2024 NJMEA Conference Book by William McDevitt

The New Jersey Music Educators Association State Conference February 22 - 24, 2024 Atlantic City Convention Center Conference Booklet Schedule of Sessions, Performances, and Events Conference Center Maps Exhibitors Information

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2024 NJMEA State Conference Atlantic City Convention Center February 22-24, 2024 • Atlantic City, NJ

Registration Hours Thursday, February 22nd 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Friday, February 23rd 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday, February 24th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Academies Band, Elementary, Tech, Choral, String, Modern Band.......16-18 Acknowledgments .......................................................................64 Advertisers’ Index ........................................................................55 All-State Bands & Treble Chorus Concert.....................................34 All-State Bands & Treble Chorus Information .............................8-9 All-State Bands & Treble Chorus Programs .............................52-54 All-State Bands Open Rehearsal Schedule .....................................9 Conference Directory.....................................................................4 Conference Program for Thursday ..........................................20-26 Conference Program for Friday...............................................30-42 Conference Program for Saturday...........................................46-50 Directions to NJ Performing Arts Center........................................9 Directory of Exhibitors ............................................................57-60 Exhibit Floor Plan ................................................................ 11 & 56 Exhibit Hours.................................................................................. 4 Exhibitor Raffle Tickets/Exhibit Bingo ..........................................61 Floor Plan - Atlantic City Convention Center (CC) ...................10-11 Floor Plan - Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center .......................12 Gala Concert ................................................................................ 43 General Session - Thursday - Honors Modern Band Concert.......22 Guide to Visiting the Exhibits.......................................................56 NJMEA Board of Directors..............................................................5 President’s Welcome .....................................................................6 Professional Development Certificate Information........................9 Region Annual Meetings..............................................................40 Technology Festival Schedule.......................................................19 Thursday Evening Activities..........................................................26

conference directory 2024 NJMEA State Conference Atlantic City Convention Center 1 Convention Boulevard Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 449-2000

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Convention Center - Hall A - Level 2 Thursday, February 22

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday, February 23

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, February 24

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

EXHIBITS Convention Center - Hall A - Level 2 Thursday, February 22 Grand Opening & Reception

1:00 PM - 8:30 PM 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday, February 23 Exhibit Bingo Drawing

8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM

CONFERENCE SESSIONS Convention Center Thursday, February 22

8:00 AM - 5:45 PM

Friday, February 23

8:00 AM - 5:45 PM

Saturday, February 24

9:00 AM - 1:45 PM

GENERAL SESSIONS Convention Center 402/403 Thursday, February 22 Remarks - Victoria Mozitis NJMEA Honors Modern Band Concert Friday, February 23 NJMEA Awards Ceremony and NJMEA All-State Concert Gala Concert

2:00 PM

10:30 AM 7:30 PM

conference staff Conference Manager Marie Malara Retired

Exhibits Manager Nancy Clasen Thomas Jefferson MS

AV/Equipment Manager James Chwalyk, Jr. Lyndhurst High School

Assistant To The Conference Manager Joyce Campbell Sayreville MS

Registration Manager William McDevitt Retired

CNAfME Volunteer Manager Casey Kurfehs Bucci Emerson Community School CNAfME Volunteer Manager Ken Barry Lincoln Roosevelt School

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NJMEA 2023-2025 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE BOARD

President David Westawski Past President Wayne Mallette

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South westawski.njmea[at]gmail.com

President-Elect Yale Snyder

Monroe Township District snyder.njmea[at]gmail.com

Scotch Palins-Fanwood District mallette.njmea[at]gmail.com

Executive Director

NJSMA, President

CJMEA, President

Woodrow Wilson MS president[at]njsma.com

Robbinsville HS president.cjmea[at]gmail.com

Anthony Lanzerotti, Jr

Brian Williams

William McDevitt Retired wmcdevittnjmea[at]gmail.com

SJCDA, President

SJBODA, President

Collingswood HS cintrocaso[at]collsk12.org

Rosa International MS president[at]sjboda.org

Cristin Introcaso

Sue Mark

NJMEA Board of Directors APPOINTED MEMBERS

Accessible Music Education Maureen Butler Retired maureenbutlermusic[at]gmail.com

Choral Performance Brian Williams Robbinsville High School NJAllStateChoir[at]gmail.com

K-12 Ed Tech/Secondary General Shawna Longo Westfield Public Schools shawnalongo[at]gmail.com

Administration/Advocacy Alfred Hadinger North Plainfield alfred_hadinger[at]nplainfield.org

Chorus/Orchestra/Jazz Joseph Cantaffa Howell High School jcantaffahhs[at]hotmail.com

Orchestra Performance/Festivals Susan Meuse Hammarskjold Middle School susanmeuse[at]gmail.com

Band Festivals/NJEA Liaison Nancy Clasen Lodi Public Schools nancyclasen[at]gmail.com

Conferences Marie Malara Retired malara97[at]aol.com

PreK-8 General Music Amy Burns Far Hills Country Day School aburns[at]fhcds.org

Band Performance Patrick O'Keefe Absegami High School patrickaokeefe[at]gmail.com

D.E.I.A Isaiah C. Mason Linwood School deia.njmea[at]gmail.com

Retired Members/Mentorship Kathy Spadafino Retired kspadeb[at]aol.com

Choral Festivals Donna Marie Berchtold Retired firesongwed[at]gmail.com

Emerging Ensembles Zach Gates East Brunswick High School zacharygatesmusic[at]gmail.com

Collegiate/Research/HigherEd Marissa Silverman Montclair State University silvermanm[at]montclair.edu

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NJMEA President Welcome to the 2024 NJMEA State Conference! On behalf of our Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for joining us for our 2024 New Jersey Music Educators Association State Conference here in Atlantic City! I’m excited with and proud of the number and scope of headliner clinicians who made our convention a stop on their schedules this year. There truly is something for everyone throughout this three-day event. I applaud you for taking the time to be here and taking advantage of these worthwhile, life-long learning experiences. In an ever-evolving landscape, embracing new methodologies and technologies is essential to nurturing the next generation of musicians. We consider professional development a key offering for our members. My sincere wish is that through your participation in the sessions, performances, exhibits, and networking opportunities, you leave here feeling enthusiastic, rejuvenated, invigorated, and refocused when you return to school next week. As you look through the schedule, please note the additions to our conference. On Thursday, our Student Tech Festival joins us for the first time. Shawna Longo and her team did an incredible job integrating this event into our conference and making it available to our members. On Thursday afternoon, NJMEA’s Honors Modern Band will take the stage under the direction of Dr. Bryan Powell. Zach Gates, our Emerging Ensembles chairperson has done remarkable work in making this goal a reality for us. Our Friday evening concert will feature ensembles from right here in New Jersey! Join us at 7:30pm as we enjoy performances by the Ramsey High School “Ram Jams” and Atlantic Brass Band. On Friday morning, our All-State Treble Choir and Bands will once again perform here in Atlantic City before their performances at the prestigious NJPAC the next day. The concert will also be an opportunity for us to recognize our Master Music Teacher and other award recipients. I hope you will be able to join us for one or both of these performances. I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to Marie Malara, our Conference Chairperson, and her team for dedicating their time and effort in organizing this year’s event. Marie begins her work almost as soon as the current conference ends and has the behemoth task of fitting all these puzzle pieces together. Know that the finished product was the result of countless hours, emails, conversations, and texts over the span of many months. I’d also like to thank to our Executive Director, Bill McDevitt, for his invaluable contributions and support in registration and planning. His wisdom and institutional knowledge are tremendous assets to the Board of Directors. As we celebrate NJMEA’s 100th anniversary, we look fondly on its past while creating, inspiring, and innovating for the future. Use this time to think about and reflect on “what’s next?” for your own teaching and learning. Find the inspiration here that will help propel you forward and that will support our association for another 100 years. I look forward to meeting you during the conference!

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Second Edition Habits of a Successful String Musician Christopher Selby & Scott Rush Newly revised and expanded, this bestselling string method has more than 400 musical exercises for teaching upperlevel string students the technical skills needed to play advanced orchestral music, including carefully sequenced warm-ups, sight-reading etudes, rhythm vocabulary studies, chorales, tuning canons, and much more.

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2024 New Jersey All-State Bands & Treble Chorus February 22-24, 2024 New Jersey All-State Wind Ensemble

New Jersey All-State Treble Chorus

Guest Conductor:

Dr. Peter Loel Boonshaft Hofstra University, Retired

Guest Conductor:

Dr. Amy Voorhees Susquahanna University

Managers:

Pamela Ferrali, JP Stevens HS Jayden Fusco, Point Pleasant Beach HS

Collaborative Pianist:

Paul Conrad, Rutgers University

Managers:

Thomas Schreck, Ridgefield HS Jessica Kolody, Highland Regional

Dr. Joseph Higgins Rowan University

Performance Chair:

Brian Williams Robbinsville HS

Allan Dalleus, Harrington Park School Ryan Ward, Northern Valley - Old Tappan

Registration Managers:

Barbara Retzko Cheryl Breitzman Kristen Markowski Viraj Lal

Patrick O’Keefe Absegami HS

Rehearsal Site:

Pond Road Middle School Brian Williams, host

John P. Stevens High School John Zazzali & Ray Henricksen, hosts

Rehearsal Conductor:

Barbara Retzko, Retired

Concert:

Friday, February 23, 2024 10:30 AM Atlantic City Convention Center CC402/403

New Jersey All-State Symphonic Band Guest Conductor:

Managers:

Performance Chair:

Audition Site:

Rehearsal Sites:

Concert:

Bridgewater- Raritan High School Nicholas Mossa, host Atlantic City Convention Center

Friday, February 23, 2024 10:30 AM Atlantic City Convention Center CC402/403

Sunday, February 24, 2024 3:00 PM NJ Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ

Saturday, February 24, 2024 3:00 PM NJ Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ

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Directions to NJPAC

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NJ Performing Arts Center 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

NJPAC Website www.njpac.org

Via Garden State Parkway North

Via Garden State Parkway South

Follow Garden State Parkway North to Exit 142 (Route 78). Follow Route 78 East. Follow Routes 1 & 9 South to Route 21 North (McCarter Highway). You will travel across the viaduct into downtown Newark. After crossing the viaduct, stay in the right hand lane until you see Don Pepe’s Restaurant. Take jughandle to cross Route 21 on to Center Street.

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Follow Garden State Parkway South to Exit 145. Follow signs to Route 280 East. Follow Route 280 East to Exit 15 (Route 21 South-Downtown). At Bottom of ramp (traffic light), make a right onto Route 21 South (McCarter Highway). Follow Route 21 to Center Street, and turn right.

All-State Atlantic City Rehearsal PD Schedule Please feel free to observe the rehearsals during these designated times: Wind Ensemble - Room SHERATON Crown Ballroom (IV/V) - Thursday, February 22 - 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM Symphonic Band - Room CC201 - Thursday, February 22 - 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM Treble Chorus - SHERATON Pearl Ballroom - Thursday, February 22 - 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Professional Development Certificates The procedure listed below must be followed to receive a certificate that counts towards your hours of professional development from the NJMEA State Conference: 1. An NJMEA Professional Development Certificate is available for download at https://www.njmea.org/state-conference 2. Arrive at your chosen session no later than ten minutes into the start of the session. 3. Remain in the session until the end. 4. Certificates will ONLY be issued upon registration. 5. One hour of professional development will be awarded for your time at the exhibits. 6. Any questions may be directed to William McDevitt at the registration table.

