2023 NJMEA Conference Book

The New Jersey Music Educators Association

State Conference

February 23 - 25, 2023

Atlantic City Convention Center

Conference Booklet

Schedule of Sessions, Performances, and Events

Conference Center Maps

Exhibitors Information

GALA CONCERT

Naturally 7

Friday, February 24th

KEYNOTES:

Dr. T. Andre Feagin

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

The Official Provider of Pianos and Keyboard Instruments for the Njmea Convention

The Matchless Cunningham

Conference Manager

Marie Malara

Retired

AV/Equipment Manager

James Chwalyk, Jr.

Lyndhurst High School

Registration Manager

William McDevitt

Retired

Convention

conference staff

Exhibits Manager

Nancy Clasen

Thomas Jefferson MS

Assistant To The Conference Manager

Joyce Campbell

Sayreville MS

CNAfME Volunteer Manager

Casey Kurfehs Bucci

Emerson Community School

CNAfME Volunteer Manager

Ken Barry

Lincoln Roosevelt School

NJMEA 2021-2023 Board of Directors

Executive Board

President

Wayne Mallette

NJSMA, President Christopher DeWilde

Anthony Wayne Middle School president[at]njsma.com

Past President

Patrick O’Keefe

Absegami High School patrickaokeefe[at]gmail.com

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

President-Elect

David Westawski

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

CJMEA, President Yale Snyder Monroe Township Schools percussion[at]cjmea.org

Executive Director William McDevitt Retired wmcdevittnjmea[at]gmail.com

SJCDA, President David Taylor Northern Burlington Reg HS dtaylor[at]nburlington.com

SJBODA, President Lori Ludewig Collingswood/Oaklyn Schools sjbodapresident[at]gmail.com

NJMEA Board of Directors - Appointed Members

Administration

Alfred Hadinger North Plainfield alfred_hadinger[at]nplainfield.org

Advocacy

Libby Gopal East Orange Campus HS lgopal[at]ewrsd.k12.nj.us

Band Festivals/NJEA Liaison

Nancy Clasen

Thomas Jefferson Middle School nancyclasen[at]gmail.com

Band Performance

Megan Alexander meganalexander160[at]gmail.com

Choral Festivals

Donna Marie Berchtold Retired firesongwed[at]gmail.com

Choral Performance

Brian Williams Robbinsville High School williams.brian[at]robbinsville.k12.nj.us

Chorus/Orchestra/Jazz

Joseph Cantaffa Howell High School jcantaffa[at]rocknrollchorus.com

Conferences

Marie Malara Retired malara97[at]aol.com

Guitar/Expanded Ensembles

Jayson Martinez Newark Arts High School jmarti37[at]webmail.essex.edu

Higher Ed./Research/Collegiate

Colleen Sears

The College of New Jersey quinnc1[at]tcnj.edu

K-12 Ed Tech and Innovation

Shawna Longo Durban Avenue School shawnalongo[at]gmail.com

Music Industry

James Frankel jim[at]musicfirst.com

Orchestra Performance/Festivals

Susan Meuse Hammarskjold Middle School susanmeuse[at]gmail.com

PreK-8 General Music

Amy Burns Far Hills Country Day School aburns[at]fhcds.org

Retired Members/Mentorship

Kathy Spadafino Retired kspadeb[at]aol.com

Special Learners

Maureen Butler Retired maureenbutlermusic[at]gmail.com

NJMEA President

Welcome to the 2023 NJMEA State Conference!

On behalf of our Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for joining us for our 2023 New Jersey Music Educators Association State Conference here in Atlantic City!

I want to commend you all for investing in your professional growth! I hope that this conference will impact the way you teach and give you the fuel to take your teaching to the next level! Professional development is a central component of what we offer our members and is my earnest hope that by taking advantage of the sessions, performances, exhibits, and opportunities to connect with colleagues, you return to school excited, renewed, refreshed, and refocused.

As you look through the conference schedule, please note that we have dedicated concert hours that feature several performance groups throughout the Northeast. Our General Sessions on Thursday and Friday will provide us a time to recognize our Master Music Teachers and other award recipients. This year we are having two keynote speakers, Dr. T. André Feagin and Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser—come be inspired and challenged by these two dynamic speakers! We also hope you enjoy the Friday evening special guest performance artists, Naturally 7.

One of the reasons we moved our conference to Atlantic City, was so that you could enjoy some of the evening and social life of the city. Please take some time to visit some of the area’s eateries and stores, they will be grateful for your business.

This year, the All-State ensembles, Treble Choir, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band, will render two performances! The first will be Saturday morning, right here in Atlantic City! The final performance will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in Newark at the prestigious New Jersey Performance Arts Center. I hope you join us for one or both of these performances.

Finally, would like to thank Marie Malara, our Conference Chairperson, and her team for all of their time and hard work in putting together this year’s program. I would also like to thank our Executive Director, Bill McDevitt, for his efforts and aid in all aspects of registration and planning. His wisdom and institutional knowledge have been essential during this transitional time in our profession and our organization.

I firmly believe that this conference can be a moment for you to Ignite Your Passion! Do not miss this moment. Use the momentum from this weekend to propel you to the next level.

Yours, Wayne

2023 New Jersey All-State Bands & Treble Chorus

February 23-25, 2023

New Jersey All-State Wind Ensemble

Guest Conductor: Dr. Emily Threinen

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Manager: Pamela Ferrali, John P Stevens HS

Jayden Fusco, The College of NJ

Rehearsal Conductor: Dr. William Berz, Rutgers University

New Jersey All-State Symphonic Band

Guest Conductor: Dr. Matthew Brunner

Temple University

Managers: Alan Daleus, Harrington Park School

Shawn Hagpal, Monroe Township HS

Rehearsal Conductor: Dr. Thomas McCauley, Montclair State

Performance Chair: Megan Alexander

Audition Site: John P. Stevens High School

Andrew DiNicola & John Zazzali, hosts

Rehearsal Sites: Bridgewater- Raritan high School

Thomas Bourgault, host

Nicholas Mossa, host

Atlantic City Convention Center

Concert: Sunday, February 26, 2023 3:00 PM

NJ Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ

New Jersey All-State Treble Chorus

Guest Conductor: Argine Safari

Pascack Valley HS

Collaborative Pianist: James Lubrano, Ridge HS

Managers: Alex Minter, Ewing HS

Thomas Schreck, Ridgefield HS

Performance Chair: Brian Williams

Robbinsville HS

Registration Managers: Barbara Retzko

Cheryl Breitzman

Kristen Markowski

Viraj Lal

Rehearsal Site: Northern Burlington County Reg HS

Davie Taylor, host

Rider University

Jason Vodicka, host

JFK Memorial HS

Kyle Casem, host

Concert: Sunday, February 26, 2023 3:00 PM

NJ Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ

Directions to NJPAC

NJ Performing Arts Center

1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Via Garden State Parkway North

• 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.

