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Conference Materials

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All of our Sessions are Co-sponsored by
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SESSION: You CAN Successfully Recruit and Retain Even MORE Students
You CAN Recruit and Retain MORE Students.ppt
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You CAN Recruit and Retain MORE Students.pdf
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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!
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KEYNOTE SESSION: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something GREAT!
2016 WAMEA Keynote.pptx
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2016 WAMEA Keynote.pdf
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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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Tips for Success.pptx
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Tips for Success.pdf
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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!
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SESSION: You CAN Successfully Recruit and Retain Even MORE Students
You CAN Recruit and Retain even MORE Students.pptx
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You CAN Recruit and Retain MORE Students.pdf
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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
Download our Complimentary Resources to add to your professional e-library and to share with colleagues. ​​​​
Thank You to Our Helpful Local Co-sponsors!
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Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School.pptx
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Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School.pdf
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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!
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SESSION: You CAN Successfully Recruit and Retain Even MORE Students
Recruitment and Retention Strategies.pptx
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Recruitment and Retention Strategies.pdf
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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.

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Link to 2014 Music Standards

Link to NAfME's All In Professional Development Curriculum
Download NAfME's ESSA Implementation Toolkit
Download FREE "Why Learn to Play Music" brochure available in English and Spanish.
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SESSION 1: Crossing Over to the Other Side of the Podium: Professionalism Matters!
Crossing Over to the Other Side of the Podium: Professionalism Matters.pptx
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Crossing Over to the Other Side of the Podium: Professionalism Matters.pdf
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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
Unpacking the National Standards-Ensembles.pptx
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Unpacking the National Standards-Ensembles.pdf
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PPT Slide 2:  View Dorothy Custer on the Jay Leno Show Celebrating 100th Birthday on YouTube
PPT Slide 19: SAMPLE Mariachi (Armonia) Syllabus Course Goals .pdf
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PPT Slide 26: View "Bailey MS Mariachi" video on YouTube
PPT Slide 40: Mariachi Ensemble Performance Rubric.doc
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PPT Slide 41: Music Model Cornerstone Assessments/MS-HS.pdf
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PPT Slide 46: View Dorothy Custer Base Jumping at 102 on YouTube
Link to CCSD Music Education Curriculum
View Information on the National Mariachi Workshops for Educators

SESSION 3: Going ALL IN with Advocacy with Larry Livingston and Marcia Neel
2015 INMEA All In for Advocacy Session.pptx
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2016 INMEA All In for Advocacy Session.pdf
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PPT Slide 24: NAfME's ESSA Toolkit.pdf
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PPT Slide 24: NAfME's ESSA Analysis Info.pdf
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PPT Slide 25: The Arts & Achievement in At-risk Youth.pdf
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PPT Slide 26: Music Makes Us Report/Nashville Schools.pdf
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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 38:  Order "First Performance" for your Beginning Band and/or "First Performance" for your Beginning Orchestra
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
2015 Bridging the Gap Between MS and HS.pptx
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2015 Bridging the Gap Between MS and HS.pdf
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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. 
Download Complimentary Resources to add to your professional e-library and to share with colleagues. ​​​
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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
Tips for Success.pptx
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Tips for Success.pdf
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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 
¡Canta Mariachi Canta!.pptx
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¡Canta Mariachi Canta!.pdf
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Musical Material (Hand Out).pdf
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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

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Special Thanks to:
Darrin Thornton
Department of Music Education
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Special Thanks to Peter Sides
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University Park Allocation Committee
KEYNOTE: One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great
Keynote-One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great.pptx
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Keynote-One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great
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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
Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention.pptx
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Building Your Music Program: A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention
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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
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SESSION: Is THAT What You're Wearing?
Is THAT What You're Wearing?.pptx
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Is THAT What You're Wearing?
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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
Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: 10 Easy Strategies
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Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: 10 Easy Strategies
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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

