, teaches and guides percussion curriculum around Texas.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
U-46 SCHOOLS MARIACHI WORKSHOP
Elgin, IL
July 16-19, 2018
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A Beginning Mariachi Pedagogy Workshop will be offered containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal as well as instrumental pedagogy. Focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary mariachi instruments including trumpet, violin, guitar, vihuela and guitarron. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Erik Ramirez and Yvette Sital, two of the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program, will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and these instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
Sponsored by U-46 Schools
Elgin, IL
July 16-19, 2018
Follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/MariachiWorkshop
A Beginning Mariachi Pedagogy Workshop will be offered containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal as well as instrumental pedagogy. Focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary mariachi instruments including trumpet, violin, guitar, vihuela and guitarron. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Erik Ramirez and Yvette Sital, two of the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program, will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and these instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
Sponsored by U-46 Schools
2018 NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS®
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
July 9-13, 2018
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The 2018 workshops are scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 9th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, July 13th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested.
Download Registration Form
Download Purchase Order Estimate Request Form
Download Informational Letter to Share with Administrators
Visit our Website for Hotel and Meal Information.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Albertson's Foundation, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
July 9-13, 2018
Follow us on Facebook at: fb.me/MariachiWorkshop
The 2018 workshops are scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 9th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, July 13th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested.
Download Registration Form
Download Purchase Order Estimate Request Form
Download Informational Letter to Share with Administrators
Visit our Website for Hotel and Meal Information.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Albertson's Foundation, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation
Summer Symposium presented by Yamaha Corporation
June 25-28, 2018
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Music for All has been providing positively life-changing experiences at its summer camp for over 40 years. It’s America’s Camp: the national summer learning experience for band and orchestra students, and teachers. We bring together the best faculty, exciting concerts and events, and students from band and orchestra programs from coast-to-coast who share a love of music-making, performance, and student leadership.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
June 25-28, 2018
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Music for All has been providing positively life-changing experiences at its summer camp for over 40 years. It’s America’s Camp: the national summer learning experience for band and orchestra students, and teachers. We bring together the best faculty, exciting concerts and events, and students from band and orchestra programs from coast-to-coast who share a love of music-making, performance, and student leadership.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
2018 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Conference
Las Vegas, NV
June 23, 2018
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Tropicana Hotel
Session: Mariachi in YOUR Studio?
Ever thought about expanding your studio by including mariachi literature? Along with the bourgeoning Latino demographic in the United States, the popularity of the mariachi genre is also growing exponentially and as it does, it is becoming increasingly mainstream in our concert halls as well as in the school music curriculum. Of all of the instruments of the traditional mariachi ensemble—violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones—the one that is most evident, but most often overlooked in training, is the voice. In this session, internationally-renowned mariachi vocalist, Monica Fogelquist, will unpack the elements of the mariachi vocal style through the exploration of techniques relating to vocal production, diction, and a special focus on the interpretive skills that bring this vibrant repertoire to life. ¡Viva el mariachi! Also joining Monica is Marcia Neel, a national leader in the development of mariachi programs.
Las Vegas, NV
June 23, 2018
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Tropicana Hotel
Session: Mariachi in YOUR Studio?
Ever thought about expanding your studio by including mariachi literature? Along with the bourgeoning Latino demographic in the United States, the popularity of the mariachi genre is also growing exponentially and as it does, it is becoming increasingly mainstream in our concert halls as well as in the school music curriculum. Of all of the instruments of the traditional mariachi ensemble—violins, trumpets, guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones—the one that is most evident, but most often overlooked in training, is the voice. In this session, internationally-renowned mariachi vocalist, Monica Fogelquist, will unpack the elements of the mariachi vocal style through the exploration of techniques relating to vocal production, diction, and a special focus on the interpretive skills that bring this vibrant repertoire to life. ¡Viva el mariachi! Also joining Monica is Marcia Neel, a national leader in the development of mariachi programs.
Dayton Public Schools
Professional In-service Trainings
May 29-31, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Location: TBA
Workshop: Securing the Future: Building a 21st Century Secondary Choral Program
Clinician: Kimberly Barclay Ritzer
Performing choral music allows young people to express themselves in song and when doing this collaboratively, choral singing becomes far more than the sum of its parts by fulfilling the common need for meaningful engagement with others. In this workshop, teachers will be provided with the “hands on” materials to use in building and developing a successful choral program in both middle and high school settings. To provide a “pathway to success,” participants will be provided with a comprehensive notebook filled with beginning, intermediate and advanced choral warm-ups, sight-reading materials and a diverse representation of recommended choral literature that can be implemented in the upcoming school year. Using the provided literature as a guide, the focus will be on the use of age-appropriate pedagogical tools, methods, buzzwords, imageries, conducting techniques and vocalises that have been proven to inspire and motivate beginning to the most advanced choral students.
Workshop: Securing the Future: Building A 21st Century Orff Curriculum
Clinician: Susan Mueller
Securing the future in an elementary curriculum, Orff Schulwerk serves as an effective strategy to optimize learning in the 21st century and beyond. Since creativity is at the heart of problem-solving, teachers can help students develop creative competencies, better equipping them for the community and the world. Through differentiation, and a focus on the whole child, this hands-on approach to music making cultivates students’ critical and creative thinking. At the completion of the three day workshop, DPS teachers will receive a well-articulated and kid-tested curriculum, including lesson plans and related materials with pacing, assessment, and classroom management ideas woven throughout. This is an active workshop so dress casually and be ready to have fun!
Sponsored by Dayton Public Schools
Professional In-service Trainings
May 29-31, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Location: TBA
Workshop: Securing the Future: Building a 21st Century Secondary Choral Program
Clinician: Kimberly Barclay Ritzer
Performing choral music allows young people to express themselves in song and when doing this collaboratively, choral singing becomes far more than the sum of its parts by fulfilling the common need for meaningful engagement with others. In this workshop, teachers will be provided with the “hands on” materials to use in building and developing a successful choral program in both middle and high school settings. To provide a “pathway to success,” participants will be provided with a comprehensive notebook filled with beginning, intermediate and advanced choral warm-ups, sight-reading materials and a diverse representation of recommended choral literature that can be implemented in the upcoming school year. Using the provided literature as a guide, the focus will be on the use of age-appropriate pedagogical tools, methods, buzzwords, imageries, conducting techniques and vocalises that have been proven to inspire and motivate beginning to the most advanced choral students.
Workshop: Securing the Future: Building A 21st Century Orff Curriculum
Clinician: Susan Mueller
Securing the future in an elementary curriculum, Orff Schulwerk serves as an effective strategy to optimize learning in the 21st century and beyond. Since creativity is at the heart of problem-solving, teachers can help students develop creative competencies, better equipping them for the community and the world. Through differentiation, and a focus on the whole child, this hands-on approach to music making cultivates students’ critical and creative thinking. At the completion of the three day workshop, DPS teachers will receive a well-articulated and kid-tested curriculum, including lesson plans and related materials with pacing, assessment, and classroom management ideas woven throughout. This is an active workshop so dress casually and be ready to have fun!
Sponsored by Dayton Public Schools
2018 NAMM Foundation Fly-in
Washington, D.C.
May 20-24, 2018
Each spring, NAMM members gather in Washington, D.C. to serve as advocates for the right of every child to learn and grow with music by visiting with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.
Participants receive intensive training with policy experts to learn about the policies and priorities of the current administration. With guidance from veteran delegates and seasoned professionals, NAMM members prepare research-based talking points for visits with their Members of Congress. These visits are not just a time to make demands of our legislature, however. It is also when we encourage Senators and Representatives to celebrate the school districts and schools that receive national recognition through The NAMM Foundation’s Best Community for Music Education or SupportMusic Merit Award within their states and congressional districts.
NAMM members will connect with other delegates from their states to form a working coalition to monitor progress and provide support to local school districts through distribution of established educational materials and providing access to effective advocacy templates.
Sponsored in part by Yamaha Corporation of America
Washington, D.C.
May 20-24, 2018
Each spring, NAMM members gather in Washington, D.C. to serve as advocates for the right of every child to learn and grow with music by visiting with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.
Participants receive intensive training with policy experts to learn about the policies and priorities of the current administration. With guidance from veteran delegates and seasoned professionals, NAMM members prepare research-based talking points for visits with their Members of Congress. These visits are not just a time to make demands of our legislature, however. It is also when we encourage Senators and Representatives to celebrate the school districts and schools that receive national recognition through The NAMM Foundation’s Best Community for Music Education or SupportMusic Merit Award within their states and congressional districts.
NAMM members will connect with other delegates from their states to form a working coalition to monitor progress and provide support to local school districts through distribution of established educational materials and providing access to effective advocacy templates.
Sponsored in part by Yamaha Corporation of America
2018 Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference
Des Moines, IA
May 11, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: TBA
Session: ANALOGY OF THE BAND DIRECTOR'S JOB. . .THE CEO APPROACH
It is always best for band directors to work with students in a business-like, professional manner. The result is that students perceive that they have a responsibilities to meet and principles to uphold. As the president/CEO, the director supervises each of the sections which comprise a department that must be provided with the tools and motivation to operate well within the organization so that the company can function at its very best to make a profit—the quality musical performance. The individuals within each section thus have the responsibility of working at their best so that their department is the best it can be. Discover how the traits of successful CEOs translate into the world of the band director to help lead a more effective program with less stress. From the tiniest details to the overall big picture, the process starts at the top and that’s you!
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America and West Music
Des Moines, IA
May 11, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: TBA
Session: ANALOGY OF THE BAND DIRECTOR'S JOB. . .THE CEO APPROACH
It is always best for band directors to work with students in a business-like, professional manner. The result is that students perceive that they have a responsibilities to meet and principles to uphold. As the president/CEO, the director supervises each of the sections which comprise a department that must be provided with the tools and motivation to operate well within the organization so that the company can function at its very best to make a profit—the quality musical performance. The individuals within each section thus have the responsibility of working at their best so that their department is the best it can be. Discover how the traits of successful CEOs translate into the world of the band director to help lead a more effective program with less stress. From the tiniest details to the overall big picture, the process starts at the top and that’s you!
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America and West Music
2018 Mariachi Workshop
Iowa City, IA
April 21, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: University of Iowa
Session: FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI
Presenters: Jose Hernandez and Marcia Neel
School Mariachi Programs are springing up rapidly across the nation, drawing a new demographic of student and pumping an exciting new energy into school music programs! Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Workshop participants will play guitar, vihuela and the big-bellied guitarron and sing songs that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Get information on creating a proposal for your school administrator, developing a standards-based course syllabus, purchasing instruments, method books, musical material and uniforms. Gain insights into the highly successful mariachi program implemented in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) that can be replicated easily in any district nationwide.
Co-sponsored by the University of Iowa and West Music Mariachi
Iowa City, IA
April 21, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: University of Iowa
Session: FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI
Presenters: Jose Hernandez and Marcia Neel
School Mariachi Programs are springing up rapidly across the nation, drawing a new demographic of student and pumping an exciting new energy into school music programs! Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Workshop participants will play guitar, vihuela and the big-bellied guitarron and sing songs that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Get information on creating a proposal for your school administrator, developing a standards-based course syllabus, purchasing instruments, method books, musical material and uniforms. Gain insights into the highly successful mariachi program implemented in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) that can be replicated easily in any district nationwide.
Co-sponsored by the University of Iowa and West Music Mariachi
2018 NASMD National Conference
Hollywood, FL
April 11-14, 2018
Margaritaville Resort
Session: First Performance Day of Celebration: A Beginning Strings Demonstration Concert
The First Performance National Day of Celebration is a day that has been set aside to recognize the achievements of beginning instrumental music students. It is celebrated through the presentation of a demonstration concert that allows these young musicians to showcase their newly-acquired musical skills for the very first time in a public venue. The program is being launched in the fall of 2018 with all the complimentary materials needed to help reduce dropouts, encourage positive communication with parents and strengthen administrative support through a memorable concert experience for the students. Join us as these energetic Beginning String students from Hull Middle School and Northbrook Middle School, their parents and administration demonstrate LIVE how this scripted event serves as an exciting first step in their musical journey.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Hollywood, FL
April 11-14, 2018
Margaritaville Resort
Session: First Performance Day of Celebration: A Beginning Strings Demonstration Concert
The First Performance National Day of Celebration is a day that has been set aside to recognize the achievements of beginning instrumental music students. It is celebrated through the presentation of a demonstration concert that allows these young musicians to showcase their newly-acquired musical skills for the very first time in a public venue. The program is being launched in the fall of 2018 with all the complimentary materials needed to help reduce dropouts, encourage positive communication with parents and strengthen administrative support through a memorable concert experience for the students. Join us as these energetic Beginning String students from Hull Middle School and Northbrook Middle School, their parents and administration demonstrate LIVE how this scripted event serves as an exciting first step in their musical journey.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2018 ASTA National Conference
Atlanta, GA
March 9, 2018
11:00 AM - Noon
Location: TBA
Session: First Performance Day of Celebration: A Beginning Strings Demonstration Concert
The First Performance National Day of Celebration is a day that has been set aside to recognize the achievements of beginning instrumental music students. It is celebrated through the presentation of a demonstration concert that allows these young musicians to showcase their newly-acquired musical skills for the very first time in a public venue. The program is being launched in the fall of 2018 with all the complimentary materials needed to help reduce dropouts, encourage positive communication with parents and strengthen administrative support through a memorable concert experience for the students. Join us as these energetic Beginning String students from Hull Middle School and Northbrook Middle School, their parents and administration demonstrate LIVE how this scripted event serves as an exciting first step in their musical journey.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Atlanta, GA
March 9, 2018
11:00 AM - Noon
Location: TBA
Session: First Performance Day of Celebration: A Beginning Strings Demonstration Concert
The First Performance National Day of Celebration is a day that has been set aside to recognize the achievements of beginning instrumental music students. It is celebrated through the presentation of a demonstration concert that allows these young musicians to showcase their newly-acquired musical skills for the very first time in a public venue. The program is being launched in the fall of 2018 with all the complimentary materials needed to help reduce dropouts, encourage positive communication with parents and strengthen administrative support through a memorable concert experience for the students. Join us as these energetic Beginning String students from Hull Middle School and Northbrook Middle School, their parents and administration demonstrate LIVE how this scripted event serves as an exciting first step in their musical journey.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2018 Texas Music Educators Association Conference
San Antonio, TX
February 14-16, 2018
Location: Yamaha Booth
Stop by the Yamaha booth during Exhibits Hours to visit and chat more about Music Education in general and the First Performance National Day of Celebration more specifically.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
San Antonio, TX
February 14-16, 2018
Location: Yamaha Booth
Stop by the Yamaha booth during Exhibits Hours to visit and chat more about Music Education in general and the First Performance National Day of Celebration more specifically.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Annual Districtwide Mariachi Consultancy
Santa Ana Unified School District
February 7-8, 2018
Based upon the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Program Standard 1: PROGRAM RATIONALE AND DESIGN
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development that prepares participating teachers to meet the academic learning needs of all P-12 students and retain high quality teachers. The design is responsive to individual teacher's needs, and is consistent with Education Code. It is relevant to the contemporary conditions of teaching and learning and provides for coordination of the administrative components of the program such as admission, advisement, participant support and assessment, support provider preparation, and program evaluation. The program design includes intensive individualized support and assistance to each participant, collaborative experiences with colleagues and resource personnel.
Program Standard 2: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
Communication and collaboration between the induction program and sponsoring as well as district personnel establishes a professional, educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of induction and coordinating additional site/district professional development opportunities. Programs offer professional development that emphasizes the importance of new teacher development, identifies working conditions that optimizes participating teachers’ success and implementing effective steps to ameliorate or overcome challenging aspects of teachers’ work environments in order to effectively transition the new teacher from induction to the role of professional educator.
Program Standard 5: PEDAGOGY
Participating teachers grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply appropriate standards and the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. They utilize the adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials in the context of their teaching assignment.
Participating teachers use and interpret student assessment data from multiple measures for entry level, progress monitoring, and summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction. They plan and differentiate instruction using multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on the assessed individual, academic language and literacy, and diverse learning needs of the full range of learners (e.g. struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-dominant English, and advanced learners).
To maximize learning, participating teachers create and maintain well-managed classrooms that foster students’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. They develop safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments that promote respect, value differences, and mediate conflicts according to state laws and local protocol.
Program Standard 6: UNIVERSAL ACCESS: EQUITY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Participating teachers protect and support all students by designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments. They maximize academic achievement for students from all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background; gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; students with disabilities and advanced learners; and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
When planning and delivering instruction, participating teachers examine and strive to minimize bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Co-sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society for the Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana Unified School District
February 7-8, 2018
Based upon the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Program Standard 1: PROGRAM RATIONALE AND DESIGN
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development that prepares participating teachers to meet the academic learning needs of all P-12 students and retain high quality teachers. The design is responsive to individual teacher's needs, and is consistent with Education Code. It is relevant to the contemporary conditions of teaching and learning and provides for coordination of the administrative components of the program such as admission, advisement, participant support and assessment, support provider preparation, and program evaluation. The program design includes intensive individualized support and assistance to each participant, collaborative experiences with colleagues and resource personnel.
Program Standard 2: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
Communication and collaboration between the induction program and sponsoring as well as district personnel establishes a professional, educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of induction and coordinating additional site/district professional development opportunities. Programs offer professional development that emphasizes the importance of new teacher development, identifies working conditions that optimizes participating teachers’ success and implementing effective steps to ameliorate or overcome challenging aspects of teachers’ work environments in order to effectively transition the new teacher from induction to the role of professional educator.
Program Standard 5: PEDAGOGY
Participating teachers grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply appropriate standards and the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. They utilize the adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials in the context of their teaching assignment.
Participating teachers use and interpret student assessment data from multiple measures for entry level, progress monitoring, and summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction. They plan and differentiate instruction using multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on the assessed individual, academic language and literacy, and diverse learning needs of the full range of learners (e.g. struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-dominant English, and advanced learners).
To maximize learning, participating teachers create and maintain well-managed classrooms that foster students’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. They develop safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments that promote respect, value differences, and mediate conflicts according to state laws and local protocol.
Program Standard 6: UNIVERSAL ACCESS: EQUITY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Participating teachers protect and support all students by designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments. They maximize academic achievement for students from all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background; gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; students with disabilities and advanced learners; and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
When planning and delivering instruction, participating teachers examine and strive to minimize bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Co-sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society for the Santa Ana Unified School District
2018 AZMEA Conference
Mesa, AZ
Friday, February 2, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Phoenix Marriott Mesa, Ballroom A Maricopa
Session: Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Instrumental Music Education Experience
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto flash drives.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper and the Music Achievement Council
Mesa, AZ
Friday, February 2, 2018
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Phoenix Marriott Mesa, Ballroom A Maricopa
Session: Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Instrumental Music Education Experience
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto flash drives.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper and the Music Achievement Council
2018 NAMM Show Music Education Days
Anaheim, CA
Saturday, January 27, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby B Member Center
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T and Innovative Ideas for Retaining Your Beginners
Looking for some NEW ideas to add to your retention bag of tricks? By focusing on a S.M.A.R.T Approach to Retention while implementing a number of creative activities along the way, your retention numbers will skyrocket! This live version of the well-attended, highly successful MakeMusic webinar session includes video examples of best practices used by successful band and orchestra directors throughout the U.S. Directors have told us that in their many years of teaching, the ideas which are presented have literally changed the way they view their beginning programs as well as their own rewarding sense of accomplishment. Session attendees will receive complementary copies of all materials to use in putting these ideas into practice.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper and the Music Achievement Council
Anaheim, CA
Saturday, January 27, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Lobby B Member Center
Session: 5 S.M.A.R.T and Innovative Ideas for Retaining Your Beginners
Looking for some NEW ideas to add to your retention bag of tricks? By focusing on a S.M.A.R.T Approach to Retention while implementing a number of creative activities along the way, your retention numbers will skyrocket! This live version of the well-attended, highly successful MakeMusic webinar session includes video examples of best practices used by successful band and orchestra directors throughout the U.S. Directors have told us that in their many years of teaching, the ideas which are presented have literally changed the way they view their beginning programs as well as their own rewarding sense of accomplishment. Session attendees will receive complementary copies of all materials to use in putting these ideas into practice.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper and the Music Achievement Council
Friday, January 26, 2018
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Anaheim Hyatt, Harbor Room
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper and the Music Achievement Council
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Anaheim Hyatt, Harbor Room
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper and the Music Achievement Council
2018 Dayton Public School Professional Development
Dayton, OH
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
The Dayton Public Schools have committed to re-energizing their K-12 Music Education Programs. Through this In-service opportunity with the elementary and secondary vocal educators, these teachers will explore innovative ways to provide the students with exciting opportunities to become more engaged at school through active music-making. Elementary music educators will explore how the Orff curriculum begins with what their students do instinctively: play! Imitation, experimentation, and personal expression occur naturally as students become confident, life-long musicians and creative problem solvers. The secondary choral educators will explore how an articulated curriculum will lead to enhanced experiences in vocal music.
Sponsored by the Dayton Public Schools
Dayton, OH
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
The Dayton Public Schools have committed to re-energizing their K-12 Music Education Programs. Through this In-service opportunity with the elementary and secondary vocal educators, these teachers will explore innovative ways to provide the students with exciting opportunities to become more engaged at school through active music-making. Elementary music educators will explore how the Orff curriculum begins with what their students do instinctively: play! Imitation, experimentation, and personal expression occur naturally as students become confident, life-long musicians and creative problem solvers. The secondary choral educators will explore how an articulated curriculum will lead to enhanced experiences in vocal music.
Sponsored by the Dayton Public Schools
2017 Midwest Clinic
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: McCormick Place, Meeting Room W184
Session: First Performance Day of Celebration: A Beginning Band Demonstration Concert
This session is a pre-planned demonstration concert designed to improve retention of beginners that will feature an actual beginning band demonstration concert by two local schools. Attendees will see and hear their parent’s reaction to the program. Following their performance, a panel discussion will explore ideas how to implement this type of program in your school culminating with the announcement of “First Performance National Day of Celebration” for 2018.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: McCormick Place, Meeting Room W184
Session: First Performance Day of Celebration: A Beginning Band Demonstration Concert
This session is a pre-planned demonstration concert designed to improve retention of beginners that will feature an actual beginning band demonstration concert by two local schools. Attendees will see and hear their parent’s reaction to the program. Following their performance, a panel discussion will explore ideas how to implement this type of program in your school culminating with the announcement of “First Performance National Day of Celebration” for 2018.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2017 Bands of America Grand National Championships Presented by Yamaha
Music for All
Indianapolis, IN
November 8-11, 2017
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s most exciting marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first-come, first-served basis. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
This event is a three-day, Preliminary, Semi-Finals, Finals event, held in Lucas Oil Stadium, one of the world’s premier indoor venues. Bands receive recorded evaluation from panels of leading educators and marching experts, along with written scoresheets. Forty-five bands perform in each of the two separate Prelims contests, balanced with like numbers of bands from each class. Thirty bands then advance to Semi-Finals with a formula that ensures inclusion of representatives of each of the four classes and the top scoring bands from the two separate Prelims contests and the overall event. The top 12 scoring bands from Semi-Finals, regardless of class, advance to Saturday evening’s finals.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Music for All
Indianapolis, IN
November 8-11, 2017
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s most exciting marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first-come, first-served basis. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
This event is a three-day, Preliminary, Semi-Finals, Finals event, held in Lucas Oil Stadium, one of the world’s premier indoor venues. Bands receive recorded evaluation from panels of leading educators and marching experts, along with written scoresheets. Forty-five bands perform in each of the two separate Prelims contests, balanced with like numbers of bands from each class. Thirty bands then advance to Semi-Finals with a formula that ensures inclusion of representatives of each of the four classes and the top scoring bands from the two separate Prelims contests and the overall event. The top 12 scoring bands from Semi-Finals, regardless of class, advance to Saturday evening’s finals.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
2017 DCI World Championships
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
August 10-12, 2017
The stated purpose of a DCI corps is "...to provide a life changing experience for youth through the art of marching music performance." The DCI competitive summer tour, consisting of DCI-sanctioned competitions throughout the United States, culminates in August with the week-long DCI World Championships.