NJPAC Website

www.njpac.org

Via Garden State Parkway South

• 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

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 will be distributed to each registered attendee.

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.

Convention Center Level 2

Convention Center - Level 3

Exhibit Floor Plan - Hall A - Level 2

Sheraton Hotel - 1st Floor

Sheraton Hotel - 2nd Floor

2023 New Jersey Music Educators Association

THE HARTT SCHOOL SUMMERTERM 2023

SESSION 1 JUNE 26–30

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

A General Music Ukulele Curriculum

Ken Trapp

Jazz for the Common Pianist

Greg Babal

Low Brass Refresher

Matt Russo

2 credits, half-day, 8 a.m.–noon

High Brass Refresher

Daniel Daddio

2 credits, half-day, 1–5 p.m.

NO SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS

SESSION 3 JULY 10–14

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Upper Strings Refresher

Melinda Daetsch

2 credits, half-day, 8 a.m.–noon

Lower Strings Refresher

TBA

2 credits, half-day, 1–5 p.m.

Arranging for Choral and A Cappella Singing

Andrey Stolyarov

Technology for Student-Centered Music Instruction—NEW!

Jay Dorfman

Movement-Based Active Learning Through Orff Schulwerk: A Process

Developed by Phyllis Weikart

Penny Mahoney

Connecticut Summer Arts Institute

Dee Hansen

9 a.m.–3 p.m

SESSION 4 JULY 17–21

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Teaching Children to Create and Conduct Music

Glen Adsit

Smithsonian Folkways Certificate in World Music Pedagogy

Juliana Cantarelli Vita

Band Instrument Maintenance

Glen Grigel

Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone Refresher

Andrew Studenski

2 credits, half-day, 8 a.m.–noon

Double Reeds Refresher

Michael Raposo

2 credits, half-day, 1–5 p.m.

SESSION 5 JULY 24–28

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Song Writing

Rob Hugh

Instrumental Conducting Clinic

Glen Adsit and Edward Cumming

World Percussion for Instrumental and Vocal Music Educators

Ben Toth

2 credits, half-day, 1–5 p.m.

Multiple Intelligences in the Music Classroom—NEW!

Lillie Feierabend

Concert Percussion for Music Educators

Ben Toth

2 credits, half-day, 8 a.m.–noon

School String Fleet Maintenance

Glen Grigel

hartford.edu/hartt/summerterm

SESSION 4–5 JULY 17–28

THE HARTT KODÁLY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Edward Bolkovac, Chris Powers, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Gabor Viragh

THE FEIERABEND ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION (FAME)

First Steps in Music®

Stephanie Schall-Brazee

Conversational Solfege™ Beginning

Stephanie Schall-Brazee

Conversational Solfege™ Advanced

Chris Powers

NEW!

Technology for Student-Centered Music Instruction

Jay Dorfman

Multiple Intelligences in the Music Classroom

Lillie Feierabend

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ELEMENTARY MUSIC ACADEMY

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Folk Dancing with a Twist: Adding Modern Music to Your Folk Dance Repertoire

Clinician: Missy Strong, Elementary General and Choral Music Teacher - Mt. Laurel Twp

CC303

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

We All Perform on the Same Stage –Improving the Ensemble Skills of Your Secondary String Players

Clinician: Joseph Brennan, Retired Orchestra Director - Havertown, PA

CC301

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Engaging Orchestra Activities for Ensembles

Clinician: Melissa Clark, String and General Music Teacher - Lawrence Twp

CC301

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Make the Rhythm Sticks Groove!

Clinician: Dr. Franklin Willis, Author, Clinician, Educator

Sponsored by: FFlat Books and Lunar Hills Audio

CC303

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Books, Beats, and Brilliance

Clinician: Dr. Franklin Willis, Author, Clinician, Educator

Sponsored by: FFlat Books and Lunar Hills Audio

CC303

STRING ACADEMY

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Developing Musicality in Every Orchestra Classroom

Clinician: David Pope, Assoc. Professor of Music Ed - Baldwin Wallace Univ, OH

Sponsor: Alfred Publications

CC301

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Orchestra for All: Adapting the String Program for a Diverse Range of Learners Clinician: Brian Wagner-Yeung, NYSSMA Chair-Music for Special Learners

CC301

for complete conference schedule, session descriptions and updates.

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Teach Me about Hip Hop

Clinician: Dr. Franklin Willis, Author, Clinician, Educator

Sponsored by: FFlat Books and Lunar Hills Audio

CC303

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

DEDICATED CONCERT HOUR

CC302

Franklin Middle School Symphonic Orchestra

Director: Kyle Fairbanks

New Jersey City University

Multi-Style String Ensemble

Director: Martha Mooke

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Band Warm-ups: Designating and Implementing Ensemble Skill

Development Routines

Clinician: Werner Colmon, Retired Music Educator

CC312

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

The Continuous Process of Becoming: Techniques and Suggestions for More Effective, Productive, and Music

Rehearsals

Clinician: Dr. Thomas McCauley, Director of Univ Bands - Cali School of Music

CC312

BAND ACADEMY

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Yes, It Does Matter! Simple Conducting Fixes to Improve Ensemble Sound Clinician: Stephen Meyer, Director of Bands – Northern Arizona Univ

Sponsored by: GIA Publications

CC312

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

New Jersey Band Association Roundtable Discussion

Moderator: Joseph Higgins, Director of Bands – Rowan Univ

C312

CHORAL ACADEMY

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Lean on Me: Collaboration Techniques to Make the Choral Classroom Less Lonely Clinicians: Emily Kaster, Choral Director - Middletown; Chris Sabol, Choral Director - Monmouth Reg HS; Peter Isherwood; Choral DirectorMiddletown HS North; Beth Moore, Choral Director - Central Reg HS

CC304

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Make Your Software Sing! Best Technology for the Choral Classroom Clinician: Robin Hodson, Education Manager – MusicFirst

Sponsored by: MusicFirst

CC320

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

DEDICATED CONCERT HOUR

CC311

Hillsborough Middle School

Wind Ensemble

Directors: Ciji Coates and Nancy Ciaccairelli

Bergenfield High School

Honors Wind Ensemble

Directors: Brian Timmons and Danielle Wheeler

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Contemporary A Cappella: From Starting Out to Reaching the Next Level Clinician: Thomas Paster, Vocal Music Director – No Highlands Reg HS Assisted by: Highland Voices