SESSION: Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School
Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School.pptx
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Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School.pdf
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Prelude Music Makes Us Baseline Report.pdf
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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
Keynote-One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great.pptx
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Keynote-One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great.pdf
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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
Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School.pptx
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Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School.pdf
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Prelude - Music Makes Us Research Report/Nashville Schools.pdf
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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!
I Can't Hear You--You're Screaming!.pptx
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I Can't Hear You--You're Screaming!.pdf
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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 16: Emotions/Thoughts List.pdf
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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
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PRELUDE: Music Makes Us Baseline Research Report.pdf
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Starting a Music Booster Organization.pdf
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY: Building Our Common Message
Building Our Common Message.pptx
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Building Our Common Message.pdf
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HANDOUT: Creating the Message.pdf
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DRAFT: SDPC Music Ed Dept Plan.doc
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DRAFT: SDPC Music Ed Dept Plan .pdf
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CORE MUSIC STANDARDS
OPPORTUNITY-TO LEARN STANDARDS FOR MUSIC EDUCATION GRADES PK-12
PPT Slide 9: Music Makes Us Baseline Research Report
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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Western Division Leadership Seminar
Las Vegas, NV
June 17, 2015

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Come back soon to access videos.

NAfME WestDiv Leadership Conference.pptx
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NAfME WestDiv Leadership PPT.pdf
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Strategic Planning BLANK.pdf
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CAMEA-SBS Strategic Plan.doc
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CAMEA-SBS Strategic Plan.pdf
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Conn-Selmer Institute
Mishawaka, IN
June 7-10, 2015

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Click the icon below to get a copy of the 
Music Booster Manual.
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SESSION: Starting a Parent Booster Group
Starting a Parent Booster Group.pptx
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Starting a Parent Booster Group.pdf
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Starting a Parent Booster Group Hand-out.pdf
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SESSION: Tips for the Interview and Resume
Tips for the Interview.pdf
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Great Resume Action Verbs.pdf
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Resume Example.doc
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Resume Example.pdf
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Letter of Introduction.pdf
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Securing the Interview-Michael Butera.pdf
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SESSION: Developing Your Circle of Leadership
360 Degrees of Leadership.pptx
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Core Music Standards.pdf
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Artistic Processes Chart.docx
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R.E.R. Assessment.pdf
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SAIED MUSIC SURVIVOR'S WORKSHOP
TULSA: MAY 30, 2015
CONWAY: JUNE 1, 2015

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SESSION: Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School
Bridging the Gap Between Middle School & High School.pptx
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SESSION: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal--Ten Things You Can Do Monday
Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal-10 Things You Can Do Monday.pptx
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Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal-10 Things You Can Do Monday.pdf
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SAIED MUSIC MARIACHI WORKSHOP
MAY 30, 2015

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VIDEO AND AUDIO MATERIAL COMING SOON

Saied Music Mariachi Workbook Rev.pdf
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A great group of educators in Tulsa!!! More "action" shots on our National Mariachi Workshops for Educators Facebook Page: 


IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOC
MAY 15, 2015

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2015 Mariachi Workshop Registration.pdf
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2015 Mariachi Information Letter.doc
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2015 Mariachi Information Letter.pdf
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SESSION: Bridging the Gap Between Middle School and High School
Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Instrumental Music Education.pptx
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Bridging the Gap between Middle School and High School: Tips for Ensuring a Seamless Instrumental Music Education.pdf
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ARTICLE: "Go TEAM! Creating a Vision for Your Music Ed Dept."
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PPT Slide 9: Prelude Music Makes Us Baseline Research Report.pdf
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PPT Slide 17: First Performance (Demo) Concert.mov
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PPT Slide 27: Elementary/High School Bands Together.mov
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PPT Slide 29: The Parent Band.mov
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Slide 33: 13 Reasons Why You Stay in Band.mp4
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PPT Slide 44: There is a Place (Foothill HS).mp4
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EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
MAY 12-13, 2015