In August of 2017, Drum Corps International is very excited to celebrate its ninth straight year of World Championship events at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Ticket packages include reserved tickets to the 2017 DCI World Championship Prelims (Thursday, Aug. 10), Semifinals (Friday, Aug. 11) and Finals (Saturday, Aug. 12). Ticket information available here.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
August 10-12, 2017
The stated purpose of a DCI corps is "...to provide a life changing experience for youth through the art of marching music performance." The DCI competitive summer tour, consisting of DCI-sanctioned competitions throughout the United States, culminates in August with the week-long DCI World Championships.
In August of 2017, Drum Corps International is very excited to celebrate its ninth straight year of World Championship events at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Ticket packages include reserved tickets to the 2017 DCI World Championship Prelims (Thursday, Aug. 10), Semifinals (Friday, Aug. 11) and Finals (Saturday, Aug. 12). Ticket information available here.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
2017 Arkansas Bandmasters
Little Rock AR
July 26-29, 2017
Time: 1:15 PM
Location: Robinson Performance Hall
Session 1: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper, Amro Music and the Music Achievement Council
Little Rock AR
July 26-29, 2017
Time: 1:15 PM
Location: Robinson Performance Hall
Session 1: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper, Amro Music and the Music Achievement Council
Yamaha 2017 Sounds of Summer Camp
Reno, NV
July 13, 2017
SESSION: Setting the Course for Success: Five Tips for Taking on Leadership Roles to Inspire Others
The opening of a new school year always presents another exciting opportunity to set the course for a successful year of music-making and nothing charts that course like effective leadership from directors and students alike. Empowering young people of any age allows them to have a voice in their own education while providing them with real-world leadership experiences when it comes to making decisions as well as creating action. As we think about kicking off the coming school year, there may be a number of ways in which we can empower our student leaders to make a difference in our programs by challenging them to help build the culture of our programs both at the middle and high school levels right off the bat. Let’s take a look at how students might create added-value to what we already do as we start the year.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Reno, NV
July 13, 2017
SESSION: Setting the Course for Success: Five Tips for Taking on Leadership Roles to Inspire Others
The opening of a new school year always presents another exciting opportunity to set the course for a successful year of music-making and nothing charts that course like effective leadership from directors and students alike. Empowering young people of any age allows them to have a voice in their own education while providing them with real-world leadership experiences when it comes to making decisions as well as creating action. As we think about kicking off the coming school year, there may be a number of ways in which we can empower our student leaders to make a difference in our programs by challenging them to help build the culture of our programs both at the middle and high school levels right off the bat. Let’s take a look at how students might create added-value to what we already do as we start the year.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
2017 NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS®
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
June 26-30, 2017
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The 2017 workshops are scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 26th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 30th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
Download Informational Letter to Share with Administrators
Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Albertson's Foundation, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
June 26-30, 2017
Follow us on Facebook at: http://on.fb.me/k0f1Dg
The 2017 workshops are scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 26th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 30th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
Download Informational Letter to Share with Administrators
Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Albertson's Foundation, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation
2017 Music Publishers Association
New York, NY
June 16, 2017
Panel: The Future of Music Education
The Music Publishers Association is presenting a panel discussion on the "Future of Music Education" at their annual meeting being held June 16th in New York City. The panelists will discusses how music publishers can better understand the learning environment that schools are embracing now and in the future. Since publishers are ultimately producing products for student musicians, or for future performers and audience members, knowing how today's students learn is of vital importance.
New York, NY
June 16, 2017
Panel: The Future of Music Education
The Music Publishers Association is presenting a panel discussion on the "Future of Music Education" at their annual meeting being held June 16th in New York City. The panelists will discusses how music publishers can better understand the learning environment that schools are embracing now and in the future. Since publishers are ultimately producing products for student musicians, or for future performers and audience members, knowing how today's students learn is of vital importance.
2017 NAfME Western Division Leadership Conference
Las Vegas NV
June 14, 2017
Las Vegas NV
June 14, 2017
2017 NAMM Music Education Advocacy D.C. Fly-In
Washington D.C.
May 21-25, 2017
Each spring, NAMM members gather in Washington, D.C. to serve as advocates for the right of every child to learn and grow with music by visiting with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.NAMM Fly-In participants receive intensive training with policy experts to learn about the policies and priorities of the current administration. With guidance from veteran delegates and seasoned professionals, NAMM members prepare research-based talking points for visits with their Members of Congress. These visits are not just a time to make demands of our legislature, however. It is also when we encourage Senators and Representatives to celebrate the school districts and schools that receive national recognition through The NAMM Foundation’s Best Community for Music Education or SupportMusic Merit Award within their states and congressional districts.
NAMM members will also hear updates from key stakeholders for how ESSA implementation plans from state and local education are coming together and what the timeline looks like for appropriations discussions. Critically, NAMM members will connect with other delegates from their states to form a working coalition to monitor progress and provide support to local school districts through distribution of established educational materials and providing access to effective advocacy templates.
Washington D.C.
May 21-25, 2017
Each spring, NAMM members gather in Washington, D.C. to serve as advocates for the right of every child to learn and grow with music by visiting with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.NAMM Fly-In participants receive intensive training with policy experts to learn about the policies and priorities of the current administration. With guidance from veteran delegates and seasoned professionals, NAMM members prepare research-based talking points for visits with their Members of Congress. These visits are not just a time to make demands of our legislature, however. It is also when we encourage Senators and Representatives to celebrate the school districts and schools that receive national recognition through The NAMM Foundation’s Best Community for Music Education or SupportMusic Merit Award within their states and congressional districts.
NAMM members will also hear updates from key stakeholders for how ESSA implementation plans from state and local education are coming together and what the timeline looks like for appropriations discussions. Critically, NAMM members will connect with other delegates from their states to form a working coalition to monitor progress and provide support to local school districts through distribution of established educational materials and providing access to effective advocacy templates.
Tulsa Public Schools
Music Department Professional Development Days
Tulsa, OK
April 28-29, 2017
The focus of this Professional Development Day is to establish a district-wide, aligned vision for the Music Department that will lead music educators to discover their role as “team members” whose job is to lead students to a life-long relationship with music-making. The sessions will include the development of action strategies and goals for supporting the unified vision as well as an overview of the current curriculum to ensure that it is appropriately aligned to best serve the students.
Sponsored by the Tulsa Public Schools
Music Department Professional Development Days
Tulsa, OK
April 28-29, 2017
The focus of this Professional Development Day is to establish a district-wide, aligned vision for the Music Department that will lead music educators to discover their role as “team members” whose job is to lead students to a life-long relationship with music-making. The sessions will include the development of action strategies and goals for supporting the unified vision as well as an overview of the current curriculum to ensure that it is appropriately aligned to best serve the students.
Sponsored by the Tulsa Public Schools
2017 FWISD Mariachi Extravaganza
Fort Worth, TX
April 28-29, 2017
Jose Hernandez
Session: Fort Worth Independent School District Mariachi Extravaganza
Jose Hernandez will provide a teacher workshop and student clinics for the participants of the Fort Worth ISD Mariachi Extravaganza. Maestro Hernandez will provide classes on the selections they will have already been rehearsing and perform these in a Grand Finale Concert in the evening. For additional information, please contact Kathy S. Bernal, Event Chairperson, via this email link or via phone at 817-814-2619.
Fort Worth, TX
April 28-29, 2017
Jose Hernandez
Session: Fort Worth Independent School District Mariachi Extravaganza
Jose Hernandez will provide a teacher workshop and student clinics for the participants of the Fort Worth ISD Mariachi Extravaganza. Maestro Hernandez will provide classes on the selections they will have already been rehearsing and perform these in a Grand Finale Concert in the evening. For additional information, please contact Kathy S. Bernal, Event Chairperson, via this email link or via phone at 817-814-2619.
2017 PAMEA Conference
Erie, PA
April 19-22, 2017
Exact 9:30 AM Location: Room 100
Session: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips are the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the newly-revised Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publications.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Erie, PA
April 19-22, 2017
Exact 9:30 AM Location: Room 100
Session: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips are the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the newly-revised Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publications.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2017 NASMD National Conference
Phoenix, AZ
April 5-8, 2017
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
Session: TBA
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Phoenix, AZ
April 5-8, 2017
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
Session: TBA
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
2017 California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) State Conference
Anaheim, CA
March 29-April 1, 2017
Exact Time and Location: TBA
Anaheim Marriott
Session: ¡Viva el mariachi! 2.0: the Nuts and Bolts of Implementation
This is a follow-up to the 2016 ¡Vival el mariachi! Introductory presentation. Participants will explore the elements required to build a strong teaching team that will grow a successful mariachi program in your district. We will examine the professional development necessary to get started by looking at strategies, best practices and curriculum samples, In addition, we will explore new ways to engage community organizations and parents to support the program.
Anaheim, CA
March 29-April 1, 2017
Exact Time and Location: TBA
Anaheim Marriott
Session: ¡Viva el mariachi! 2.0: the Nuts and Bolts of Implementation
This is a follow-up to the 2016 ¡Vival el mariachi! Introductory presentation. Participants will explore the elements required to build a strong teaching team that will grow a successful mariachi program in your district. We will examine the professional development necessary to get started by looking at strategies, best practices and curriculum samples, In addition, we will explore new ways to engage community organizations and parents to support the program.
Music for All National Concert Band Festival presented by Yamaha
Indianapolis, IN
March 9-11, 2017
A non-competitive experience
Being invited is the achievement! The Festival’s non-competitive atmosphere at the Festival provides a place for growth, cooperative encouragement and mutual respect among music programs, students, parents, boosters and administrators. Directors select their own programs; there is no required repertoire. There are no ratings or rankings so directors and their ensembles are free to stretch themselves, reach for new heights, and strive for innovation, growth and excellence, instead of focusing on a rating or placing.
Participating students experience an atmosphere of mutual respect while enjoying concerts from other outstanding ensembles. The Festival’s dress code and standards of conduct enhance the world-class atmosphere of the Festival. Ensembles that perform at the Festival are recognized as being among the finest in the nation. Participation is a “credential” worth having. The preparation process itself can have a positive effect on your music program.
Indianapolis, IN
March 9-11, 2017
A non-competitive experience
Being invited is the achievement! The Festival’s non-competitive atmosphere at the Festival provides a place for growth, cooperative encouragement and mutual respect among music programs, students, parents, boosters and administrators. Directors select their own programs; there is no required repertoire. There are no ratings or rankings so directors and their ensembles are free to stretch themselves, reach for new heights, and strive for innovation, growth and excellence, instead of focusing on a rating or placing.
Participating students experience an atmosphere of mutual respect while enjoying concerts from other outstanding ensembles. The Festival’s dress code and standards of conduct enhance the world-class atmosphere of the Festival. Ensembles that perform at the Festival are recognized as being among the finest in the nation. Participation is a “credential” worth having. The preparation process itself can have a positive effect on your music program.
Metropolitan State University Mariachi Workshops
Denver, CO
February, 18, 2017
Jose Hernandez,
Jesus Hernandez
Sessions: Statewide Mariachi Workshop Clinics
Jose Hernandez and Chuy Hernandez will provide clinics for the participants of the Metropolitan State University Mariachi Festival. They will provide classes on the selections they will have already been rehearsing for a Grand Finale Concert in the evening.
For additional information, please contact Lorenzo Trujillo, Clinic Chairperson, via this email link or via phone at 303-842-5773.
Sponsored by: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
February, 18, 2017
Jose Hernandez,
Jesus Hernandez
Sessions: Statewide Mariachi Workshop Clinics
Jose Hernandez and Chuy Hernandez will provide clinics for the participants of the Metropolitan State University Mariachi Festival. They will provide classes on the selections they will have already been rehearsing for a Grand Finale Concert in the evening.
For additional information, please contact Lorenzo Trujillo, Clinic Chairperson, via this email link or via phone at 303-842-5773.
Sponsored by: Metropolitan State University of Denver
2017 NAfME Northwest Conference
Bellevue, WA
February 18, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Hyatt Juniper
Session 1: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OUT OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: 10 THINGS TO DO MONDAY!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation could provide supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Hyatt Juniper
Session 2: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper, Music and Arts, the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Bellevue, WA
February 18, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Hyatt Juniper
Session 1: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OUT OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: 10 THINGS TO DO MONDAY!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation could provide supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Hyatt Juniper
Session 2: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by JW Pepper, Music and Arts, the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2017 MNMEA Conference
Minneapolis, MN
February 16, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: CC 101A
Session 1: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OUT OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: 10 THINGS TO DO MONDAY!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation could provide supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by the Minnesota Music Educators Association
Time: 2:15 PM
Location: 101D
Session 2: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: TIPS FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips are the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the newly-revised Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publications.
Co-sponsored by Cadenza Music, Eckroth Music, Groth Music, Music Mart, Schmitt Music, JW Pepper, the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: TBA
Keynote Address: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Sponsored by the Minnesota Music Educators Association
Minneapolis, MN
February 16, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: CC 101A
Session 1: MAKING AN ADVOCATE OUT OF YOUR PRINCIPAL: 10 THINGS TO DO MONDAY!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation could provide supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by the Minnesota Music Educators Association
Time: 2:15 PM
Location: 101D
Session 2: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: TIPS FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips are the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the newly-revised Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publications.
Co-sponsored by Cadenza Music, Eckroth Music, Groth Music, Music Mart, Schmitt Music, JW Pepper, the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: TBA
Keynote Address: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Sponsored by the Minnesota Music Educators Association
2017 KYMEA Conference
Louisville, KY
February 10, 2017
Time: 9:45 AM
Location: Galt House Ballroom B/C
Keynote Address: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Time: 1:50 PM
Location: Galt House, Suite Tower, 3rd Floor, French Meeting Room
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by Buddy Roger's Music, JW Pepper, Royal Music, the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Louisville, KY
February 10, 2017
Time: 9:45 AM
Location: Galt House Ballroom B/C
Keynote Address: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Time: 1:50 PM
Location: Galt House, Suite Tower, 3rd Floor, French Meeting Room
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by Buddy Roger's Music, JW Pepper, Royal Music, the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2017 TXMEA Clinic/Convention
San Antonio, TX
February 9, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: CC 214 CD
Jose Hernandez, Clinician
Session: PRACTICAL CONCEPTS FOR ARRANGING FOR BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE MARIACHI
One of the biggest challenges of working with beginning and some intermediate level mariachi ensembles is that the participating students often have a wide range of ability levels. As a result, many arrangements don’t meet the needs of these young musicians. In this clinic, Hernandez will provide mariachi educators with a variety of workable options that are geared to accommodate the needs of any beginning level mariachi ensemble.
From easy rondallas to simple multi-part arrangements that will be provided, directors will be presented with appropriate scoring techniques that will reinforce fundamentals while introducing young ensembles to appropriate musical material. Manuscript paper will also be provided to allow attendees to begin writing their own examples of arrangements that will best suit their respective ensembles.
Co-sponsored by West Music Mariachi and Conn-Selmer, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
February 9, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: CC 214 CD
Jose Hernandez, Clinician
Session: PRACTICAL CONCEPTS FOR ARRANGING FOR BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE MARIACHI
One of the biggest challenges of working with beginning and some intermediate level mariachi ensembles is that the participating students often have a wide range of ability levels. As a result, many arrangements don’t meet the needs of these young musicians. In this clinic, Hernandez will provide mariachi educators with a variety of workable options that are geared to accommodate the needs of any beginning level mariachi ensemble.
From easy rondallas to simple multi-part arrangements that will be provided, directors will be presented with appropriate scoring techniques that will reinforce fundamentals while introducing young ensembles to appropriate musical material. Manuscript paper will also be provided to allow attendees to begin writing their own examples of arrangements that will best suit their respective ensembles.
Co-sponsored by West Music Mariachi and Conn-Selmer, Inc.
2017 SCMEA Conference on Behalf of the SC Band Director's Association
Columbia, SC
February 3, 2017
4:00 PM, Location TBA
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by Draisin Edwards Music Center, JW Pepper, Music & Arts, Musical Innovations, the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Columbia, SC
February 3, 2017
4:00 PM, Location TBA
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by Draisin Edwards Music Center, JW Pepper, Music & Arts, Musical Innovations, the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Districtwide Mariachi Consultancy
Santa Ana Unified School District
January 30-31, 2017
Based upon the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Program Standard 1: PROGRAM RATIONALE AND DESIGN
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development that prepares participating teachers to meet the academic learning needs of all P-12 students and retain high quality teachers. The design is responsive to individual teacher's needs, and is consistent with Education Code. It is relevant to the contemporary conditions of teaching and learning and provides for coordination of the administrative components of the program such as admission, advisement, participant support and assessment, support provider preparation, and program evaluation. The program design includes intensive individualized support and assistance to each participant, collaborative experiences with colleagues and resource personnel.
Program Standard 2: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
Communication and collaboration between the induction program and sponsoring as well as district personnel establishes a professional, educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of induction and coordinating additional site/district professional development opportunities. Programs offer professional development that emphasizes the importance of new teacher development, identifies working conditions that optimizes participating teachers’ success and implementing effective steps to ameliorate or overcome challenging aspects of teachers’ work environments in order to effectively transition the new teacher from induction to the role of professional educator.
Program Standard 5: PEDAGOGY
Participating teachers grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply appropriate standards and the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. They utilize the adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials in the context of their teaching assignment.
Participating teachers use and interpret student assessment data from multiple measures for entry level, progress monitoring, and summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction. They plan and differentiate instruction using multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on the assessed individual, academic language and literacy, and diverse learning needs of the full range of learners (e.g. struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-dominant English, and advanced learners).
To maximize learning, participating teachers create and maintain well-managed classrooms that foster students’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. They develop safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments that promote respect, value differences, and mediate conflicts according to state laws and local protocol.
Program Standard 6: UNIVERSAL ACCESS: EQUITY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Participating teachers protect and support all students by designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments. They maximize academic achievement for students from all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background; gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; students with disabilities and advanced learners; and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
When planning and delivering instruction, participating teachers examine and strive to minimize bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Co-sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society for the Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana Unified School District
January 30-31, 2017
Based upon the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Program Standard 1: PROGRAM RATIONALE AND DESIGN
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development that prepares participating teachers to meet the academic learning needs of all P-12 students and retain high quality teachers. The design is responsive to individual teacher's needs, and is consistent with Education Code. It is relevant to the contemporary conditions of teaching and learning and provides for coordination of the administrative components of the program such as admission, advisement, participant support and assessment, support provider preparation, and program evaluation. The program design includes intensive individualized support and assistance to each participant, collaborative experiences with colleagues and resource personnel.
Program Standard 2: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
Communication and collaboration between the induction program and sponsoring as well as district personnel establishes a professional, educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of induction and coordinating additional site/district professional development opportunities. Programs offer professional development that emphasizes the importance of new teacher development, identifies working conditions that optimizes participating teachers’ success and implementing effective steps to ameliorate or overcome challenging aspects of teachers’ work environments in order to effectively transition the new teacher from induction to the role of professional educator.
Program Standard 5: PEDAGOGY
Participating teachers grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply appropriate standards and the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. They utilize the adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials in the context of their teaching assignment.
Participating teachers use and interpret student assessment data from multiple measures for entry level, progress monitoring, and summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction. They plan and differentiate instruction using multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on the assessed individual, academic language and literacy, and diverse learning needs of the full range of learners (e.g. struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-dominant English, and advanced learners).
To maximize learning, participating teachers create and maintain well-managed classrooms that foster students’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. They develop safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments that promote respect, value differences, and mediate conflicts according to state laws and local protocol.
Program Standard 6: UNIVERSAL ACCESS: EQUITY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Participating teachers protect and support all students by designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments. They maximize academic achievement for students from all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background; gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; students with disabilities and advanced learners; and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
When planning and delivering instruction, participating teachers examine and strive to minimize bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Co-sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society for the Santa Ana Unified School District
2017 IOWA Arts Advocacy Day
Des Moines, IA
Wednesday, January 25-26, 2017
There are many new legislators and leadership changes in the 2017 Iowa legislature so the need to advocate for arts education is more important than ever. This year we will be joined by Turnaround Artist John Lloyd Young, Tony Award winning actor from "Jersey Boys".
The schedule will be similar to past years:
8:00 a.m. Orientation for advocates at State Capitol
8:30 a.m. Attendance at opening of Iowa House (music by Findley Elementary Choir)
9:00 a.m. Attendance at opening of Iowa Senate (music by Findley Elementary Choir)
9:15- Noon: Visits to Iowa legislators
Noon: Lunch served at State Capitol: Awards presentation to Senator Herman Quirmbach and Rep; Greg Forristall. Performance by student break dancers from Des Moines who performed at the White House this past spring. Comments from John Lloyd Young.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. : Visits to assigned legislators (if needed) possible House & Senate Education Committee testimony
You may register by visiting the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education website:
http://www.iowaalliance4artsed.org and click on "Register for Arts Advocacy Day".
Des Moines, IA
Wednesday, January 25-26, 2017
There are many new legislators and leadership changes in the 2017 Iowa legislature so the need to advocate for arts education is more important than ever. This year we will be joined by Turnaround Artist John Lloyd Young, Tony Award winning actor from "Jersey Boys".
The schedule will be similar to past years:
8:00 a.m. Orientation for advocates at State Capitol
8:30 a.m. Attendance at opening of Iowa House (music by Findley Elementary Choir)
9:00 a.m. Attendance at opening of Iowa Senate (music by Findley Elementary Choir)
9:15- Noon: Visits to Iowa legislators
Noon: Lunch served at State Capitol: Awards presentation to Senator Herman Quirmbach and Rep; Greg Forristall. Performance by student break dancers from Des Moines who performed at the White House this past spring. Comments from John Lloyd Young.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. : Visits to assigned legislators (if needed) possible House & Senate Education Committee testimony
You may register by visiting the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education website:
http://www.iowaalliance4artsed.org and click on "Register for Arts Advocacy Day".
2017 NAMM Show
Music Education Days
Anaheim, CA
Saturday, January 21, 2017
2:00 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, NAMM Member Center
Session: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
Students continue to participate in our programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide yet not all students continue their participation throughout high school. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. Learn some new and INNOVATIVE ideas and activities that are not only geared for directors, but also for parents, current students, and even principals to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this publication, along with the Guide to Recruitment and Retention and 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators, will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council the National Association of School Music Dealers and JW Pepper
Music Education Days
Anaheim, CA
Saturday, January 21, 2017
2:00 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, NAMM Member Center
Session: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
Students continue to participate in our programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide yet not all students continue their participation throughout high school. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. Learn some new and INNOVATIVE ideas and activities that are not only geared for directors, but also for parents, current students, and even principals to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this publication, along with the Guide to Recruitment and Retention and 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators, will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council the National Association of School Music Dealers and JW Pepper
2017 INMEA Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
Friday, January 13, 2017
11:00 AM
Harrison B
Session: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
Students continue to participate in our programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide yet not all students continue their participation throughout high school. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. Learn some new and INNOVATIVE ideas and activities that are not only geared for directors, but also for parents, current students, and even principals to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this publication, along with the Guide to Recruitment and Retention and 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators, will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, JW Pepper, Paiges Music and Quinlan and Fabish
Fort Wayne, IN
Friday, January 13, 2017
11:00 AM
Harrison B
Session: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
Students continue to participate in our programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide yet not all students continue their participation throughout high school. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. Learn some new and INNOVATIVE ideas and activities that are not only geared for directors, but also for parents, current students, and even principals to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this publication, along with the Guide to Recruitment and Retention and 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators, will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, JW Pepper, Paiges Music and Quinlan and Fabish
2016 Midwest Clinic
Chicago, IL
December 13-16, 2016
McCormick Place West
Annual meeting of the Music Achievement Council at VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
December 13-16, 2016
McCormick Place West
Annual meeting of the Music Achievement Council at VanderCook College of Music
2016 NEMEA Conference
Lincoln, NE
November 18, 2016
Westbrook Music Building (WMB)/UNL 119
8:00 AM
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by Schmitt Music and the Music Achievement Council
Lincoln, NE
November 18, 2016
Westbrook Music Building (WMB)/UNL 119
8:00 AM
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by Schmitt Music and the Music Achievement Council
2016 Bands of America Grand National Championships
Music for All
Indianapolis, IN
November 10-12, 2016
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s most exciting marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first-come, first-served basis. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Music for All
Indianapolis, IN
November 10-12, 2016
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s most exciting marching band event. First and foremost, Grand Nationals is an educational performance opportunity open to all high school bands, on a first-come, first-served basis. Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for the exciting and creative performances.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Crane School of Music Roundtable
New York, New York
November 2, 2016
Yamaha Artist Services
Session: Panel on the State of Music Education
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
New York, New York
November 2, 2016
Yamaha Artist Services
Session: Panel on the State of Music Education
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
2016 SANTA ANA USD 21ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTERS MARIACHI TEACHER INDUCTION
Based upon the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
October 19, 2016, Santa Ana, CA
Program Standard 1: PROGRAM RATIONALE AND DESIGN
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development that prepares participating teachers to meet the academic learning needs of all P-12 students and retain high quality teachers. The design is responsive to individual teacher's needs, and is consistent with Education Code. It is relevant to the contemporary conditions of teaching and learning and provides for coordination of the administrative components of the program such as admission, advisement, participant support and assessment, support provider preparation, and program evaluation. The program design includes intensive individualized support and assistance to each participant, collaborative experiences with colleagues and resource personnel.