CC304

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

It’s All About the Joy! The Gift of Gospel Music for Your Choral Program Clinician: Beverly Vaughn, Professor of Music – Stockton Univ

CC320

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

DEDICATED CONCERT HOUR

CC304

Highland Voices

Director: Thomas Paster

Montclair State Popular Music Ensemble

Director: Bryan Powell

GENERAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Technology in Your Class in a Post-Pandemic World

Clinician: Jaye Mateyko, Director of Support and Training, MusicFirst

Sponsored by: MusicFirst

CC418

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Teaching Music Production with Soundtrap

Clinician: Gillian Desmarais, K-12 Music Production and Engineering –Maplewood, MN

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard

CC418

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Exploring Creative Music Technology: Chrome Music Lab

Clinician: Steve Giddings, Music Teacher – Prince Edward Island, Canada

CC418

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Music Tech Moving Forward

Clinician: John Mlynczak, Vice-President of Music Education & Technology, Hal Leonard

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard

CC418

HS MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Real World Theory: Relevant Music Theory for Music Production, Piano, and Modern Band

Clinician: Bob Habersat, Managing Director – Shedthemusic.com

CC419

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

So You Got a Launchpad – Now What?

Clinician: Richard McCready, Teacher –River Hill HS – Clarksville, MD

CC419

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Mixing Round Robin: Purposefully Mixing Collaborative Works of Chance Clinicians: Vincent DuBeau, Music Technology – Delsea Reg HS; Scott McCarron, Music Technology –Delsea Reg HS

Assisted by: Delsea Reg HS Music Tech 3 Students

CC419

Badges are required for admission to all conference activities.

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

Understanding and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Music Classroom Clinician: Zach Gates, Music Technology & Piano Educator – East Brunswick HS

CC419

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

NJMEA Executive Board of Directors Luncheon Meeting Sheraton – States Board Room

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Do You Hear What I Hear? Audiation and the Music Classroom

Clinician: Robin Giebelhausen, Asst Professor of Music Education – Univ of Maryland

CC301

Targeted and Effective Warm-Ups for the String Classroom

Clinician: David Pope, Assoc. Professor of Music Ed - Baldwin Wallace Univ, OH

Sponsor: Alfred Publications

CC302

Skoogs and Skwitches: Activities for an Inclusive Music Classroom

Clinicians: Sarah Perry, Asst Professor of Music Education – Westminster Choir College; Hayley Ashe, Masters Student and Grad Asst – Westminster Choir College

CC303

Beatboxing in the Classroom

Clinicians: Amanda Newell, Retired General Music Teacher; Chris Celiz, Artist, Music Educator, World Champion Beatboxer

CC304

The Senior Music Education Seminar –Not Just a Lecture!

Clinicians: Dr. Adrian Barnes, Asst Professor of Music Education – Rowan Univ; Joseph Akinskas, Adjunct Professor of Music Education – Rowan Univ

CC305/306

Stay in the Game!

Clinician: Kate Hargreaves, CEO –MusicEDU Pty Ltd

Sponsored by: MusicEDU Pty Ltd

CC308/309

History of Rock n’ Roll Using Ukeleles

Clinician: Mark Richardson, Music Director – Canfield Avenue School, Mine Hill SD

CC310

From Practicum to Podium: Mentoring the Novice Conductor

Clinicians: Dr. Brian P. Timmons, Director of Bands/District Music Coordinator – Bergenfield HS; Danielle Wheeler, Associate Director of Bands –Bergenfield HS

Assisted by: Bergenfield High School Honors Wind Ensemble

Sponsored by: Kaleidoscope Adventures

CC311

NJMEA Strategic Plan Roundtable – Let Your Voice Be Heard Moderators: Wayne Mallette, NJMEA President; Patrick O’Keefe, NJMEA Past President; David Westawski, NJMEA President-Elect

CC312

Behavioral Strategies: Approaches & Techniques for All Students in Musical Environments

Clinician: Brian Wagner-Yeung, NYSSMA Chair – Music for Special Learners

CC313

21st Century Practices: Strategies for Inclusion od Neurodivergent Learners in the Music Classroom

Clinician: Cody Messersmith, Intermediate Music Specialist – York, PA

CC314

The Power of Hip Hop: Connecting Music and Literacy for Self-Expression

Clinicians: Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts – Passaic PS; Dwayne Sheppard, Grades 6-8 Social Studies – Passaic PS

CC315

Focus on Trombone Technique: Lip Slurs and Their Application to Lyrical Playing

Clinician: Dr. Gilles Bernard, Asst Professor and Coordinator of the Brass Area – NJ City Univ

CC316

Incorporating Queer Theory into Culturally Responsive Teaching

Clinician: Tony Rideout, Grade 5 Music –Long Hill Twp & Doctoral Student –Rutgers Univ

CC318

Cultivating All Your Students: Finding, Embracing, and Welcoming Everyone Back to Orchestra

Clinician: Betsy Maliszewski, Orchestral Strings – Caldwell Univ

CC320

Updates on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)

Clinicians: Katherine Brodhead-Cullen, Isaiah Mason, Jordan Peters, Daniel Pasquale – NJMEA IDEA Committee

CC321

The Family Folk Song Project: Encouraging Community & Cultural Connections Through Song

Clinician: Kaitlyn Reiser, Vocal Music Teacher – JA Coles Elementary School, Scotch Plains

CC322

Foster Literacy, SEL, and IDEA Through Children’s Books

Clinician: Shawna Longo, Music Teacher – Hopatcong Borough

CC401

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

(CONT)

Technology in Your Class in a Post-Pandemic World

Clinician: Jaye Mateyko, Director of Support and Training, MusicFirst

Sponsored by: MusicFirst

CC418

Empowering Your Students –Addressing SEL

Clinician: Stephen Goss, Adjunct Professor of Percussion – Millersville Univ, PA

Sponsored by: MakeMusic

CC419

Performing Social Justice: Instrumental Music Education as Artistic Citizenship

Clinician: Marissa Silverman, Professor of Music – Cali School of Music, Montclair State Univ

CC420

Inspiring Interpretations: Practical Score Study Strategies for the Busy Teacher

Clinician: Joseph Higgins, Director of Bands – Rowan Univ

CC421

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser “Building a Culture of Excellence” CC402/403

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

NJMEA Board of Directors Dinner Sheration - Gallery

By Invitation Only

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Setting Up Lower String Players for Success

Clinicians: Erica Dietler-Basta, Orchestra Teacher – West Windsor; Michael Szeles, Orchestra Teacher – West Windsor CC301

Where Are My Lady Composers?

