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Conference Materials

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EVENT

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SESSION: You CAN Successfully Recruit and Retain Even MORE Students
PPT Slide 32: Download "Elementary Band in Halftime Show"
PPT Slide 40: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 41: National Mariachi Workshops for Educators® Info at:
                    www.musicedconsultants.net/2016-mariachi-workshops
PPT Slide 46: View "The Parent Band: on YouTube
PPT Slide 48: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
PPT Slide 56: THERE IS A PLACE. . . View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 60: First Performance Demo Concert for Band/Orchestra on YouTube
PPT Slide 65: View "Why We Do This" video by Dr Tim on YouTube
Thank You to Our Helpful Co-sponsors!
KEYNOTE SESSION: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something GREAT!
PPT Slide 8: View how Music teaches CRITICAL THINKING - Jeffrey Ding Performs his Four-Part Star Wars Theme on Violin on YouTube
PPT Slide 10:  View "Result-driven Communication" on YouTube
PPT Slide 12: View how Music teaches EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK - Penguins unite on YouTube
PPT Slide 14: View how Music teaches "INNOVATION-Ability to Think and Work Creatively with Others - The Ohio State University Marching Band Video Game Show" on YouTube
PPT Slide 16: View how Music teaches "CONFIDENCE: the Ability to Handle EVERY Situation - Tenor Drum Wipe Out" on YouTube
PPT Slide 27: View Elementary Vocalist Performing the National Anthem on YouTube
SESSION: TIPS for Success: Secrets Revealed from our Very Best!
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PPT Slide 30: Trouble Communicating? View "German Coast Guard" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 36: View "Build the Vision EARLY: First Performance Concert" on YouTube
 PPT Slide 37: Download "Elementary Band in Halftime Show" Video
PPT Slide 38: View "The Parent Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 40: Broaden Your Base: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 41: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band" Testimonials on YouTube
PPT Slide 52: Snapshot Video - View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 58: View "Why We Do This" video by Dr Tim on YouTube
Thank You to Our Helpful Co-sponsors!
OHMEA directors and music ed majors enjoy hearing about creative recruitment strategies!
Had SUPER helpers at the session!
SESSION: You CAN Successfully Recruit and Retain Even MORE Students
PPT Slide 32: Download "Elementary Band in Halftime Show"
PPT Slide 43: View "The Parent Band: on YouTube
PPT Slide 45: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
PPT Slide 53: THERE IS A PLACE - View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 57: First Performance Demo Concert for Band/Orchestra on YouTube
PPT Slide 62: View Why We Do This by "Dr Tim" video on YouTube
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Thank You to Our Helpful Local Co-sponsors!
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ILMEA Music Educators picking up ideas on how to RETAIN students as they move from middle school to high school.
We got to hear from the students themselves: Alison Vickers, Jack Smid and Dan Drake. Thanks, Jonathan Lauff!
Great to Tweet Up with Jack Kinsella!
PPT Slide 43: View "Build the Vision EARLY: First Performance Concert" on YouTube
PPT Slide 53: Download "Elementary Band in Halftime Show"
PPT Slide 55: View "The Parent Band: on YouTube
PPT Slide 59: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
PPT Slide 70: THERE IS A PLACE - View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 71: View Why We Do This by "Dr Tim" video on YouTube
Thank You to Our Helpful Local Co-sponsors!
Got to hear from the students themselves about why they stay in band! Thanks Brent Sienko, Sydney Carpentier, Takazo and Kaizo Hall
Even had two Music Achievement Council members at the session! Thanks, George Quinlan and Rick Young!
SESSION: You CAN Successfully Recruit and Retain Even MORE Students
PPT Slide 7: Download "Elementary Band in Halftime Show" 
PPT Slide 18: View "The Parent Band: on YouTube
PPT Slide 20: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 23: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
PPT Slide 31: THERE IS A PLACE - View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 35: First Performance Demo Concert for Band/Orchestra on YouTube
PPT Slide 40: View Why We Do This by "Dr Tim" video on YouTube
Download our Complimentary Resources to add to your professional e-library and to share with colleagues. ​​​
Bring MORE students to Music! View Information on the National Mariachi Workshops for Educators Workshop in Las Vegas June 20-24(25), 2016.
GREAT ADVOCACY SESSION, ALL!!!
Marcia on how to build your advocate base
Larry Chatting with Attendees
NAfME's E.D. Michael Butera fills us in on the significance of ESSA.
Larry improvising during the session.
Download FREE "Why Learn to Play Music" brochure available in English and Spanish.
SESSION 1: Crossing Over to the Other Side of the Podium: Professionalism Matters!
PPT Slide 2: View "Trouble Communicating? German Coast Guard" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 3: View "Communication Problems: You just have to keep trying and trying until the message gets through!" on YouTube
PPT Slide 6:  View "Result-driven Communication" on YouTube
PPT Slide 47: View "Expressive Body Language Begins Early -- Check out this Toddler Conductor" on YouTube
SESSION 2: Unpacking the National Standards for Traditional and Non-Traditional Ensembles
PPT Slide 2:  View Dorothy Custer on the Jay Leno Show Celebrating 100th Birthday on YouTube
PPT Slide 26: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 46: View Dorothy Custer Base Jumping at 102 on YouTube
SESSION 3: Going ALL IN with Advocacy with Larry Livingston and Marcia Neel
PPT Slide 28: Let's Work as a Team! View Crabs on the Beach on YouTube
PPT Slide 38: First Performance Demo Concert for Band/Orchestra on YouTube
PPT Slide 39: Download Copies of "Keep Music Education Strong"
​PPT Slide 45: My PVC Instrument Disney Medley on YouTube
PPT Slide 47: Kettering Fairmont HS A Cappella on YouTube
​PPT Slide 46: View Principal Rapping "Ice, Ice Baby" School Closing on YouTube
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SESSION: Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School
PPT Slide 54: View "The Parent Band: on YouTube
Download Article: 100% Retention Rate
Students continue to participate in our music programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that our courses provide. For one reason or another however, we continue to lose some students along the way.