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NJMEA State Music Conference

THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

ELEMENTARY MUSIC ACADEMY 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

How Can I Create Play-Along Videos with Mostly Free Tools? Clinician: Amy M Burns, LS Music Teacher and Performing Arts Dept Manager - Far Hills Country Day School CC302

Critical Thinking in Orff Schulwerk Clinician: David Row, Elementary Music Educator, Clinician - Make Moments Matter: a Music Education Podcast CC302

S.O.S! The Next Chapter: Sharing Our Successes in the Elementary Music Class Post-Pandemic Clinicians: Lisa Wichman, NJSMA Elementary Division Chair; Karen Andruska, Kelly Wisneski, Suzanne Piombo, Catherine Flynn, Dana RizzoKemp - NJSMA members CC302

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Divide and Conquer: Utilizing Learning Centers in the Elementary Music Classroom Clinician: David Row, Elementary Music Educator, Clinician, Make Moments Matter: a Music Education Podcast CC302

STRING ACADEMY 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Cultivating Cultural Diversity in the Instrumental Music Classroom Clinicians: Cooper Ford, Orchestra Director/Composer - North Brunswick Twp HS; Jennifer Meckler, Orchestra Director/Arranger - West Morris Regional HSD CC301 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Cello Boot Camp: From Day 1 to College Prep Clinician: Justin Louie, Orchestra Director - Woodrow Wilson MS, Clifton CC301

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Symphony Orchestra for the Intermediate Level Clinicians: Scott Collins, Instrumental Music Teacher – Band; Christopher Jones, Instrumental Music Teacher Strings Assisted by 8th Grade Symphonic Orchestra, Community MS CC411/412 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Orchestra Program Ask Me Anything: No Question Denied! Clinicians: Betsy Maliszewski, Orchestral Strings - Caldwell University; Dr. Elisabeth R. Sato, Teacher, Grades 4 and 5 - Martin Luther King IS CC301

STRING CONCERTS 12:00 – 12:30 Passaic Gifted and Talented Strings Alicja Rusewicz, Director Atrium Lobby 1:00 – 1:30 John Adams Middle School Chamber Orchestra Penny Montana, Director CC304 1:45 – 2:15 Metuchen High School Chamber Orchestra Christopher McEwan, Director CC304

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THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

BAND ACADEMY BAND CONCERTS

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Creating Habits of Success in the Young Band Program Clinician: Jeff Scott, Author - GIA Publications; Band Director - Cario MS, Mount Pleasant, SC Sponsored by GIA Publications CC303

Practical Score Study for the Practicing Band Director Clinicians: Dr. Julia Baumanis, Assistant Professor, Associate Director of Bands Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Univ; Dr. Todd Nichols, Assistant Professor, Director of Bands - Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Univ CC303

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Edge of Your Seat Rehearsals: Engage All Students Always Clinician: Matthew Arau, Associate Professor Music, Chair of Music Education & Symphonic Band Conductor; President, Founder & CEO of Upbeat Global, Appleton, WI Sponsored by GIA Publications CC303

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Band Reading Session: A Focus on Diverse Repertoire Clinicians: Isaiah C. Mason, Band Teacher - Linwood School, North Brunswick; Cooper Ford, Orchestra Director/Music Production - North Brunswick Twp. HS; Daniel Pasquale, 6-8 Instrumental Music Teacher - South Orange/Maplewood SD CC303

12:30 – 1:00 Paramus High School Wind Ensemble Tyler Adel, Director CC411/412 1:00 – 1:30 South Brunswick High School Saxophone Ensemble Joshua Oldham, Director Atrium Lobby 1:30 – 2:00 JP Stevens High School Wind Ensemble John Zazzali & Ray Henricksen Directors CC411/412

CHORAL ACADEMY 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Engagement and Empowerment: Critical Pedagogy and the Choral Rehearsal Clinician: Dr. Jason Vodicka, Associate Dean, School of Communication, Media & Performing Arts - Westminster Choir College CC311

The Choral Art of Text, Melody, and Harmony Clinician: Greg Gilpin, Director and Editor of Shawnee Press Choral Publications for Shawnee Press/ Conductor/Composer/Educator Sponsored by Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard CC312 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

In With the Old: Methods for Teaching Part-Singing to Intermediate and Advanced Choral Singers Clinician: Rachel Cornacchio, Professor of Music and Program Director, Graduate Music - Messiah Univ, Mechanicsburg, PA Sponsored by Messiah University CC311

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Feelings First: A Method of Pitch and Rhythm Internalization to Give Your Choir Independence and Confidence Clinician: Nicole Snodgrass, Choral Director - Cherokee HS, Choral Director Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA Assisted by Cherokee HS Girls Ensemble CC311

An Engaging, Student-Centered Approach to Rebuilding Your Choral Program Clinician: Christopher Thomas, Director of Choral Activities - Rowan Univ CC311

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CHORAL CONCERT 1:15 – 1:45 Mount Olive Middle School Select Choir Joanna Scarangello Director CC311

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THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

MODERN BAND ACADEMY 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Building a Modern Band from Your Music Scene: A Guide for Getting Started Clinician: Vincent Inciong, Director of Bands - Middlesex HS CC415

Music Industry: The Next Step for Your Music Tech and Modern Band Programs Clinician: Kevin Longwill, Music Industry Teacher - Abington HS Assisted by M3 the Band, Abington HS CC415

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Pro Audio Versatility - Common Problems Teachers Come Across in and Out of the Classroom Clinician: Fred W. Camin, IV, Sales Engineer - Sweetwater Sound Sponsored by Sweetwater Sound CC415

2:00 - 2:45

NJMEA HONORS MODERN BAND CONCERT Dr. Bryan Powell Director

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Performance Selections to be determined by the band members

Lumen Large and Reaching New Lights Incorporating Lighting into Your Modern Band (and your Budget) Clinician: Fred W. Camin, IV, Sales Engineer - Sweetwater Sound Sponsored by Sweetwater Sound CC415

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TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM (cont)

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Basics of Audio for the Music Educator Clinician: Barbara Freedman, Electronic Music Composition & Studio Production - Greenwich HS, Greenwich, CT CC401

Practical Projects for Your Elective Course Clinician: Robby Burns, Teacher - Ellicott Mills MS - Ellicott City, MD CC418

Songs, Games and Projects for Learning Digital Music Composition Clinician: Gillian Desmarais, Music Technology Educator - Maplewood PS, Maplewood, MN. CC418

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Harmonizing the Future: Exploring the Impact of AI on Music Education Clinician: Dr. E. Michael Harrington, Professor of Music Copyright and Intellectual Property - Berklee Online CC401

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Plugged In: How to Amp up your Commercial Music Program Clinician: Danielle Collins, Chair of Popular Music - HBAPA Sponsored by Yamaha Corp of America CC401

5 Must-Know Video Editing Skills for All Music Teachers Clinician: Katie Argyle, Director Midnight Music, Melbourne, Australia CC401 MusicFirst Elementary for General Music Class and More! Clinician: Amy M Burns, LS Music Teacher and Performing Arts Dept Manager - Far Hills Country Day School Sponsored by MusicFirst CC418

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Hyperscore: A New Way to Teach Music Composition Using Technology Clinicians: Cecilia Roudabush, Director of Education - New Harmony Line, Coralville, IA; June Kinoshita, Executive Director - New Harmony Line, Amherst, MA CC418

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THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL CC419 10:30 - 11:20

11:25 - 12:15

12:20 - 1:10

Project Feedback and Discussion Clinician: Dr. Barbara Freedman, Electronic Music & Audio Engineering Project Feedback and Discussion Clinician: Dr. Barbara Freedman, Electronic Music & Audio Engineering Project Feedback and Discussion Clinician: Dr. Barbara Freedman, Electronic Music & Audio Engineering

1:15 - 1:55 CC308/309

Lunch

2:00 - 2:45 CC411/412

Modern Band Concert

CC420

Creating & Performing Using Live “Karaoke” Session Technology Clinician: Danielle Collins, Clinician: Gillian Desmarais, Music, Media & Entertainment Music Technology Consultant Technology Creating & Performing Using Live “Karaoke” Session Technology Clinician: Danielle Collins, Clinician: Gillian Desmarais, Music, Media & Entertainment Music Technology Consultant Technology Creating & Performing Using Live “Karaoke” Session Technology Clinician: Danielle Collins, Clinician: Gillian Desmarais, Music, Media & Entertainment Music Technology Consultant Technology

CC419 2:50 - 3:30

3:40 - 4:20

CC421

Career Paths in Music Technology Panel Presiding: Dr. Vincent Du Beau Career Paths in Music Technology Panel Presiding: Dr. Vincent Du Beau

4:30 - 5:00 CC419

Awards Raffle & Closing

6:00 HALL A

Exhibit Hall Opening and Project Performances

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CC421 DJing 101 Clinician: DJ Hapa, DJ & Producer DJing 101 Clinician: DJ Hapa, DJ & Producer

NJMEA State Music Conference

THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM NJMEA Executive Board of Directors Luncheon Meeting Sheraton – States Board Room

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Invite! Excite! Ignite! Clinician: Cristi Miller, Director of Choral Music - Heritage Hall MS, Oklahoma City Sponsored by Hal Leonard CC302 Orchestra Reading Session: A Focus on Diverse Repertoire Clinicians: Isaiah C. Mason, Band Teacher - Linwood School, North Brunswick; Cooper Ford, Orchestra Director/Music Production - North Brunswick Twp. HS; Daniel Pasquale, 6-8 Instrumental Music Teacher - South Orange/Maplewood SD CC303

Parents and Paras and Teachers, Oh My! Clinicians: Maureen Butler, Workshop Clinician, Retired Music Teacher; Barbara Avento Weiner, Choir Director, Retired Music Teacher CC314 Co-curricular Community-Based Practical Experiences in Music Education: Aligning our Clinical Interns with K-12 and Community Partners Clinicians: Lyn Schraer-Joiner, Associate Professor of Music Education; Marguerite Modero, Nicole Cerna, Aiden Horne, and Ryan Ticas, Director of Performing Arts, Community Access Unlimited, Academy for Continuing Education CC318 How To Survive Without A Music Supervisor Clinician: Nicholas Santoro, Past President - New Jersey Music Administrators Association CC321

Tips and Tricks for Running a Successful School Musical (K-8) Clinician: Rachael Gareau, K-8 Vocal/ General Music Teacher - Harding Township School, New Vernon CC305/306

Building Blocks for a Successful School Band Program Clinician: Jeff Scott, Author - Mount Pleasant SC Sponsored by GIA Publishing CC322

Vocal Transformation: Transformative Vocal Techniques for the Choral Classroom Clinician: Christine Bass, Retired - Temple Univ MU ED & Choral Sponsored by Hal Leonard CC312

Integrating Technology with The MusicEDU Suite: A Headache-Free Approach to Boosting Student Engagement in Middle & High School Music Education Clinician: Kate Hargreaves, CEO MusicEDU Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia Sponsored by MusicEDU Pty Ltd CC401

Get the Cheat Codes: Mixed Level Classroom Strategies Clinician: Dr. Larisa Skinner, Instrumental Music Teacher CC313

Now What: Tips and Strategies for the Middle School or Developing Jazz Band Clinician: Michael Kamuf, Retired Band and Orchestra Director - Montgomery County Schools, MD Sponsored by Alfred Music CC415

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Upbeat! Creating a Positive Culture of Community, Compassion, and Excellence Clinician: Dr. Matthew Arau, Associate Professor Music, Chair of Music Education & Symphonic Band Conductor - Lawrence Univ; President, Founder & CEO of Upbeat Global, Appleton, WI Sponsored by GIA Publications CC417 Sight Reading Studio and More Clinician: Cynthia I. Gonzales, Associate Professor - Texas State Univ, San Marcos, TX Sponsored by MakeMusic, Inc. CC418