Clinician: Robin Giebelhausen, Asst Professor of Music – Univ of Maryland CC303

Learner Centered Practices in the Secondary School

Clinician: Tina Beveridge, Asst Professor of Music Education - George Mason Univ CC304

Access and Retention of Underrepresented Communities Within Collegiate Music Programs

Clinicians: Jason Geary, Dean – MGSA, Rutgers Univ; Marjoris Regus, Asst Professor of Music Education –Rutgers Univ CC305/306

Engaging Lessons for Middle School General Music

Clinician: Melissa Clark, String and General Music Teacher - Lawrence Twp CC308/309

Ukelele: An Introductory Approach to Modern Band

Clinician: Cody Messersmith, Intermediate Music Specialist – York, PA CC310

“Meet Me Down in the Paw Paw Patch;” Creative Dance for Your Special Needs Populations

Clinician: Edward M. Easse, Elementary General Music and Choir - Theunis Day School/Pines Lake School, Wayne

CC311

Advocacy Roundtable Discussion

Moderator: Libby Gopal, K-12 Visual & Performing Arts Supervisor – East Windsor Reg SD

CC312

HEAL – Using the Power of the Arts to Support Social Justice Learning

Clinicians: Anissa Richard-Jones, Asst Principal – Passaic Gifted & Talented Academy; Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts – Passaic

CC313

The Inclusive Music Classroom: Universal Design for Learning and Adapting Music Notation

Clinicians: Angela Guerriero, Assoc Professor – West Chester Univ; Jodi Jianniney, Music Teacher – Garnet Valley SD, PA; Andrew Vensel, Music Teacher –Waynesboro, PA

CC315

Tools for Your Multi-Style Strings

Teaching Toolbox

Clinician: Martha Mooke, Coordinator of Strings/Multi-Style Music Director –NJ City Univ

Sponsored by: Yamaha Corporation of America

CC318

Just Gender: Pathways to Inclusivity in Elementary School

Clinician: Aer Queen, General Music –Braddock ES, Annandale, VA

CC320

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

Tim Lautzenheiser began his teaching career at Northern Michigan University. He then moved to the University of Missouri, and from there to New Mexico State University. During that time, Tim developed highly acclaimed groups in both instrumental and vocal music.

Following his tenure in the college band directing world, he spent three years with McCormick’s Enterprises working as Executive Director of Bands of America. In 1981, Tim created Attitude Concepts for Today, Inc., an organization designed to manage the many requests for teacher inservice workshops, student leadership seminars, and convention speaking engagements focusing on the area of effective leadership training. After thirty-plus years of clinic presentations, some three million students have experienced one of his popular sessions.

Tim presently serves as Vice President of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. He is a nationally recognized voice touting the importance of arts education for every child.

His books, produced by G.I.A. Publications, Inc., continue to be bestsellers in the educational community. He is also co-author of popular band method, Essential Elements, as well as the Senior Educational Consultant for Hal Leonard, Inc. Tim is also the Senior Educational Advisor for Music for All, and NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants).

He holds degrees from Ball State University and the University of Alabama; in 1995 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the VanderCook College of Music. He continues to teach as an adjunct faculty member at: Ball State University, Indiana-Purdue/Ft. Wayne University, and Butler University. In addition, he is a member of the Midwest Clinic Board of Directors and the Western International Band Clinic/American Band College Board of Directors. He is presently the Chair of the National Association for Music Education Music Honor Society (Tri-M).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM (CONT)

Interrupting Racism in Our Music Classroom

Clinician: Amy Hairston, Choral Director/General Music TeacherSpringbrook HS, MD

CC321

How to Choose Authentic and Engaging Repertoire Through a Culturally Responsive Lens in the Music Classroom

Clinicians: Lauren DeLago, Music Supervisor – The Equity Project Charter School, NY; Maria Del Valle, Director of Music - WHIN Music Community Charter School, NY

CC322

Examining Flow State in Music Educators

Clinicians: Megan Reilly, General, Instrumental, and Choral Music Teacher – Westampton MS; Dr. Drew X. Coles, Lecturer & Instructor – Teachers College Columbia Univ, NY

CC401

Meaningful Assessment with Technology

Clinician: John Mlynczak, Vice-President of Music Education & Technology, Hal Leonard

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard

CC418

SmartMusic Tips Every Teacher Needs to Know

Clinician: Stephen Goss, Adjunct Professor of Percussion –Millersville Univ

Sponsored by: MakeMusic

CC419

An Effective Approach for the Small Wind Section in the Marching Arts

Clinician: Phil Hamilton, Band Director –Cumberland Regional HS

CC420

Reframing the Band Rehearsal: How Access Informs Performance and Content

Clinician: Vincent DuBeau, Music Technology – Delsea Reg HS

CC421

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Music Production in General Music: Songs, Games, Activities and Creative Projects for Learning the DAW

Clinician: Gillian Desmarais, K-12 Music Production and Engineering Teacher –Maplewood, MN

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard

CC301

A Special Education Primer: Everything You Should Have Learned in Undergrad!

Clinician: Krysta Mirsik, General Music/ Band Director – Passaic PS

CC302

Kindergarten Hit Parade! Tried and True Favorites for Early Elementary Music Class

Clinician: Lisa Wichman, Music Teacher – The Peck School, NJSMA Elementary Music Division Chair

CC303

Selecting and Teaching Diverse Repertoire: Reading Session

Clinicians: Katherine Brodhead-Cullen and the NJMEA IDEA Committee

CC304

So, They Asked You to Do a Musical?

Clinician: Kaitlyn Reiser, Vocal Music Teacher – Coles Elementary, Scotch Plains

CC308/309

A New Model – Subscription Printing for General Music

Clinician: Shawna Longo, Music Teacher – Hopatcong Borough

CC312

Artistic and Systemic Motivations to Shorten the Learning Curve

Clinician: Scott Casagrande, Retired Director of Bands - Hershey, IL, NBA Past President

CC313

Lead to Succeed

Clinician: Scott Sheehan, NAfME President

CC314

The Magic of Middle-Level Strings

Clinician: Betsy Maliszewski, Orchestral Strings – Caldwell Univ

CC320

Do Your Students Really Know What You Think They Know?