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2015 Mariachi Workshops Registration.pdf
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2015 Mariachi Information Letter.doc.doc
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2015 Mariachi Information Letter.pdf
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SESSION: Starting a Mariachi Program in Your School
I Have to Teach What?!?! EWU Handout.pdf
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I Have to Teach What?!?!.pptx
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I Have to Teach What?!?!.pdf
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PPT Slide 52: Bailey MS Mariachi, Year 2.mov
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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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2015 Mariachi Workshops Registration.pdf
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2015 Mariachi Workshops Informational Letter.pdf
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2015 Mariachi Workshop Informational Letter.doc
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SESSION: Building Your Music Program--A Practical Guide to Recruitment and Retention
Recruitment and Retention.pptx
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Recruitment and Retention.pdf
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PPT Slide 19 The Parent Band.mp4
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PPT Slide 21 Bailey MS Mariachi.mov
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PPT Slide 23 13 Reasons Why You Should Stay in Band.mp4
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PPT Slide 28 Iowa Exit Survey.pdf
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PPT Slide 28 Custom Iowa Exit Survey.docx
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PPT Slide 29 Tell Your OWN Story (Foothill HS).mp4
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PPT Slide 33 First Performance (Demo) Concert.mov
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PPT Slide 38 Tips for Success "Dr. Tim.mp4
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2015 NAfME
EASTERN DIVISION CONFERENCE
April 10, 2015

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2015 Mariachi Workshops Informational Letter.pdf
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2015 Mariachi Workshops Informational Letter.doc
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SESSION 1 of 2: Recruitment and Retention

1. Recruitment and Retention.pdf
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PPT Slide 18 The Parent Band.mp4
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PPT Slide 21 Bailey MS Mariachi.mov
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PPT Slide 23 13 Reasons Why You Should Stay in Band.mp4
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PPT Slide 28 Tell Your Own Story.mp4
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PPT Slide 32 First Performance Concert.mov
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PPT Slide 37 Dr. Tim on "Tips for Success".mp4
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Iowa Exit Survey.docx
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session 2 oF 2: CORE MUSIC STANDARDS 
TRADITIONAL/EMERGING ENSEMBLES

2. Core Music Standards Traditional/Emerging Ensemble Strand.pptx
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2. Core Music Standards Traditional/Emerging Ensemble Strand.pdf
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PPT Slide 2 Dorothy Custer on Jay Leno.mp4
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PPT Slide 25 Bailey MS Mariachi.mov
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PPT Slides 30-33 Perf Standards.pdf
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PPT Slide 37 Mariachi Student Assessment Form.pdf
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PPT Slide 38 Mariachi Performance Rubric-Indiv Skills.pdf
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PPT Slide 39 Mariachi Festival Rubric.pdf
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PPT Slide 40 Model Cornerstone Assessments.pdf
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PPT Slide 42 Dorothy Custer at 102.mp4
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2015 PAMEA
March 27, 2015

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session: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

Recruitment & Retention.pptx
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PPT Slide 13 The Parent Band Video.mp4
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PPT Slide 19 Bailey MS Mariachi.mov
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PPT Slide 21 Why Stay in Band.mp4
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PPT Slide 24 Tell Your Own Story.mp4
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PPT Slide 29 First Performance.mov
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PPT Slide 34 Dr Tim.mp4
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Recruitment & Retention Book.pdf
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Iowa Band Director's Assn Exit Survey.pdf
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2015 NAMM Show
January 25, 2015

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session: TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Tips for Success.pptx
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Tips for Success.pdf
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PPT Slide 11 First Performance .mov
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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
Tips for Success Book.pdf
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2015 ALMEA
january 24, 2015

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Recruitment & Retention.pptx
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PPT Slide 7: Elementary/HS Bands at Halftime Show.mov
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PPT Slide 17: The Parent Band Video.mp4
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PPT Slide 19: Bailey MS Mariachi Video.mov
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PPT Slide 21: 13 Reasons Why You Should Stay in Band Video.mp4
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PPT Slide 24: Tell Your Own Story (Foothill HS) Video.mp4
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PPT Slide 30: "First Performance" Video.mov
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PPT Slide 35: "Dr. Tim" Tips for Success Video.mp4
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2015 INMEA
january 16, 2015

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1 One is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great.pptx
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2 Making an Advocate of Your Principal.pptx
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3 Interview Skills-The Rules of the Road.pptx
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4 Bridging the Gap Between MS and HS.pptx
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