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Orchestra for All: Adapting the String Program for a Diverse Range of Learners Clinician: Brian J. Wagner-Yeung, NYSSMA Chair - Neurodiversity & Accessibility CC301 Quick Starts for Young Choirs Clinician: Cristi Miller, Director of Choral Music - Heritage Hall MS, Oklahoma City Sponsored by Hal Leonard CC302 Effective Warm Up Strategies: The First 10 Minutes Clinician: Chris Bernotas, Director of Instrumental School Methods and Repertoire - Alfred Music Sponsored by Alfred Music CC303 Can a Private Studio Teacher Really Earn $100,00.00 a year? Clinician: Mimi Butler, Private Studio Teacher - Retired CC305/306

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THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM (cont) My Heart Sings: Festival Picks for Treble Voices Clinician: Chaequan Anderson, Associate Director & Conductor Cantores Princeton Girlchoir, Westrick Music Academy - Princeton, Director of MS Choirs - Montclair Kimberley Academy, Founding Artistic Director - Glassbrook Vocal Ensemble CC311 The Concert is Over....What Do We Do Now? Clinician: Melissa Manzano, STEAM Area Coordinator/Music & Theater Teacher West Deptford MS CC312 Breaking Down Barriers: Perspectives on Classroom Accessibility Clinicians: Isaiah C. Mason, Band Teacher - Linwood School, No Brunswick; Katy Brodhead Cullen, Program Expansion - Music Will, Maplewood; Dr. Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of VPA - Passaic PS, President-Elect - NJ Music Administrators Assn; Jonathan Harris, District Supervisor of Related Arts - Northern Valley Reg. HS; Amy T. Hairston, Choral/General Music Teacher - Springbrook HS, Silver Spring, MD; Jeffrey Smith, Band Director - North Brunswick Twp. HS; Tatyana LouisJacques, Director of Bands and Orchestra - Watchung Hills Regional HS CC313 Let’s Talk Differentiation Clinician: Jennifer Kauffman, K-5 Vocal Music - Baltimore County MD, MD Music Educators Association President CC314

The First Year: What Would Peter Quill Do? Clinician: Dr. Milt Allen, Chief Visioneer The Music Guerrilla, Salina, KS Sponsored by GIA Publications CC321 Music Teachers: Organize Your Digital Files! Clinician: Katie Argyle, Director Midnight Music, Melbourne, Australia CC322 DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Potential: Lesson Topics for the Music Technology Class Clinician: Werner Colmon, Retired Educator CC401 Graphic Scores as a Way into Improvisation Clinician: Payton MacDonald, Professor William Paterson Univ CC415 Exploring Ethnomusicological Practices in K-12 and Pre-Service Music Education: A Pathway to Cultural Enrichment Clinicians: Drew Coles, Lecturer Teachers College Columbia Univ; Marjoris Regus, Assistant Professor Rutgers Univ CC417 Retention and Recruitment in a Post Covid World Clinician: Cynthia I. Gonzales, Associate Professor - Texas State Univ, San Marcos, TX Sponsored by MakeMusic, Inc CC418

Five Steps for Sustainable Booster Leadership Clinician: David W Vandewalker, Coordinator of Performing Arts (retired) - Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA Sponsored by GIA Publications CC318

2024 New Jersey Music Educators Association

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Welcome David Westawski NJMEA President

Remarks Victoria Mozitis Miss New Jersey

Concert NJMEA Honors Modern Band

CC402/403

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM What is your Intention? Meaningful Score Study, Conducting, and Rehearsing Clinician: Dr. Matthew Arau, Associate Professor of Music, Chair of Music Education Dept. & Symphonic Band Conductor - Lawrence Univ; President, Founder & CEO of Upbeat Global Appleton, WI Sponsored by GIA Publications CC301 K-2 For You! Clinician: John Jacobson, President - JJ and Me, Inc., Ocoee, FL CC302 Sing From Your Heart - Taking Your Choir Beyond the “Spots” Clinician: Don Krudop, Artistic Director & Conductor - Virginia Beach Chorale CC303

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THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

Victoria Mozitis

Miss New Jersey 2023 Victoria Mozitis, a 22-year-old resident of Northfield, NJ, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rider University in 2023, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, and a minor in Arts and Entertainment Industries Management. She is a Baccalaureate Honors Program Scholar, Rider University Presidential Scholarship Recipient, and a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. Victoria’s Community Service Initiative is entitled, “LEAP: Literacy Enhancement, Artistry and Performance”. Literacy is a vital skill needed to communicate effectively, and is imperative to combat poverty, unemployment and more. It is Victoria’s mission to improve literacy worldwide through her partnership with The African Library Project, her school program, and by advocating for arts education. By bringing stories from the page to the stage, we are taking one giant LEAP towards sculpting an intellectual, creative, and united future. During the 2023 Miss New Jersey Competition, Victoria had the honor of receiving the Overall Talent Preliminary Scholarship for her musical theatre vocal performance. Victoria’s professional musical theatre career began at the age of 13 performing in Mary Poppins at The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Since then, she has performed the National Anthem at the 2015 US Open Tennis Championship, as Beth in Little Women at The Eagle Theatre, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, in numerous productions at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman, and soon on The Miss America stage! Throughout her time with Miss America, Victoria has earned a total of $22,450 in scholarships. When not performing, you can find Victoria spending time with family, knitting a new sweater, creating recipes, training for a 5k, or hanging out with her cat, Holly Jolly.

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NJMEA State Music Conference

THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (cont) Getting the Most Out of Your Auxiliary Percussion Clinicians: Dr. Tim Broscious, Assistant Professor of Percussion - Univ of Delaware - Quey Percussion Duo; Dr. Gene Koshinski, Professor of Percussion - Univ of Delaware - Quey Percussion Duo CC304 The Mentorship Continuum: Continuing Growth in Students and Self Clinician: Mary Land, Director of Instrumental Music Education - Western Michigan Univ, Kalamazoo, MI Sponsored by GIA Publications CC305/306 Make a Little Music: Choral Rep for Middle School Voices Clinician: Jack Zaino, Associate Choral Editor - Alfred Music Sponsored by Alfred Music CC311 Front-Loading Your Choral Rehearsal: Constructing for Success Clinician: Christine Bass, Retired - Temple Univ MU ED & Choral Sponsored by Hal Leonard CC312 Fund it! Building Community and Understanding the Ins-and-Outs of Fundraising All Programs at All Levels Clinician: Elizabeth Guerriero, Interim Executive Director - Westrick Music Academy; President/CEO BethG Consulting CC313 Impacts and Examples of Inclusivity in Elementary Music for Students within LGBTQ+ Community Clinician: Kelly Ruggieri, Vocal Music Teacher - Evergreen ES, Scotch Plains CC314

NJMEA Orchestra Procedures Committee Meeting Presiding: Susan Meuse CC321 Synthetic Sounds vs. Human Creation: Navigating the Landscape of AI-Generated Music Clinician: Kate Hargreaves, CEO MusicEDU Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia Sponsord by MusicEDU Pty Ltd CC401 Small Band, Big Fun! Clinician: Pamela L. Turowski, Music Director – BCIT, Medford CC415 Becoming the Musician Your Students Need You to Be Clinician: Dr. Brian McLaughlin, Director of Bands - West Milford HS CC417 Hyperscore Composing Challenge: Share Your Story Through Music! Clinicians: Cecilia Roudabush, Director of Education - New Harmony Line, Coralville, IA; June Kinoshita, Executive Director - New Harmony Line, Waltham, MA CC418 Teaching Music Production with Soundtrap Clinician: Gillian Desmarais, Technology Educator - Maplewood PS Maplewood, MN CC420

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM CONCERT Montclair State University Wind Symphony

Dr. Thomas McCauley, Director

CC411/412

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4:00 PM – 6:00 PM NJMEA Board of Directors Dinner Sheration - Gallery By Invitation Only

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Generating Student Data that Allows Your String Program to Grow and Flourish. Clinician: Betsy Maliszewski, Orchestral Strings - Caldwell Univ CC301 It’s A Musical World - Travel the World in Song Clinician: John Jacobson, President - JJ and Me, Inc., Ocoee, FL CC302 Leading with CARE: Strategically Transforming Music Programs Clinician: David W. Vandewalker, Coordinator of Performing Arts (retired) - Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA Sponsored by GIA Publications CC303 Structural Interventions for Administrators: Helping Music Teachers Achieve Flow State Clinicians: Megan Reilly, General, Instrumental and Choral Music Teacher - Westampton MS; Dr. Drew X. Coles, Lecturer & Instructor - Teachers College, Columbia Univ CC305/306 Just Add Kids Clinician: Jack Zaino, Associate Choral Editor - Alfred Music Sponsored by Alfred Music CC311 Recruiting, Engaging, and Maintaining Tenors and Basses Clinician: Christine Bass, Retired - Temple Univ MU ED & Choral Sponsored by Hal Leonard CC312

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NJMEA State Music Conference

THURSDAY, February 22, 2024

PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (cont) No I’m Not Throwin’ Away My Shot! Clinician: Nicole Baldelli, Band Director Manchester Township MS CC313 The Hero in You! Clinician: Corey Bartell, Music Teacher Scranton SD, Scranton, PA CC314 United System for Winds and Percussion: A Mixed-Level Program for Groups & Individual Instruction Clinician: Peter Sciaino, Composer Excelcia Music Publishing/Wingert-Jones Publications, Instrumental Music Teacher - Whippany Park HS Sponsored by J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc CC322

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Exhibits Grand Opening and Reception

Planning Content Specific Professional Development Using ESSA Grants Clinician: Adam Warshafsky, Supervisor, Visual and Performing Arts Montgomery Township SD CC401

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Marching Band Leadership: When, How, and WHY Clinician: Demetri Bedel, Director of Bands - Old Mill HS, Millersville, MD CC415

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Addressing the Music Education Opportunity Gap Clinician: Tony Rideout, Music Education Doctoral Candidate, Rutgers Univ; PreK - Grade 5 Music - Long Hill Township Schools CC417 Google Drive for Music Teachers Clinician: Spencer Brooks, Band Director - Colonia MS CC418

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

NJ INTERCOLLEGIATE JAZZ BAND Directors

Oscar Perez, Coordinator of Jazz Studies - Montclair State University David Demsey; Coordinator of Jazz Studies - William Paterson University

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F RI D A Y , Febr u ar y 23, 2024

PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Songs in the Key of Me Clinician: John Jacobson, President - JJ and Me, Inc., Ocoee, FL CC301 Universal Design for Learning in the Elementary Music Classroom Clinician: Dr. Rachel Grimsby, Ph.D. James Madison Univ, Harrisonburg, VA CC302 SAB - Sing with Me Clinician: Melissa Manzano, STEAM Area Coordinator/Music & Theater Teacher West Deptford MS CC304 The Value of the Music Connection Clinician: Mary Land, Director of Instrumental Music Education - Western Michigan Univ, Kalamazoo, MI Sponsored by GIA Publications CC303 Choral Warm-Ups: Connecting with Purpose Clinician: Greg Gilpin, Director and Editor - Shawnee Press Educational Choral Publications/Composer/ Conductor/Educator Sponsored by Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard CC312 More Than a Stick Monkey: Establishing Musical Communication Clinician: Dr. Milt Allen, Chief Visioneer The Music Guerrilla Sponsored by GIA Publications CC313 Teacher Burnout and Ways to Take Things Off Your Plate Clinician: Melissa Clark, Strings and General Music Teacher - Lawrenceville CC314

Bridging the Gap: From Methods to Musicality Clinician: Chris Bernotas, Director of Instrumental School Methods and Repertoire - Alfred Music Sponsored by Alfred Music CC401 Making Good Choices: Selecting the Correct Repertoire for Your Beginning or Intermediate Jazz Ensemble Clinician: Michael Kamuf, Retired Band and Orchestra Director - Montgomery County (MD) Schools Sponsored by Alfred Music CC415 Intro to Live Audio for the Music Educator Clinician: Evan Kempey, Instrumental Music Teacher - Linden PS CC417 From Banned to Band: The Role of Women Band Directors as Leaders and Mentors Clinician: Rebecca Vega, Associate Professor of Music - Caldwell Univ CC418 Fair Use in the Music Classroom: Dispelling the Myths and What ACTUALLY Qualifies Clinicians: Dr. E. Michael Harrington, Professor of Music Copyright and Intellectual Property - Berklee Online; Dr. Vincent S. Du Beau, Music Technology - Delsea Regional HS, Franklinville CC419 Your NextGen Private Music Studio What Does the Future Hold? Clinician: Mimi Butler, Retired Studio Teacher CC420