Program Standard 2: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
Communication and collaboration between the induction program and sponsoring as well as district personnel establishes a professional, educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of induction and coordinating additional site/district professional development opportunities. Programs offer professional development that emphasizes the importance of new teacher development, identifies working conditions that optimizes participating teachers’ success and implementing effective steps to ameliorate or overcome challenging aspects of teachers’ work environments in order to effectively transition the new teacher from induction to the role of professional educator.
Program Standard 5: PEDAGOGY
Participating teachers grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply appropriate standards and the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. They utilize the adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials in the context of their teaching assignment.
Participating teachers use and interpret student assessment data from multiple measures for entry level, progress monitoring, and summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction. They plan and differentiate instruction using multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on the assessed individual, academic language and literacy, and diverse learning needs of the full range of learners (e.g. struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-dominant English, and advanced learners).
To maximize learning, participating teachers create and maintain well-managed classrooms that foster students’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. They develop safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments that promote respect, value differences, and mediate conflicts according to state laws and local protocol.
Program Standard 6: UNIVERSAL ACCESS: EQUITY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Participating teachers protect and support all students by designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments. They maximize academic achievement for students from all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background; gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; students with disabilities and advanced learners; and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
When planning and delivering instruction, participating teachers examine and strive to minimize bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Co-sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society for the Santa Ana Unified School District
Based upon the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
October 19, 2016, Santa Ana, CA
Program Standard 1: PROGRAM RATIONALE AND DESIGN
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development that prepares participating teachers to meet the academic learning needs of all P-12 students and retain high quality teachers. The design is responsive to individual teacher's needs, and is consistent with Education Code. It is relevant to the contemporary conditions of teaching and learning and provides for coordination of the administrative components of the program such as admission, advisement, participant support and assessment, support provider preparation, and program evaluation. The program design includes intensive individualized support and assistance to each participant, collaborative experiences with colleagues and resource personnel.
Program Standard 2: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
Communication and collaboration between the induction program and sponsoring as well as district personnel establishes a professional, educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of induction and coordinating additional site/district professional development opportunities. Programs offer professional development that emphasizes the importance of new teacher development, identifies working conditions that optimizes participating teachers’ success and implementing effective steps to ameliorate or overcome challenging aspects of teachers’ work environments in order to effectively transition the new teacher from induction to the role of professional educator.
Program Standard 5: PEDAGOGY
Participating teachers grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply appropriate standards and the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. They utilize the adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials in the context of their teaching assignment.
Participating teachers use and interpret student assessment data from multiple measures for entry level, progress monitoring, and summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction. They plan and differentiate instruction using multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on the assessed individual, academic language and literacy, and diverse learning needs of the full range of learners (e.g. struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-dominant English, and advanced learners).
To maximize learning, participating teachers create and maintain well-managed classrooms that foster students’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. They develop safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments that promote respect, value differences, and mediate conflicts according to state laws and local protocol.
Program Standard 6: UNIVERSAL ACCESS: EQUITY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Participating teachers protect and support all students by designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments. They maximize academic achievement for students from all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background; gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; students with disabilities and advanced learners; and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
When planning and delivering instruction, participating teachers examine and strive to minimize bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Co-sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society for the Santa Ana Unified School District
2016 Arts Empower Mega Conference
San Diego, CA
October 13, 2016
Balboa Park
Morning Session: Exact Time TBA
Session: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips are the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the newly-revised Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publications.
Co-sponsored by Bertrand's Music, Nick Rail Music, San Diego Music Studio, Music Achievement Council and the CMEA Southern Border Section
San Diego, CA
October 13, 2016
Balboa Park
Morning Session: Exact Time TBA
Session: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips are the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the newly-revised Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publications.
Co-sponsored by Bertrand's Music, Nick Rail Music, San Diego Music Studio, Music Achievement Council and the CMEA Southern Border Section
California Latino School Boards Association Conference
San Diego, CA
September 11, 2016
Hilton Del Mar
Session: FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI
Presenters: Jose Hernandez and Marcia Neel
School Mariachi Programs are springing up rapidly across the nation, drawing a new demographic of student and pumping an exciting new energy into school music programs! Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Workshop participants will play guitar, vihuela and the big-bellied guitarron and sing songs that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Get information on creating a proposal for your school administrator, developing a standards-based course syllabus, purchasing instruments, method books, musical material and uniforms. Gain insights into the highly successful mariachi program implemented in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) that can be replicated easily in any district nationwide.
Download the Presentation, Handouts and Additional Resources
Co-sponsored by West Music Mariachi
San Diego, CA
September 11, 2016
Hilton Del Mar
Session: FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI
Presenters: Jose Hernandez and Marcia Neel
School Mariachi Programs are springing up rapidly across the nation, drawing a new demographic of student and pumping an exciting new energy into school music programs! Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Workshop participants will play guitar, vihuela and the big-bellied guitarron and sing songs that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Get information on creating a proposal for your school administrator, developing a standards-based course syllabus, purchasing instruments, method books, musical material and uniforms. Gain insights into the highly successful mariachi program implemented in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) that can be replicated easily in any district nationwide.
Download the Presentation, Handouts and Additional Resources
Co-sponsored by West Music Mariachi
DCI World Championships
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
August 11-13, 2016
The stated purpose of a DCI corps is "...to provide a life changing experience for youth through the art of marching music performance." The DCI competitive summer tour, consisting of DCI-sanctioned competitions throughout the United States, culminates in August with the week-long DCI World Championships.
In August of 2016, Drum Corps International is very excited to celebrate its eighth straight year of World Championship events at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Ticket packages include reserved tickets to the 2016 DCI World Championship Prelims (Thursday, Aug. 11), Semifinals (Friday, Aug. 12) and Finals (Saturday, Aug. 13).
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
August 11-13, 2016
The stated purpose of a DCI corps is "...to provide a life changing experience for youth through the art of marching music performance." The DCI competitive summer tour, consisting of DCI-sanctioned competitions throughout the United States, culminates in August with the week-long DCI World Championships.
In August of 2016, Drum Corps International is very excited to celebrate its eighth straight year of World Championship events at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Ticket packages include reserved tickets to the 2016 DCI World Championship Prelims (Thursday, Aug. 11), Semifinals (Friday, Aug. 12) and Finals (Saturday, Aug. 13).
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Total Band Director Workshop
Rush Creek Golf Club
Maple Grove, MN
July 27-28, 2016
Eckroth Music, in conjunction with Hal Leonard Corporation, JW Pepper, and the Music Achievement Council is proud to present the TOTAL BAND DIRECTOR WORKSHOP on July 27-28, 2016 at Rush Creek Golf Club. After the two-day workshop, directors will go home with new tools, materials, and music – not to mention a renewed excitement for teaching band! At the workshop you will learn creative, unique, and innovative ideas, discover great new music, material and tools for band, network with fellow teachers, as well as clinicians and staff, and have a lot of FUN.
OPENING KEYNOTE: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
SESSION: Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School
Students continue to participate in our programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide yet not all students continue their participation throughout high school. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. Learn some new and INNOVATIVE ideas and activities that are not only geared for directors, but also for parents, current students, and even principals to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. . Copies of this publication will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
CLOSING KEYNOTE: Making an Advocate of Your Principal: 10 Things to Do "Monday!"
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation provides supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Eckroth Music, Hal Leonard Corporation, JW Pepper, Music Achievement Council
Rush Creek Golf Club
Maple Grove, MN
July 27-28, 2016
Eckroth Music, in conjunction with Hal Leonard Corporation, JW Pepper, and the Music Achievement Council is proud to present the TOTAL BAND DIRECTOR WORKSHOP on July 27-28, 2016 at Rush Creek Golf Club. After the two-day workshop, directors will go home with new tools, materials, and music – not to mention a renewed excitement for teaching band! At the workshop you will learn creative, unique, and innovative ideas, discover great new music, material and tools for band, network with fellow teachers, as well as clinicians and staff, and have a lot of FUN.
OPENING KEYNOTE: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
SESSION: Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School
Students continue to participate in our programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide yet not all students continue their participation throughout high school. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. Learn some new and INNOVATIVE ideas and activities that are not only geared for directors, but also for parents, current students, and even principals to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. . Copies of this publication will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
CLOSING KEYNOTE: Making an Advocate of Your Principal: 10 Things to Do "Monday!"
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation provides supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Eckroth Music, Hal Leonard Corporation, JW Pepper, Music Achievement Council
MUSIC FOR ALL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM PRESENTED BY YAMAHA
Director's Academy at MFA Summer Symposium
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
June 27 - July 2, 2016 • Leadership Weekend June 25-26
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSERVICE: ESSA - EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT
In December, 2015, the U.S. Congress authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA. The new version, entitled Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, will replace No Child Left Behind as the main federal education law at the start of the 2017-2018 school year. The intent of the legislation is to provide supplemental funds and programs to serve low-income students and enable State and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs, or school districts) to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education.
The good news is that ACCOUNTABILITY IS COMING BACK TO THE STATES! This means that local decision-makers will decide what is best for your students. ESSA thus offers many opportunities to support a sequential, comprehensive music education in schools. While the bill was signed into law by President Obama in December, 2015, the opportunities for music education are not yet in final form -- this has been left to states to decide. These opportunities will only be available through collaboration and planning with our education colleagues (educators, administrators, board members, local decision-makers, et.al.), parents and the community-at-large at the local and state levels.
Music educators need to begin collaborating with potential partners to make these opportunities a reality in our schools and within our communities. This inservice will provide a NAfME toolkit that presents actionable items, both for individual music educators and for state music education associations, that will assist in making this happen at the educator level, as well as language from ESSA that can support local efforts. NAfME will continue to update the toolkit as more is learned about the new law. In the meantime, music educators will be provided with strategies to utilize the law in support of quality music education for all students.
Music for All has been providing positively life-changing experiences at its summer camp for 40 years. It's "America's Camp:" the national summer learning experience for band and orchestra students and teachers. It brings together the best faculty, exciting concerts and events, and students from band and orchestra programs from coast-to-coast who share a love of music-making, performance, and student leadership.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Director's Academy at MFA Summer Symposium
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
June 27 - July 2, 2016 • Leadership Weekend June 25-26
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSERVICE: ESSA - EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT
In December, 2015, the U.S. Congress authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA. The new version, entitled Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, will replace No Child Left Behind as the main federal education law at the start of the 2017-2018 school year. The intent of the legislation is to provide supplemental funds and programs to serve low-income students and enable State and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs, or school districts) to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education.
The good news is that ACCOUNTABILITY IS COMING BACK TO THE STATES! This means that local decision-makers will decide what is best for your students. ESSA thus offers many opportunities to support a sequential, comprehensive music education in schools. While the bill was signed into law by President Obama in December, 2015, the opportunities for music education are not yet in final form -- this has been left to states to decide. These opportunities will only be available through collaboration and planning with our education colleagues (educators, administrators, board members, local decision-makers, et.al.), parents and the community-at-large at the local and state levels.
Music educators need to begin collaborating with potential partners to make these opportunities a reality in our schools and within our communities. This inservice will provide a NAfME toolkit that presents actionable items, both for individual music educators and for state music education associations, that will assist in making this happen at the educator level, as well as language from ESSA that can support local efforts. NAfME will continue to update the toolkit as more is learned about the new law. In the meantime, music educators will be provided with strategies to utilize the law in support of quality music education for all students.
Music for All has been providing positively life-changing experiences at its summer camp for 40 years. It's "America's Camp:" the national summer learning experience for band and orchestra students and teachers. It brings together the best faculty, exciting concerts and events, and students from band and orchestra programs from coast-to-coast who share a love of music-making, performance, and student leadership.
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
CANTA MARIACHI CANTA! Workshop for Elementary Music Educators
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
June 25, 2016
Whether used to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month or as songs for your chorus or general music class to sing through the year, these age-appropriate, traditional Mexican songs will work in any elementary school setting and will resonate with the members of your community. These original arrangements by world-renowned mariachi composer and performer José Hernández, work well with piano or guitar accompaniment. Clark County School District's Balle Folklorico Educator, Jacquelyn Guzman, will teach how to incorporate appropriate movement along with the musical material. Each attendee will receive a copy of ¡Canta Mariachi Canta! published by Hal Leonard Corporation. Lynn Brinckmeyer, presenter.
Click here for additional information
Sponsored by Hal Leonard Corporation
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
June 25, 2016
Whether used to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month or as songs for your chorus or general music class to sing through the year, these age-appropriate, traditional Mexican songs will work in any elementary school setting and will resonate with the members of your community. These original arrangements by world-renowned mariachi composer and performer José Hernández, work well with piano or guitar accompaniment. Clark County School District's Balle Folklorico Educator, Jacquelyn Guzman, will teach how to incorporate appropriate movement along with the musical material. Each attendee will receive a copy of ¡Canta Mariachi Canta! published by Hal Leonard Corporation. Lynn Brinckmeyer, presenter.
Click here for additional information
Sponsored by Hal Leonard Corporation
2016 NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS®
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
June 20-24(25), 2016
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The 2016 workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 20th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 24th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Maestro Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. In 2016, Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses. Again this year, Jesus "Chuy" Hernandez will also serve as one of our esteemed clinicians and will offer Guitar Master Classes for those who may be interested.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will once again handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached. (Teachers from the Clark County School District may receive Profession Development credit for an additional $10).
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
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Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, CenturyLink prism, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation2016 NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS®
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
June 20-24(25), 2016
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The 2016 workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 20th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 24th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Maestro Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. In 2016, Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses. Again this year, Jesus "Chuy" Hernandez will also serve as one of our esteemed clinicians and will offer Guitar Master Classes for those who may be interested.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will once again handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached. (Teachers from the Clark County School District may receive Profession Development credit for an additional $10).
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
Click here for additional information.
Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, CenturyLink prism, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
June 20-24(25), 2016
Follow us on Facebook at: http://on.fb.me/k0f1Dg
The 2016 workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 20th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 24th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Maestro Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. In 2016, Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses. Again this year, Jesus "Chuy" Hernandez will also serve as one of our esteemed clinicians and will offer Guitar Master Classes for those who may be interested.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will once again handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached. (Teachers from the Clark County School District may receive Profession Development credit for an additional $10).
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
Click here for additional information.
Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, CenturyLink prism, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation2016 NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS®
Golden Nugget Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
June 20-24(25), 2016
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The 2016 workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 20th, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 24th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Maestro Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. In 2016, Maestro Hernandez will focus on authentic performance practices for the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Pedagogy Courses. Again this year, Jesus "Chuy" Hernandez will also serve as one of our esteemed clinicians and will offer Guitar Master Classes for those who may be interested.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will once again handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached. (Teachers from the Clark County School District may receive Profession Development credit for an additional $10).
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course and West Music Mariachi will offer $100 scholarships to the first 10 participants who enroll in the Intermediate Styles Course and the first 10 participants who enroll in the Advanced Styles Course.
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Co-sponsored by: West Music Mariachi, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, CenturyLink prism, Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation
NAfME WESTERN DIVISION LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
The Western Division Leadership Seminar supports music education through the development and growth of new leaders and potential future leaders. Presented by NAfME, the Western Division Leadership Seminar is target to emerging MEA leaders and State Executives within the Western Division. Learn the skills to grow and increase the vibrancy of your organization.
Topics Covered:
http://westernseminar.nafme.org/
The Western Division Leadership Seminar supports music education through the development and growth of new leaders and potential future leaders. Presented by NAfME, the Western Division Leadership Seminar is target to emerging MEA leaders and State Executives within the Western Division. Learn the skills to grow and increase the vibrancy of your organization.
Topics Covered:
- Professional Music Education Associations—the work of NAfME and state MEA’s
- Strategic Planning
- Tracking Progress to Goals—Balanced Scorecard
- Ethical Decision Making
- Fiduciary Responsibility and Non-profit Governance
- Risk Management
- Personality Styles and Approaches to Leadership
- Leadership—how do you build upon your personal style?
- Membership Marketing
http://westernseminar.nafme.org/
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSERVICE: ESSA - EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT
June 7, 8, 9, 2016, Clark County School District Secondary Music Education Department
In December, 2015, the U.S. Congress authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA. The new version, entitled Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, will replace No Child Left Behind as the main federal education law at the start of the 2017-2018 school year. The intent of the legislation is to provide supplemental funds and programs to serve low-income students and enable State and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs, or school districts) to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education.
The good news is that ACCOUNTABILITY IS COMING BACK TO THE NEVADA! This means that Nevadans will make decisions about what is best for Nevada's students. ESSA thus offers many opportunities to support a sequential, comprehensive music education in Nevada's schools. While the bill was signed into law by President Obama in December, 2015, the opportunities for music education are not yet in final form -- this has been left to Nevada to decide. These opportunities will only be available through collaboration and planning with our education colleagues (educators, administrators, board members, local decision-makers, et.al.), parents and the community-at-large at the local and state levels.
Music educators need to begin collaborating with potential partners to make these opportunities a reality in our schools and within our communities. The inservice will provide a toolkit that will provide actionable items, both for individual music educators and for state music education associations, that will assist in making this happen at the educator level, as well as language from ESSA that can support local efforts. NAfME will continue to update the toolkit as more is learned about the new law. In the meantime, music educators will be provided with strategies to utilize the law in support of quality music education for all CCSD students.
Sponsored by the Secondary Fine Arts Department, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
Materials will be posted online at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
June 7, 8, 9, 2016, Clark County School District Secondary Music Education Department
In December, 2015, the U.S. Congress authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA. The new version, entitled Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, will replace No Child Left Behind as the main federal education law at the start of the 2017-2018 school year. The intent of the legislation is to provide supplemental funds and programs to serve low-income students and enable State and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs, or school districts) to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education.
The good news is that ACCOUNTABILITY IS COMING BACK TO THE NEVADA! This means that Nevadans will make decisions about what is best for Nevada's students. ESSA thus offers many opportunities to support a sequential, comprehensive music education in Nevada's schools. While the bill was signed into law by President Obama in December, 2015, the opportunities for music education are not yet in final form -- this has been left to Nevada to decide. These opportunities will only be available through collaboration and planning with our education colleagues (educators, administrators, board members, local decision-makers, et.al.), parents and the community-at-large at the local and state levels.
Music educators need to begin collaborating with potential partners to make these opportunities a reality in our schools and within our communities. The inservice will provide a toolkit that will provide actionable items, both for individual music educators and for state music education associations, that will assist in making this happen at the educator level, as well as language from ESSA that can support local efforts. NAfME will continue to update the toolkit as more is learned about the new law. In the meantime, music educators will be provided with strategies to utilize the law in support of quality music education for all CCSD students.
Sponsored by the Secondary Fine Arts Department, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
Materials will be posted online at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
FEMALE BAND DIRECTOR'S WORKSHOP
May 21, 2016 Birmingham, AL
Session 1. BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Session 2. Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation provides supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Art's Music Shop and Yamaha Corporation of America
May 21, 2016 Birmingham, AL
Session 1. BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Session 2. Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
In addition, the U.S. Congress has authorized a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. It replaces the No Child Left Behind Act and will have a tremendous impact on Music Education. Be sure that you share these statutes with your principal who will want to learn how this new legislation provides supplemental funds to serve low-income students through music and arts programs. The Act is so new that many building leaders are not yet aware of these many new provisions.
Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Art's Music Shop and Yamaha Corporation of America
SAIED MUSIC: WORKSHOPS FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
April 30-31, 2016 Tulsa, OK
Friday-Saturday, May 29-30, 2015
Time: 10:14 AM - 5:00 PM
FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI!
School Mariachi Programs are springing up rapidly across the nation, drawing a new demographic of student and pumping an exciting new energy into school music programs! Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Workshop participants will play guitar, vihuela and the big-bellied guitarron and sing songs that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Get information on creating a proposal for your school administrator, developing a standards-based course syllabus, purchasing instruments, method books, musical material and uniforms. Gain insights into the highly successful mariachi program implemented in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) that can be replicated easily in any district nationwide.
Seating is limited! Call Kim Koch at 918.252.5541 to reserve your seat.
Sponsored by Saied Music Company
Conference materials/hand-outs will be available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
April 30-31, 2016 Tulsa, OK
Friday-Saturday, May 29-30, 2015
Time: 10:14 AM - 5:00 PM
FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI!
School Mariachi Programs are springing up rapidly across the nation, drawing a new demographic of student and pumping an exciting new energy into school music programs! Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Workshop participants will play guitar, vihuela and the big-bellied guitarron and sing songs that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Get information on creating a proposal for your school administrator, developing a standards-based course syllabus, purchasing instruments, method books, musical material and uniforms. Gain insights into the highly successful mariachi program implemented in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) that can be replicated easily in any district nationwide.
Seating is limited! Call Kim Koch at 918.252.5541 to reserve your seat.
Sponsored by Saied Music Company
Conference materials/hand-outs will be available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
2016 NASMD National Meeting
JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel & Resort
Orlando, FL
April 2, 2016
WHAT MUSIC EDUCATION NEEDS FROM YOU: AN UPDATE ON THE MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
Have you wondered what REALLY happens at our sessions? Marcia Neel, one of our featured MAC presenters, will be providing a direct, hand-on snapshot of the session activities and how working with the NASMD representatives had made a significant impact with the educators in attendance. YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED to hear what she has to say and how easy it is for you to help move Music Education to the next level!!!!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers.
JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel & Resort
Orlando, FL
April 2, 2016
WHAT MUSIC EDUCATION NEEDS FROM YOU: AN UPDATE ON THE MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
Have you wondered what REALLY happens at our sessions? Marcia Neel, one of our featured MAC presenters, will be providing a direct, hand-on snapshot of the session activities and how working with the NASMD representatives had made a significant impact with the educators in attendance. YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED to hear what she has to say and how easy it is for you to help move Music Education to the next level!!!!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers.
2016 California Association for Bilingual Education
San Francisco, CA
March 24, 2016
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Exact location and time TBA
A MARIACHI PROGRAM THAT WORKS: THE SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (SFUSD) MODEL
Mariachi programs across the United States are resulting in an increase in student, family and community engagement. In addition to providing an overview of the inclusion of this genre into the school setting, the SFUSD partnership with Mariachi Music Education Consultants, West Music, Community Music Center, San Francisco Symphony Instrument Training and Support program, and Mariachi Nueva Generacion will be presented as a case study. An engaging demonstration lesson will be conducted by Maestro Jose Hernandez.
This is a joint presentation featuring Marcia Neel, president of Music Education Consultants, Inc., and former Secondary Fine Arts Coordinator of the Clark County School District headquartered in Las Vegas, NV; Sofia Fojas, the San Francisco Unified School District's Mariachi Program Coordinator and Jose Hernandez, Director of Mariachi Sol de México and Mariachi Consultant to Music Education Consultants, Inc.
Sponsored by West Music Mariachi
San Francisco, CA
March 24, 2016
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Exact location and time TBA
A MARIACHI PROGRAM THAT WORKS: THE SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (SFUSD) MODEL
Mariachi programs across the United States are resulting in an increase in student, family and community engagement. In addition to providing an overview of the inclusion of this genre into the school setting, the SFUSD partnership with Mariachi Music Education Consultants, West Music, Community Music Center, San Francisco Symphony Instrument Training and Support program, and Mariachi Nueva Generacion will be presented as a case study. An engaging demonstration lesson will be conducted by Maestro Jose Hernandez.