​One South Carolina school district came to the realization that they could do something about it. Below is their story and some initial steps they are taking to work toward the vision of leading 100% of their students to a life-long relationship with music-making. 
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Special Thanks to:
James W. Hearne, Conference Coordinator
SESSION: A Guide for Instrumental Music Educators: Tips Revealed from our Teaching Legends
PPT Slide 5:  View "Result-driven Communication" on YouTube
PPT Slide 11: View "Build the Vision EARLY: First Performance Concert" on YouTube
PPT Slide 12: Download "Elementary Band in Halftime Show" 
PPT Slide 13: View "The Parent Band: on YouTube
PPT Slide 25: THERE IS A PLACE - View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 31: View Why We Do This by "Dr Tim" video on YouTube
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SESSION: ¡Canta Mariachi Canta!: Traditional Mexican Songs for the Comprehensive Elementary Music Program 
Will we ever forget Winter Storm Bella?
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Special Thanks to:
Brandon Buterbaugh, Conference Chair

Please email your photos to marcia@musicedconsultants.net

Sponsored By
Special Thanks to:
Darrin Thornton
Department of Music Education
Special Thanks to Peter Sides
University Park Allocation Committee
KEYNOTE: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great
PPT Slide 7: View "Senior Project PVC Disney Medley" on YouTube
PPT Slide 9:  View "Result-driven Communication" on YouTube
PPT Slide 11: View "TEAMWORK--Effective When EVERYONE Does Their Job - Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra Plays 'Mambo' Directed by Dudamel" on YouTube
PPT Slide 13: View "INNOVATION-Ability to Think and Work Creatively with Others - View Erc Whitacre's Virtual Choir I performing Lux Arumque on YouTube
PPT Slide 14: View "INNOVATION-Ability to Think and Work Creatively with Others - The Ohio State University Marching Band Video Game Show" on YouTube
PPT Slide 16: View "CONFIDENCE: the Ability to Handle EVERY Situation - Tenor Drum Wipe Out" on YouTube
PPT Slide 23: View "Elementary Vocalist Performs the National Anthem" on YouTube
PPT Slide 14: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
SESSION: Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
PPT Slide 7: Download "Elementary Band in Halftime Show" 
PPT Slide 17: View "The Parent Band: on YouTube 
PPT Slide 21: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 23: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
PPT Slide 26: THERE IS A PLACE - View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 32: View "Build the Vision EARLY: First Performance Concert" on YouTube
PPT Slide 37: View Why We Do This by "Dr Tim" video on YouTube
Download Complimentary Resources for your professional e-library and to share with colleagues. 
SESSION: Is THAT What You're Wearing?
PPT Slide 2: View "Trouble Communicating? German Coast Guard" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 3: View "Communication Problems: You just have to keep trying and trying until the message gets through!" on YouTube
PPT Slide 6:  View "Result-driven Communication" on YouTube
PPT Slide 15: View "Expressive Body Language Begins Early -- Check out this Toddler Conductor" on YouTube
SESSION: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: 10 Easy Strategies
PPT Slide 12: View "Sometimes It Seems as if Principals are Trying to Trip You Up" on YouTube
PPT Slide 13: View "Choose to Work as a TEAM" on YouTube
PPT Slide 30: View "Post Student Projects on Your Website" (Jacob Collier) on YouTube
PPT Slide 31: View Principal Rapping about Snow Day: Ice, Ice Baby on YouTube
PPT Slide 32: View "Feature Concert Videos on Your Department's Website" on YouTube