The Importance of Incorporating Cultural Responsiveness in Your Music Program Clinician: Martha Mooke, Director of Multi-Style Strings - New Jersey City Univ Sponsored by New Jersey City University CC322

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Bringing Music Pedagogical Philosophies and Ideologies to Life Through Technology Clinicians: Drew X Coles, Lecturer Teachers College, Columbia Univ; Jamie Gunther, Assistant Director of Teacher Education - Longy School of Music of Bard College, Cambridge, MA CC421 Collegiate Breakfast Meeting Sheraton – Steel Pier Room NJMAA Breakfast Meeting Sheraton - Ocean Pier Room

CONCERTS 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM The College of New Jersey Wind Ensemble

Eric Laprade & Adam Warshafsky Directors

CC411/412

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Rutgers University Symphonic Winds Dr. Todd Nichols Director

CC411/412

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Repertoire That Represents: Cultural Responsive Music for Strings Clinician: Dr. Larisa Skinner, Instrumental Music Director CC301

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NJMEA State Music Conference

F RI D A Y , F e br uar y 23, 2024

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM (cont) Inside the Middle School Choral Rehearsal Clinicians: Dr. Amelia Garbisch, Director of Music Education and Associate Professor of Choral Music - Bloomsburg Univ of Pennsylvania; Dr. Jason Vodicka, Associate Dean - Rider Univ College of Arts and Sciences Sponsored by GIA Publications CC302 Global Grooves: Easy-To-Learn MultiCultural Dances You Might Not Know! Clinician: Lisa Wichman, NJSMA Elementary Music Division Chair CC303 Come on Everybody, Let’s Sing! Routines and Rituals Songs for the Elementary Music Classroom Clinician: Sarah Perry, Assistant Professor of Music Education CC304 Voices In Transition Clinician: Roger Emerson, Composer/ Arranger/Educator - Hal Leonard Publishing Sponsored by Hal Leonard CC312 Building Identity, Belonging, and Agency Through Musical Social Emotional Learning Clinician: Scott Edgar, Associate Professor of Music, Chair of the Department of Music, and Director of Bands - Lake Forest College, Director of Practice and Research for the Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning - Lake Forest, IL Sponsored by GIA CC313 A Special Education Primer: Everything You Should Have Learned in Undergrad! Clinician: Krysta Mirsik, General Music/ Band & Chorus Director - Ellen Ochoa School No. 22 CC314

Pre-Service/Novice Teacher Sequence: First Year Basics-Beginning Career Fundamentals - Curriculum Development Clinicians: Joseph Akinskas, Adjunct Professor-Music Education - Rowan Univ, Rowan College SJ-Cumberland Campus; Werner Colman, Adjunct Professor William Paterson Univ CC320 Updates on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access (DEIA) Clinicians: Isaiah C. Mason, Band Teacher - Linwood School, North Brunswick; Daniel Pasquale, 6-8 Instrumental Music Teacher - South Orange/Maplewood SD; Katy Brodhead Cullen, Program Expansion - Music Will – Maplewood; Stef Haas CC322 Correcting Bad Habits in Elementary/ Middle School Band Students Clinician: Dan Halpern, Band Teacher HBW MS, Verona CC401 Improvisation: Transforming an Improv Solo into a Jazz Solo Clinician: Joseph Montelione, Director of Bands/Professor of Trumpet CC415 We Came to America Clinicians: Marjorie LoPresti, Director of Content - MusicFirst; Argine Safari, Director of Choirs - Pascack Valley HS CC417 How You Can Contribute to the National Landscape of Music Education Clinician: Michael Brownell, NAfME Eastern Division President CC418 Unlocking the Potential of Digital Portfolios in Music Education Clinician: Kate Hargreaves, MusicEDU Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia Sponsored by MusicEDU Pty Ltd CC419

2024 New Jersey Music Educators Association

Working with our LGBTQ+ Students a 360 Perspective - Educator, Parent, and Student Clinicians: Amanda Clarfield Newell, Adjunct Instructor - Westminster Choir College of Rider Univ; Tony Rideout, General Music Teacher - Long Hill Township PS; Lizzy Newell, Junior - South Brunswick HS CC420 Seuss Loops: Literary Connections Using BandLab for Education Clinician: Emily DeMarzio, Elementary General/Vocal Music Teacher - Public School No. 2, West New York CC421

9:15 AM NJRMEA Breakfast Meeting Sheraton – Ambassador Room

CONCERTS 9:15 – 9:45 Egg Harbor Township High School “The Happy Accidentals” David Milnes, Director

CC308/309

9:15 – 9:45 Ridge High School A Cappella Choir

Carol Beadle, Director

CC311

10:00 – 10:30 North Plainfield High School Concert Choir Amy Six, Director

CC311

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NJMEA State Music Conference

FRI D A Y, F e br uar y 23, 2024

P ROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Too Cool for School? Ways to Engage Through Special Days Clinician: Amy Paz, General/Vocal Music Teacher - Woodside Avenue School, Franklin Lakes CC302 Showtime: Musicals and More! Clinician: John Jacobson, President, JJ and Me, Inc., Ocoee, FL CC303 Lessons from Successful Learners: Teaching Sight-Reading to Choral Ensemble Singers Clinician: Dr. Rachel Carlson, Director of Choral and Vocal Activities - Kean Univ CC304 Upbeat! The Power Within Clinician: Dr. Matthew Arau, Associate Professor of Music, Chair of Music Education Dept. & Symphonic Band Conductor - Lawrence Univ; President, Founder & CEO of Upbeat Global Appleton, Wisconsin; Sponsored by GIA Publications CC313 Music for All: Developing Music Instruction for Students with Higher Support Needs Clinician: Brian J. Wagner-Yeung, NYSSMA Chair - Neurodiversity & Accessibility CC314

Pre-Service/Novice Teacher Sequence: First Year Basics-Beginning Career Fundamentals - Budget Preparation and Management Clinicians: Joseph Akinskas, Adjunct Professor-Music Education - Rowan Univ, Rowan College SJ-Cumberland Campus; Werner Colman, Adjunct Professor William Paterson Univ CC320

Practical Rehearsal Skills for the Practicing Band Director Clinician: Dr. Todd Nichols, Assistant Professor, Director of Bands - Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Univ; Dr. Julia Baumanis, Assistant Professor, Associate Director of Bands - Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Univ Assisted by Rutgers Wind Symphony CC411/412

Teaching Ukulele through Popular Music Education Clinicians: Bryan Powell, Chief Program Officer - Music Will, Montclair; Katy Brodhead Cullen, Program Expansion Music Will, Maplewood CC322

Music Supervisors are Overrated Clinicians: Shawna Longo, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts - Westfield Township Schools; Jeff Santoro, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional SD CC418

Destructing Steely Dan Clinician: Mike Lawson, Musician/ Songwriter Publisher, Executive Director - TI:ME CC401

Internet or InterNOT: Make Your Lessons POP! Clinician: Vince Guerrero, Music Specialist Trainer - QuaverEd Sponsored by QuaverEd CC419

2-Part Choral: Not Just for Kids Clinician: Jack Zaino, Associate Choral Editor - Alfred Music Sponsored by Alfred Music CC415 “Under the Hood” of Being a Music Educator Clinician: Jason Diaz, Director of Bands Jackson Memorial HS CC417

Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers Clinician: Robby Burns, Teacher - Ellicott Mills MS, Ellicott City, MD CC420 Let’s Hit the Easy Button Clinician: Cynthia I. Gonzales, Associate Professor - Texas State Univ, San Marcos, TX Sponsored by MakeMusic, Inc. CC421

Welcome - Michael Brownell, NAfME Eastern Division President

NJMEA Awards Presentation 2024 New Jersey All-State Treble Chorus, Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band 10:30 AM - CC402/403 Programs begin on page 52

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NJMEA State Music Conference

F RI D A Y , F e br uar y 23, 2024

PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Empower the Next Generation of Curators with DJ Education Clinician: DJ Hapa, The DJ Coach CC301 Bucket Drumming for the Middle School General Music Classroom Clinician: Hope Knight, Vocal and General Music - William Allen MS, Moorestown CC302 Together! - SEL and Pop Music Too? Clinician: John Jacobson, President - JJ and Me, Inc., Ocoee, FL CC303 Great Ensembles Begin in the Early Childhood Classroom! Collaborative Music Making, PreK-Grade 2 Clinicians: Ingrid Ladendorf, Early Childhood Advisor - The Diller-Quaile School of Music, NY; Marissa Curry, Director of the Early Childhood Department - The Diller-Quaile School of Music, NY; Caroline Moore, Director of The Diller-Quaile Institute - The DillerQuaile School of Music, NY Sponsored by The Diller-Quaile School of Music CC304 Releasing the Potential of the Young Orchestra Clinician: Sandra Dackow, Orchestra Director - William Paterson Univ Assisted by Beethoven Academy Sponsored by Luck’s Music Library CC312 Roundtable Discussion: Focus on Special Learners Clinician: Maureen Butler, Workshop Clinician, Retired Music Teacher CC314

Pre-Service/Novice Teacher Sequence: First Year Basics-Beginning Career Fundamentals - Event Planning/Advocacy Clinicians: Joseph Akinskas, Adjunct Professor-Music Education - Rowan Univ, Rowan College SJ-Cumberland Campus; Werner Colman, Adjunct Professor William Paterson Univ CC320 You Want a Job, I Want to Hire You: How to Find the Right Music Job and Successfully Interview Clinician: Dr. Domenic Pisano, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts - Brandywine School District, Wilmington, DE & Director of the Drexel Univ Pep Band CC322 Move, Sing and Play with Tech Clinician: Katie Argyle, Director Midnight Music, Melbourne, Australia CC401 Jazz It Up! - Adding Vocal Jazz to Your Concert and Chamber Choirs Clinician: Roger Emerson, Composer/ Arranger/Educator - Hal Leonard Corp. Sponsored by Hal Leonard CC415 Brass Quick & Easy Repair Tips Clinician: Lee Hambro, Repair & Refurbishment - Music & Arts Sponsored by Music & Arts CC417 Strategic Rehearsing for Teaching Expressive Musical Performance Clinician: David W. Vandewalker, Coordinator of Performing Arts (retired) - Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA Sponsored by GIA Publications CC418 Spin the Decks: 10 Steps to DJing Success in the Classroom Clinician: Kate Hargreaves, CEO MusicEDU Pty Ltd, Sydney Australia Sponsored by MusicEDU Pty Ltd CC419

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Building Your Brand: Improving Your Program Through Better Engagement Clinician: Dan Halpern, Band Teacher HBW MS, Verona CC420 Designing a Music Technology Curriculum from Scratch...for FREE Clinician: Dr. Vincent S. Du Beau, Director of Bands - Delsea Regional HS, Franklinville CC421

CONCERTS 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Monroe Township Middle School Falcon Jazz Ensemble David Rattner, Director

CC411/412

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Florida Tech University Big Band Dr. Joseph Montelione, Director

CC411/412

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Orchestra Rehearsal Strategies: How to Structure a Rehearsal Effectively and Productively Clinician: Diego Garcia, Youth Orchestra Artistic Director - New Jersey Symphony CC301 Repertoire for the Developing Choir: Chorals that Create Success Clinician: Greg Gilpin, Director of Educational Choral Publications Shawnee Press/Composer/Conductor/ Educator Sponsored by Shawnee/Hal Leonard CC302