This is a joint presentation featuring Marcia Neel, president of Music Education Consultants, Inc., and former Secondary Fine Arts Coordinator of the Clark County School District headquartered in Las Vegas, NV; Sofia Fojas, the San Francisco Unified School District's Mariachi Program Coordinator and Jose Hernandez, Director of Mariachi Sol de México and Mariachi Consultant to Music Education Consultants, Inc.
Sponsored by West Music Mariachi
Santa Ana USD 21st Century Learning Centers Mariachi Program Review
February 23-24, 2016, Santa Ana, CA
Successful mariachi programs are identified in the same fashion as successful band, orchestra, choir and guitar programs. There must be evidence of the following:
February 23-24, 2016, Santa Ana, CA
Successful mariachi programs are identified in the same fashion as successful band, orchestra, choir and guitar programs. There must be evidence of the following:
- Sequential, Standards-based Curriculum and Effective Scheduling
- Appropriate Staffing
- Quality and Equitable Materials and Equipment
- State of the Art Facilities
2016 NJMEA Conference
East Brunswick, NJ
February 18-20, 2016
Hilton and Towers
Exact date, location and time TBA
BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by the JW Pepper, Music & Arts, Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers and The Music Shop.
East Brunswick, NJ
February 18-20, 2016
Hilton and Towers
Exact date, location and time TBA
BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by the JW Pepper, Music & Arts, Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers and The Music Shop.
2016 WAMEA Conference
Yakima, WA
February 12, 2016
Yakima Convention Center
Exact location TBA
A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
9:30 AM
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips are the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the newly-revised Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publication.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers.
KEYNOTE: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
2:00 PM
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Sponsored by the Washington Music Educators Association
Yakima, WA
February 12, 2016
Yakima Convention Center
Exact location TBA
A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
9:30 AM
Through the publication of these Tips for Success, the Music Achievement Council is providing successful organizational strategies to assist music educators in areas including recruitment and retention, the classroom itself, the business side of teaching school music, as well as the telling of the story and supporting of music education. These topics are often neglected in our formal education and this collection provides practical, easy-to-use information to ensure that educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful music program. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips are the real deal! Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the newly-revised Guide for Recruitment and Retention and Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School publication.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers.
KEYNOTE: ONE IS TOO SMALL A NUMBER TO ACHIEVE SOMETHING GREAT!
2:00 PM
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Sponsored by the Washington Music Educators Association
2016 OHMEA Professional Development Conference
Cincinnati, OH
Friday, January 29, 2016
CC201, Duke Energy Convention Center
2:30 PM
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, Buddy Rogers Music, JW Pepper, Kincaid's Is Music, Music & Arts, Pellegrino Music Center
Cincinnati, OH
Friday, January 29, 2016
CC201, Duke Energy Convention Center
2:30 PM
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, Buddy Rogers Music, JW Pepper, Kincaid's Is Music, Music & Arts, Pellegrino Music Center
2016 ILMEA MUSIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Peoria, IL
Thursday, January 28, 2016
CC 401, Peoria Civic Center
3:00 PM
Session: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS MUSIC EDUCATION
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, Ellman's Music Center, JW Pepper,
Kidder Music, King Music, Music & Arts, The Music Shoppe, Quinlan and Fabish, West Music
Peoria, IL
Thursday, January 28, 2016
CC 401, Peoria Civic Center
3:00 PM
Session: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS MUSIC EDUCATION
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, Ellman's Music Center, JW Pepper,
Kidder Music, King Music, Music & Arts, The Music Shoppe, Quinlan and Fabish, West Music
2016 NAMM Show
Music Education Days
Anaheim, CA
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Avila A/B, Level 4, Anaheim Hilton Hotel
2:30 PM
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Hear from the students themselves! This year, we have invited high school music students to share their insights on why they chose to continue in the program. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Music Education Days
Anaheim, CA
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Avila A/B, Level 4, Anaheim Hilton Hotel
2:30 PM
Session: BUILDING THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band and orchestra directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers as well as experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Hear from the students themselves! This year, we have invited high school music students to share their insights on why they chose to continue in the program. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly revised, published must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging The Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2016 INMEA STATE CONFERENCE
Ft Wayne, IN
January 14-16, 2016
Friday, January 15, 2016
Harrison Room
11:00 AM and repeated at
12:15 PM
Session 1: ALL-IN FOR ADVOCACY: 10 EASY "NUTS AND BOLTS" STRATEGIES TO USE STARTING ON MONDAY!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "10 Nuts and Bolts Strategies to Use Starting on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Solutions Music Group
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Ctyd Legacy C
8:00 AM
Session 2: UNPACKING THE NEW NATIONAL CORE MUSIC STANDARDS: TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES
This session will help the music educator unpack and discover how to access the new Core Music Standards and the Model Cornerstone Assessments in an ensemble setting. This is a "roll up your sleeves", "let's get into the weeds" session giving the music educator some real tools that they can use to teach to the new Standards. We will explore novice, intermediate, proficient, advanced and accomplished levels.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Harrison C
1:15 PM
Session 3: CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PODIUM: LESSONS IN "SILENT" BODY LANGUAGE
From giving specific direction from the podium to organizing the various aspects of the curriculum to receiving appropriate funding for the program to getting out "the music education message," music educators have the ability to develop an enormous sphere of influence from "anywhere" within the circle of their various constituencies -- students, parents, schools, districts, communities, professional organizations, etc. It is vital to "set up" your listeners to hear your message(s) and your body language will support or betray you. Specific ideas and concepts will be presented to help teachers discover how leadership and purpose have provided our most successful music educators with "silent strategies" to help them realize their end goals.
Sponsored in part by Solutions Music Group
Ft Wayne, IN
January 14-16, 2016
Friday, January 15, 2016
Harrison Room
11:00 AM and repeated at
12:15 PM
Session 1: ALL-IN FOR ADVOCACY: 10 EASY "NUTS AND BOLTS" STRATEGIES TO USE STARTING ON MONDAY!
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "10 Nuts and Bolts Strategies to Use Starting on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Solutions Music Group
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Ctyd Legacy C
8:00 AM
Session 2: UNPACKING THE NEW NATIONAL CORE MUSIC STANDARDS: TRADITIONAL AND EMERGING ENSEMBLES
This session will help the music educator unpack and discover how to access the new Core Music Standards and the Model Cornerstone Assessments in an ensemble setting. This is a "roll up your sleeves", "let's get into the weeds" session giving the music educator some real tools that they can use to teach to the new Standards. We will explore novice, intermediate, proficient, advanced and accomplished levels.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Harrison C
1:15 PM
Session 3: CROSSING OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PODIUM: LESSONS IN "SILENT" BODY LANGUAGE
From giving specific direction from the podium to organizing the various aspects of the curriculum to receiving appropriate funding for the program to getting out "the music education message," music educators have the ability to develop an enormous sphere of influence from "anywhere" within the circle of their various constituencies -- students, parents, schools, districts, communities, professional organizations, etc. It is vital to "set up" your listeners to hear your message(s) and your body language will support or betray you. Specific ideas and concepts will be presented to help teachers discover how leadership and purpose have provided our most successful music educators with "silent strategies" to help them realize their end goals.
Sponsored in part by Solutions Music Group
2015 Midwest Clinic
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Room #W181, McCormick Place
4:00 PM
PANEL: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS MUSIC EDUCATION
Students continue to participate in our programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide yet not all students continue their participation throughout high school. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. Join this stellar team made up of Greg Bimm, Tim Lautzenheiser, Charlie Menghini, Marcia Neel and Terry Shade to learn about some new ideas and activities that are not only geared for directors, but also for parents, current students, and even principals to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. . Copies of this publication will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Room #W181, McCormick Place
4:00 PM
PANEL: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS MUSIC EDUCATION
Students continue to participate in our programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide yet not all students continue their participation throughout high school. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. Join this stellar team made up of Greg Bimm, Tim Lautzenheiser, Charlie Menghini, Marcia Neel and Terry Shade to learn about some new ideas and activities that are not only geared for directors, but also for parents, current students, and even principals to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. . Copies of this publication will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2015 LAMEA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Baton Rouge, LA
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Natchez/Samuel Clemens Room, Crowne Plaza Executive Center
10:00 AM
Session: TIPS FOR SUCCESS: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS--SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Baton Rouge, LA
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Natchez/Samuel Clemens Room, Crowne Plaza Executive Center
10:00 AM
Session: TIPS FOR SUCCESS: A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS--SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2015 IAMEA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Ames, IA
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Room 260-262, Scheman Building, Iowa State University
8:30 AM
Session: ¡CANTA MARIACHI CANTA!: TRADITIONAL MEXICAN SONGS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ELEMENTARY MUSIC CLASSROOM
Whether used to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month or as songs for your chorus or general music class to sing throughout the year, these age- appropriate, traditional Mexican songs will work in any elementary school setting and resonate with the members of your community. These original arrangements by world-renowned mariachi performer, Jose Hernandez, work well with piano or guitar accompaniment.
Sponsored by West Music Mariachi
Ames, IA
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Room 260-262, Scheman Building, Iowa State University
8:30 AM
Session: ¡CANTA MARIACHI CANTA!: TRADITIONAL MEXICAN SONGS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ELEMENTARY MUSIC CLASSROOM
Whether used to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month or as songs for your chorus or general music class to sing throughout the year, these age- appropriate, traditional Mexican songs will work in any elementary school setting and resonate with the members of your community. These original arrangements by world-renowned mariachi performer, Jose Hernandez, work well with piano or guitar accompaniment.
Sponsored by West Music Mariachi
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGIATE MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION (PCMEA) 2015 Region III Workshop
Penn State University
November 14, 2015
KEYNOTE: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session 1. Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Session 2. Is THAT What You're Wearing?
How will you dress for school? What will you wear when conducting a performance? What will your ensemble wear? And how does all of this look from the audience? Professional attire and how it is worn is EVERYTHING and it's up to YOU to set the example! Appropriate attire sets the tone for your classes as well as your performances. When you look good, you feel good and you do well! Examples of all of these will be provided.
Session 3. Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association, Penn State Department of Music, Robert M. Sides Music, Music Achievement Council and UPAC
Penn State University
November 14, 2015
KEYNOTE: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session 1. Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Session 2. Is THAT What You're Wearing?
How will you dress for school? What will you wear when conducting a performance? What will your ensemble wear? And how does all of this look from the audience? Professional attire and how it is worn is EVERYTHING and it's up to YOU to set the example! Appropriate attire sets the tone for your classes as well as your performances. When you look good, you feel good and you do well! Examples of all of these will be provided.
Session 3. Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association, Penn State Department of Music, Robert M. Sides Music, Music Achievement Council and UPAC
2015 WISCONSIN STATE MUSIC CONFERENCE
October 29-31, 2015, Madison, WI
Session:BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS MUSIC EDUCATION
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, Heid Music, Melk Music, WardBrodt Music and White House of Music
October 29-31, 2015, Madison, WI
Session:BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS MUSIC EDUCATION
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, Heid Music, Melk Music, WardBrodt Music and White House of Music
2015 MEGA ARTS CONFERENCE
October 8, 2015, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Session 1. BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS MUSIC EDUCATION
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers and Bertrand's Music
Session 2. I CAN'T HEAR YOU -- YOU'RE SCREAMING!
What? Huh? From giving specific direction from the podium to organizing the various aspects of the curriculum to receiving appropriate funding for the program to getting out "the music education message," music educators have the ability to develop an enormous sphere of influence from "anywhere" within the circle of their various constituencies -- students, parents, schools, districts, communities, professional organizations, etc. So why are so many still not being "heard?" Specific ideas and concepts will be presented to help teachers discover how leadership and purpose have provided our most successful music educators with "silent strategies" to help them realize their end goals.
October 8, 2015, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Session 1. BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL: TIPS FOR ENSURING A SEAMLESS MUSIC EDUCATION
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers and Bertrand's Music
Session 2. I CAN'T HEAR YOU -- YOU'RE SCREAMING!
What? Huh? From giving specific direction from the podium to organizing the various aspects of the curriculum to receiving appropriate funding for the program to getting out "the music education message," music educators have the ability to develop an enormous sphere of influence from "anywhere" within the circle of their various constituencies -- students, parents, schools, districts, communities, professional organizations, etc. So why are so many still not being "heard?" Specific ideas and concepts will be presented to help teachers discover how leadership and purpose have provided our most successful music educators with "silent strategies" to help them realize their end goals.
SANTA ANA USD 21ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTERS MARIACHI TEACHER INDUCTION
Based upon the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
August 17, 2015, Costa Mesa, CA
Ayres Hotel
Program Standard 1: Program Rationale and Design
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development that prepares participating teachers to meet the academic learning needs of all P-12 students and retain high quality teachers. The design is responsive to individual teacher's needs, and is consistent with Education Code. It is relevant to the contemporary conditions of teaching and learning and provides for coordination of the administrative components of the program such as admission, advisement, participant support and assessment, support provider preparation, and program evaluation. The program design includes intensive individualized support and assistance to each participant, collaborative experiences with colleagues and resource personnel.
Program Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration
Communication and collaboration between the induction program and sponsoring as well as district personnel establishes a professional, educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of induction and coordinating additional site/district professional development opportunities. Programs offer professional development that emphasizes the importance of new teacher development, identifies working conditions that optimizes participating teachers’ success and implementing effective steps to ameliorate or overcome challenging aspects of teachers’ work environments in order to effectively transition the new teacher from induction to the role of professional educator.
Program Standard 5: Pedagogy
Participating teachers grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply appropriate standards and the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. They utilize the adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials in the context of their teaching assignment.
Participating teachers use and interpret student assessment data from multiple measures for entry level, progress monitoring, and summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction. They plan and differentiate instruction using multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on the assessed individual, academic language and literacy, and diverse learning needs of the full range of learners (e.g. struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-dominant English, and advanced learners).
To maximize learning, participating teachers create and maintain well-managed classrooms that foster students’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. They develop safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments that promote respect, value differences, and mediate conflicts according to state laws and local protocol.
Program Standard 6: Universal Access: Equity for all Students
Participating teachers protect and support all students by designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments. They maximize academic achievement for students from all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background; gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; students with disabilities and advanced learners; and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
When planning and delivering instruction, participating teachers examine and strive to minimize bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Co-sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society for the Santa Ana Unified School District
Based upon the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
August 17, 2015, Costa Mesa, CA
Ayres Hotel
Program Standard 1: Program Rationale and Design
The induction program incorporates a purposeful, logically sequenced structure of extended preparation and professional development that prepares participating teachers to meet the academic learning needs of all P-12 students and retain high quality teachers. The design is responsive to individual teacher's needs, and is consistent with Education Code. It is relevant to the contemporary conditions of teaching and learning and provides for coordination of the administrative components of the program such as admission, advisement, participant support and assessment, support provider preparation, and program evaluation. The program design includes intensive individualized support and assistance to each participant, collaborative experiences with colleagues and resource personnel.
Program Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration
Communication and collaboration between the induction program and sponsoring as well as district personnel establishes a professional, educational community, ensuring structures that support the activities of induction and coordinating additional site/district professional development opportunities. Programs offer professional development that emphasizes the importance of new teacher development, identifies working conditions that optimizes participating teachers’ success and implementing effective steps to ameliorate or overcome challenging aspects of teachers’ work environments in order to effectively transition the new teacher from induction to the role of professional educator.
Program Standard 5: Pedagogy
Participating teachers grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply appropriate standards and the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. They utilize the adopted academic content standards and performance levels for students, curriculum frameworks, and instructional materials in the context of their teaching assignment.
Participating teachers use and interpret student assessment data from multiple measures for entry level, progress monitoring, and summative assessments of student academic performance to inform instruction. They plan and differentiate instruction using multi-tiered interventions as appropriate based on the assessed individual, academic language and literacy, and diverse learning needs of the full range of learners (e.g. struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-dominant English, and advanced learners).
To maximize learning, participating teachers create and maintain well-managed classrooms that foster students’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. They develop safe, inclusive, and healthy learning environments that promote respect, value differences, and mediate conflicts according to state laws and local protocol.
Program Standard 6: Universal Access: Equity for all Students
Participating teachers protect and support all students by designing and implementing equitable and inclusive learning environments. They maximize academic achievement for students from all ethnic, racial, socio-economic, cultural, academic, and linguistic or family background; gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; students with disabilities and advanced learners; and students with a combination of special instructional needs.
When planning and delivering instruction, participating teachers examine and strive to minimize bias in classrooms, schools and larger educational systems while using culturally responsive pedagogical practices.
Co-sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society for the Santa Ana Unified School District
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
August 6, 2015, Easley, SC
The focus of this Professional Development Day is to establish a district-wide, aligned vision for the Music Department that will lead music educators to discover their role as “team members” whose job is to lead students to a life-long relationship with music-making. The sessions will include the development of action strategies and goals for supporting the unified vision as well as an overview of the current curriculum to ensure that it is appropriately aligned to best serve the students.
Sponsored by the School District of Pickens County
August 6, 2015, Easley, SC
The focus of this Professional Development Day is to establish a district-wide, aligned vision for the Music Department that will lead music educators to discover their role as “team members” whose job is to lead students to a life-long relationship with music-making. The sessions will include the development of action strategies and goals for supporting the unified vision as well as an overview of the current curriculum to ensure that it is appropriately aligned to best serve the students.
Sponsored by the School District of Pickens County
2015 NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS®
June 22-26, 2015, Las Vegas, NV, Golden Nugget Hotel
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The 2015 workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 22nd, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 26th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Maestro Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. In 2014, Maestro Hernandez will focus on the “Son” form in the Advanced Styles Course. This year, Jesus "Chuy" Hernandez will also serve as one of our esteemed clinicians and will offer Guitar Master Classes for those who may be interested.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will once again handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached. (Teachers from the Clark County School District may receive Profession Development credit for an additional $10).
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course.
Co-sponsors include West Music Mariachi, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, CenturyLink prism and Hal Leonard Corporation
June 22-26, 2015, Las Vegas, NV, Golden Nugget Hotel
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The 2015 workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 22nd, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 26th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Maestro Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. In 2014, Maestro Hernandez will focus on the “Son” form in the Advanced Styles Course. This year, Jesus "Chuy" Hernandez will also serve as one of our esteemed clinicians and will offer Guitar Master Classes for those who may be interested.
In addition to Maestro Hernandez, the highly successful mariachi educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will once again handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached. (Teachers from the Clark County School District may receive Profession Development credit for an additional $10).
Wenger Corporation has generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course.
Co-sponsors include West Music Mariachi, Yamaha Corporation, Wenger Corporation, CenturyLink prism and Hal Leonard Corporation
2015 NAfME WESTERN DIVISION LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
June 16-18, 2015, Las Vegas, NV
Golden Nugget Hotel
For the survival of music education in our schools, it is essential for strong and active professional music education associations to thrive. Critical to the power of our associations is strong leadership, especially at a time when the work required is more complex than ever before. Much has been done to build robust music education associations in the western states, but our organizations will not be sustained without a conscientious effort to develop future leaders. This seminar supports Music Education through the development and growth of new leaders and potential future leaders.
Sponsored in part by Conn-Selmer Division of Education
June 16-18, 2015, Las Vegas, NV
Golden Nugget Hotel
For the survival of music education in our schools, it is essential for strong and active professional music education associations to thrive. Critical to the power of our associations is strong leadership, especially at a time when the work required is more complex than ever before. Much has been done to build robust music education associations in the western states, but our organizations will not be sustained without a conscientious effort to develop future leaders. This seminar supports Music Education through the development and growth of new leaders and potential future leaders.
Sponsored in part by Conn-Selmer Division of Education
CONN-SELMER INSTITUTE
June 7-10, 2015, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
Session 1. Securing the Interview by Preparing the Effective Letter of Introduction and Quality Resume
So many jobs and so few openings! We can’t guarantee that you will secure an interview in EVERY case, but we can help you become more of a contender. Sample formats that draw the eye of those doing the hiring will be provided. Special guest is Michael Butera, NAfME CEO.
Session 2: Telling the Story, Advocating for our Programs
This session, provided for AMP, asks the panel to share a "success story" that was experienced in our program/community that involved advocating for music and that resulted in a positive outcome. A thirty-minute Q & A will be provided so that parents may ask more specific questions. The hope is that parents will recognize how pro-active advocacy is the most EFFECTIVE method of advocating for the Music Program.
Session 3. Interviewing Skills: The Rules of the Road
Would you be surprised to learn that the chance of getting a job may have less to do with teacher preparation than with people skills? Teacher candidates may be the best to ever graduate from the pre-service music education program but what is the best way to get that across in the resume or interview? Discover what administrators are looking for and how to best represent yourself in writing as well as in person. This informal session covers the many concerns that new teachers may have in preparing for the initial job interview. A number of CSI music supervisors will be in attendance to provide their input. Extensive Q&A is encouraged.
Session 4. Starting a Music Booster Program
Great music programs inspire. They inspire not only students, they also inspire parents and community members. Because of this, music has a resource rare among the academic disciplines: adults who are willing to give their time and energy in its support. This session is intended to help music educators focus that energy by setting up, guiding, and working with a booster organization. Presenters: Marcia Neel and David Branson
Session 5. 360 Degrees of Communication (with Special Thanks to John Maxwell)
Have you ever noticed that the leaders in our profession are those who are also great communicators? These educators have figured out that communication exists on many levels in and in a variety of directions. This session provides real-life examples of nuts and bolts communication techniques that can be incorporated into any situation. They span everything from successful classroom management strategies to the writing of relevant course syllabi to the filing of purposeful annual reports to administrators to the creation of a vibrant web and social media presence.
Conn-Selmer Institute is a four-day workshop presented annually by the Conn-Selmer Division of Education. Attendees will meet and mingle with like-minded colleagues from around the country, exchange innovative ideas for program improvement, and enjoy a positive atmosphere that is the signature trademark of the Conn-Selmer Institute event. The faculty of master teachers features the most sought-after names in music education; iconic music educators who are dedicated to quality music education.
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Sponsored by Conn-Selmer Institute
Materials will be made available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
June 7-10, 2015, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
Session 1. Securing the Interview by Preparing the Effective Letter of Introduction and Quality Resume
So many jobs and so few openings! We can’t guarantee that you will secure an interview in EVERY case, but we can help you become more of a contender. Sample formats that draw the eye of those doing the hiring will be provided. Special guest is Michael Butera, NAfME CEO.
Session 2: Telling the Story, Advocating for our Programs
This session, provided for AMP, asks the panel to share a "success story" that was experienced in our program/community that involved advocating for music and that resulted in a positive outcome. A thirty-minute Q & A will be provided so that parents may ask more specific questions. The hope is that parents will recognize how pro-active advocacy is the most EFFECTIVE method of advocating for the Music Program.
Session 3. Interviewing Skills: The Rules of the Road
Would you be surprised to learn that the chance of getting a job may have less to do with teacher preparation than with people skills? Teacher candidates may be the best to ever graduate from the pre-service music education program but what is the best way to get that across in the resume or interview? Discover what administrators are looking for and how to best represent yourself in writing as well as in person. This informal session covers the many concerns that new teachers may have in preparing for the initial job interview. A number of CSI music supervisors will be in attendance to provide their input. Extensive Q&A is encouraged.
Session 4. Starting a Music Booster Program
Great music programs inspire. They inspire not only students, they also inspire parents and community members. Because of this, music has a resource rare among the academic disciplines: adults who are willing to give their time and energy in its support. This session is intended to help music educators focus that energy by setting up, guiding, and working with a booster organization. Presenters: Marcia Neel and David Branson
Session 5. 360 Degrees of Communication (with Special Thanks to John Maxwell)
Have you ever noticed that the leaders in our profession are those who are also great communicators? These educators have figured out that communication exists on many levels in and in a variety of directions. This session provides real-life examples of nuts and bolts communication techniques that can be incorporated into any situation. They span everything from successful classroom management strategies to the writing of relevant course syllabi to the filing of purposeful annual reports to administrators to the creation of a vibrant web and social media presence.
Conn-Selmer Institute is a four-day workshop presented annually by the Conn-Selmer Division of Education. Attendees will meet and mingle with like-minded colleagues from around the country, exchange innovative ideas for program improvement, and enjoy a positive atmosphere that is the signature trademark of the Conn-Selmer Institute event. The faculty of master teachers features the most sought-after names in music education; iconic music educators who are dedicated to quality music education.