           WISCONSIN MUSIC
    EDUCATOR'S ASSOCIATION

PPT Slide 17: View "Build the Vision EARLY: First Performance Concert" on YouTube
PPT Slide 27: View "Instill the Vision EARLY: Beg Band at HS Halftime Show" on YouTube
PPT Slide 29: View "Instill the Vision EARLY: Students Teach their Band Parents" on YouTube
PPT Slide 33: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
PPT Slide 44: GREAT EXAMPLE-View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 45: View Tips for Success "Dr Tim" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 46: Download Complimentary Resources for your Professional e-library and to Share with Colleagues. 
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MEGA ARTS CONFERENCE
OF SAN DIEGO

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KEYNOTE: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great
PPT Slide 7: View "Senior Project PVC Disney Medley" on YouTube
PPT Slide 9:  View "Result-driven Communication" on YouTube
PPT Slide 11: View "TEAMWORK--Effective When EVERYONE Does Their Job - South American HS Orchestra Plays 'Mambo' Directed by Dudamel" on YouTube
PPT Slide 13: View "INNOVATION-Ability to Think and Work Creatively with Others - The Ohio State University Marching Band Video Game Show" on YouTube
PPT Slide 15: View "CONFIDENCE: the Ability to Handle EVERY Situation - Tenor Drum Wipe Out" on YouTube
PPT Slide 22: View "Elementary Vocalist Performs the National Anthem" on YouTube
SESSION: Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School
PPT Slide 17: View "Build the Vision EARLY: First Performance Concert" on YouTube
PPT Slide 27: View "Instill the Vision EARLY: Beg Band at HS Halftime Show" on YouTube
PPT Slide 29: View "Instill the Vision EARLY: Students Teach their Band Parents" on YouTube
PPT Slide 33: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
PPT Slide 44: GREAT EXAMPLE-View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 46: Download Complimentary Resources for your Professional e-library and to Share with Colleagues. 
SESSION: I Can't Hear You--You're Screaming!
PPT Slide 2: View "Trouble Communicating? German Coast Guard" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 3: View "Communication Problems: You just have to keep trying and trying until the message gets through!" on YouTube
PPT Slide 6:  View "Result-driven Communication" on YouTube
PPT Slide 15: View "Expressive Body Language Begins Early -- Check out this Toddler Conductor" on YouTube
PPT Slide 24: View "Habit 2. Begin with the End in Mind" on YouTube
PPT Slide 25: View "Habit 3. Put First Things First" on YouTube
PPT Slide 29: View "Habit 6. Synergize" on YouTube
PPT Slide 31: View "Dorothy Custer Loving Music and Proud to Play 'Turkey in the Straw'" on YouTube