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NJMEA State Music Conference

F RI D A Y , F e br uar y 23, 2024

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (cont) Puppet Power - Bring Your Classroom to Life! Clinician: David Row - Elementary Music Educator, Clinician - Make Moments Matter: a Music Education Podcast CC303 Guitar by Goal: Goal-Based Learning in the Music Classroom Clinician: Elizabeth Graber, Band/Music Teacher - Hawthorne HS CC304 Embedding Social Emotional Learning Through Music in Instrumental Music: Connecting Repertoire to Our Lives Clinicians: Scott Edgar, Associate Professor of Music, Chair of the Department of Music, and Director of Bands - Lake Forest College, Director of Practice and Research for the Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning - Lake Forest, IL; Dr. Julia Baumanis, Assistant Professor, Associate Director of Bands - Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Univ Sponsored by GIA Publications CC313 Financial Planning and Protection for Educational Professionals Clinician: Andrew Lesser, Ed.D., Agent New York Life Sponsored by New York Life CC314 Pre-Service/Novice Teacher Sequence: First Year Basics-Beginning Career Fundamentals - Travel and Fundraising Management Clinicians: Joseph Akinskas, Adjunct Professor-Music Education - Rowan Univ, Rowan College SJ-Cumberland Campus; Werner Colman, Adjunct Professor William Paterson Univ CC320

Habits of Success for the Emerging Teacher: College Student Through the First Years of Teaching Clinician: Mary Land, Director of Instrumental Music Education - Western Michigan Univ, Kalamazoo, MI Sponsored by GIA Publications CC322 Making Music in an Age of Anxiety: We Need “US” Now More Than Ever Clinician: Dr. Milt Allen, Chief Visioneer the Music Guerrilla, Salina, KS. Sponsored by GIA Publications CC415 Woodwind Quick & Easy Repair Tips Clinician: Lee Hambro Repair & Refurbishment - Music & Arts Sponsored by Music & Arts CC417 Black Music 101: Preparing Black Repertoire for your K-12 Choral Classroom and Vocal Studio Clinicians: Terion Cooper, Choral Clinician; Hanan Davis, Vocal Instructor CC418 Building a Better Voice Care Toolkit Clinician: Philip A. Doucette, MM MA CCC-SLP SVS, Voice Care Therapist CC419 The ABCs of LGBTQIA+: A Guide for Music Educators Clinicians: Tony Rideout, Music Education Doctoral Candidate Rutgers Univ, PreK - Grade 5 Music Long Hill Township Schools; Amanda Newell, Retired - General Music Teacher CC420

CONCERTS 1:00 – 1:30 Clearview Regional High School Percussion Ensemble Tom Maioriello & Tyler Wiernusz Directors

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1:45 – 2:15 Caldwell University Percussion Ensemble & Drum Line Joe Bergen, Director

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1:45 – 2:15 Nutley High School Chamber Singers Honors Stephone Gaines, Director

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2:30 – 3:00 Monroe Township Middle School Chamber Singers Nina Schmetterer, Director

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The Ultimate Music-Tech-Match-Making Workshop! Clinician: Kate Hargreaves, CEO MusicEDU Pty Ltd, Sydney Australia Sponsored by MusicEDU Pty Ltd CC421

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Region Meetings Exhibit Hour NJSMA Presiding: Anthony Lanzerotti, Jr., President CC401 CJMEA Presiding: Brian Williams, President CC304 SJCDA Presiding: Cristin Introcaso, President CC418 SJBODA Presiding: Susan Mark, President CC312 Research Poster Session CC319

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Start ‘Em Young! Strategies for Teaching Younger Strings Clinician: Dr. Larisa Skinner, Instrumental Music Teacher - Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy CC301 Social Justice in the EGM Classroom with Children’s Books Clinician: Rachel Grimsby, Ph.D. - James Madison Univ, Harrisonburg, VA CC302 Throwing Out the Deficit Model and Building on Student’s Strengths: Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Urban Music Classroom Clinician: Mittie Cowan, Vocal Music Teacher - University ES, Irvington CC303

Funga Alafia! Drumming in the Elementary Autism Classroom Clinician: Michelle Williams, Vocal Music - Lynn Crest Elementary #22, Woodbridge CC304 Hands On Conducting for Music Educators Clinician: Sandra Dackow, Orchestra Conductor - William Paterson Univ Assisted by Beethoven Institute Sponsored by Luck’s Music Library CC312 Re-centering: Practical Strategies to Increase Purpose, Diversity, Belonging, and Well-Being Clinicians: Dr. Matthew Arau, Associate Professor of Music, Chair of Music Education Dept. & Symphonic Band Conductor - Lawrence Univ, President, Founder & CEO of Upbeat Global Appleton, WI; Dr. Alice Hammel, Music Education Professor - James Madison Univ, President of the Virginia Music Educators Association; Scott Edgar, Associate Professor of Music, Chair of the Department of Music, and Director of Bands - Lake Forest College, Director of Practice and Research for the Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning - Lake Forest, IL; Cameron Jenkins, Founder - Full Potential Leadership, Gulfport, MS Sponsored by GIA Publications CC313 Joy in the Journey Clinician: Dr. Deborah P Gianuzzi, Music Teacher - Sparta HS, Sussex County Community College, Newton CC314 Strategic Rehearsing: Engaging Strategies for Enhanced Musical Performance Clinician: David W. Vandewalker, Coordinator of Performing Arts (retired) - Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA Sponsored by GIA Publications CC401

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Passing the “Audition”: Strategies for Applying and Interviewing for Teaching Positions in Music Clinicians: Jonathan Harris, Supervisor of Performing Arts, World Languages, and Family and Consumer Sciences No. Valley Regional HSD; Dr. Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts - Passaic PS; Alfred Hadinger, Supervisor of Fine, Practical, and Performing Arts - No Plainfield SD; Matthew Lorenzetti, Supervisor of Fine and Performing Arts and Gifted & Talented Programs - Linden PS; Michelle Van Hoven - Supervisor of Fine and Performing Arts - Paterson PS CC320 Making the Whole Musician: Curating Musical Experiences for Industry Preparation Clinicians: Kevin Longwill, Music Industry Teacher; Danielle Collins, Music Media Entertainment Technology Chair Academy for the Performing Arts, Huntington Beach HS CC322 Beyond Tradition: Bridging the Gap Between the Traditional Choral Classroom and Contemporary A Cappella Clinician: Matthew Wolf, Choral Director - Ramsey HS Assisted by Ram Jams - Ramsey HS CC402/403 William Dawson and the Evolution of the Spiritual Clinician: Dr. Vernon Huff, Director of Choral Activities – SUNY Fredonia CC415 All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Teaching Kindergarten (Music) Clinicians: Darrah McCreath, General Music Teacher - Deptford PS; Vanessa L. Bond, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Music Education - Rowan Univ CC418

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FRI D A Y , F e br uar y 23, 2024

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (cont) The Color of Sound: a Panel Discussion Featuring New Jersey BIPOC Band Directors Clinicians: Joseph Bergen, Director of Percussion Studies & Adjunct Music Education Professor - Caldwell Univ; Jessica Bergen, Band Director Benjamin Franklin MS, Teaneck; Miguel Bolivar, Band Director - Elizabeth HS; Allan Daleus, Band Director - Harrington Park School; Angelina Hamada, Band Director - Nutley HS CC417 Advocacy in Collaboration Clinician: Michael Brownell, NAfME Eastern Division President CC419 Intentionally Fostering SEL in Music Classes Clinician: Shawna Longo, District Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts Westfield PS CC420 Hyperscore: Lowering Music Barriers for Secondary Students Through Composing with Technology Clinicians: Cecilia Roudabush, Director of Education - New Harmony Line, Coralville, IA; June Kinoshita, Executive Director - New Harmony Line, Waltham, MA CC421

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Selecting Quality Repertoire for the String Orchestra Classroom Clinician: Bety Maliszewski, Orchestral Strings - Caldwell Univ CC301 Small Steps – Avenues for Improvisation Clinician: David Row - Elementary Music Educator, Clinician - Make Moments Matter: a Music Education Podcast

CONCERTS 3:30 – 4:00 NJSMA - Region 1 Chamber Ensemble Justin Louie & Paulina Edel, Directors

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3:45 – 4:15 Livingston High School Wind Symphony Michael Jedwabnik, Director

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4:00 – 4:30 Kean University Concert Choir Dr. Rachel Carlson, Director

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Adventures in the Autism Music Classroom Clinician: Michelle Williams, Vocal Music - Lynn Crest Elementary #22, CC304 Monetizing Your Brand: Tips to Protect & Thrive in Music Education Clinician: Dr. Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts Passaic PS CC313 How To Successfully ‘Fail’ Retirement!! Clinicians: Joseph Akinskas, Adjunct Professor, Music Education, Clinical Supervision - Rowan Univ; Ron Dolce, Adjunct Professor - Rutgers Univ CC314 You Got the Job! Now What? Clinician: Alexis Silverman, General Music Teacher and Band Director Thomas Jefferson MS, Fair Lawn; Juliana Dueñas Lopez, Choral & Musical Theater Director - Fair Lawn HS CC320

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Cultural Responsiveness and Student Choice in Music Education Clinicians: Bryan Powell, Chief Program Officer - Music Will, Montclair; Katy Brodhead Cullen, Program Expansion Music Will, Maplewood CC322 Recruiting and Retention Clinician: Jeff Scott; Author - GIA Publications, Retired Middle School Director of Bands Sponsored by GIA Publications CC401 A Young Teachers Guide to the Podium Clinician: Dr. Christopher G. Sumner, Instrumental Music Director Piscataway HS Assisted by Piscataway High School Wind Ensemble CC411/412 The Power of a Song: SATB Reading Session Clinician: Jack Zaino, Associate Choral Editor - Alfred Music Sponsored by Alfred Music CC415 Gamifying the Music Classroom: Digital Tools for Practical Application Clinician: Andrew J. Lesser, Senior Adjunct Professor - Rowan College at Burlington County CC417 Fun & Functional Exercises for Young Singers Clinician: Kimberly Doucette, Artistic Director - Wilmington Children’s Chorus, Wilmington, DE CC418 Empowering Music Educators: Embracing AI in General and Choral Music Classroom Clinicians: Argine Safari, Supervisor of Music, World Languages, Multilingual Learners, and Family and Consumer Sciences - Pascack Valley Regional HSD, Montvale; Joel Noonan, Music Teacher and Choral Director - Valley MS, Oakland CC421

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Friday Night Gala Concert 7:30 PM - CC402/403 Ramsey High School “Ram Jams”

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The Ram Jams were created in 2016 as a brand new competitive A Cappella group within the Ramsey High School Chorus Program. Since their creation, The Ram Jams have seen competitive success within the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA). Previous competitive accolades include multiple Quarterfinal 1st place wins and regional Mid-Atlantic Semifinal appearances as well as being named Mid-Atlantic Champion and advancing to national finals in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Ram Jams perform frequently in the North Jersey area and in their home of Ramsey, NJ. Previous performances include collaborations with the National Chorale, US Army Field Band Soldier’s Chorus, as well as being invited to perform for the NJ Governor and both NJ senators. Their first EP album, “Home Where I Belong” was released in 2023 is available on all platforms! Matthew Wolf is currenting serving his fourth year as the Choral Director at Ramsey High School where he leads the curricular choral program, as well as the A Cappella program which includes 3 time Mid-Atlantic Champion & ICHSA Finalist; The Ram Jams, and The Ramsey Blues. Matthew came to Ramsey after teaching in Dallas, TX and serving 6 years as the Choral Director and Visual & Performing Arts Chair at St. Augustine Preparatory School. Outside of the choral program at Ramsey, he teaches AP Music Theory and Digital Music Production classes. He also serves as an adjudicator for USBands as well as Varsity Vocals (ICCA & ICHSA.) Matthew holds a dual BM in Music Education and Vocal Performance from West Chester University and an M.S. Ed in School Leadership from The University of Pennsylvania.