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Sponsored by Conn-Selmer Institute
Materials will be made available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
SAIED MUSIC COMPANY WORKSHOPS: I'M A MUSIC EDUCATOR, NOW WHAT?
Country Suites
750 Amity Road
Conway, AR
June 1, 2015
Session 1. A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Session 2. Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Saied Music Company
Country Suites
750 Amity Road
Conway, AR
June 1, 2015
Session 1. A GUIDE FOR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS: SECRETS REVEALED FROM TEACHING LEGENDS AND LEADING MUSIC EDUCATORS
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Session 2. Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Saied Music Company
SAIED MUSIC: WORKSHOPS FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
May 29-30, 2015, Tulsa, OK
Friday-Saturday, May 29-30, 2015
Time: 10:14 AM - 5:00 PM
FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI!
School Mariachi Programs are springing up rapidly across the nation, drawing a new demographic of student and pumping an exciting new energy into school music programs! Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Workshop participants will play guitar, vihuela and the big-bellied guitarron and sing songs that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Get information on creating a proposal for your school administrator, developing a standards-based course syllabus, purchasing instruments, method books, musical material and uniforms. Gain insights into the highly successful mariachi program implemented in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) that can be replicated easily in any district nationwide.
Seating is limited! Call Kim Koch at 918.252.5541 to reserve your seat.
Sponsored by Saied Music Company
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
May 29-30, 2015, Tulsa, OK
Friday-Saturday, May 29-30, 2015
Time: 10:14 AM - 5:00 PM
FROM ZERO TO MARIACHI!
School Mariachi Programs are springing up rapidly across the nation, drawing a new demographic of student and pumping an exciting new energy into school music programs! Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Workshop participants will play guitar, vihuela and the big-bellied guitarron and sing songs that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Get information on creating a proposal for your school administrator, developing a standards-based course syllabus, purchasing instruments, method books, musical material and uniforms. Gain insights into the highly successful mariachi program implemented in the Clark County School District (Las Vegas, NV) that can be replicated easily in any district nationwide.
Seating is limited! Call Kim Koch at 918.252.5541 to reserve your seat.
Sponsored by Saied Music Company
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
May 14-16, 2015, Des Moines, IA
Session 1. Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for ENSURING a Seamless Instrumental Music Education
Friday, May 15, 2015
10:00 AM, Room: TBA
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this publication will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Materials will be made available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 2. Skull Session: An Open Conversation with Marcia Neel
Friday, May 15, 2015
2:00 PM, Room: TBA
This session is a time provided for music educators and future music educators to discuss any topic of interest.
Both sessions co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers and the Iowa Association of School Music Dealers
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
May 14-16, 2015, Des Moines, IA
Session 1. Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for ENSURING a Seamless Instrumental Music Education
Friday, May 15, 2015
10:00 AM, Room: TBA
Students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this publication will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Materials will be made available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 2. Skull Session: An Open Conversation with Marcia Neel
Friday, May 15, 2015
2:00 PM, Room: TBA
This session is a time provided for music educators and future music educators to discuss any topic of interest.
Both sessions co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers and the Iowa Association of School Music Dealers
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MARIACHI WORKSHOPS
May 12-13, 2015, Cheney, WA
Marcia Neel and Jose Hernandez
Session 1. I Have to Teach What?!?!
Schools with growing Latino demographics have found great success in engaging students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs but educators may not feel equipped to organize a program and get it off the ground effectively. This two-hour session has been designed to help EWU Music Education students acquire basic playing skills on the mariachi instruments as well as singing techniques to help with the vocal component of teaching mariachi. As a result, students will come to realize that mariachi is easy to learn and fun to teach! In addition, this basic introduction to the mariachi genre will certainly make these students more marketable when it comes to looking for their first teaching jobs.
Session 2. Mariachi Ensemble Clinic
Jose Hernandez will do a clinic with the newly-formed Eastern Washington University Mariachi Ensemble. He will clinic them on the selections they have already been rehearsing for an upcoming concert and will also bring additional beginning to intermediate level musical arrangements to introduce to the ensemble.
Sponsored by: Eastern Washington University
May 12-13, 2015, Cheney, WA
Marcia Neel and Jose Hernandez
Session 1. I Have to Teach What?!?!
Schools with growing Latino demographics have found great success in engaging students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs but educators may not feel equipped to organize a program and get it off the ground effectively. This two-hour session has been designed to help EWU Music Education students acquire basic playing skills on the mariachi instruments as well as singing techniques to help with the vocal component of teaching mariachi. As a result, students will come to realize that mariachi is easy to learn and fun to teach! In addition, this basic introduction to the mariachi genre will certainly make these students more marketable when it comes to looking for their first teaching jobs.
Session 2. Mariachi Ensemble Clinic
Jose Hernandez will do a clinic with the newly-formed Eastern Washington University Mariachi Ensemble. He will clinic them on the selections they have already been rehearsing for an upcoming concert and will also bring additional beginning to intermediate level musical arrangements to introduce to the ensemble.
Sponsored by: Eastern Washington University
PRESENTATION FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
May 5, 2015, Orange County, CA
¡From Zero to Mariachi!
Schools with growing Latino demographics have found great success in engaging students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. All districts can go “From Zero to Mariachi” in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in their school’s comprehensive music program. This short presentation will highlight the many benefits of implementing such a program.
Sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society
May 5, 2015, Orange County, CA
¡From Zero to Mariachi!
Schools with growing Latino demographics have found great success in engaging students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. All districts can go “From Zero to Mariachi” in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in their school’s comprehensive music program. This short presentation will highlight the many benefits of implementing such a program.
Sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society
RETAIL PRINT MUSIC DEALERS ASSOCIATION (RPMDA) ANNUAL CONVENTION
May 2, 2015, Las Vegas, NV
9:00 AM General Session and 9:30 (Pacific) SupportMusic Coalition Webcast:
What Happens in Vegas SHOULDN'T Stay in Vegas: A Celebration of Community Support for Music Education
Room: Trinidad 3 at the Tropicana Hotel
This Mock Debate and Town Hall Meeting is being staged as three rounds of a policy debate -- the goal of each round is to present logical arguments both including and not including music education as part of the curriculum during the school day with the understanding that arts and music in schools -- given the belief in music education that will be represented at this session-- will ultimately win. The purpose is not only to entertain, but also to educate. We want to show pro-music education advocates how to argue using facts, logic and common sense against some of the most popular reasons cited in opposition to the inclusion of music and arts education in the curriculum during the school day. Kevin Cranley, president of Willis Music Company, will serve as the moderator. Ron "STEM" will be played by Ron Manus, CEO of Alfred Music, and Marcia "STEAM" will be played by Marcia Neel, President of Music Education Consultants, Inc.
Join in for this Town Hall discussion LIVE from the 2015 Retail Print Music Dealers Association Annual Convention in Las Vegas to learn how you can "SPEAK UP FOR MUSIC EDUCATION!"
Sponsored by the NAMM Foundation.
May 2, 2015, Las Vegas, NV
9:00 AM General Session and 9:30 (Pacific) SupportMusic Coalition Webcast:
What Happens in Vegas SHOULDN'T Stay in Vegas: A Celebration of Community Support for Music Education
Room: Trinidad 3 at the Tropicana Hotel
This Mock Debate and Town Hall Meeting is being staged as three rounds of a policy debate -- the goal of each round is to present logical arguments both including and not including music education as part of the curriculum during the school day with the understanding that arts and music in schools -- given the belief in music education that will be represented at this session-- will ultimately win. The purpose is not only to entertain, but also to educate. We want to show pro-music education advocates how to argue using facts, logic and common sense against some of the most popular reasons cited in opposition to the inclusion of music and arts education in the curriculum during the school day. Kevin Cranley, president of Willis Music Company, will serve as the moderator. Ron "STEM" will be played by Ron Manus, CEO of Alfred Music, and Marcia "STEAM" will be played by Marcia Neel, President of Music Education Consultants, Inc.
Join in for this Town Hall discussion LIVE from the 2015 Retail Print Music Dealers Association Annual Convention in Las Vegas to learn how you can "SPEAK UP FOR MUSIC EDUCATION!"
Sponsored by the NAMM Foundation.
CONNECTICUT MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
April 30 - May 2, 2015, Hartford, CT
Session:Building Your Instrumental Music Program: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
1:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2015
Room: TBA
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, The Creative Music Center, and Music & Arts
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
April 30 - May 2, 2015, Hartford, CT
Session:Building Your Instrumental Music Program: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
1:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2015
Room: TBA
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, The Creative Music Center, and Music & Arts
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION (NAfME) EASTERN DIVISION CONFERENCE
April 9-12, 2015, Providence, RI
Session 1: Building Your Instrumental Music Program: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
3:45 PM, Friday, April 10, 2015
Room: CC 554
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, J.W. Pepper and Robert's Music
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 2: The New National Music Standards - How to Unpack Them and Use Them in the Emerging Ensembles Classroom
5:00 PM, Friday, April 10, 2015
Room: CC 554
This session will help the music educator unpack and use the new National Standards and the model cornerstone assessments in an emerging ensemble setting. This is a "roll up your sleeves", "let's get into the weeds" session giving the music educator some real tools that they can use to teach to the new National Standards. We will explore novice, intermediate, proficient, advanced and accomplished levels.
Co-sponsored by Support Music Group
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
PENNSYLVANIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE
March 26-28, 2015, Hershey, PA
Session: Building Your Instrumental Music Program: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
8:30 AM, Friday, March 27, 2015
Room: Empire D
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, J.W. Pepper, Menchey Music, Progressive Music, Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers, and Zeswitz Music
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Los Angeles Unified School District
February 10, 2015, Los Angeles, CA
Session: Implementing a Standards-based Mariachi Program, Grades 3-12
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success in engaging more students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. Through a collaborative effort with district leaders and interested community members, Music Education Consultants, Inc., will work with the Bakersfield City School District to determine how they might best implement this program in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in the school’s comprehensive music program overall.
Sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society
ONLINE COLLEGIATE FORUM
February 12, 2015
An Open Conversation Between a Music Administrator and Collegiate Music Education Students
Time: TBA
CONTACT PERSON: Caleb Austin
KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 4, 2015, Bakersfield, CA
Implementing a Standards-based Mariachi Program
10:00 AM - 12:00 N
Bayless Hall
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success in engaging more students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. Through a collaborative effort with district leaders and interested community members, Music Education Consultants, Inc., will work with the Bakersfield City School District to determine how they might best implement this program in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in the school’s comprehensive music program overall.
Sponsored by the Kern High School District
MUSIC EDUCATION DAYS AT THE NAMM SHOW
January 22-25, 2015, Anaheim, CA
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
11:00 AM, Sunday, January 25, 2015
Anaheim Hilton, Level 4 Avila Room
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must- have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
ALABAMA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION INSERVICE CONFERENCE
January 22-24, 2015, Montgomery, AL
Session: Building Your Instrumental Music Program: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
9:15 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2015
Alabama, Ballroom B
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers,
Andy's Music, Art's Music Shop and J.W. Pepper
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
INDIANA MUSIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
January 15-17, 2015, Fort Wayne, IN
Collegiate Leadership Pre-Conference, Allen County Public Library
5:30 PM - 11:15 PM, January 15, 2015
Session 1: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program and it all starts with YOU!
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer Institute
Materials available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 2: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Easy Strategies
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Easy Strategies" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer Institute
Materials available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 3: First Impressions: Putting Yourself on Paper
Creating an IMPACTFUL first impression is the KEY to "getting your foot in the door.” In fact, many districts won't even schedule an interview without some sort of initial screening process so it's important to ensure that your Letter of Introduction and Resume speak to your incredible leadership abilities. This nuts and bolts, hands-on, interactive session provides real-life examples of letters and resumes that not only got teachers interviews, but secured the jobs as well. It’s never too early to get started!
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer Institute
Materials available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 4: Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for ENSURING a Seamless Instrumental Music Education
4:30 PM, Friday, January 16, 2015
Harrison D/E
Our students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this publication will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers,
Conrad Music Service, J.W. Pepper, Paige's Music and Quinlan & Fabish
Materials available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Bettendorf Community School District
December 10, 2014, Bettendorf, IA
Building a Districtwide Vision for the Bettendorf CSD Music Education Department
Through a collegial process of curriculum discovery and self-evaluation, the Bettendorf Community School District Music Education Department is seeking to conceptualize a common vision that will unify the curriculum and ensure that the Music Program becomes one, K-12 program through an articulated vision that will result in a higher retention rate with the goal being that ALL students who take music will CONTINUE in the Music Program through graduation. In doing so, the BCSD Music Education Program will also discover an increased level of community enthusiasm and support for the students and the program overall.
Co-sponsored by the Bettendorf Community School District and West Music Company
MegaArts Conference, California Music Educators Association-Southern Border Section (CMEA-SBS)
October 9, 2014, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Session 1: Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
1:30 PM, Casa del Prado, Room 205
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 2: Making an Advocate out of YOUR Principal: 10 Things You CAN Do Monday!
2:45 PM, Casa del Prado, Room 205
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
October 4, 2014, Reston, VA
Private Consultancy for All In Entrepreneurial Strategies for Music Educators
ReNew Cultural Arts Academy
September 15-16, 2014, New Orleans, LA
Private Consultancy for TurnAround Arts Schools: Reviewing the Arts Curriculum through a Musical Literacy Lens: Updating to the New Core Arts Standards
Solutions Music Group
Saied Music Professional Development Workshop
September 6, 2014, Tulsa, OK
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Presenters: Marcia Neel and Maestro Jose Hernandez
Roosevelt Elementary School
August 7-8, 2014, Bridgeport, CT
Private Consultancy for TurnAround Arts Schools: Implementing School-wide Arts Integration Strategies through Creative Scheduling
Solutions Music Group
White House Initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanics Arts Forum
August 28, 2014, Emeryville, CA, Pixar Studios
Session: Foundations for Success: Leaders Leaning into Music and the Arts
The discussion will highlight how music and the arts education is working in their communities and share insights on music and the arts as a model for student success.
Marcia Neel and Maestro Jose Hernandez
Heid Music Professional Development Workshop
July 29, 2014, Appleton, WI
Session 1: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
9:00 AM
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 2: “Modern Classroom” with Thanks to “Modern Family!”
10:30 AM
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today’s students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven’t made their way into our classrooms as yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR “traditional” envelope.
Session 3: Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Music Education Experience
1:00 PM
Students continue to participate in our music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that our courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all of our students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it’s the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining our students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up their instrument through high school graduation—and beyond.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 4: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
4:00 PM
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
VanderCook MECA Course #6054 Mariachi Pedagogy: Beginning Song Styles, Summer 2014
June 30-July 3, 2014, Chicago, IL, VanderCook College of Music
Schools and districts with a growing Latino demographic have found great success in engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. Mariachi programs can be implemented in a very short span of time and subsequently involve MANY MORE STUDENTS in the school’s comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy-nominated recording artist José Hernández, director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation’s largest mariachi education program in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on workshop that demonstrates how easily music programs can be expanded through this rich musical tradition.
Instructors: Marcia Neel, Jose Hernandez and Erik Ramirez
2014 Jose Hernandez’ Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute®
August 6-10, 2014, Orange County, CA
2014 National Mariachi Workshops for Educators®
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June 23-27, 2014, Las Vegas, NV, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
The 2014 workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 23rd, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 27th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Maestro Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. In 2014, Maestro Hernandez will focus on the “Son” form in the Advanced Styles Course. In addition to Maestro Hernandez, Mariachi Educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as some of the instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. We will continue to offer sessions in Mariachi Harp (Arpa) taught by Willie Acuña. These sessions are made available only to those enrolled in the Intermediate and Advanced Mariachi Styles courses. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will once again handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached.
Wenger Corporation (www.wengercorp.com) have generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course.
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California Music Educators Association - Southern Border Section
May 17, 2014, Carlsbad, CA, NAMM Headquarters
Private Consultancy: CMEA-SBS Executive Board Strategic Planning/Policies and Procedures Review Retreat
2014 Tennessee Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop
April 10, 2014, Memphis, TN
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
K-State Mariachi Workshop
March 28-29, 2014
This one and one-half day workshop focuses on the basics of the mariachi style. Attendees will focus on the playing of the instruments inherent to the mairiachi style -- guitar, vihuela and guitarron. Through the playing of their primary instruments, attendees will also be introduced to more complex mariachi selections that will allow for the performance of selections arranged specifically for this workshop by Maestro Hernandez. At the end of the workshop, participants will have been introduced to at least two (2) secondary instruments plus have received instruction on authentic performance practices of a variety of mariachi styles.
Instructors: Marcia Neel, Jose Hernandez
Co-sponsored by West Music, K-State Student Governing Association, K-State Music Department
2014 Kansas Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop
February 28 – March 1, 2014, Wichita, KS
Session 1: “Modern Classroom” with Thanks to “Modern Family!”
February 28, 2014, Room: 201 Peach at 11:00 AM
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today’s students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven’t made their way into our classrooms as yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR “traditional” envelope.
Session 2: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
February 28, 2014, Room: 102 Apple at 2:45 PM
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 3: Interviewing Skills: The Rules of the Road
March 1, 2014, Room: 205 Maple at 11:00 AM
Would you be surprised to learn that the chance of getting a job may have less to do with teacher preparation than with people skills? Teacher candidates may be the best to ever graduate from the pre-service music education program but what is the best way to get that across in the resume or interview? Discover what administrators are looking for and how to best represent yourself in writing as well as in person.
2014 California All-State Music Education Conference
February 22, 2014, Fresno, CA Room: 2003-2004 at 11:30 AM
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
SCo-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2014 Texas Music Educators Association Conference
February 13-15, 2014, San Antonio, TX
Session 1: Building the Rhythm Section to Develop the Armonia
February 13, 2014 CC 214 at 2:30 PM
Maestro Jose Hernandez, Presenter
The rhythm section is the engine of the mariachi ensemble and should provide the foundation for the musical material. Hernandez will work with the rhythm section from FWISD North Side High School’s Mariachi Espuelas de Plata (Ramon Niño, Director) to demonstrate successful rehearsal strategies that can be used to solidify this vital part of the ensemble. He will also address how rhythmic parts can be embellished without obstruction to the specific style being performed.
Session 2: Trumpet Basics for the Mariachi Style
February 15, 2014 CC 205 at 9:30 AM
Maestro Jose Hernandez, Presenter
There are specific techniques and articulations in the mariachi genre that instrumentalists must master to play in the authentic style. Hernandez will guide trumpet players from FWISD North Side High School’s Mariachi Espuelas de Plata (Ramon Niño, Director) to control the trumpet vibrato so that they can perform in authentic style at any speed. Hernandez will also explore how to teach students to properly articulate the mariachi staccato.
Co-sponsored by West Music Company, Conn-Selmer, Inc., and Hal Leonard Corporation
Session 3: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
February 14, 2014 CC 102 at 4:00 PM
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2014 Ohio Music Educators Association Conference
February 7-8, 2014, Columbus, OH
Session 1: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
February 7, 2014, Room: CC123-125 at 3:45 PM
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 2: “Modern Classroom” with Thanks to “Modern Family!”
February 8, 2014, Room: Hyatt, 2nd Floor-Morrow at 8:15 AM
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today’s students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven’t made their way into our classrooms as yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR “traditional” envelope.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2014 NAMM Show
January 25, 2014, Anaheim, CA 11:00 AM
Session: Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Music Education Experience
Students continue to participate in our music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that our courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all of our students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it’s the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining our students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up their instrument through high school graduation—and beyond.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2014 Colorado Music Educators Association Conference
January 22-25 2014, Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO
Session 1: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
10:45 AM, Jones Room
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
Session 2: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
12:45 PM, Jones Room
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2014 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Winter In-Service Conference
January 16-17, 2014, Tulsa, OK
Session 1: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book are also included in the flash drives referenced just above.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Keynote: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to meet you at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce your ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session 2: Modern Classroom: with Thanks to "Modern Family!"
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today's students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven't made their way into our classrooms—yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR "traditional" envelope.
2014 Florida Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference
January 8-11, 2014, Tampa, FL
Session 1: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
Session 2: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific "Tips" in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2013 Midwest Clinic
December 19-22, 2013, Chicago, IL
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
2013 Mississippi Bandmasters Association State Clinic
December 13, 2013, Natchez, MS
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific "Tips" in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2013 New York State School Music Association Conference
December 6, 2013, Rochester, NY 1:00 PM
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific "Tips" in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2013 Virginia Music Educators Association Conference
November 21-23, 2013, Hot Springs, VA
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
2013 NAfME National In-Service Conference
October 28, 2013, Nashville, TN 8:30 AM
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
2013 Wisconsin State Music Conference
October 24, 2013, Madison, WI 1:00 PM
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
2013 Kansas Conference of Music Teacher Education Professors
September 30, 2013, Wichita, KS
9:30 – 11:15 AM: Modern Classroom: with Thanks to "Modern Family!"
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today's students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven't made their way into our classrooms—yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR "traditional" envelope.
12:30 – 2:00 PM: Interviewing Skills: the Rules of the Road
Would you be surprised to learn that your chance of getting a job may have less to do with your teacher preparation than with your people skills? You may be the best teacher candidate to ever graduate from your pre-service music education program but what is the best way to get that across in your resume or in your interview? Discover what administrators are looking for and how you can best represent yourself in writing as well as in person.
Sponsored by Kansas Music Educators Association
2013 Texas Music Educators Association Convention
February 13-16, 2013
San Antonio, TX
2013 Utah Music Educators Association Conference
February 1, 2013, St. George, UT, 10:00 AM
Session 1: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled a variety of tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers program-building in great detail, thisRecruitment and Retention Guide is perfect for new teachers, young teachers and experienced teachers alike. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary jump drive containing a copy of this R&R Guide as well as the newly published Tips for Success. These are must-have resources for every instrumental music educator!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 2: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 3: “The Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP) for Choral Music: A Snapshot Look at the Successful, District-wide Program to Enhance Vocal Music in the Clark County School District”
The Secondary Choral Music Department of the Clark County School District (“CCSD” headquartered in Las Vegas, NV) has implemented a Curriculum Alignment Project (“CAP”) that provides choral educators with specific standards-based teaching strategies to help singers develop their vocal/choral skills along an assessment driven continuum. CCSD Choral Educators have found these method books to be an invaluable asset in planning the entire year in that the achievement targets are provided in a sequential, easy-to-use, month-by-month format. Many have also said that this was the missing link in their formal education.
A “CAP” document has been written for each level (EX: Middle School Beginning Chorus, High School Chamber Choir, etc.) and each of these user-friendly books provides teachers with a variety of methods to use to achieve given vocal objectives. The CCSD Secondary Fine Arts Supervisor and Choral Facilitator who developed this series will lead this session. Attendees will be provided access to complimentary, online copies of each of these books which teachers may choose to personalize for individual use.
Sponsored by the Utah Music Educator’s Association
Music Education Days at the 2013 NAMM Show
January 26, 2013, Anaheim, CA, Anaheim Hilton
Session 1: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
12:00 Noon, Anaheim Hilton, 2nd Level, California Ballroom A/B
You CAN go “From Zero to Mariachi” in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in your school’s comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation’s largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Play and sing pieces that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Co-sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and NAMM.
Session 2: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
January 27, 2013, Anaheim Hilton, 2nd Level, California Ballroom A/B
Based on "best practices" from highly successful directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled a variety of tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers program-building in great detail, thisRecruitment and Retention Guide is perfect for new teachers, young teachers and experienced teachers alike. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary jump drive containing a copy of this R&R Guide as well as the newly published Tips for Success. These are must-have resources for every instrumental music educator!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2013 Indiana Music Educators Association Professional Conference
January 18, 2013, Fort Wayne, IN
Keynote: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something GREAT!
9:00 AM, Embassy Theatre
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to meet you at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce your ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
1:00 PM, County Library, Room #ABC
You CAN go “From Zero to Mariachi” in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in your school’s comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation’s largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Play and sing pieces that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones provided by West Music.
Sponsored by West Music Company
2012 Jose Hernandez' Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute
August 8-12, 2012, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
We are offering an optional, adjudicated festival in the newly-renovated Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College with awards being provided in a variety of categories and enhanced performance opportunities provided for the winners. Maestro Hernandez will also host an extensive series of level-specific, conference-style Institute workshops designed to help each student recognize his/her full potential. Every attendee will be immersed in a high quality, comprehensive learning environment that will stretch their playing and singing talents to enhance their strengths. The Institute will culminate with all students participating in an unforgettable professional performance with Mariachi Sol de Mexico at the exciting Orange County Fair— Los Angeles Times Readers' Choice Best of Southern California 2011 Winner. Best overall participants in each category will receive a brand new instrument provided by our generous sponsors.