School District of 
Pickens County

DISTRICT-WIDE MUSIC CAUCUS:
BUILDING OUR COMMON MESSAGE
EASLEY, SC
AUGUST 6, 2015
A dedicated group of ENERGIZED Music Educators!
Each cluster hard at work!
Each cluster hard at work!
Each cluster hard at work!
Each cluster hard at work!
Each cluster hard at work!
The first (and hopefully annual) SDPC K-12 Music Educator Luncheon! We LOVE working (and playing) TOGETHER!
We're all working to unify our message.
Each cluster hard at work!
YES! We are a bit crazy too!!!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY: Building Our Common Message
PPT Slide 20: View "Communication Problems: German Coast Guard" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 22: View "Communication Problems: You just have to keep trying and trying until the message gets through!" on YouTube
PPT Slide 22:  View "Result-driven Communication" on YouTube
PPT Slide 41: View "Connecting Always Requires Energy" (Virtual Choir) on YouTube
PPT Slide 42: View "Connecting is More Skill than Natural Talent" (Dr. Tim) on YouTube 
PPT Slide 53: View "Teamwork is Effective when EVERYONE Works Together" on YouTube
PPT Slide 55: View "Confidence: the Ability to Handle EVERY Situation - Tenor Drum Wipe Out" on YouTube
PPT Slide 56: View "Isn't She Lovely" by Jason Collier on YouTube
PPT Slide 57: View "Senior Project PVC Disney Medley" on YouTube
PPT Slide 58: View "Elementary Vocalist 'Kills It' on the National Anthem" on YouTube
PPT Slide 60: View "Instill the Vision EARLY: First Performance Concert" on YouTube
PPT Slide 63: View "Instill the Vision EARLY: Beg Band at HS Halftime Show" on YouTube
PPT Slide 64: View "Instill the Vision EARLY: Kids Teach the Parent Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 65: View "13 Reasons Why Students Stay in Band Testimonials" on YouTube
PPT Slide 68: View "Pursuing EXCELLENCE for the RIGHT REASON--the JOY of MUSIC-MAKING" on YouTube
PPT Slide 73: View "Habit 2. Begin with the End in Mind" on YouTube
PPT Slide 74: View "Habit 3. Put First Things First" on YouTube
PPT Slide 76: View "Habit 4. Think Win-Win" on YouTube
PPT Slide 77: View EXTENDED VERSION "Habit 4. Think Win-Win" on YouTube
PPT Slide 79: View "Habit 5. Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood" on YouTube
PPT Slide 81: View "Habit 6. Synergize" on YouTube
PPT Slide 83: View "Sharpen Your Saw" on YouTube
PPT Slide 85: View "The Message of the Foothill High School Band" on YouTube
PPT Slide 86: Download Complimentary Resources for your Professional e-library and to Share with Colleagues. 

NATIONAL MARIACHI WORKSHOPS
FOR EDUCATORS
LAS VEGAS, NV
JUNE 22-26, 2015

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Conn-Selmer Institute
Mishawaka, IN
June 7-10, 2015

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SAIED MUSIC SURVIVOR'S WORKSHOP
TULSA: MAY 30, 2015
CONWAY: JUNE 1, 2015

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SAIED MUSIC MARIACHI WORKSHOP
MAY 30, 2015

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VIDEO AND AUDIO MATERIAL COMING SOON

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A great group of educators in Tulsa!!! More "action" shots on our National Mariachi Workshops for Educators Facebook Page

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
MAY 12-13, 2015

GET 3 GRAD CREDITS AND VACATION TOO!

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SESSION: Starting a Mariachi Program in Your School
PPT Slide 52: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
Click here to enjoy the video on how Maestro Jose Hernandez collaborated with Conn-Selmer, Inc., to develop the Bach Stradivarius "Mariachi" LR19043B Trumpet. 

Very great horn. The best I've ever played and I have one also.  I like the brillance, the sound is nice and crisp! Thank you Bach for building this beautiful horn.  Louwel Lalic 

2015 CTMEA
MAY 1, 2015 

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SESSION: Building Your Music Program--A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
PPT Slide 19: View "The Parent Band" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 21: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 23: View "13 Reasons Why You Should Stay in Band" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 29: View "Tell Your Own Story" (Foothill HS) video on YouTube
PPT Slide 38: View Tips for Success "Dr Tim" video on YouTube

2015 NAfME
EASTERN DIVISION CONFERENCE
April 10, 2015

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GET 3 GRAD CREDITS AND VACATION TOO!

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2015 PAMEA
March 27, 2015

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session: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

PPT Slide 13: View "The Parent Band" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 19: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 21: View "13 Reasons Why You Should Stay in Band" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 24: View "Tell Your Own Story" (Foothill HS) video on YouTube
PPT Slide 34: View Tips for Success "Dr Tim" video on YouTube

2015 NAMM Show
January 25, 2015

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session: TIPS FOR SUCCESS

PPT Slide 5: View Result-Driven Communication video on YouTube
PPT Slide 12: View Elementary Band at HS Halftime Show on YouTube
PPT Slide 13: View "The Parent Band" video on YouTube 
PPT Slide 14: View "13 Reasons Why You Should Stay in Band" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 25: View "There is a Place" (Foothill HS) video on YouTube
PPT Slide 31: View Tips for Success "Dr Tim" video on YouTube

2015 ALMEA
january 24, 2015

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