Clinician: Robin Hodson, Education Manager – MusicFirst

Sponsored by: MusicFirst

CC418

Enhance rehearsals with the forScore App

Clinician: Derek Rohaly, Instrumental Music – Mainland Reg HS

CC419

Studying Philosophically Grounded in the High School Band World

Clinician: Erik Lynch, Director of Bands –Verona HS

CC421

Collegiate Breakfast Meeting

Sheraton – Steel Pier Room

NJMAA Breakfast Meeting

Sheraton - Ocean Pier Room

Music Educators: Shepherding Tomorrow’s Leaders to Artistry

Clinician: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Teacher, Clinician, Author, Composer, Consultant, Adjudicator

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard

CC302

Props to the Props! Stretchy Band, Tennis Balls, Cups, and More!

Clinician: Lisa Wichman, Music Teacher – The Peck School, NJSMA Elementary Music Division Chair

CC303

Hands on Conducting for Music Educators

Clinician: Sandra Dackow, Conductor –William Paterson Univ Symphony, Music Director – Hershey Symphony

CC304

Read Between the Lines: IEP Reading and Goal Setting in the Music Classroom Clinician: Cody Messersmith, Intermediate Music Specialist –Dallastown Area SD, York, PA CC305/306

Intermediate/Advanced Cello Techniques

Clinicians: Erica Dietler-Basta, Orchestra Teacher – West Windsor; Michael Szeles, Orchestra Teacher – West Windsor CC308/309

Copyright, Arranging, and Self-Publishing Clinician: John Mlynczak - Vice President of Music Education & Technology, Hal Leonard

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard CC312

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Immersive Technologies and Their Place in Classroom Music

Clinician: Kate Hargreaves, CEO –MusicEDU Pty Ltd

Sponsored by: MusicEDU Pty Ltd

CC301

Cruising the European & US River Tours

Clinicians: Robert Cardaneo, Catherine Cardaneo, and Shannon Tiger

Sponsored by: Cruise One – The Cardaneo Crew

CC313

NJMEA Choral Procedures Meeting

Presider: Brian Williams, Choral Performance Chair

CC322

FRIDAY, February 24, 2023 PROGRAM

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Intermediate Ukulele: Approaches and Techniques

Clinician: Bryan Powell, Asst Professor of Music Education and Music Technology - Montclair State Univ

CC314

Crash Course: Special Music Education

Clinician: Sarah Perry, Asst Professor of Music Education

CC320

Keys & Kingdoms: Bringing Gaming and Education to a Whole New Level!

Clinician: Graeme Winder, CEO/Founder - Meloquest, Colorado Springs, CO

Sponsored by: NEMC

CC401

Finale 27 for Your Classroom Needs

Clinician: Stephen Goss, Adjunct Professor of Percussion - Millersville Univ, PA

Sponsored by: MakeMusic

CC418

MIDI Keyboard Jam!

Clinician: Bob Habersat, Director –Shedthemusic.com

CC419

Learn Violin Fast Method

Clinician: Sergei Panov, Orchestra Director - John Marshall ES, Edison

Sponsored by: Violin Explained and Learn Violin Fast

CC420

The Chorale Curriculum: Using Numbers to Ignite Our Students’ Musicianship

Clinician: Eric Laprade

CC421

NJRMEA Breakfast Meeting

10:30

AM –

NJMEA Awards Keynote

T. Andre Feagin

“On My Way to Rehearsal”

DEDICATED CONCERT HOUR

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

CC311

Rowan University Wind Ensemble

Director: Joseph Higgins

William Paterson Wind Ensemble Director: Teresa Purcell-Giles

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

CC304

John P. Stevens High School Orchestra

Directors: Brian Verdi and Justin Lee

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

CC Atrium Lobby Concert

Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies Jazz Band Director: Gregory Williams

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Why Are We Learning This?

Clinician: Kate Hargreaves, CEOMusicEDU Pty Ltd

Sponsored by: MusicEDU Pty Ltd

CC301

Naturally 7 - Vocal Play Workshop

Clinicians: Naturally 7 Vocal Ensemble

CC302

Matching Pitch – Let’s Make it Fun!

Clinician: Amy Paz, General/Vocal Music Teacher - Woodside Avenue School, Franklin Lakes

CC303

Orchestra Rehearsal Techniques

Clinicians: Dr. Sandra Dackow, Conductor - William Paterson Univ

Symphony and Music Director - Hershey

Symphony; Dr. Brian Verdi; Justin Lee

Assisted by: John P. Stevens High School Chamber Orchestra

CC304

Passing the “Audition”: Strategies for Applying and Interviewing for Teaching Positions in Music

Moderator: Jonathan Harris

CC305/306

Music for All: Developing Music

Instruction for Students with Higher Support Needs

Clinician: Brian Wagner-Yeung, NYSSMA

Chair - Music for Special Learners

CC308/309

Incorporating Singing and Vocalizing for Better Instrumental Ensembles

Clinician: Teresa C. Purcell-Giles, Asst Professor of Music/Director of BandsWilliam Paterson Univ

Assisted by: William Paterson

Wind Symphony

Dr. T. André Feagin serves as Director of Bands in the Department of Music at Central Washington University. In this position, he guides the educational and artistic vision of a comprehensive band program that includes the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, Wildcat Marching Band, and Pep Band. He heads the graduate wind band conducting program and serves as the conductor of the Wind Ensemble, the preeminent wind band at CWU. Under his leadership, the Wind Ensemble was a featured performer at the 2022 College Band Directors National Association Western/Northwestern Division Conference.

In addition to his role in the department of music, Dr. Feagin also serves as Dean Fellow of Student Success in the College of Arts and Humanities where his programming and mentorship focus on student academic success, community engagement/building, and creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. He currently serves as chair of the diversity, equity, and inclusivity committee in the College of Arts and Humanities.

Prior to his appointment at CWU, he served on the music faculties of Colorado State University, Coastal Carolina University (SC), and the University of Texas at El Paso. His secondary teaching experience include serving as Director of Bands at Watkins Overton High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (TN).

Dr. Feagin has appeared as a guest conductor with numerous All-state, regional honor bands, and professional bands and orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, and Southeast Asia. Recent engagements include serving as guest conductor with the Northwest Sinfonietta Orchestra (WA) and the 2019 American Spring Festival (Czech Republic). As a clinician/presenter, he has been invited to speak on conducting, diversity and inclusion in music education, and leadership at numerous music educators’ conferences across the United States and around the globe.