Co-sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and West Music Company
Ottawa Area School District
2012 Returning Teacher Inservice for Music Education Department
August 30, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Zeeland, MI
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
2012 North Carolina Music Educators Association State Conference
11:00 AM, November 12, 2012, Winston-Salem, NC
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled numerous tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this material is perfect for future teachers as well as new and experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use in your recruitment process, but also provides retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. At the conclusion of the session, each attendee will receive a complimentary jump drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource.
Sponsored by West Music Company
2012 Iowa Music Educators Association State Conference
8:30 AM, November 15, 2012, Iowa State Center
Session: Broadening Your Base; From Zero to Mariachi
You CAN go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Play and sing pieces that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones are provided by West Music, Inc.
Co-sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and West Music Company
2012 Mississippi Bandmasters Association Conference
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Specific Time TBA), December 7, 2012, Natchez, MS
Session: Secrets Revealed from Leading Instrumental Music Educators to Make Your Job Easier
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This collection of user-friendly tips provides practical organizational strategies that will help make our job a whole lot easier. This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided via flash drives to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 Midwest Clinic
McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL
2:30 PM, December 19, 2012, Meeting Room W185
Session: Secrets Revealed from Leading Instrumental Music Educators to Make Your Job Easier
(Panel with Dr. Charlie Menghini, VanderCook College of Music and Dr. Teryl Dobbs, University of Wisconsin)
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This collection of user-friendly tips provides practical organizational strategies that will help make our job a whole lot easier. This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided via flash drives to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 National Mariachi Workshops for Music Educators
June 25-29, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation
2012 Conn-Selmer Institute
June 10-13, 2012
Sessions: TBA
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2012 Iowa Bandmasters Association
May 17-19, 2012
Des Moines, IA
Session: From Zero to Mariachi
Visit with fellow directors from Iowa who have started mariachi programs and learn of the strides made in one short year as well as how the program has been received.
Sponsored by West Music
2012 Nevada Music Educators Association Conference
April 18-21, 2012
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 American String Teacher Association Conference
Atlanta, GA
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.
This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 Fort Worth ISD Mariachi Extravaganza
March 1-3, 2012
Fort Worth, TX
Middle and high school mariachi ensembles from the Dallas/Fort Worth area perform in a competitive Mariachi Festival. Schools with mariachi programs will also participate in two (2) days of mariachi master classes and perform in a final concert along with the winning ensembles from the Mariachi Festival.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District
2012 Maryland Music Educators Association Conference
February 23-25, 2012
Baltimore, MD
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2012 Washington Music Educators Association Conference
February 18, 2012
Yakima Convention Center
Yakima, WA
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention
February 8-11, 2012
Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
Session: Authentic Mariachi Performance Practices: An Open Rehearsal with Jose Hernandez
Teaching mariachi is so more than rehearsing notes and rhythms. There are a number of significant nuances in the genre which turn the notes and rhythms on the page into engaging, vibrant performances. Watch Maestro Hernandez bring out these distinctions by working with the Advanced Mariachi Ensemble from Fox Tech High School in San Antonio, TX.
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and West Music, Inc.
Co-sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications
2012 Illinois Music Education Conference
9:30 AM CC210/211
Peoria Civic Center
January 27, 2012
Peoria, IL
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.
This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 Fort Worth ISD Student Mariachi Clinics
January 24-25, 2012
Fort Worth ISD, TX
Session: FWISD student mariachi ensembles will be provided with clinics by professional mariachi consultants.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District
2012 Michigan Music Conference
DeVos Place and Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
January 20, 2012
Grand Rapids, MI
Presentation: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.
This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 NAMM Show
January 21, 2012
Anaheim, CA
10:00 AM
Keynote Presentation: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to meet you at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce your ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
11:15 AM
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
The session touches on a number of specific recruitment and retention strategies in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Midwest Clinic
December 14-17, 2011
Chicago, Il
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Easy Things You Can Do in January
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do in January" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2011 New York State School Music Association
1:00 PM Loftus Carson Room
Hyatt Hotel
December 2, 2011
Rochester, NY
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2011 Wisconsin Music Educators Association Conference
October 27, 2011
Madison, WI
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed
from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.
This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Mona Shores Middle/High School
September 16, 2011
Norton Shores, MI
Session: Student Leadership Workshop: One is Too
Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
California Music Educators Association
Southern Border Section
September 10, 2011
San Diego, CA
Session: Executive Board Retreat: Setting Our Sites
2011 Summer Mariachi I, II, III and IV Workshops
June 27-July 1, 2011
Las Vegas, NV
2011 Conn-Selmer Institute
June 12-15, 2011
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Sessions: TBA
2011 Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference
May 13, 2011
Des Moines, IA
Session: Sharing 24 Tips for Success
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by updating its 24 Tips for Success to provide music educators with useful information on a variety of topics highly relevant to the setting of the contemporary instrumental music classroom. These include Focusing on the Classroom, The Business Side of Teaching, Telling the Story, and Supporting Music Education. Attendees will be provided with copies of these newly-released materials.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 National School Board Association Conference
April 9- 11, 2011
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
Sponsored by ¡Simplemente Mariachi!
Session: Now More Thank Ever, We Want "THAT" Music Program for Our Students! Implementing Quality Arts Programming to Boost Student Achievement and Outcomes
This informational session seeks to inform and motivate school board members on ways to create, build and sustain music and arts education programs. Attendees are generally seeking information about building high quality programs and have been stimulated and reinforced by the student musical performances that open the conference's plenary sessions each morning.
Sponsored by NAMM
2011 Fort Worth ISD Mariachi Extravaganza and Festival
April 7-9, 2011
Fort Worth, TX
Middle and high school mariachi ensembles from the Dallas/Fort Worth area perform in a competitive Mariachi Festival. Students selected by audition will also perform in Middle and High School Honor Mariachi Ensembles. In addition, schools with mariachi programs will participate in two (2) days of mariachi master classes and perform in a final concert along with the winning ensembles from the Mariachi Festival.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District
Fort Worth ISD Student Mariachi Clinics
March 24-25, 2011
Fort Worth ISD, TX
FWISD student mariachi ensembles will be provided with clinics by professional mariachi consultants.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District
2011 American String Teachers Association National Conference
March 18, 2011
1:30 PM Count Basie C Room
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kansas City, MO
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Kansas Music Education Association Inservice Workshop
February 25, 2011
3:45 PM
Century II
Room 201
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
2011 Minnesota Music Educators Association
February 18, 2011
2:15 PM
Minneapolis Convention Center
L100 D
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Arizona Music Educators Association Conference
February 4, 2011
8:00 AM
Phoenix Marriott Mesa
Palo Verde 1
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
February 4, 2011
11:00 AM
Phoenix Marriott Mesa
Yuma C
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference
January 28, 2011
9:45 AM, CC232
Session: Finding and Keeping Great Instrumental Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
January 29, 2011
9:45 AM, CC203-204
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
January 27, 2011
3:15 PM
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
January 27, 2011
4:30 PM: Session: From Zero to Mariachi in Barrow County: The REAL Thing!
"After 23 years in the business, I don't get too excited, or should I say emotional, anymore very easily. I [have] truly witnessed how the power of music CAN bridge the gap that often exists between us everyday" says Kerry Bryant, Fine Arts Supervisor in Barrow County. Matt Fuller, the band director at Apalachee High School. . . says that teaching Mariachi is now the highlight of his day because of the enthusiasm that has emanated from everyone involved. There are new students involved, new instruments to learn and play, and a whole new awakening to teaching music. Join Apalachee's Mariachi Ensemble and others involved to see first-hand how easy it is to bring this program to your school.
2011 Georgia Music Educators Association Conference
January 27, 2011
10:00 AM
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Michigan Music Educators Association Conference
January 21, 2011
3:00 PM
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Haldane Room
Grand Rapids, MI
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Midwest Clinic
December 15, 2010: 10:30 AM and 2:20 PM
December 16, 2010: 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
December 17, 2010: 11:30 AM
Booth 1016-18-20
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Session: How to Establish a Mariachi Program
These mini-presentations will cover the basics and show teachers how easy it really is to build their programs and address the needs of more diverse student populations through the introduction of a standards-based mariachi program.
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications, Inc.
2010 Louisiana Music Educator's Association Conference
November 22, 2010
11:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Baton Rouge, LA
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Washoe County Middle School Honor Choir
November 3, 2010
7:00 PM
Pioneer Theatre
Reno, NV
School District of Waukesha
September 20 - 21, 2010
Waukesha, WI
Facilitate administrators and teachers in an in-depth feasibility study on the opening of an Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School. Project to include the development of an overriding philosophy as well as recommendations for curriculum design.
Sweetwater Union Mariachi Workshop
August 16-20, 2010
Sweetwater Union High School District
Chula Vista, CA
Session: Everything You Need to Know about Starting and/or Developing a Standards-based Mariachi Program in Your School
This summer, participate in a workshop on Mariachi teaching techniques being sponsored by the Sweetwater Union District the week of August 16th in beautiful southern California. Participants will receive methods books, curriculum documents, video and audio recordings, information on purchasing instruments and uniforms plus lots, lots more. Learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, and mariachi guitar in authentic style.
2010 Summer Mariachi I, II, and III Workshops
June 28-July 2, 2010
National Center for Music Education
Reston, Virginia
Session: Everything You Need to Know about Starting and/or Developing a Standards-based Mariachi Program in Your School
This summer, participate in a workshop on Mariachi teaching techniques being held at the National Music Education Center in Reston, VA, the week of June 28th then stay through the week-end for July 4th activities in nearby Washington DC. Participants will receive methods books, curriculum documents, video and audio recordings, information on purchasing instruments and uniforms plus lots, lots more. Learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, and mariachi guitar in authentic style. MENC members pay only $115 for the entire week of instruction thanks to the co-sponsorships of the]Wenger Corporation and Yamaha Corporation. Participants only pay for travel and housing ($76 per night includes complimentary breakfast at nearby new Hampton Inn) with an option for 3 graduate credits also available through VanderCook College. Lunch provided daily by Yamaha Corporation. Bring your own music stand and primary instrument-- violin, trumpet, or guitar. To get your scholarship (credit or non-credit), you must register by phone by calling VanderCook at 312-225-6288. To get additional information, visit our mariachi workshops page.
2010 Conn-Selmer Institute
June 6-9, 2010
Notre Dame University
Sessions: TBA
Presentation:
Interviewing Skills; Putting Your Best Foot Forward
What are today's administrators looking for and how can you best fill that need? Everything from creating the perfect resume to using positive body language to becoming a highly sought-after professional music educator will be covered.
Session:
Protecting Your Program in Tough Economic Times
You CAN keep your program from being cut! Learn what to do NOW to protect your program LATER.
Session: Everything They Never Taught You in College So Don't Be Afraid to Ask!
Early in one's career, music teachers often discover that the training received in college, albeit valuable, left out many topics. In this open and frank discussion, teachers who are new to the profession or those in a new position will participate in a ramped-up, streamlined session addressing a variety of the most relevant of those areas.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2010 Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference
May 13, 2010; 1:15 PM
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students;
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on “bestpractices” from highly successful band directors, the Music AchievementCouncil has compiled several tools that cover every aspect ofrecruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it coversthe fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for newteachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only providessample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also sharesretention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
2010 California Association for Music
Education State Conference
March 11, 2010
Sacramento Convention Center
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on “best practices” from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 NASSP National Conference
March 12-13, 2010
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ
2010 Fort Worth Mariachi Extravaganza
February 26-27, 2010
Sponsored by Forth Worth ISD
2010 ASTA National Conference
February 17-20, 2010
Santa Clara, CA
Session: Educating The Whole Child While Involving More Students in Music—Mariachi Made Simplemente!
ASCD's Whole Child Initiative is grounded in the belief that efforts to improve education need to shift from reforming structures created by adults to transforming learning conditions so that each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Learn how you can achieve this end and increase the number of students in music by expanding course offerings through a standards-based Mariachi Program that is reasonable and accessible to all.
ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) and AASA (American Association of School Administrators) are consistently seeking "opportunities" to help students excel and engaging children's heritage is one of the areas that will help make the learning process culturally relevant. According to a recent ASCD article, "A great example is Nevada's Clark County School District (CCSD). CCSD values culture in a deeply meaningful way with tremendous residual benefits. To engage Hispanic students, the CCSD Fine Arts Department developed an exemplary mariachi music program. The program is so popular, it now is in place at more than a dozen CCSD campuses." It was Marcia Neel who served as the Music Supervisor and organized the concept of developing the CCSD Mariachi Curriculum to guarantee its success in terms of involving thousands more students in music education programs.
In addition to this being a participatory session, Mrs. Neel will share the CCSD standards-based mariachi curriculum as well as her strategies for success to build a program that will be the source of pride for all involved.
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications
2010 Missouri Music Educators Association Convention
January 27-30, 2010
Location Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on “best practices” from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Indiana Music Educators Association State Convention
January 21-23, 2010
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on “best practices” from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Oregon Music Educators Association State Conference
January 15-16, 2010
Eugene Hilton
Session 1: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 2: Baking the Perfect Cookie
Have you ever tried to explain to your non-musically trained constituents what the perfect recipe is for a top-quality, comprehensive, sequential, standards-based music program? Based upon MENC’s Music Program Assessment, this session looks beyond the focus on performance and considers curriculum and scheduling, staffing, materials and equipment, and facilities. To help you reach your goals, easy-to-use checklists will be provided that administrators, parents and others can easily understand. This presentation will be broken into two separate sessions.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
Session 3: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on best practices from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponosred by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Florida Music Educators Association State Conference
January 6-9, 2010
Tampa Convention Center
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
"I want to offer a mariachi program but know nothing about it. What doI do?" Mariachi is quickly becoming the fastest growing portion of acomprehensive music program. Join your colleagues for a fun,interactive, and informative clinic to help you get your mariachiprogram started! Attendees will be provided with a proven method to get their programs started quickly and successfully.
2009 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
(PMEA) Summer Conference
July 20-21, 2009
Penn State University
Conference Center Hotel
State College, PA
Session: KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Spreading Our Wings; Considering the Alternatives
Today's young people have a very special relationship with music
and more than at any other time, today's educators have unique
opportunities to tap into this enthusiasm and, subsequently, expand their own music programs.
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
Mariachi is quickly becoming the fastest growing portion of a comprehensive music program. Join your colleagues for a fun, interactive, and informative clinic to help you get your mariachi program started!
Clinic Synopsis: "I want to offer a mariachi program but know nothing about it. What do I do?" Attendees will be provided with a proven method to get their programs started quickly and successfully.
What is the target audience for this clinic? This workshop is for educators who are interested in exploring the possibility of offering a comprehensive, standards-based Mariachi Education Program in their schools as well as for those who are already teaching Mariachi and looking for a standards-based curricular approach to use with their students.
What will the audience take away from this clinic? The clinicians will share their materials for creating a comprehensive Mariachi Program that is workable in a homogeneous or heterogeneous setting for any age group.
What is included in the handout? Sample Mariachi musical arrangements, lesson plans, as well as curriculum scopes and goals will be provided so that attendees may have the start-up materials needed to initiate a Mariachi Program in their home schools.
Is there anything else you would like attendees to know about this clinic? Attendees to this session are encouraged to bring guitars, trumpets, and violins to experience the music first-hand.
Colorado ASTA Summer Workshop
July 16-17, 2009
Cherry Creek High School
9300 E. Union St.
Greenwood Village, Co. 80111
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
Mariachi is quickly becoming the fastest growing portion of a comprehensive music program. Join your colleagues for a fun, interactive, and informative clinic to help you get your mariachi program started!
Clinic Synopsis: "I want to offer a mariachi program but know nothing about it. What do I do?" Attendees will be provided with a proven method to get their programs started quickly and successfully.
What is the target audience for this clinic? This workshop is for educators who are interested in exploring the possibility of offering a comprehensive, standards-based Mariachi Education Program in their schools as well as for those who are already teaching Mariachi and looking for a standards-based curricular approach to use with their students.
What will the audience take away from this clinic? The clinicians will share their materials for creating a comprehensive Mariachi Program that is workable in a homogeneous or heterogeneous setting for any age group.
What is included in the handout? Sample Mariachi musical arrangements, lesson plans, as well as curriculum scopes and goals will be provided so that attendees may have the start-up materials needed to initiate a Mariachi Program in their home schools.
Is there anything else you would like attendees to know about this clinic? Attendees to this session are encouraged to bring guitars, trumpets, and violins to experience the music first-hand.
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications.
2009 Summer Mariachi I and Mariachi II Workshops
June 29-July 3, 2009
National Center for Music Education
Reston, Virginia
Session: Everything You Need to Know about Starting and/or Developing a Standards-based Mariachi Program in Your School
This summer, participate in a workshop on Mariachi teaching techniques being held at the National Music Education Center in Reston, VA, the week of June 29th then stay through the week-end for July 4th activities in nearby Washington DC. Participants will receive free methods books, curriculum documents, video and audio recordings, information on purchasing instruments and uniforms plus lots, lots more. Learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, and mariachi guitar in authentic style. MENC members pay only $95 for the entire week of instruction thanks to the co-sponsorships of the Wenger Corporation and Yamaha Corporation. Participants only pay for travel and housing ($69 per night at nearby newHampton Inn with an option for 3 graduate credits also available through VanderCook College. Bring your own primary instrument-- violin, trumpet, or guitar. To register and get additional information, visit our mariachi workshops page.
2009 National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) Annual Convention
April 1-4, 2009
J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort
Tucson, AZ
Session: Reaching Out to Your Music Educators; Sharing 24 Tips for Success
Inherently, the job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today’s challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by updating its Tips for Success to provide music educators with helpful information on a variety of topics highly relevant to the contemporary setting. These include Focusing on the Classroom, The Business Side of Teaching, Telling the Story, and Supporting Music Education. Clark County School District’s (Las Vegas) former School Board President and Secondary Music Supervisor share ideas on how dealers can help build programs. Attendees will also be provided with copies of these newly-released materials so that they will be better positioned to assist local music educators in realizing their full potential.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2009 American String Teachers Association (ASTA) National Conference
March 19-21, 2009
Mariott Marquis Hotel
Atlanta, GA
Session: Saturday, March 21, 3:45 PM. Mariachi - Advanced Rhythms and Performance Techniques The vibrant music of the Mariachi genre exists in a variety of styles—some of which involve more complicated and intricate rhythms. Attendees to this session will be provided with proven strategies to teach these more advanced styles including son forms, the huapango, and the joropo.
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications
2009 California Music Educators Association State Conference
March 12-14, 2009
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA
Session: Friday, March 13, 4:00 PM in Room 104A. Advocacy for New Teacher. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation for the California Music Educator's Association
2009 Biennial MENC Northwest Division Conference
February 13-15, 2009
Spokane Convention Center
Spokane, WA
Session 1: Friday, February 13, 1:00 PM, Room #CC 102AB. The Interview Everything you need to know to land that job. Panel presentation - followed by mock interviews throughout the rest of the session.
Session 2: Saturday, February 14, 9:45 AM, Room #CC102AB. Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do on Monday. This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 3: Saturday, February 13, 3:15 PM, Room #CC102CD. Everything They Never Taught You In College, But It's Okay to Ask! Early in one’s career, music teachers often discover that the training received in college, although valuable, left out many topics. In this open and frank discussion, teachers who are new to the profession or those in a new position will participate in a ramped-up, streamlined session addressing a variety of the most relevant of those areas.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
Texas Music Educators Association
February 11-14, 2009
Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
Session 1: Thursday, February 12, 2:00 PM in Room #CC 206.
Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do on Monday. This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.Sponsored by Wenger Corporation.
Session 2: Thursday, February 12, 6:30 PM in Room #CC 217.
Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness! The question most often asked is, "I would love to offer a mariachi program but I know very little about it. What can I do to get started?" Attendees will receive sample teaching materials and all the information needed to discover how easy it really is to introduce mariachi to beginning players. These materials will work in any homogeneous or heterogeneous setting via pull-out programs or daily classes. Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications.
2009 Oregon Music Educators Association State Conference
January 16-18, 2009
Eugene Hilton and Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Eugene, OR
Sessions:
Keynote: The REAL Right Stuff: Preparing Our Students for Their Futures.
Music Educators hold the keys to a successful future for today’s students. Hear what school superintendents, principals, and arts leaders are learning about how producing logical, linear, analytical thinkers is now no longer enough.
CMENC Session: Everything They Never Taught You in College: But It’s OK to Ask.
Early in one’s career, music teachers often discover that the training received in college, although valuable, left out many topics. In this open and frank discussion, teachers who are new to the profession or those in a new position will participate in a ramped-up, streamlined session addressing a variety of the most relevant of those areas. Tips for Success provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-sponsored by Wenger Corporation for the Oregon Music Educators Association
Tempo Manitoba Music Conference
November 28, 2008
Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sessions:
Keynote: The REAL Right Stuff: Preparing Our Students for Their Futures. Music Educators hold the keys to a successful future for today’s students. Hear what school superintendents, principals, and arts leaders are learning about how producing logical, linear, analytical thinkers is now no longer enough.
Session 1: Everything They Never Taught You in College: But It’s OK to Ask. Early in one’s career, music teachers often discover that the training received in college, although valuable, left out many topics. In this open and frank discussion, teachers who are new to the profession or those in a new position will participate in a ramped-up, streamlined session addressing a variety of the most relevant of those areas.
Session 2: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do on Monday. This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation for the Manitoba Music Educator's Association
2008 North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference
November 8-11, 2008
Benton Convention Center, Embassy Suites, Winston Marriott & Stevens Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Session: Normal Routines to Creative Opportunities; 10 Easy Ideas for Becoming Central to Your School’s Personality!
These economic times can present challenges to even the most secure Music Departments so Advocacy has to put on a new face. It is the Music Educator who, with a few easy ideas and “random acts of kindness,” will be viewed as a school-wide leader by helping to promote pride and raise school spirit. The creative ideas presented at this session combine into a recipe that will raise the visibility of the Music Program and result in increased positive attention from the school’s student population, teaching staff, building administrators, and parents.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
Wisconsin State Music Conference
October 29 – November 1, 2008
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI
Session: Mariachi in Your Classroom Music Program
This session is geared for the middle level general music program and focuses on making cultural connections through learning the history of mariachi and its specific performance practices. Attendees will be provided with four to six user-friendly lesson plans to use in this setting.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation for the Wisconsin Music Educators Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
July 27-30, 2008
Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness! The question most often asked is, "I would love to offer a mariachi program but I know very little about it. What can I do to get started?" Attendees will receive sample teaching materials and all the information needed to discover how easy it really is to introduce mariachi to beginning players. These materials will work in any homogeneous or heterogeneous setting via pull-out programs or daily classes.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
Villanova University Summer Music Studies (3 Credit Hours)
July 14-18, 2008
Villanova University, Villanova, PA Workshop: (3 Credits)
Session: Starting a Mariachi Program in Your School: Everything You Need to Know
Mariachi Workshop Co-sponsored by Yamaha, MENC,
and Villanova University
(3 Credit Hours Available through Villanova University)
Starting a Mariachi Program in Your School: Everything You Need to Know
July 7-11, 2008
MENC: The National Association for Music Education
National Headquarters Building
1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Conn-Selmer Institute
June 8-10, 2008
Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN
Sessions:
•Focusing on the Classroom
•Supporting Music Education: Lessons from Schools
•Curriculum for Music Education
•The Interview Process
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, FJM, Hal Leonard, Wenger, Disney Performing Arts Programs, MakeMusic , Hamilton Stands Inc.,Pepper, Manhasset, Remo, Educational Tours, Inc.
Florida Gulf Coast University
May 9-10, 2008
The Bower School of Music, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers, FL 33965, Academic 5, Room 112, Main Campus
Summit: Solutions for Music Education in Southwest Florida: Dialogues on Music in the Schools for the 21st Century
Sessions:
•Keynote
•Characteristics of Comprehensive and Successful Music Programs
•The Political Component of Music Education
•The Quality Music Program in the Context of the 21st Century School: Music as a Discipline
•Initiatives for the Future
In partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers, Piano Distributors, Cadence Music
MENC – The National Association for Music Education National Conference
April 9-12, 2008
Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Focus Session:
Let’s Play Mariachi!