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SA T U RD A Y, Febr uar y 24, 2024

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM A Culture First Approach to Teaching Music Clinician: Dr. Lauren Diaz, Professor of Music - Hofstra Univ, Long Island, NY CC301 Nurturing Wholeness in the Elementary General Music Classroom Clinician: Roger Sams, Freelance Music Educator and Spaceholder Through the Arts - Soulwerk Sanctuary, St. Louis, MO CC302 Stuck in the Middle (of Middle School General Music) Clinician: Eric McLaughlin, General Music Teacher - G. Harold Antrim ES, Pt. Pleasant Beach CC303 I Am Song: New 2-Part Rep for Kids! Clinician: Jack Zaino, Associate Choral Editor - Alfred Music Sponsored by Alfred Music CC304 Digital Portfolio Assessment Clinician: Sarah Mickle, Music Teacher Pitman PS CC305/306 Diversifying Your District’s Musical Ecosystem Clinician: Dr. Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts CC313 Using Music to Facilitate Language, Communication, and Social Skills Clinician: Brian J. Wagner-Yeung, NYSSMA Chair - Neurodiversity & Accessibility CC314 Preventing Sexual Misconduct in Music Education: Collegiate Edition Clinicians: Mackenzie Bufis, Founder The Elephant Alliance, Mount Prospect, IL; Patty Sampson, Director of Bands West Aurora HS, Aurora, IL CC321

Undergraduate Jazz Pedagogy: Findings from an Exploratory Study Clinicians: Drew X Coles, Lecturer Teachers College, Columbia Univ; Eric Hu CC401

Games, Games, Games! Ways to Engage Your Beginner Instrumentalists Clinician: Kevin Gehringer, PK-5 General/ Choral Music Teacher - Rice ES, Marlton CC302

Teach Urban! Qualities of a Successful Urban Educator Clinician: Dr. Larisa Skinner, Instrumental Music Teacher - Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy CC418

Let’s Make Our Body Music! Games and Strategies to Listen, Improvise, and Collaborate Clinician: Laura Montanari, Adjunct Professor of Music - Montclair State University CC303

Spiral Planning, Differentiation and Mixed-Level Instruction: Gaining, Revisiting and Maintaining Fundamentals in Groups with Wide-Ranging Ability Levels Clinician: Peter Sciaino, Composer Excelcia Music Publishing/Wingert-Jones Publications, Instrumental Music Teacher - Whippany Park HS CC419 Infusing Beatboxing into Your Music Program Clinicians: Amanda Clarfield Newell, Adjunct Instructor - Westminster Choir College of Rider Univ; John “Galush” Galusha, Beatboxer/Live Looper/ Teaching Artist; Lizzy “Ultrasonic” Newell, Beatboxer, Junior - South Brunswick HS CC420 Suggestions on Incorporating Technology in the Music Classroom Clinician: Melissa Clark, Instrumental and General Music CC421

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Bringing Music of India into the Orchestra Classroom Clinician: Cooper Ford, Orchestra Director/Composer - North Brunswick Twp HS CC301

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The Utility of Music for Film, Television and Video Games in Music Education Clinician: David J. Weisberg, Professor of Music - William Paterson Univ CC304 Advocate Without Apology Clinician: Justin Caithaml, PhD Candidate - Univ of Maryland CC305/306 What’s New for Jazz Ensemble - A New Music Reading Session Clinician: Joseph J. Verderese, Jr, Treasurer - New Jersey Association for Jazz Education, Instrumental Music Director - Cresskill MS/HS Assisted by NJAJE Big Band CC311 Teacher Led Professional Learning Communities Clinician: Lauren Diaz, Professor of Music - Hofstra Univ CC313 Music Celebrates Exceptional Learners Clinician: Dr. Adam W. Hackel Ed. D., Teacher/Professor; Michael Razzoli, 8th Grade Special Education Teacher Montgomery CC314 New Jersey Young Composer’s Competition Finals Clinician: Andrew Lesser, Music Director - City of Burlington PS CC321

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM (cont)

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

One Musician’s Trash Is Another Musician’s Instrument Clinician: Edward M. Easse, General Music/Choir Teacher - Theunis Dey School, Wayne CC322

Culturally Relevant Arts Education: From Home to the Classroom Clinician: Anthony Sgro, Teacher of Music - Bridgewater-Raritan Regional SD; Lisa Rotondi, Teacher of Music Bridgewater-Raritan Regional SD CC301

Popular Music Education and Modern Band Clinicians: Bryan Powell, Chief Program Officer - Music Will, Montclair; Katy Brodhead Cullen, Program Expansion Music Will, Maplewood CC401

Creativity in the Elementary General Music Classroom Clinician: Christine Nowmos, K-5 General Music Teacher and Grades 3-5 Choral Director - Mary S. Shoemaker School, Woodstown CC302

Where Did the Music Kids Go?: Strategies for Tracking and Defeating Program Attrition Clinician: Dr. Domenic Pisano, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts - Brandwine SD, Wilmington, DE., Director - Drexel Univ Pep Band CC418

Our Stories: Storytelling in the Arts Classroom to Build Community Clinician: Dr. Elisabeth R. Sato, Orchestra Director - Martin Luther King IS, Piscataway; Rebekah Sterlacci, District Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts - Piscataway Township Schools CC303

Technology in the Elementary Music Classroom: Where Do I Start? Clinician: Kathleen Singh, General/Vocal Music Teacher - Matthew Jago ES, Avenel CC419

Ins and Outs of Elementary Choir Clinician: Kody Andreas, K-4 General Music and Choir - Spackenkill UFSD, Poughkeepsie, NY. CC304

Your Next-Gen Private Music Studio Getting the Word Out Clinician: Mimi Butler, Retired Studio Teacher CC420 Hyperscore: Lowering Barriers for K-6 Elementary Students Through Composing with Technology Clinicians: Cecilia Roudabush, Director of Education - New Harmony Line, Coralville, IA; June Kinoshita, Executive Director - New Harmony Line, Waltham, MA CC421

Administrative Hacks for the Music Educator Clinician: Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts Passaic PS CC313 Sensory Safety for Students: Predictable Routines in Instrumental Music Clinician: Krysta Mirsik, General Music/ Band & Chorus Director - Ellen Ochoa School No. 22 CC314 New Jersey Young Composer’s Competition Finals - Continued Clinician: Andrew Lesser, Music Director - City of Burlington PS CC321

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Policy as a Tool to Support Queer Public-School Music Educators Clinicians: Tatyana C. Louis-Jacques, Director of Bands and Orchestra Watchung Hills Regional HS, Warren; CC322 Teaching Intonation with Tonal Energy Clinician: Robby Burns, Teacher - Ellicott Mills MS, Ellicott City, MD CC401 Music Entrepreneurship for Music Educators: Tools to Strengthen One’s Musical Career Clinicians: Mackenzie Miller, Associate Director of Bands - Wayne Valley HS; Dr. Drew X Coles, Lecturer, Music & Music Education, Director, Hybrid M.A. Program - Teachers College, Columbia Univ CC419 The Elephant in the Room: Preventing Educator Sexual Misconduct Clinicians: Mackenzie Bufis, Founder The Elephant Alliance, Mount Prospect, IL; Patty Sampson, Director of Bands West Aurora HS, Aurora, IL CC420 Empowering, Engaging, and Inspiring Your Students Clinician: Cynthia I. Gonzales, Associate Professor - Texas State Univ, San Marcos, TX Sponsored by MakeMusic, Inc CC421

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Creating Positive, Reflective, and Fully Engaged Classrooms Clinician: Michael Lichtenfeld, Band Director & Music Technology Teacher Randolph HS; John DiEgidio, Director of Visual and Performing Arts - Randolph Township SD CC301

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM (cont) Drum, Sing, Dance, Play!: World Music Activities for the Elementary General Music Classroom Clinician: Caitlyn Derrick, General and Instrumental Music Teacher - Sanford School, Hockessin, DE CC302 The Gnotes™ Method Clinician: Stephanie Leotsakos, Professor of Composition/Theory/ Technology & Choir/Strings Director Wagner College NYC CC303 Blending Pedagogy: Incorporating General Music Methods in Children’s Choir Clinician: Vanessa L. Bond, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Music Education - Rowan Univ CC304

Teaching to the Exceptional Child Students That are Beyond our Bell Curve in our Rehearsals Clinician: Alecia DeJoseph, Elementary Instrumental Teacher - Tenafly PS CC314

Tips and Techniques for Adding Notation to Your Presentations, Worksheets and Other Designs Clinician: Katie Argyle, Director Midnight Music, Melbourne, Australia CC419

Deprogramming: A Skills-Based Approach to Concert Repertoire in the Beginning/ Intermediate Instrumental Ensemble Clinicians: John Flynn, Band Director Metuchen PS; Kaitlyn Flynn, Music Teacher - South Hunterdon Regional Schools, Lambertville CC401

AHA! Classical: A New Way to Listen … Differently! Clinicians: Cooper Ford, Orchestra Director/Composer - North Brunswick Twp HS; Ennis Carter, Director/Lead Developer - Social Impact Studios CC421

Bringing SEL, CRE, and SJE Together: Responsive Teaching in Music Clinician: Christa Rizzo, Choral Director West Essex Regional MS, North Caldwell CC418

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All-State Symphonic Band Conductor Dr. Joseph Higgins (he/him) is a conductor and educator who inspires curiosity, creativity, and connection through music. Since 2015, Dr. Higgins has served as Director of Bands at Rowan University where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches courses in conducting and band literature. For outstanding work in the classroom, he was awarded the 2018 Frances S. Johnson Innovative Teaching Award. He also received the University’s 20172018 Values Award for Inclusivity in recognition of his curating a “Music of Social Justice” performance series. The Rowan University Wind Ensemble was recently invited to perform at the 2020 College Band Directors National Association Eastern Division Conference in Philadelphia, PA; and Rowan bands perform frequently at state and regional festivals and conferences. Dr. Higgins has commissioned and premiered many new works for wind ensemble, working closely with both emerging and established composers from around the world. His professional affiliations include the College Band Directors National Association, World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, New Jersey Music Educators Association, and he is an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Dr. Higgins earned doctor and master of music degrees in conducting from Northwestern University, where his primary teacher was Mallory Thompson, and a bachelor of music degree in music education from the University of Georgia. Prior to graduate study, he taught at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia. He lives in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, with his wife Michelle Higgins and their daughters, Eden and Iris. Dr. Higgins also serves as co-chair of the Rowan University Catalysts for Sustainability initiative and produced the first Sound Planet Music Festival in 2023. To learn more about upcoming sustainability programming, please visit: soundplanet.me

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All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor Called one of the most exciting and exhilarating voices in music education today, Peter Loel Boonshaft has been invited to speak and conduct in every state in the nation and around the world. Honored by the National Association for Music Education and Music For All as the first recipient of the “George M. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education,” Dr. Boonshaft is Director of Education for Jupiter Band Instruments, and his weekly “Boonshaft’s Blog” for music educators continues to inspire teachers everywhere. He has been awarded membership in Pi Kappa Lambda and Alpha Chi, as well as twice receiving the University of Hartford Regent’s Award and that University’s Outstanding Music Educator Award. His honors also include being selected three times as a National Endowment for the Arts “Artist in Residence,” three times awarded Honorary Life Membership in the Tri-M Music Honor Society, receiving the Al G. Wright Award of Distinction from the Women Band Directors International, and being selected for the Center for Scholarly Research and Academic Excellence at Hofstra University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Music. He holds Bachelor of Music (Summa Cum Laude), Master of Music Education in Conducting, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. He was Founder and Music Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Honors Concert Band and the Connecticut Valley Youth Wind Ensemble. In addition, he held the post of Music Director and Conductor of the Metropolitan Wind Symphony of Boston. Dr. Boonshaft is a Spokesperson for Alfred Music, and author of the critically acclaimed best-selling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise, as well as his first book for teachers of other disciplines, Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise. He is also the co-author of Alfred Music Publishing’s beginning method book series, Sound Innovations for Band and Sound Innovations for Strings, as well as Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band, Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band, and Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band. In addition, he is the author of Vaclav Nelhybel: His Life and Works, the only authorized biography of the composer, a contributing author of The Music Director’s Cookbook: Creative Recipes for a Successful Program, and author of articles for Instrumentalist Magazine, the National Band Association Journal, Teaching Music, and Band Director’s Guide. Active as a proponent of new literature for concert band, he has commissioned and conducted over forty world premieres by such notable composers as Eric Ewazen, W. Francis McBeth, Johan de Meij, Fisher Tull, H. Owen Reed, Vaclav Nelhybel, David Gillingham, Philip Sparke, Satoshi Yagisawa, Rossano Galante, Sam Hazo, Andrew Boysen, Brian Hogg, Robert W. Smith, David Holsinger, Stephen Melillo, Roland Barrett, and Jared Spears. Extremely active as a guest conductor, clinician and speaker for conferences, festivals, concerts and workshops nationally and internationally, he has guest conducted the NAfME (The National Association for Music Education) National High School Honors Band, NAfME All-Eastern Band, NAfME All-Northwest Band, NAfME All-Eastern Directors Band, Goldman Memorial Band, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, and the U.S. Marine Band New Orleans.