Dr. Feagin was one of three nationally selected conductors to perform with the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America in the inaugural Young Composer/Conductors Mentor Project sponsored by the National Band Association. In 2012, he was one of three nationally selected conductors to perform with the United States Academy Band at West Point during the Association of Concert Bands National Convention. Dr. Feagin has served as a teacher resource guide contributing author in four volumes of the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series (GIA Publications).

Dr. Feagin holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in wind conducting from the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music where he was a student of the late Gregg I. Hanson. He holds a Master of Music degree in instrumental wind conducting from the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. He is grateful for his mentors and teachers that have shaped his passion for conducting and music education.

Dr. Feagin holds professional memberships in the National Association for Music Education, College Band Directors National Association, World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Washington Music Educators Association, Patron of Mu Phi Epsilon, and honorary memberships in both Tau Beta Sigma and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He currently serves on the Statement of Purpose and Diversity Committees of the College Band Directors National Association and serves on the advisory board of Emergence: Research & Performance Topics in Black Music, the scholarly publication of the National Associations of Negro Musicians, Inc.

Dr. T. Andre Feagin

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

(CONT)

Connecting Universities, K-12 Learners, and Programs for Adult Special Learners: Promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Through Musical Collaboration

Clinicians: Lyn Schraer, Music Education Coordinator - Kean Univ; Marguerite Modero, Director of the Community Access Unlimited Community

CC312

Build a Badge

Clinician: Shawna Longo, Music Teacher - Hopatcong Borough Schools

CC313

“A Joy to Have in Class” Social-Emotional Needs of Musical High Achievers

Clinician: Allison Russo, Arts Education Consultant - The Critical Good

CC314

Creating a Successful, Engaging, and Fun Beginning String Class

Clinician: David Pope, Associate Professor of Music Education - Baldwin Wallace Univ, OH

Sponsored by: Alfred Publications

CC320

JAMM Bands: Joy, Audiation, and Music Making

Clinician: Robin Giebelhausen, Assistant Professor of Music Education - Univ of Maryland

CC322

Milking a Song for All It’s Worth: Getting the Most from Your Song Repertoire Clinician: Ashley Cuthbertson, Music Education Clinician

CC401

SmartMusic: Your Ultimate Sight Reading Tool

Clinician: Stephen Goss, Adjunct

Professor of Percussion - Millersville Univ, PA

Sponsored by: MakeMusic

CC418

A More Complete Music Education Experience: It Can Be Done!

Clinician: Robin Hodson, Education Manager - MusicFirst

Sponsored by: MusicFirst

CC419

Inclusive Harmony: Meeting Your Musicians at Their Level

Clinician: Michele Hobizal, Lead Trainer - QuaverEd

Sponsored by: QuaverEd

CC420

Rehearsing the Band: Universal Lessons from Extraordinary Directors

Clinician: Stephen Meyer, Director of Bands - Northern Arizona Univ

Sponsored by: GIA Publications

CC421

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

CC Atrium Lobby Concert

TCNJ Lions Bassoon Ensemble

Director: Dennis MacMulliin

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Research Poster Session

CC Hall A

CJMEA Meeting

Presider: Yale Snyder

CJMEA President

CC308/309

SJBODA Meeting

Presider: Lori Ludewig

SJBODA President

CC401

NJSMA Meeting

Presider: Chris DeWilde

NJSMA President

CC418

SJCDA Meeting

Presider: David Taylor

SJCDA President

CC419

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM

CC Atrium Lobby Concert

Pennsylvania Chamber Winds

Director: John Johnston

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Town Hall – Using Popular Music in Elementary General Music

Clinician: Warren Gramm, Director of Music Education and Assistant Professor of Music - Lebanon Valley College, PA CC301

The Neurodiverse Music Classroom: Using Strengths of All Students in Various Learning Environments

Clinician: Brian Wagner-Yeung, NYSSMA

Chair - Music for Special Learners

CC302

Mashing Old School and New School

Clinician: Jennifer Jenkins, Vocal Music

Teacher - Nettingham MS, Scotch PlainsFanwood

CC303

Monetizing Your Music: A Young Person’s Guide to Networking, Learning From, and Surviving the Music Industry

Clinician: Cody Messersmith, Intermediate Music SpecialistDallastown Area SD, York, PA CC305/306

Preparing Students for Successful Honors Choral Auditions

Clinicians: Libby Gopal, K-12 Visual & Performing Arts Supervisor, East Windsor Reg SD; Helen Kernizan, Vocal Music Teacher - Twp of Ocean Intermediate School

CC311

MORE Innovative Uses of Technology in the Orchestra Rehearsal

Clinician: Joseph Brennan, Retired Orchestra Director - Haverford HS and MS, PA

CC312

Audition for PYO Music Institute

83 Years of Unparalleled Opportunities for Exceptional Music Students

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is one of the world’s top youth orchestras. Under the direction of Maestro Louis Scaglione and guidance from prestigious faculty members, students from the tri-state area receive superior technical, musical, performance, and life skills instruction through PYO Music Institute’s eight program divisions.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

Ages 15–21

Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra

Ages 13–19

Young Musicians Debut Orchestra

Ages 11–17

Bravo Brass

Ages 12–21

Audition

Prysm Strings

Ages 6-14

Pizzicato Players

Ages 12–21

Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra

Ages 15–21

Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band

Ages 13–18

The PYO Music Institute hosts auditions throughout the year. For application forms, audition schedules and info visit online: pyomusic.org/audition

Attend

For a full schedule of upcoming performances, please visit pyomusic.org

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM (CONT)

Finding Hope and Joy in the Journey –A Music Educator’s Marathon

Clinicians: Jenna DiSalvio, Orchestra Director - Egg Harbor Township HS; Deborah Gianuzzi, Band DirectorSparta HS

CC313

Ways to Improve the Sound of Your Saxophone Section!

Clinician: Noa Even, Lecturer/Head of Woodwinds - Rowan Univ

CC314

Recruiting and Retaining Viola and Bass Players

Clinicians: Erica Dietler-Basta, Orchestra Teacher – West Windsor; Michael Szeles, Orchestra Teacher – West Windsor

CC320

Different Approaches to Music Listening

Clinician: Cooper Ford, Music Teacher, Orchestra & Music Production – North Brunswick Twp HS

CC322

The Art of Facilitation: Navigating Race and Culture in the Music Classroom

Clinician: Dr. Marshaun R. Hymon, Co-Founder/Principal Consultant – True Change Alliance, LLC, Palm Coast, FL

CC401

Teaching Digital Music Composition with Noteflight

Clinician: Gillian Desmarais, K-12 Music

Production and Engineering Teacher –Maplewood, MN

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard

CC418

So You Got a Launchpad – Now What?