. . .A Series of Round-robin Mini-Master Classes on Mariachi Instruments
61st MENC National Biennial In-Service Conference
April 9 - 13, 2008
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Preconference Focus Session Presentation (Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Let's Play Mariachi! A Series of Round-Robin Mini-Master Classes on Mariachi Instruments
American String Teachers Association National Conference: February 27 - March 1, 2008
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic
February 14-16, 2008
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey that asked principals what they appreciated most about their music teacher and what was one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded, along with practical, proven advocacy ideas.
(Friday, February 15, 3:30 PM, Room L100E)
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
Florida Music Educators Association State Conference
January 10-12, 2008
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your PrincipalThis informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey that asked principals what they appreciated most about their music teacher and what was one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded, along with practical, proven advocacy ideas.
The Midwest Clinic: December 18 - 22, 2007
Hilton Chicago, Chicago, IL
http://www.midwestclinic.com/
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
Society for Music Teacher Education Symposium:
September 14-16, 2007
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Session: Unique Issues Related to Recruiting, Professional Development, and Retaining Music Educators in the Urban and Suburban (Growing) Setting
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention: June 1 -3, 2007
Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Session:
Super Session: Influencing Education Decision Makers
Conn-Selmer Institute: June 3 - 6, 2007
Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN
Sessions:
Curriculum Alignment -- What Comes First?
Preparing the Lesson -- What Do Supervisors Expect?
Duquesne University Summer Programs: June 25 - 29, 2007
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Workshop: (3 Credits)
Supervision of School Music Programs
Villanova University Summer Music Studies: July 23 - 27, 2007
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Workshop: (3 Credits)
Starting a Mariachi Program in Your School -- Everything You Need to Know
April 9-12, 2015, Providence, RI
Session 1: Building Your Instrumental Music Program: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
3:45 PM, Friday, April 10, 2015
Room: CC 554
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, J.W. Pepper and Robert's Music
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 2: The New National Music Standards - How to Unpack Them and Use Them in the Emerging Ensembles Classroom
5:00 PM, Friday, April 10, 2015
Room: CC 554
This session will help the music educator unpack and use the new National Standards and the model cornerstone assessments in an emerging ensemble setting. This is a "roll up your sleeves", "let's get into the weeds" session giving the music educator some real tools that they can use to teach to the new National Standards. We will explore novice, intermediate, proficient, advanced and accomplished levels.
Co-sponsored by Support Music Group
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
PENNSYLVANIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE
March 26-28, 2015, Hershey, PA
Session: Building Your Instrumental Music Program: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
8:30 AM, Friday, March 27, 2015
Room: Empire D
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers, J.W. Pepper, Menchey Music, Progressive Music, Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers, and Zeswitz Music
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Los Angeles Unified School District
February 10, 2015, Los Angeles, CA
Session: Implementing a Standards-based Mariachi Program, Grades 3-12
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success in engaging more students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. Through a collaborative effort with district leaders and interested community members, Music Education Consultants, Inc., will work with the Bakersfield City School District to determine how they might best implement this program in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in the school’s comprehensive music program overall.
Sponsored by the Mariachi Heritage Society
ONLINE COLLEGIATE FORUM
February 12, 2015
An Open Conversation Between a Music Administrator and Collegiate Music Education Students
Time: TBA
CONTACT PERSON: Caleb Austin
KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 4, 2015, Bakersfield, CA
Implementing a Standards-based Mariachi Program
10:00 AM - 12:00 N
Bayless Hall
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success in engaging more students, parents, and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. Through a collaborative effort with district leaders and interested community members, Music Education Consultants, Inc., will work with the Bakersfield City School District to determine how they might best implement this program in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in the school’s comprehensive music program overall.
Sponsored by the Kern High School District
MUSIC EDUCATION DAYS AT THE NAMM SHOW
January 22-25, 2015, Anaheim, CA
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
11:00 AM, Sunday, January 25, 2015
Anaheim Hilton, Level 4 Avila Room
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must- have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
ALABAMA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION INSERVICE CONFERENCE
January 22-24, 2015, Montgomery, AL
Session: Building Your Instrumental Music Program: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
9:15 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2015
Alabama, Ballroom B
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary flash drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource as well as the 24 Tips for Success for Instrumental Music Educators and Bridging the Gap from Middle School and High School.
Co-Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers,
Andy's Music, Art's Music Shop and J.W. Pepper
Conference materials/hand-outs available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
INDIANA MUSIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
January 15-17, 2015, Fort Wayne, IN
Collegiate Leadership Pre-Conference, Allen County Public Library
5:30 PM - 11:15 PM, January 15, 2015
Session 1: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to greet participants at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce the ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out to others is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program and it all starts with YOU!
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer Institute
Materials available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 2: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Easy Strategies
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Easy Strategies" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer Institute
Materials available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 3: First Impressions: Putting Yourself on Paper
Creating an IMPACTFUL first impression is the KEY to "getting your foot in the door.” In fact, many districts won't even schedule an interview without some sort of initial screening process so it's important to ensure that your Letter of Introduction and Resume speak to your incredible leadership abilities. This nuts and bolts, hands-on, interactive session provides real-life examples of letters and resumes that not only got teachers interviews, but secured the jobs as well. It’s never too early to get started!
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer Institute
Materials available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Session 4: Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for ENSURING a Seamless Instrumental Music Education
4:30 PM, Friday, January 16, 2015
Harrison D/E
Our students continue to participate in music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that music courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it is the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining music students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up the instrument through high school graduation—and beyond. Copies of this publication will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council, National Association of School Music Dealers,
Conrad Music Service, J.W. Pepper, Paige's Music and Quinlan & Fabish
Materials available at: http://www.musicedconsultants.net/conference-materials
Bettendorf Community School District
December 10, 2014, Bettendorf, IA
Building a Districtwide Vision for the Bettendorf CSD Music Education Department
Through a collegial process of curriculum discovery and self-evaluation, the Bettendorf Community School District Music Education Department is seeking to conceptualize a common vision that will unify the curriculum and ensure that the Music Program becomes one, K-12 program through an articulated vision that will result in a higher retention rate with the goal being that ALL students who take music will CONTINUE in the Music Program through graduation. In doing so, the BCSD Music Education Program will also discover an increased level of community enthusiasm and support for the students and the program overall.
Co-sponsored by the Bettendorf Community School District and West Music Company
MegaArts Conference, California Music Educators Association-Southern Border Section (CMEA-SBS)
October 9, 2014, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Session 1: Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
1:30 PM, Casa del Prado, Room 205
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 2: Making an Advocate out of YOUR Principal: 10 Things You CAN Do Monday!
2:45 PM, Casa del Prado, Room 205
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
October 4, 2014, Reston, VA
Private Consultancy for All In Entrepreneurial Strategies for Music Educators
ReNew Cultural Arts Academy
September 15-16, 2014, New Orleans, LA
Private Consultancy for TurnAround Arts Schools: Reviewing the Arts Curriculum through a Musical Literacy Lens: Updating to the New Core Arts Standards
Solutions Music Group
Saied Music Professional Development Workshop
September 6, 2014, Tulsa, OK
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Presenters: Marcia Neel and Maestro Jose Hernandez
Roosevelt Elementary School
August 7-8, 2014, Bridgeport, CT
Private Consultancy for TurnAround Arts Schools: Implementing School-wide Arts Integration Strategies through Creative Scheduling
Solutions Music Group
White House Initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanics Arts Forum
August 28, 2014, Emeryville, CA, Pixar Studios
Session: Foundations for Success: Leaders Leaning into Music and the Arts
The discussion will highlight how music and the arts education is working in their communities and share insights on music and the arts as a model for student success.
Marcia Neel and Maestro Jose Hernandez
Heid Music Professional Development Workshop
July 29, 2014, Appleton, WI
Session 1: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
9:00 AM
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 2: “Modern Classroom” with Thanks to “Modern Family!”
10:30 AM
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today’s students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven’t made their way into our classrooms as yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR “traditional” envelope.
Session 3: Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Music Education Experience
1:00 PM
Students continue to participate in our music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that our courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all of our students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it’s the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining our students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up their instrument through high school graduation—and beyond.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 4: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
4:00 PM
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
VanderCook MECA Course #6054 Mariachi Pedagogy: Beginning Song Styles, Summer 2014
June 30-July 3, 2014, Chicago, IL, VanderCook College of Music
Schools and districts with a growing Latino demographic have found great success in engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based, traditional mariachi programs. Mariachi programs can be implemented in a very short span of time and subsequently involve MANY MORE STUDENTS in the school’s comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy-nominated recording artist José Hernández, director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation’s largest mariachi education program in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on workshop that demonstrates how easily music programs can be expanded through this rich musical tradition.
Instructors: Marcia Neel, Jose Hernandez and Erik Ramirez
2014 Jose Hernandez’ Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute®
August 6-10, 2014, Orange County, CA
2014 National Mariachi Workshops for Educators®
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June 23-27, 2014, Las Vegas, NV, Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino
The 2014 workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 23rd, and conclude at approximately 3:00 PM on Friday, June 27th, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Three (3) levels of instruction, based on Beginning Mariachi Styles, Intermediate Mariachi Styles and Advanced Mariachi Styles) will be offered with each also containing a strand of vocal training so that ALL participants will have access to age-appropriate vocal pedagogy. These three levels are defined by the specific mariachi styles to be studied which progress from easy to difficult along the continuum. A great deal of focus will be placed on the playing of secondary and tertiary instruments in the areas that are of highest need as determined by you. All participants will also have the opportunity to perform on their primary instruments to sharpen characteristic stylistic nuances as required by the various mariachi styles.
Our esteemed clinician, Maestro Jose Hernandez, will work with each of these levels individually to better apply the appropriate performance characteristics to each of the styles being studied. In 2014, Maestro Hernandez will focus on the “Son” form in the Advanced Styles Course. In addition to Maestro Hernandez, Mariachi Educators from the Clark County School District's comprehensive, standards-based program will serve as some of the instructors for the Workshops. Clark County has the largest Mariachi Program in the nation and the instructors will provide insight on how best to build programs.
ALL attendees will have extensive opportunities to learn to play the guitar, the vihuela and the guitarron. We will continue to offer sessions in Mariachi Harp (Arpa) taught by Willie Acuña. These sessions are made available only to those enrolled in the Intermediate and Advanced Mariachi Styles courses. Mini-classes on care and repair of the mariachi instruments will also be provided for all attendees. The week will close with a concert performance featuring all participants playing mariachi arrangements of the various styles studied and will feature one of the Clark County School District’s Secondary Mariachi Ensembles.
VanderCook College of Music will once again handle registration for all participants. Three (3) graduate credits are being offered as an option for those who may be interested. Registration and tuition information is attached.
Wenger Corporation (www.wengercorp.com) have generously agreed to again offer $100 scholarships to the first 20 participants who sign up for the Beginning Mariachi Styles Course.
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California Music Educators Association - Southern Border Section
May 17, 2014, Carlsbad, CA, NAMM Headquarters
Private Consultancy: CMEA-SBS Executive Board Strategic Planning/Policies and Procedures Review Retreat
2014 Tennessee Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop
April 10, 2014, Memphis, TN
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
K-State Mariachi Workshop
March 28-29, 2014
This one and one-half day workshop focuses on the basics of the mariachi style. Attendees will focus on the playing of the instruments inherent to the mairiachi style -- guitar, vihuela and guitarron. Through the playing of their primary instruments, attendees will also be introduced to more complex mariachi selections that will allow for the performance of selections arranged specifically for this workshop by Maestro Hernandez. At the end of the workshop, participants will have been introduced to at least two (2) secondary instruments plus have received instruction on authentic performance practices of a variety of mariachi styles.
Instructors: Marcia Neel, Jose Hernandez
Co-sponsored by West Music, K-State Student Governing Association, K-State Music Department
2014 Kansas Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop
February 28 – March 1, 2014, Wichita, KS
Session 1: “Modern Classroom” with Thanks to “Modern Family!”
February 28, 2014, Room: 201 Peach at 11:00 AM
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today’s students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven’t made their way into our classrooms as yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR “traditional” envelope.
Session 2: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
February 28, 2014, Room: 102 Apple at 2:45 PM
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 3: Interviewing Skills: The Rules of the Road
March 1, 2014, Room: 205 Maple at 11:00 AM
Would you be surprised to learn that the chance of getting a job may have less to do with teacher preparation than with people skills? Teacher candidates may be the best to ever graduate from the pre-service music education program but what is the best way to get that across in the resume or interview? Discover what administrators are looking for and how to best represent yourself in writing as well as in person.
2014 California All-State Music Education Conference
February 22, 2014, Fresno, CA Room: 2003-2004 at 11:30 AM
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
SCo-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2014 Texas Music Educators Association Conference
February 13-15, 2014, San Antonio, TX
Session 1: Building the Rhythm Section to Develop the Armonia
February 13, 2014 CC 214 at 2:30 PM
Maestro Jose Hernandez, Presenter
The rhythm section is the engine of the mariachi ensemble and should provide the foundation for the musical material. Hernandez will work with the rhythm section from FWISD North Side High School’s Mariachi Espuelas de Plata (Ramon Niño, Director) to demonstrate successful rehearsal strategies that can be used to solidify this vital part of the ensemble. He will also address how rhythmic parts can be embellished without obstruction to the specific style being performed.
Session 2: Trumpet Basics for the Mariachi Style
February 15, 2014 CC 205 at 9:30 AM
Maestro Jose Hernandez, Presenter
There are specific techniques and articulations in the mariachi genre that instrumentalists must master to play in the authentic style. Hernandez will guide trumpet players from FWISD North Side High School’s Mariachi Espuelas de Plata (Ramon Niño, Director) to control the trumpet vibrato so that they can perform in authentic style at any speed. Hernandez will also explore how to teach students to properly articulate the mariachi staccato.
Co-sponsored by West Music Company, Conn-Selmer, Inc., and Hal Leonard Corporation
Session 3: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
February 14, 2014 CC 102 at 4:00 PM
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2014 Ohio Music Educators Association Conference
February 7-8, 2014, Columbus, OH
Session 1: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
February 7, 2014, Room: CC123-125 at 3:45 PM
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific “Tips” in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 2: “Modern Classroom” with Thanks to “Modern Family!”
February 8, 2014, Room: Hyatt, 2nd Floor-Morrow at 8:15 AM
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today’s students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven’t made their way into our classrooms as yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR “traditional” envelope.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2014 NAMM Show
January 25, 2014, Anaheim, CA 11:00 AM
Session: Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Music Education Experience
Students continue to participate in our music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that our courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all of our students continue their participation throughout their high school years. In fact, it’s the transition from middle school to high school that has been identified as being the most crucial period in retaining our students. The key to successful retention is ACTION. In this session, a number of strategies will be shared that successful instrumental music educators and their constituents use to ensure a seamless transition from the first day that the student picks up their instrument through high school graduation—and beyond.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2014 Colorado Music Educators Association Conference
January 22-25 2014, Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO
Session 1: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
10:45 AM, Jones Room
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
Session 2: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
12:45 PM, Jones Room
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2014 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Winter In-Service Conference
January 16-17, 2014, Tulsa, OK
Session 1: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book are also included in the flash drives referenced just above.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Keynote: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to meet you at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce your ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session 2: Modern Classroom: with Thanks to "Modern Family!"
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today's students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven't made their way into our classrooms—yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR "traditional" envelope.
2014 Florida Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference
January 8-11, 2014, Tampa, FL
Session 1: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
Session 2: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific "Tips" in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2013 Midwest Clinic
December 19-22, 2013, Chicago, IL
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
2013 Mississippi Bandmasters Association State Clinic
December 13, 2013, Natchez, MS
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific "Tips" in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2013 New York State School Music Association Conference
December 6, 2013, Rochester, NY 1:00 PM
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series FOR teachers BY teachers. This comprehensive collection of user-friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help educators stay on top of the many and varied elements of the successful program. This session touches on a number of specific "Tips" in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary flash drives containing these and many other materials being provided to all attendees at the conclusion. From beginners to the most experienced music educators, these Tips for Success are a must-have resource!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2013 Virginia Music Educators Association Conference
November 21-23, 2013, Hot Springs, VA
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
2013 NAfME National In-Service Conference
October 28, 2013, Nashville, TN 8:30 AM
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
2013 Wisconsin State Music Conference
October 24, 2013, Madison, WI 1:00 PM
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
Schools with a growing Latino demographic have found great success engaging students, parents and local communities by implementing standards-based mariachi programs. You too can go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and attract MANY MORE STUDENTS to your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Session attendees will play guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones and sing selections that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Sponsored by West Music
2013 Kansas Conference of Music Teacher Education Professors
September 30, 2013, Wichita, KS
9:30 – 11:15 AM: Modern Classroom: with Thanks to "Modern Family!"
Do you see an evolving student body at your school? Do you see our young people moving in a new direction? Do you want to engage more students in your elective program? How can we capture the attention of today's students? There are literally millions of students in our hallways nationwide who just love music yet they haven't made their way into our classrooms—yet. Successful, innovative, diverse programs that have accomplished ALL of this will be featured in this powerful session that explores ways in which new students have become engaged in relevant music programs across the country. We will share amazing examples of what INNOVATIVE music educators are doing to involve MORE students by pushing the edge of THEIR "traditional" envelope.
12:30 – 2:00 PM: Interviewing Skills: the Rules of the Road
Would you be surprised to learn that your chance of getting a job may have less to do with your teacher preparation than with your people skills? You may be the best teacher candidate to ever graduate from your pre-service music education program but what is the best way to get that across in your resume or in your interview? Discover what administrators are looking for and how you can best represent yourself in writing as well as in person.
Sponsored by Kansas Music Educators Association
2013 Texas Music Educators Association Convention
February 13-16, 2013
San Antonio, TX
2013 Utah Music Educators Association Conference
February 1, 2013, St. George, UT, 10:00 AM
Session 1: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled a variety of tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers program-building in great detail, thisRecruitment and Retention Guide is perfect for new teachers, young teachers and experienced teachers alike. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary jump drive containing a copy of this R&R Guide as well as the newly published Tips for Success. These are must-have resources for every instrumental music educator!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 2: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
Session 3: “The Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP) for Choral Music: A Snapshot Look at the Successful, District-wide Program to Enhance Vocal Music in the Clark County School District”
The Secondary Choral Music Department of the Clark County School District (“CCSD” headquartered in Las Vegas, NV) has implemented a Curriculum Alignment Project (“CAP”) that provides choral educators with specific standards-based teaching strategies to help singers develop their vocal/choral skills along an assessment driven continuum. CCSD Choral Educators have found these method books to be an invaluable asset in planning the entire year in that the achievement targets are provided in a sequential, easy-to-use, month-by-month format. Many have also said that this was the missing link in their formal education.
A “CAP” document has been written for each level (EX: Middle School Beginning Chorus, High School Chamber Choir, etc.) and each of these user-friendly books provides teachers with a variety of methods to use to achieve given vocal objectives. The CCSD Secondary Fine Arts Supervisor and Choral Facilitator who developed this series will lead this session. Attendees will be provided access to complimentary, online copies of each of these books which teachers may choose to personalize for individual use.
Sponsored by the Utah Music Educator’s Association
Music Education Days at the 2013 NAMM Show
January 26, 2013, Anaheim, CA, Anaheim Hilton
Session 1: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
12:00 Noon, Anaheim Hilton, 2nd Level, California Ballroom A/B
You CAN go “From Zero to Mariachi” in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in your school’s comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation’s largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Play and sing pieces that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles.
Co-sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and NAMM.
Session 2: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students: A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
January 27, 2013, Anaheim Hilton, 2nd Level, California Ballroom A/B
Based on "best practices" from highly successful directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled a variety of tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers program-building in great detail, thisRecruitment and Retention Guide is perfect for new teachers, young teachers and experienced teachers alike. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Each attendee will receive a complimentary jump drive containing a copy of this R&R Guide as well as the newly published Tips for Success. These are must-have resources for every instrumental music educator!
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2013 Indiana Music Educators Association Professional Conference
January 18, 2013, Fort Wayne, IN
Keynote: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something GREAT!
9:00 AM, Embassy Theatre
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to meet you at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce your ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
Session: Broadening Your Base: From Zero to Mariachi
1:00 PM, County Library, Room #ABC
You CAN go “From Zero to Mariachi” in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in your school’s comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation’s largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Play and sing pieces that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones provided by West Music.
Sponsored by West Music Company
2012 Jose Hernandez' Mariachi Nationals and Summer Institute
August 8-12, 2012, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
We are offering an optional, adjudicated festival in the newly-renovated Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College with awards being provided in a variety of categories and enhanced performance opportunities provided for the winners. Maestro Hernandez will also host an extensive series of level-specific, conference-style Institute workshops designed to help each student recognize his/her full potential. Every attendee will be immersed in a high quality, comprehensive learning environment that will stretch their playing and singing talents to enhance their strengths. The Institute will culminate with all students participating in an unforgettable professional performance with Mariachi Sol de Mexico at the exciting Orange County Fair— Los Angeles Times Readers' Choice Best of Southern California 2011 Winner. Best overall participants in each category will receive a brand new instrument provided by our generous sponsors.
Co-sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and West Music Company
Ottawa Area School District
2012 Returning Teacher Inservice for Music Education Department
August 30, 2012, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Zeeland, MI
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
2012 North Carolina Music Educators Association State Conference
11:00 AM, November 12, 2012, Winston-Salem, NC
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled numerous tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this material is perfect for future teachers as well as new and experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use in your recruitment process, but also provides retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. At the conclusion of the session, each attendee will receive a complimentary jump drive containing a copy of this newly published, must-have resource.
Sponsored by West Music Company
2012 Iowa Music Educators Association State Conference
8:30 AM, November 15, 2012, Iowa State Center
Session: Broadening Your Base; From Zero to Mariachi
You CAN go "From Zero to Mariachi" in a very short time and engage MANY MORE STUDENTS in your school's comprehensive music program. Famed Grammy recording artist, Jose Hernandez, Director of the world-renowned Mariachi Sol de Mexico, and Marcia Neel, former supervisor of the nation's largest mariachi education program in Las Vegas, NV, team up for this exciting, hands-on session. Explore the musical traditions of the various states of Mexico and learn how to share these styles with your students. Play and sing pieces that can be easily performed by upper elementary through high school mariachi ensembles. Guitars, vihuelas and guitarrones are provided by West Music, Inc.
Co-sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and West Music Company
2012 Mississippi Bandmasters Association Conference
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Specific Time TBA), December 7, 2012, Natchez, MS
Session: Secrets Revealed from Leading Instrumental Music Educators to Make Your Job Easier
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This collection of user-friendly tips provides practical organizational strategies that will help make our job a whole lot easier. This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided via flash drives to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 Midwest Clinic
McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL
2:30 PM, December 19, 2012, Meeting Room W185
Session: Secrets Revealed from Leading Instrumental Music Educators to Make Your Job Easier
(Panel with Dr. Charlie Menghini, VanderCook College of Music and Dr. Teryl Dobbs, University of Wisconsin)
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This collection of user-friendly tips provides practical organizational strategies that will help make our job a whole lot easier. This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided via flash drives to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 National Mariachi Workshops for Music Educators
June 25-29, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation
2012 Conn-Selmer Institute
June 10-13, 2012
Sessions: TBA
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2012 Iowa Bandmasters Association
May 17-19, 2012
Des Moines, IA
Session: From Zero to Mariachi
Visit with fellow directors from Iowa who have started mariachi programs and learn of the strides made in one short year as well as how the program has been received.
Sponsored by West Music
2012 Nevada Music Educators Association Conference
April 18-21, 2012
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 American String Teacher Association Conference
Atlanta, GA
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.