2024 All-State Wind Ensemble Program Dr. Peter Loel Boonshaft, Conductor Landscapes ...................................................................... Rossano Galante Our Cast Aways ....................................................................... Julie Giroux Illuminate .................................................................... Andrew Wainwright Pompeii .......................................................................... Satoshi Yagisawa

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All-State Treble Chorus Conductor Dr. Amy Voorhees is the Director of Choral Activities at Susquehanna University and holds the Cyril M. Stretansky Professorship in Choral Music. Dr. Voorhees conducts the University Choir and Chamber Singers and teaches courses in Choral Conducting, Choral Methods, and supervises student teachers. Voorhees was recently appointed to the CORO/Simpson College Summer Master’s in Choral Conducting Program as a resident conducting faculty member. She teaches conducting lessons, leads masterclasses, presents seminars, produces concerts, and assists in the Choral Literature course each summer. The Susquehanna University Choir was invited to perform at the Eastern ACDA Conference in Boston, Massachusetts in February of 2022. Most recently, the University Choir was named a finalist for the 2023 American Prize in Choral Performance. A graduate of Michigan State University and a University Distinguished Fellow, Dr. Voorhees holds a B.M. degree in Vocal Performance from Simpson College, has a Music Education certificate from Iowa State University, and a Master’s Degree in Administration and Educational Leadership from Drake University. Prior to her studies at MSU, Voorhees taught public school for over fifteen years with experience at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels. Her most recent appointment was the Director of Choral Activities at Waukee High School where she supervised staff and accompanists while overseeing eleven different choral ensembles, including very successful show and jazz choir programs. During her tenure, the A Cappella Choir was invited to sing at the 2015 American Choral Director’s Association National Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Voorhees is in demand as a clinician, guest conductor, and presenter. She has worked with choirs and conducted festivals in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Her presentations and workshop sessions have been shared at colleges, universities, and numerous ACDA and NAFME state conferences. She is a member of NafMe and the American Choral Director’s Association serving on the PennsylvaniaACDA executive board as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator. She previously served on the state ACDA Board of Directors for Iowa and the Michigan State Vocal Music Association as Coordinator of Student Activities.

2024 All-State Treble Chorus Program Dr. Amy Voorhees, Conductor Paul Conrad, Collaborative Pianist

Vivos Voco ....................................................................... Joan Szymko Fireflies ............................................................................. Tara Traxler Vichten ...............................................................................Hart Rouge Shalom............................................................................... Dan Forest Aia la ‘o Pele i Hawai’l ..........................................Jace Kaholokulu Saplan Where the Light Begins ......................................................Susan LaBarr Children, Go Where I Send Thee .........................arr. Kevin Phillip Johnson

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Please support these advertisers and those who are sponsoring exhibits for this conference. Alfred/MakeMusic, Inc ................................................................................................................................ 41 Calderone School of Music.......................................................................................................................... 37 Caldwell University ...................................................................................................................................... 49 Cunningham Piano Company .........................................................................................................................2 Excelcia Publications.................................................................................................................................... 31 GIA Publications .............................................................................................................................................7 Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford ............................................................................................. 27 Ithaca College School of Music.................................................................................................................... 51 Kean University............................................................................................................................................ 63 Long Island University ................................................................................................................................. 51 Luck’s Music................................................................................................................................................. 47 Mannes Prep ............................................................................................................................................... 44 Messiah University ...................................................................................................................................... 44 Peak Group Travel........................................................................................................................................ 15 Peripole ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 Philadelphia Youth Orchestra ...................................................................................................................... 14 Rowan University......................................................................................................................................... 25 Rowan University - MA ................................................................................................................................ 45 Rutgers University - Mason Gross School of the Arts.................................................................................. 13 Save the Music ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Susquehanna University.............................................................................................................................. 62 The College of New Jersey - Department of Music ..................................................................................... 39 Temple Unibersity - Boyer School of Music ................................................................................................. 35 West Chester University ......................................................................................................................... 28/29 William Paterson University ........................................................................................................................ 33

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A GUIDE TO VISITING THE EXHIBITS The exhibit area is one of the many highlights of the New Jersey Music Educators Association State Conference. Make sure you save ample time to browse through the exhibit hall. A vast array of products and services of companies from across the United States have gathered for your preview and business. These guidelines may be helpful, particularly to the new music educator: 1. Take note of exhibit hours. Examine the exhibit listings in the program. 2. Note those exhibits of particular interest for your work. 3. There is an abundance of free material. Take only what you deem significant, making sure it is a free sample. 4. Handle display products carefully and return them to their original location. 5. Be sure to register for the mailing lists of companies which carry products in which you are interested. 6. Get to know the sales persons with the companies whose products are a vital part of your work. 7. Enjoy the marvelous panorama of music education products in one location! EXHIBITS

HALL A - Convention Center - Second Level Thursday, February 22nd Grand Opening/Welcome Reception

1:00 PM 6:00 PM

8:00 PM 8:00 PM

Friday, February 23rd

8:30 AM

6:00 PM

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DIRECTORY OF EXHIBITORS (as of January 23, 2024)

Alfred Music & MakeMusic, Inc

www.alfred.com www.makemusic.com 285 Century Place Louisville, CO 80027 Representatives: Kristi Jacobsen, Amanda Singer Alfred and MakeMusic are world leaders in music education technology Booth 405

American Music Abroad Gold Sponsor

www.americanmusicabroad.com 6542A Lower York Rd, STE 144 New Hope, PA 18938 (610) 431-3311 Representatives: Keith Hodgson, Tom Murphy Offering HS, College, & Adult Musicians European summer performance tours Booth 215

Bob Rogers Travel

www.bobrogerstravel.com 3440 Lacrosse Lane Naperville, IL 60564 (800) 373-1423 Representative: JoAnn East Student group travel provider Booths 219/318

Brucato Foot & Ankle Surgery

www.drbrucato.com 1011 Clifton Avenue Clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 955-0260 Representatives: John McCarthy, Dr. Maryellen Brucato, Emily Torchia Podiatric Medicine offering the most advanced care, products, and treatments available Booth 413

Buffet Crampon

www.buffetcrampongroup.com/en/ 7255 Salisbury Road, STE 4 Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 821-0234 Representative: Chris Copinger Buffet Crampon USA is the global reference in wind instruments and North American distributor of Buffet Crampon, Besson, B&S, and more Booths 207/209

Cavalcade of Bands

www.cavalcadeofbands.com 706 Hilltop Drive New Cumberland, PA 17070 (717) 525-0115 Representatives: Jim Fulkroad, Ken Brown Non-profit organization – Education through Musical Involvement Booth 304

www.demoulin.com 1025 South 4th Street Greenville, IL 62246 (888) 586-8086 x406 Representative: Rob Seale A leader in the manufacture of music apparel since 1892 Booth 303

www.cjmea.org Representative: Brian Williams Serving Monmouth, Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex, and Union Counties Booth 423

The Diller-Quaile School of Music Silver Sponsor

www.diller-quaile.org 24 East 95th Street New York, NY 10128 (212) 369-1484 Representatives: Caroline Moore, Ingrid Ladendorf, Marissa Curry Early Childhood Music Resources and Professional Development Booth 200

Cousin’s Concert Attire

www.concertattire.com 360 Fairfield Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 (800) 881-5343 Representatives: Brian Reedinger, Marc Chavkin Formalwear, dresses, choir robes, band products, accessories, jewelry Booth 311

GIA Publications, Inc Platinum Sponsor

www.cunninghampiano.com 1724 Marlton Pike, East Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 (215) 991-0834 Representatives: Rich Galassini, Colin O’Malley, Keith Keeler All things keyboard and piano, exclusive distributor for Yamaha products, restoration Booth 212/214

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www.demanddeborah.com 200 Trenton Road Browns Mills, NJ 08015 (609) 893-1200 Representatives: Donna McArdle, Cyndy Kornfeld, Lauren Eterno, Isabella Golf, Veroinca Roldan, Briana Silberstein, Loren Manni, Lorrie Krukowski, Danyela LeViness, Juniata Sullivan, Pilsun Pi, Sabrina Menajlo Deborah Heart and Lung Center is providing free health screenings Booths 407/409/411

DeMoulin Brothers & Company

CJMEA – Region 2

Cunningham Piano Company Gold Sponsor

Deborah Heart and Lung Center

www.giamusic.com/store/musiceducation 7404 South Mason Avenue Chicago, IL 60638 (404) 234-3268 Representatives: Marguerite Wilder, Jeff Scott, Mary Land, Matthew Arau, Milt Allen, David Vandewalker, Scott Edgar Publisher of Music Education Books, Curriculums, Music, Recordings and Resources! Booths 406/408/410

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The Hartt School, University of Hartford Silver Sponsor

www.hartford.edu/hartford 200 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117 (860) 768-4465 Representative: Britney Alcine Performing Arts Conservatory with Music, Dance and Theatre Booth 206

Hofstra University

www.hofstra.edu/music/ 110 Shapiro Family Hall Hempstead, NY 11561 (516) 463-5495 Representative: Lauren Diaz Hofstra University offers multiple Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Booth 326

Jacobs Music

www.jacobsmusic.com 3495 US 1 S Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 519-3166 Representatives: Brittany Slaymaker, Robert Rinaldi, Bryan McMasters Your regional Steinway & Sons and Boston piano representative Booths 415/417/419

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc Silver Sponsor

www.jwpepper.com 191 Sheree Blvd Exton, PA 19341 Representative: Jennifer Wright Delivering sheet music and exceptional service since 1876 Booths 301/400

Kean University Silver Sponsor

www.kean.edu/academics/programs/ music 1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Representatives: Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner, Thomas Connors Revitalized music education and performance programming! Booth 205

Long Island University

www.liu.edu/post/performing-arts 720 Northern Boulevard Brookville, NY 11548 (516) 532-2669 Representatives: Jim McRoy, Gabrielle Phillips, Spence Howell Booth 310

Messiah University

www.messiah.edu 1 University Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 796-1800 Representatives: Dr. Rachel Cornacchio, Maranda Monroe Messiah University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees Booth 412

Millersville University

www.millersville.edu/music 60 West Cottage Avenue Millersville, PA 17551 (717) 871-4700 Representative: Jennifer Jester Booth 309