Clinician: Richard McCready, Teacher –River Hill HS, Clarksville, MD

CC419

Collaborative Songwriting in the Chat: How Zoom Shaped

Clinicians: Drew Coles, Lecturer –Teachers College, Columbia Univ; Nicole Becker, Artistic and Executive Directors –Every Voice Choirs

CC420

How to: Teaching Jazz Clinician: Dr. Anthony D.J. Branker, MGSA – Rutgers Univ

CC421

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Opening Doors: Best Practices for Meaningful Guest Artist Visits Clinician: Alison Russo, Arts Education Consulanat – The Critical Good CC301

Roundtable Discussion: Focus on Special Learners

Moderator: Maureen Butler, Workshop Clinician, Retired Music Teacher

CC302

Inspiring Musical Play in General Music Clinician: Vanessa Bond, Assoc Professor & Graduate Coordinator of Music Education, Rowan Univ

CC303

Not Necessarily in Text Books –Practical Planning Clinicians: Joseph Akinskas, Adjunct Professor-Music Education/Clinical Supervision, Rowan Univ and Werner Colman, Adjunct Professor Music Education - William Paterson Univ

CC305/306

Ask the Kids! Crossing the Threshold into Our Students’ Musical Lives

Clinician: Sarah Mickle, Music Teacher/ Choral Director - Pitman PS

CC308/309

Effectively Using Free Tech Resources in General Music

Clinician: Shawna Longo, Music Teacher - Hopatcong Borough Schools

CC312

Clarinet Refresher – Let’s Play

Clinician: Beth Rohaly, Instrumental Music - Smithville ES

CC314

Strategies for Developing Intonation in the Orchestra Classroom

Clinician: David Pope, Assoc Professor of Music Education - Baldwin Wallace Univ, OH

Sponsored by: Alfred Publications

CC320

NJMEA Orchestra Procedures Meeting

Presiding: Susan Meuse, Orchestra Performance/Festivals Chair

CC322

Life in the Key of C: Community of Practice and Social Justice

Clinician: G. Preston Wilson, Jr., PhD, Asst Professor of Music Education

CC401

Intro to Live Audio

Clinician: Evan Kempey, Instrumental Music Teacher - Linden School #1 & #6

CC418

Understanding and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Music Classroom

Clinician: Zach Gates, Technology and Piano Educator - East Brunswick HS

CC419

Google Drive for Band Director

Clinician: Spencer M. Brooks, Band Director - Colonia MS

CC421 7:30 PM

CC402/403

2023 NJMEA State Conference

Friday Night Gala Concert

NATURALLY 7

Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase – “Vocal Play” – to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself, Quincy Jones, to declare that “Naturally 7 is the future of vocal music!!” Their sonic mastery was on full display in a series of unforgettable performances on “The World’s Best” TV show, which premiered on CBS immediately following Super Bowl LIII. Hosted by comedian and “Car Karaoke” collaborator, James Corden, Naturally 7 reigned supreme as the world’s “Best Group”, and cemented their singular status among the planet’s musical elite.

This was only icing on the cake of a still-vibrant 20-year career, which includes 3 world tours – nearly 500 shows –with the incomparable Michael Bublé, shared billing with global phenomenon Coldplay – including a sold out show at the Barclays Center – and owned the spotlight in a pair of national Cheerios commercials. In addition to Bublé, Naturally 7 has shared the stage with numerous icons, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Sarah Connor, Lionel Richie, Ludacris, The Roots, and more. Counted among their world-famous fans are President Barack Obama, Will.I.Am., Ellen DeGeneres, Craig Ferguson, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jay Leno, Allan Titchmarsh, Mo’Nique, Jools Holland, and Arsenio Hall, along with countless others.

With the release of their latest project, 20/20, Naturally 7 comes full circle, adding a fresh spin on 20 fan favorites, hand selected by fans the world over. This, their eleventh studio album, celebrates their 20th anniversary in the music industry, giving music lovers all they could hope for, and then some. For the members of Naturally 7 – “Ricky“ Lee Ricardo Cort, Rod Eldridge, Kelvin “Kelz“ Mitchell, Sean Simmonds, Dwight Stewart, Roger Thomas, and Warren Thomas – it’s a privilege to do what they love and bring so much joy to the hearts of their fans each and every night. It’s exactly what you would expect. When something is pure magic it’s destined to withstand the test of time. Naturally…

Naturally 7.

Messiah University’s Graduate Program in Music is designed for busy music educators who would like to advance their career and education. Whether you are a public or private school educator, a community or church ensemble director, or a recent music major graduate, our program can help you develop your skills as a music educator or deepen your expertise in music conducting.

Learn about our no-fee tuition and graduate tuition discounts at messiah.edu/gradcost

• NASM-accredited

• Predominately online

• 1-week, on-campus summer intensive course (optional for MME)

• Faculty are experienced music educators and conductors

• Conducting degree tracks: choral, orchestral, wind

• Post-master’s Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in music conducting available

Summer Music Academy

PERFORM AT YOUR HIGHEST LEVEL.

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

JULY 9–22, 2023

• Entering grades 10–12

• Orchestra, wind ensemble, voice, and jazz programs

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

JULY 23–29, 2023

• Entering grades 7–9

• Band, orchestra, and voice programs

Registration Now Open!

Learn more at ithaca.edu/sma.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

“I’m Not Your Clock!” Expressive Conducting for Teachers

Clinician: Meredith S. Boyan, Band Director - Mountain Lakes HS

CC301

Culturally Responsive Music Education in Action for General Music Rooms

Clinician: Ashley Cuthbertson, Music Education Clinician

CC302

Le Mundo es Mi Casa: Bilingual Poetry and Songs for Children

Clinicians: Laura Koulish, Retired Elementary School Music Teacher – NYC, Recorder Clinician - New York City Orff Certification Course; Dr. Ana Isabel Saillant Valerio, Retired Elementary School Teacher - NYC

CC303

Understanding the Horn

Clinician: Jessie Mersinger, Director of Bands and Orchestras - New Brunswick HS

CC305/306

Transitioning from Music Major to Music Educator

Clinician: Joseph Akinskas, Adjunct Profession Music Education - Clinical Practice Supervision, Rowan Univ