This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 Fort Worth ISD Mariachi Extravaganza
March 1-3, 2012
Fort Worth, TX
Middle and high school mariachi ensembles from the Dallas/Fort Worth area perform in a competitive Mariachi Festival. Schools with mariachi programs will also participate in two (2) days of mariachi master classes and perform in a final concert along with the winning ensembles from the Mariachi Festival.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District
2012 Maryland Music Educators Association Conference
February 23-25, 2012
Baltimore, MD
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2012 Washington Music Educators Association Conference
February 18, 2012
Yakima Convention Center
Yakima, WA
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention
February 8-11, 2012
Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX
Session: Authentic Mariachi Performance Practices: An Open Rehearsal with Jose Hernandez
Teaching mariachi is so more than rehearsing notes and rhythms. There are a number of significant nuances in the genre which turn the notes and rhythms on the page into engaging, vibrant performances. Watch Maestro Hernandez bring out these distinctions by working with the Advanced Mariachi Ensemble from Fox Tech High School in San Antonio, TX.
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and West Music, Inc.
Co-sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications
2012 Illinois Music Education Conference
9:30 AM CC210/211
Peoria Civic Center
January 27, 2012
Peoria, IL
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.
This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 Fort Worth ISD Student Mariachi Clinics
January 24-25, 2012
Fort Worth ISD, TX
Session: FWISD student mariachi ensembles will be provided with clinics by professional mariachi consultants.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District
2012 Michigan Music Conference
DeVos Place and Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
January 20, 2012
Grand Rapids, MI
Presentation: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.
This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Co-sponsored by the Music Achievement Council and the National Association of School Music Dealers
2012 NAMM Show
January 21, 2012
Anaheim, CA
10:00 AM
Keynote Presentation: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great
From the custodian who sets up chairs for the Open House performance, to the engineer who turns on the lights in the football stadium, to the counselor who helps to finagle a student schedule in order for him to participate, to the parent who agrees to meet you at the venue with extra uniform pieces, to the principal who agrees to introduce your ensemble at the concert and everyone else in between, reaching out is the ONLY way to achieve something great. We must ALL work together as ONE TEAM and surround ourselves with those who CARE to help us achieve our goal—to guarantee success for EVERY student in the music program.
11:15 AM
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
The session touches on a number of specific recruitment and retention strategies in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Midwest Clinic
December 14-17, 2011
Chicago, Il
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Easy Things You Can Do in January
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do in January" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2011 New York State School Music Association
1:00 PM Loftus Carson Room
Hyatt Hotel
December 2, 2011
Rochester, NY
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2011 Wisconsin Music Educators Association Conference
October 27, 2011
Madison, WI
Session: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed
from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators
Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.
This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Mona Shores Middle/High School
September 16, 2011
Norton Shores, MI
Session: Student Leadership Workshop: One is Too
Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!
California Music Educators Association
Southern Border Section
September 10, 2011
San Diego, CA
Session: Executive Board Retreat: Setting Our Sites
2011 Summer Mariachi I, II, III and IV Workshops
June 27-July 1, 2011
Las Vegas, NV
2011 Conn-Selmer Institute
June 12-15, 2011
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Sessions: TBA
2011 Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference
May 13, 2011
Des Moines, IA
Session: Sharing 24 Tips for Success
The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by updating its 24 Tips for Success to provide music educators with useful information on a variety of topics highly relevant to the setting of the contemporary instrumental music classroom. These include Focusing on the Classroom, The Business Side of Teaching, Telling the Story, and Supporting Music Education. Attendees will be provided with copies of these newly-released materials.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 National School Board Association Conference
April 9- 11, 2011
Moscone Convention Center
San Francisco, CA
Sponsored by ¡Simplemente Mariachi!
Session: Now More Thank Ever, We Want "THAT" Music Program for Our Students! Implementing Quality Arts Programming to Boost Student Achievement and Outcomes
This informational session seeks to inform and motivate school board members on ways to create, build and sustain music and arts education programs. Attendees are generally seeking information about building high quality programs and have been stimulated and reinforced by the student musical performances that open the conference's plenary sessions each morning.
Sponsored by NAMM
2011 Fort Worth ISD Mariachi Extravaganza and Festival
April 7-9, 2011
Fort Worth, TX
Middle and high school mariachi ensembles from the Dallas/Fort Worth area perform in a competitive Mariachi Festival. Students selected by audition will also perform in Middle and High School Honor Mariachi Ensembles. In addition, schools with mariachi programs will participate in two (2) days of mariachi master classes and perform in a final concert along with the winning ensembles from the Mariachi Festival.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District
Fort Worth ISD Student Mariachi Clinics
March 24-25, 2011
Fort Worth ISD, TX
FWISD student mariachi ensembles will be provided with clinics by professional mariachi consultants.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District
2011 American String Teachers Association National Conference
March 18, 2011
1:30 PM Count Basie C Room
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kansas City, MO
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Kansas Music Education Association Inservice Workshop
February 25, 2011
3:45 PM
Century II
Room 201
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
2011 Minnesota Music Educators Association
February 18, 2011
2:15 PM
Minneapolis Convention Center
L100 D
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Arizona Music Educators Association Conference
February 4, 2011
8:00 AM
Phoenix Marriott Mesa
Palo Verde 1
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
February 4, 2011
11:00 AM
Phoenix Marriott Mesa
Yuma C
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference
January 28, 2011
9:45 AM, CC232
Session: Finding and Keeping Great Instrumental Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
January 29, 2011
9:45 AM, CC203-204
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
January 27, 2011
3:15 PM
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
January 27, 2011
4:30 PM: Session: From Zero to Mariachi in Barrow County: The REAL Thing!
"After 23 years in the business, I don't get too excited, or should I say emotional, anymore very easily. I [have] truly witnessed how the power of music CAN bridge the gap that often exists between us everyday" says Kerry Bryant, Fine Arts Supervisor in Barrow County. Matt Fuller, the band director at Apalachee High School. . . says that teaching Mariachi is now the highlight of his day because of the enthusiasm that has emanated from everyone involved. There are new students involved, new instruments to learn and play, and a whole new awakening to teaching music. Join Apalachee's Mariachi Ensemble and others involved to see first-hand how easy it is to bring this program to your school.
2011 Georgia Music Educators Association Conference
January 27, 2011
10:00 AM
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2011 Michigan Music Educators Association Conference
January 21, 2011
3:00 PM
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Haldane Room
Grand Rapids, MI
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Midwest Clinic
December 15, 2010: 10:30 AM and 2:20 PM
December 16, 2010: 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
December 17, 2010: 11:30 AM
Booth 1016-18-20
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Session: How to Establish a Mariachi Program
These mini-presentations will cover the basics and show teachers how easy it really is to build their programs and address the needs of more diverse student populations through the introduction of a standards-based mariachi program.
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications, Inc.
2010 Louisiana Music Educator's Association Conference
November 22, 2010
11:00 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Baton Rouge, LA
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Washoe County Middle School Honor Choir
November 3, 2010
7:00 PM
Pioneer Theatre
Reno, NV
School District of Waukesha
September 20 - 21, 2010
Waukesha, WI
Facilitate administrators and teachers in an in-depth feasibility study on the opening of an Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School. Project to include the development of an overriding philosophy as well as recommendations for curriculum design.
Sweetwater Union Mariachi Workshop
August 16-20, 2010
Sweetwater Union High School District
Chula Vista, CA
Session: Everything You Need to Know about Starting and/or Developing a Standards-based Mariachi Program in Your School
This summer, participate in a workshop on Mariachi teaching techniques being sponsored by the Sweetwater Union District the week of August 16th in beautiful southern California. Participants will receive methods books, curriculum documents, video and audio recordings, information on purchasing instruments and uniforms plus lots, lots more. Learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, and mariachi guitar in authentic style.
2010 Summer Mariachi I, II, and III Workshops
June 28-July 2, 2010
National Center for Music Education
Reston, Virginia
Session: Everything You Need to Know about Starting and/or Developing a Standards-based Mariachi Program in Your School
This summer, participate in a workshop on Mariachi teaching techniques being held at the National Music Education Center in Reston, VA, the week of June 28th then stay through the week-end for July 4th activities in nearby Washington DC. Participants will receive methods books, curriculum documents, video and audio recordings, information on purchasing instruments and uniforms plus lots, lots more. Learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, and mariachi guitar in authentic style. MENC members pay only $115 for the entire week of instruction thanks to the co-sponsorships of the]Wenger Corporation and Yamaha Corporation. Participants only pay for travel and housing ($76 per night includes complimentary breakfast at nearby new Hampton Inn) with an option for 3 graduate credits also available through VanderCook College. Lunch provided daily by Yamaha Corporation. Bring your own music stand and primary instrument-- violin, trumpet, or guitar. To get your scholarship (credit or non-credit), you must register by phone by calling VanderCook at 312-225-6288. To get additional information, visit our mariachi workshops page.
2010 Conn-Selmer Institute
June 6-9, 2010
Notre Dame University
Sessions: TBA
Presentation:
Interviewing Skills; Putting Your Best Foot Forward
What are today's administrators looking for and how can you best fill that need? Everything from creating the perfect resume to using positive body language to becoming a highly sought-after professional music educator will be covered.
Session:
Protecting Your Program in Tough Economic Times
You CAN keep your program from being cut! Learn what to do NOW to protect your program LATER.
Session: Everything They Never Taught You in College So Don't Be Afraid to Ask!
Early in one's career, music teachers often discover that the training received in college, albeit valuable, left out many topics. In this open and frank discussion, teachers who are new to the profession or those in a new position will participate in a ramped-up, streamlined session addressing a variety of the most relevant of those areas.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
2010 Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference
May 13, 2010; 1:15 PM
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students;
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on “bestpractices” from highly successful band directors, the Music AchievementCouncil has compiled several tools that cover every aspect ofrecruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it coversthe fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for newteachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only providessample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also sharesretention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
2010 California Association for Music
Education State Conference
March 11, 2010
Sacramento Convention Center
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on “best practices” from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 NASSP National Conference
March 12-13, 2010
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ
2010 Fort Worth Mariachi Extravaganza
February 26-27, 2010
Sponsored by Forth Worth ISD
2010 ASTA National Conference
February 17-20, 2010
Santa Clara, CA
Session: Educating The Whole Child While Involving More Students in Music—Mariachi Made Simplemente!
ASCD's Whole Child Initiative is grounded in the belief that efforts to improve education need to shift from reforming structures created by adults to transforming learning conditions so that each child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Learn how you can achieve this end and increase the number of students in music by expanding course offerings through a standards-based Mariachi Program that is reasonable and accessible to all.
ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) and AASA (American Association of School Administrators) are consistently seeking "opportunities" to help students excel and engaging children's heritage is one of the areas that will help make the learning process culturally relevant. According to a recent ASCD article, "A great example is Nevada's Clark County School District (CCSD). CCSD values culture in a deeply meaningful way with tremendous residual benefits. To engage Hispanic students, the CCSD Fine Arts Department developed an exemplary mariachi music program. The program is so popular, it now is in place at more than a dozen CCSD campuses." It was Marcia Neel who served as the Music Supervisor and organized the concept of developing the CCSD Mariachi Curriculum to guarantee its success in terms of involving thousands more students in music education programs.
In addition to this being a participatory session, Mrs. Neel will share the CCSD standards-based mariachi curriculum as well as her strategies for success to build a program that will be the source of pride for all involved.
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications
2010 Missouri Music Educators Association Convention
January 27-30, 2010
Location Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on “best practices” from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Indiana Music Educators Association State Convention
January 21-23, 2010
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
Session: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on “best practices” from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Oregon Music Educators Association State Conference
January 15-16, 2010
Eugene Hilton
Session 1: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday.
This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 2: Baking the Perfect Cookie
Have you ever tried to explain to your non-musically trained constituents what the perfect recipe is for a top-quality, comprehensive, sequential, standards-based music program? Based upon MENC’s Music Program Assessment, this session looks beyond the focus on performance and considers curriculum and scheduling, staffing, materials and equipment, and facilities. To help you reach your goals, easy-to-use checklists will be provided that administrators, parents and others can easily understand. This presentation will be broken into two separate sessions.
Sponsored by Wenger Corp
Session 3: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students; A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
Based on best practices from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year.
Sponosred by the Music Achievement Council
2010 Florida Music Educators Association State Conference
January 6-9, 2010
Tampa Convention Center
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
"I want to offer a mariachi program but know nothing about it. What doI do?" Mariachi is quickly becoming the fastest growing portion of acomprehensive music program. Join your colleagues for a fun,interactive, and informative clinic to help you get your mariachiprogram started! Attendees will be provided with a proven method to get their programs started quickly and successfully.
2009 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
(PMEA) Summer Conference
July 20-21, 2009
Penn State University
Conference Center Hotel
State College, PA
Session: KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Spreading Our Wings; Considering the Alternatives
Today's young people have a very special relationship with music
and more than at any other time, today's educators have unique
opportunities to tap into this enthusiasm and, subsequently, expand their own music programs.
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
Mariachi is quickly becoming the fastest growing portion of a comprehensive music program. Join your colleagues for a fun, interactive, and informative clinic to help you get your mariachi program started!
Clinic Synopsis: "I want to offer a mariachi program but know nothing about it. What do I do?" Attendees will be provided with a proven method to get their programs started quickly and successfully.
What is the target audience for this clinic? This workshop is for educators who are interested in exploring the possibility of offering a comprehensive, standards-based Mariachi Education Program in their schools as well as for those who are already teaching Mariachi and looking for a standards-based curricular approach to use with their students.
What will the audience take away from this clinic? The clinicians will share their materials for creating a comprehensive Mariachi Program that is workable in a homogeneous or heterogeneous setting for any age group.
What is included in the handout? Sample Mariachi musical arrangements, lesson plans, as well as curriculum scopes and goals will be provided so that attendees may have the start-up materials needed to initiate a Mariachi Program in their home schools.
Is there anything else you would like attendees to know about this clinic? Attendees to this session are encouraged to bring guitars, trumpets, and violins to experience the music first-hand.
Colorado ASTA Summer Workshop
July 16-17, 2009
Cherry Creek High School
9300 E. Union St.
Greenwood Village, Co. 80111
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
Mariachi is quickly becoming the fastest growing portion of a comprehensive music program. Join your colleagues for a fun, interactive, and informative clinic to help you get your mariachi program started!
Clinic Synopsis: "I want to offer a mariachi program but know nothing about it. What do I do?" Attendees will be provided with a proven method to get their programs started quickly and successfully.
What is the target audience for this clinic? This workshop is for educators who are interested in exploring the possibility of offering a comprehensive, standards-based Mariachi Education Program in their schools as well as for those who are already teaching Mariachi and looking for a standards-based curricular approach to use with their students.
What will the audience take away from this clinic? The clinicians will share their materials for creating a comprehensive Mariachi Program that is workable in a homogeneous or heterogeneous setting for any age group.
What is included in the handout? Sample Mariachi musical arrangements, lesson plans, as well as curriculum scopes and goals will be provided so that attendees may have the start-up materials needed to initiate a Mariachi Program in their home schools.
Is there anything else you would like attendees to know about this clinic? Attendees to this session are encouraged to bring guitars, trumpets, and violins to experience the music first-hand.
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications.
2009 Summer Mariachi I and Mariachi II Workshops
June 29-July 3, 2009
National Center for Music Education
Reston, Virginia
Session: Everything You Need to Know about Starting and/or Developing a Standards-based Mariachi Program in Your School
This summer, participate in a workshop on Mariachi teaching techniques being held at the National Music Education Center in Reston, VA, the week of June 29th then stay through the week-end for July 4th activities in nearby Washington DC. Participants will receive free methods books, curriculum documents, video and audio recordings, information on purchasing instruments and uniforms plus lots, lots more. Learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, and mariachi guitar in authentic style. MENC members pay only $95 for the entire week of instruction thanks to the co-sponsorships of the Wenger Corporation and Yamaha Corporation. Participants only pay for travel and housing ($69 per night at nearby newHampton Inn with an option for 3 graduate credits also available through VanderCook College. Bring your own primary instrument-- violin, trumpet, or guitar. To register and get additional information, visit our mariachi workshops page.
2009 National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) Annual Convention
April 1-4, 2009
J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort
Tucson, AZ
Session: Reaching Out to Your Music Educators; Sharing 24 Tips for Success
Inherently, the job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today’s challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by updating its Tips for Success to provide music educators with helpful information on a variety of topics highly relevant to the contemporary setting. These include Focusing on the Classroom, The Business Side of Teaching, Telling the Story, and Supporting Music Education. Clark County School District’s (Las Vegas) former School Board President and Secondary Music Supervisor share ideas on how dealers can help build programs. Attendees will also be provided with copies of these newly-released materials so that they will be better positioned to assist local music educators in realizing their full potential.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council
2009 American String Teachers Association (ASTA) National Conference
March 19-21, 2009
Mariott Marquis Hotel
Atlanta, GA
Session: Saturday, March 21, 3:45 PM. Mariachi - Advanced Rhythms and Performance Techniques The vibrant music of the Mariachi genre exists in a variety of styles—some of which involve more complicated and intricate rhythms. Attendees to this session will be provided with proven strategies to teach these more advanced styles including son forms, the huapango, and the joropo.
Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications
2009 California Music Educators Association State Conference
March 12-14, 2009
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA
Session: Friday, March 13, 4:00 PM in Room 104A. Advocacy for New Teacher. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation for the California Music Educator's Association
2009 Biennial MENC Northwest Division Conference
February 13-15, 2009
Spokane Convention Center
Spokane, WA
Session 1: Friday, February 13, 1:00 PM, Room #CC 102AB. The Interview Everything you need to know to land that job. Panel presentation - followed by mock interviews throughout the rest of the session.
Session 2: Saturday, February 14, 9:45 AM, Room #CC102AB. Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do on Monday. This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Session 3: Saturday, February 13, 3:15 PM, Room #CC102CD. Everything They Never Taught You In College, But It's Okay to Ask! Early in one’s career, music teachers often discover that the training received in college, although valuable, left out many topics. In this open and frank discussion, teachers who are new to the profession or those in a new position will participate in a ramped-up, streamlined session addressing a variety of the most relevant of those areas.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
Texas Music Educators Association
February 11-14, 2009
Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
Session 1: Thursday, February 12, 2:00 PM in Room #CC 206.
Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do on Monday. This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.Sponsored by Wenger Corporation.
Session 2: Thursday, February 12, 6:30 PM in Room #CC 217.
Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness! The question most often asked is, "I would love to offer a mariachi program but I know very little about it. What can I do to get started?" Attendees will receive sample teaching materials and all the information needed to discover how easy it really is to introduce mariachi to beginning players. These materials will work in any homogeneous or heterogeneous setting via pull-out programs or daily classes. Sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications.
2009 Oregon Music Educators Association State Conference
January 16-18, 2009
Eugene Hilton and Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Eugene, OR
Sessions:
Keynote: The REAL Right Stuff: Preparing Our Students for Their Futures.
Music Educators hold the keys to a successful future for today’s students. Hear what school superintendents, principals, and arts leaders are learning about how producing logical, linear, analytical thinkers is now no longer enough.
CMENC Session: Everything They Never Taught You in College: But It’s OK to Ask.
Early in one’s career, music teachers often discover that the training received in college, although valuable, left out many topics. In this open and frank discussion, teachers who are new to the profession or those in a new position will participate in a ramped-up, streamlined session addressing a variety of the most relevant of those areas. Tips for Success provided by the Music Achievement Council.
Co-sponsored by Wenger Corporation for the Oregon Music Educators Association
Tempo Manitoba Music Conference
November 28, 2008
Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sessions:
Keynote: The REAL Right Stuff: Preparing Our Students for Their Futures. Music Educators hold the keys to a successful future for today’s students. Hear what school superintendents, principals, and arts leaders are learning about how producing logical, linear, analytical thinkers is now no longer enough.
Session 1: Everything They Never Taught You in College: But It’s OK to Ask. Early in one’s career, music teachers often discover that the training received in college, although valuable, left out many topics. In this open and frank discussion, teachers who are new to the profession or those in a new position will participate in a ramped-up, streamlined session addressing a variety of the most relevant of those areas.
Session 2: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do on Monday. This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation for the Manitoba Music Educator's Association
2008 North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference
November 8-11, 2008
Benton Convention Center, Embassy Suites, Winston Marriott & Stevens Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Session: Normal Routines to Creative Opportunities; 10 Easy Ideas for Becoming Central to Your School’s Personality!
These economic times can present challenges to even the most secure Music Departments so Advocacy has to put on a new face. It is the Music Educator who, with a few easy ideas and “random acts of kindness,” will be viewed as a school-wide leader by helping to promote pride and raise school spirit. The creative ideas presented at this session combine into a recipe that will raise the visibility of the Music Program and result in increased positive attention from the school’s student population, teaching staff, building administrators, and parents.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
Wisconsin State Music Conference
October 29 – November 1, 2008
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI
Session: Mariachi in Your Classroom Music Program
This session is geared for the middle level general music program and focuses on making cultural connections through learning the history of mariachi and its specific performance practices. Attendees will be provided with four to six user-friendly lesson plans to use in this setting.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation for the Wisconsin Music Educators Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
July 27-30, 2008
Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness! The question most often asked is, "I would love to offer a mariachi program but I know very little about it. What can I do to get started?" Attendees will receive sample teaching materials and all the information needed to discover how easy it really is to introduce mariachi to beginning players. These materials will work in any homogeneous or heterogeneous setting via pull-out programs or daily classes.
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
Villanova University Summer Music Studies (3 Credit Hours)
July 14-18, 2008
Villanova University, Villanova, PA Workshop: (3 Credits)
Session: Starting a Mariachi Program in Your School: Everything You Need to Know
Mariachi Workshop Co-sponsored by Yamaha, MENC,
and Villanova University
(3 Credit Hours Available through Villanova University)
Starting a Mariachi Program in Your School: Everything You Need to Know
July 7-11, 2008
MENC: The National Association for Music Education
National Headquarters Building
1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Conn-Selmer Institute
June 8-10, 2008
Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN
Sessions:
•Focusing on the Classroom
•Supporting Music Education: Lessons from Schools
•Curriculum for Music Education
•The Interview Process
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, FJM, Hal Leonard, Wenger, Disney Performing Arts Programs, MakeMusic , Hamilton Stands Inc.,Pepper, Manhasset, Remo, Educational Tours, Inc.
Florida Gulf Coast University
May 9-10, 2008
The Bower School of Music, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers, FL 33965, Academic 5, Room 112, Main Campus
Summit: Solutions for Music Education in Southwest Florida: Dialogues on Music in the Schools for the 21st Century
Sessions:
•Keynote
•Characteristics of Comprehensive and Successful Music Programs
•The Political Component of Music Education
•The Quality Music Program in the Context of the 21st Century School: Music as a Discipline
•Initiatives for the Future
In partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers, Piano Distributors, Cadence Music
MENC – The National Association for Music Education National Conference
April 9-12, 2008
Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Focus Session:
Let’s Play Mariachi!
. . .A Series of Round-robin Mini-Master Classes on Mariachi Instruments
61st MENC National Biennial In-Service Conference
April 9 - 13, 2008
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Preconference Focus Session Presentation (Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Let's Play Mariachi! A Series of Round-Robin Mini-Master Classes on Mariachi Instruments
American String Teachers Association National Conference: February 27 - March 1, 2008
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic
February 14-16, 2008
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey that asked principals what they appreciated most about their music teacher and what was one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded, along with practical, proven advocacy ideas.
(Friday, February 15, 3:30 PM, Room L100E)
Sponsored by Wenger Corporation
Florida Music Educators Association State Conference
January 10-12, 2008
Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
Session: Making an Advocate Out of Your PrincipalThis informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey that asked principals what they appreciated most about their music teacher and what was one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded, along with practical, proven advocacy ideas.
The Midwest Clinic: December 18 - 22, 2007
Hilton Chicago, Chicago, IL
http://www.midwestclinic.com/
Session: Creating a Mariachi Program that Works: There is a Method to this Madness!
Society for Music Teacher Education Symposium:
September 14-16, 2007
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Session: Unique Issues Related to Recruiting, Professional Development, and Retaining Music Educators in the Urban and Suburban (Growing) Setting
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention: June 1 -3, 2007
Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Session:
Super Session: Influencing Education Decision Makers
Conn-Selmer Institute: June 3 - 6, 2007
Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN
Sessions:
Curriculum Alignment -- What Comes First?
Preparing the Lesson -- What Do Supervisors Expect?
Duquesne University Summer Programs: June 25 - 29, 2007
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Workshop: (3 Credits)
Supervision of School Music Programs
Villanova University Summer Music Studies: July 23 - 27, 2007
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Workshop: (3 Credits)
Starting a Mariachi Program in Your School -- Everything You Need to Know