Monmouth University

www.monmouth.edu 400 Cedar Avenue West Long Branch, NJ 07764 (732) 571-3400 Representatives: Dr. Jonathan McElroy, Jeffrey Cook Booth 331

Montclair State University – John J Cali School of Music

www.montclair.edu/john-j-cali-schoolof-music/ 1 Normal Avenue, Chapin Hall Montclair, NJ 07043 (973) 655-7216 Representatives: Linsay Setzer, Dr. Marissa Silverman John J Cali School of Music at Montclair State University Booth 313

Music & Arts

www.mmusicarts.com 5295 Westview Drive, STE 300 Frederick, MD 21703 Representatives: Brian Yatauro, Ken Martone, Kate Bittle, Dave Kaplan A musician’s one-stop shop for instruments, lessons, rentals and repairs Booths 201/300

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The Music Den

themusicden.com 1030 Rt 10 West Randolph, NJ 07869 (973) 927-5800 Representatives: Jerry Scognamiglio, Mike Spoer, Stephen Zimmerman, Scott Chamberlain Sales, Rentals, Repairs, Room Sound Treatment, Sound Systems Installation, Lessons Booth 425

MusicFirst

www.musicfirst.com 180 Madison Avenue, Fl 24 New York, NY 10016 (855) 896-3344 Representatives: Robin Hodson, Joanna Mangona Helping make the most of music technology in the classroom Booth 229

Music for All, Inc

www.musicforall.org 39 W Jackson Place, STE 150 Indianapolis, IN 46225 (800) 848-2263 Representative: Sam Stasa Bands of America Events, National Festival, Summer Camp, Advocacy Programs Booth 328

The Music Shop

www.themusicshop.com PO Box 688 Fanny Road Boonton, NJ 07005 (973) 334-8484 Representatives: Nick Marino, Dave Bychek, Erich Trusheim, Tim Jedlicka, Phil Gallo, Sean Francois School Music Education Specialists for over 45 years! Booth 202

Music Will

www.musicwill.org PO Box 43369 Montclair, NJ 07043 (973) 746-8248 Representatives: Katy Brodhead Cullen, Bryan Powell Supporting Modern Band educators through professional development, curricular resources, and community Booth 420

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NEMC

www.nemc.com 1110 Centennial Avenue, STE 2 Piscataway, NJ 08854 (800) 526-4593 Representatives: Matt Griffith, Jeff Slater, Fred Pasqua, Adam Gruber, Ronald Beaudoin NEMC is your source for Instrument Sales/Rentals, Repairs & School Bids Booths 218/220

Peak Group Travel Gold Sponsor

Renewal by Anderson

www.peakgrouptravel.com 6542A Lower York Road, STE 144 New Hope, PA 18938 (215) 598-8690 Representatives: Beth Beccone, Bruce Rickert Your partner for domestic and international student performance tours Booth 314

www.renewalbyanderson.com 761 5th Avenue, STE 3 King of Prussia, PA 19406 (856) 419-3046 Representatives: Jaime Simons, Joe Capone Renewal is the full-service windowreplacement division of 115-year-old Anderson Windows Booth 221

New England Music Camp

Performing Arts Consultants

Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society

www.nemc.org 8 Goldenrod Lane Sidney, ME 04330 (844) 475-6976 x106 Representatives: Marian Powell, Matthew Wiggin New England Music Camp Summer Camp Booth 404

www.usafest.org 807 Mantoloking Road, STE 100 Brick, NJ 08723 (800) 872-3378 Representatives: David Mazzarisi, Jeffrey Mazzarisi Experts in Performance and Student Travel for over 40 years! Booth 302

New York Life

Power Home Remodeling

www.southjersey.nylifeoffices.com 3000 Atrium Way, STE 303 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 (609) 707-2465 Representative: Andrew Lesser Financial services and protection for educational professionals Booth 307

NJSMA – Region 1

www.njsma.org Representatives: Anthony Lanzerotti, Jr, Lyn Lowndes Educational group that sponsors musical ensemble activities and professional development Booth 222

Ocean County College

www.ocean.edu College Drive Toms River, NJ 08754 (732) 255-0400 x2401 Representatives: Brian Gilmore, Keith Spradlin Rigorous two-year program building strong performance foundations Booth 210

PO Box 7401 Atlantic City, NJ 08404 (609) 312-8980 Representatives: Perry Thompson, Lisa Charles, Dr. Sonja Elise Freeman Booth 227

Rowan University

2501 Seaport Drive Chester, PA 19013 Representative: Free information on energy efficient windows, roofing, and siding Booths 211/213

cpa.rowan.edu 201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028 (856) 256-4579 Representatives: Dr. Bryan ApplebyWineberg, Dr. Christopher Thomas Connect with Rowan’s Music Department faculty & see what’s new! Booth 306

Private Music Studio Guide Book

Russo Music

www.russomusic.com 1989 Arena Drive Hamilton, NJ 08610 (609) 888-3074 Representatives: Jeff LaCour, Mike Andreula, Jim Forester, Matthew Savlov Family owned, dedicated to music education since 1960 Booth 223

www.privatemusicstudio.com 411 Garden State Drive Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Representative: Mimi Butler “Your Next Gen Private Music Studio” guide book Booth 323

QuaverEd Silver Sponsor

www.quavered.com/music/ 65 Music Sq W Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 922-2014 Representative: Nathan Wesner QuaverMusic is a digital curriculum to teach preK-8 students Music Education Booth 208

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Rutgers University – Mason Gross School of the Arts

www.masongross.rutgers.edu 81 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (848) 932-9190 Representative: Peg Barbarite Rutgers University – Mason Gross School of the Arts Booth 321

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Saint Thomas Choir School

www.choirschool.org 202 W 58th Street New York, NY 10019 (646) 569-6468 Representative: Nora Thomson In NYC, the only boys’ boarding choir school in America Booth 308

Silverstein Works

www.silversteinworks.com 670 Beren Blvd, 2nd Fl Ridgefield, NJ 07657 (201) 471-0700 Representatives: BK Son, Calvin Son, Clara Jeong Booths 319/418

SJCDA/SJBODA – Region 3

www.sjcda.com www.sjboda.org Representatives: Cristin Introcaso, Sue Mark Stop on by to meet representatives from Region 3 and explore all that is offered Booth 402

Snap! Mobile

www.snapraise.com 8300 7th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 285-0906 Representatives: Rich Aguillo, Kyle Weick Fundraising & Administrative Services Booth 320

Stanbury Uniforms, LLC

stanbury.com 108 Stanbury Industrial Drive Brookfield, MO 64628 (800) 826-2246 Representatives: Mike Pearson, Rita Pearson Custom uniforms for Band, Guard & Indoor Groups Booth 204

St. Louis Music

www.stlouismusic.com 1400 Ferguson Avenue St. Louis, MO 36133 (314) 727-4512 Representative: Rudy Gowern A division of US Band & Orchestra Supplies and one of the largest distributors of instruments and accessories in North America Booths 226/228

Sweetwater

www.sweetwater.com 5501 US Highway 30 W Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Representatives: Greg Beckley, Fred Camin From B&O renters to rock stars, Sweetwater supports musical dreams! Booth 203

uarts.edu 320 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 717-6344 Representatives: Kevin Haden, Jenny Neff Booth 312

USBands

usbands.org 4065 Nelson Avenue Concord, CA 94520 Representatives: Ginny Kraft, Sean King, Mark Kraft Dedicated to supporting the development of scholastic musical performing ensembles Booth 324

Westminster Choir College of Rider University

The College of New Jersey

music.tcnj.edu 15 Kite Court Ewing, NJ 08648 Representatives: Colleen Sears, John Leonard, Eric Laprade, Brandi Diggs, Nicholas McBride, Teresa Nakra Booth 322

www.rider.edu/wcc 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (609) 896-5000 Representatives: Jason Vodicka, Jordan Mongell Offering degrees in music, music education, and music pedagogy Booth 224

Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ

William Paterson University

plymouthrock.com/teachers 581 Main Street Woodridge, NJ 08095 (866) NJTEACH Representatives: Chris West, Carl Beck Booth 327

United States Marine Corps

www.marines.com 201 State Route 34 Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Representatives: SSgt Aaron Carpenter, SSgt James Guillory Booths: 422/424

www.wpunj.edu/coac/departments/ music 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Representatives: Payton MacDonald, Skyler Hagner, Diane Falk, Carol Frierson-Campbell William Paterson University Music Department Booth 325

Zeswitz Music Company

University of Delaware

www.zeswitzmusic.com 100 Gibraltar Road Reading, PA 19606 (609) 317-0906 Representative: Tom Pawlikowski Booth 315

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music.udel.edu 100 Orchard Road Newark, DE 19711 Representatives: Adrienne Harding, Mandy Spratt Come learn about opportunities for music majors, graduates, and non-majors Booth 305

University of the Arts

EXHIBITORS ***DOOR PRIZES*** Visit The Exhibits. The door prize entry box is located in the exhibit area. Winners will be posted. Prizes may be claimed at the Exhibitor’s Registration desk. You must be present at the convention to win. Thank you to all the exhibitors who have contributed door prizes for this conference. Submit only one ticket per drawing.

FRIDAY EXHIBIT BINGO! Pick up your BINGO Card at the Exhibit Table on Friday Morning Visit each Vendor that is on the Card and have them stamp their square. Bring your completed card to NANCY CLASEN at the Exhibits Table to receive your special drawing ticket. At 6:00 PM on Friday night we will draw 2 lucky winners for $100 AMEX Gift Cards!

Drawing #2

Drawing #1

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

February 23, 2024 1:00 PM Name: _______________________________ School: ______________________________ A Century of Creating, Inspiring, and Innovating for the Future

February 22, 2024 7:15 PM

Name: _______________________________

School: ______________________________ NJMEA State Music Conference

AT SUSQUEHANNA BACHELOR OF MUSIC Music Education Performance Composition

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC Offering convenient opportunities to double major.

SELINSGROVE, PENNSYLVANIA SUSQU.EDU/MUSIC

Department of Music

The Department of Music is the center of the musical arts at Kean University. Students seeking to explore the depth and breadth of music practice and culture can pursue professional paths in performance and education. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Kean University’s Department of Music has a strong reputation for professional preparation and directing graduates toward successful careers.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

• Concert Choir and Chorale • Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds • Kean-NJIO Orchestra • Guitar Orchestra • Jazz Ensemble • Percussion Ensemble • Flute Ensemble • Chamber Music

D EGR EES OFFE RE D

UPCOMING AUDITION DATES

• Music (B.A.)

March 20 • April 17 • May 22

• Music Education (B.M.) • Music Performance with an Emphasis in Pedagogy (B.M.)

All auditions are 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Additional dates are available by appointment. Contact music@kean.edu.

Kean University • Department of Music • 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 • kean.edu

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Acknowledgements The New Jersey Music Educators Association would like to thank the following for their contributions to this conference and for their continuing pursuit of excellence:

CONFERENCE SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSOR GIA Publications GOLD SPONSORS American Music Abroad Cunningham Piano Peak Group Travel SILVER SPONSORS The Diller-Quaile School of Music The Hartt School of Music JW Pepper & Son Kean University QuaverEd NJ Collegiate Chapters for invaluable assistance throughout the Conference. The many schools, colleges and universities throughout New Jersey and the United States for the clinicians and performing ensembles appearing at this conference. The Music Industry, Affiliated and Associated Organizations including the following for sponsoring sessions and providing materials: Alfred Music Hal Leonard Lucks Music Library MakeMusic, Inc. MusicFirst

MusicEDU Pty Ltd. Music & Arts New York Life Shawnee Press Yamaha Corporation of America

Special Thank You to Cunningham Piano Company for providing the pianos for the Conference and All-State rehearsals. The NJMEA Conference Committee for their unending dedication and commitment to Music Education.

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