CC308/309

Bridging the Gap: Creative Adaptations of Ensemble Fundamentals

Clinician: Stephen Meyer, Director of Bands - Northern Arizona Univ

Sponsored by: GIA Publications

CC314

Teaching with Tik Tok: Incorporating Popular Music into Ensembles

Clinician: Holden Maiorana, Director of Choirs - Spackenkill HS, NY

CC320

ASTA Meeting

Presiding: Betsy Maliszewski, Tim Schwarz

CC313

The Band Director’s Guide to Teaching Orchestra

Clinicians: Dr. Julia Baumanis, Assistant Professor, Assistant Director of Bands –MGSA, Rutgers Univ; Cooper Ford, Music Teacher, Orchestra & Music Production - North Brunswick Twp HS

CC322

Launching an Impactful Music Technology CTE Program in HS Clinicians: Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of Visual & Performing ArtsPassaic PS; Aixa Burgos, HS Music Technology Teacher, Passaic Preparatory Acad

CC418

Just Gender: Creating and Implementing Affirming Spaces at All Levels Clinician: Aer Queen, General MusicBraddock Elementary School, Annandale, VA

CC419

Sensory Safety for Students: Predictable Routines in Instrumental Music Clinician: Krysta Mirsik, General Music/ Band Director - Passaic PS

CC421

CJMEA Breakfast Meeting Sheraton – Steel Pier Room

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Everything You Wanted to Know About Culturally Responsive Teaching but Were Afraid to Ask

Clinician: Tony Rideout, Grade 5 Music - Long Hill Township Schools; Doctoral Student Music Education, Rutgers Univ

CC301

Parents and Paras and Teachers, Oh My! Clinicians: Maureen Butler, Workshop Clinician, Retired Music Teacher; Barbara Avento Weiner, Choir Director/Retired Music Teacher

CC302

Come On Everybody, Let’s Sing! Routines and Rituals for the Elementary Music Classroom

Clinician: Sarah Perry, Assistant Professor of Music Education

CC303

Bassoon Masterclass for Young Players

Clinician: Harry Searing, Bassoon Professor - Cali School of Music, Montclair State Univ; Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division

CC305/306

The Certificate of Many Hats

Clinician: Jenna DiSalvio, Orchestra Director - Egg Harbor Township HS

CC308/309

What’s New for Jazz Ensemble – A New Music Reading Session

Clinician: Joseph J. Verderese, Jr., Secretary - New Jersey Association for Jazz Education, Cresskill MS/HS

CC311

NJMEA Young Composers Competition

Finals - Part 1

Clinician: Andrew Lesser, Music Director - City of Burlington PS

CC313

Playful Ensemble Rehearsals

Clinician: William Kinne, Director of Bands – Univ of Southern Maine

CC314

Orchestra Program Ask Me Anything: No Questions Denied

Clinicians: Betsy Maliszewski, Orchestral Strings - Caldwell Univ; Dr. Elizabeth R. Sato, Orchestra Teacher – Grades 4 & 5 –Martin Luther King Intermediate School

CC320

Science of Learning

Clinician: Sergei Panov, Orchestra

Director - John Marshall ES, Edison

Sponsored by: Violin Explained and Learn Violin Fast

CC322

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

(CONT)

Teach Music Theory and Creative Composition Concepts Through Coding!

Clinician: Teresa M. Nakra, Professor of Music, Design, and Creative TechnologyThe College of NJ

CC418

¿Donde esta Mi Gente? Reggaeton and its’ Position in Music Education

Clinician: Majoris Regus, Asst Professor of Music Education – Rutgers, Univ

CC419

Strengthening the Relationship Between Music Educators and Administrators

Clinician: Alyssa Morgan, Vocal Music Teacher - Long Branch MS

CC421

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

CC Atrium Lobby Concert

ChildrenSong of New Jersey

Director: Polly Murray

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

The Conservatory of Newark School of the Arts: Building Inclusion into Classical Music

Clinician: Dr. Patricio F. Molina, Ph.D., D.M.A., Director of the Conservatory

CC301

Stop! Or I’ll Say Stop Again: Classroom Management Made Painless Clinician: Amanda Clarfield Newell, Retired General Music Teacher

CC302

So, You Got Launchpad – Now What? Clinician: Richard McCready, TeacherRiver Hill HS, Clarksville, MD

CC303

Engaging All Learners: Tools & Techniques to Reach Different Types of Learners in the Music Classroom Clinician: Brian Wagner-Yeung, NYSSMA Chair - Music for Special Learners

CC305/306

A Musician’s Guide to Pop Music in the Guitar Classroom

Clinician: Bob Habersat, Director –Shedthemusic.com

CC308/309

NJMEA Young Composer’s Competition

Finals - Part 2

Clinician: Andrew Lesser, Music Director - City of Burlington PS

CC313

Method Book Madness

Clinician: Stephen Goss, Adjunct Professor of Percussion - Millersville Univ, PA

Sponsored by: MakeMusic

CC314

Introduction to Music Directing

Clinician: Holden Maiorana, Director of Choirs - Spackenkill High School, Poughkeepsie, NY

CC320

Improvisation – It’s Not Only for Jazz Clinician: Cooper Ford, Music Teacher, Orchestra & Music Production - North Brunswick Twp HS

CC322

Possibilities of Notation in the 21st Century Using Flat.io!

Clinician: Jennifer Jenkins, Vocal Music Teacher - Nettingham MS, Scotch PlainsFanwood

CC418

Mini Maestros: Using the Principles of Movement to Improve Individual and Ensemble Musicianship

Clinicians: Patricia Cornett, Director of Bands - Temple Univ, Pa; Joshua Roach, Director of Bands - Peru State College, NB

CC419

Legacy of Popular Music: Activating Culture in Music Class Clinician: Latasha Casterlow-Lalla, Supervisor of Visual & Performing ArtsPassaic PS

CC421

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

More Than Diverse Repertoire: Introduction to Culturally Responsive Music Education

Clinician: Ashley Cuthbertson, Music Education Clinician

CC301

Music and the Movement

Clinicians: Lauren DeLago, Music Supervisor - The Equity Project Charter School, NY; Maria Del Valle, Director of Music – WHIN Music Community Charter School, NY

CC303

Adaptations, Modifications, and Creation: A Modern Approach to Teaching Students with Disabilities

Clinician: Cody Messersmith, Intermediate Music SpecialistDallastown Area School District, York, PA CC305/306

Uke Can Do It! Ukulele for Beginning Elementary Students

Clinician: Ashley Ferrara, Choral/ General Music Teacher - Springer MS, Wilmington, DE CC308/309

Coloring Outside the Lines: Using Nonverbal Communication for Conducting Effective Rehearsals

Clinician: Dr. Julia Baumanis, Asst Professor/Asst Director of Bands –MGSA, Rutgers Univ

CC320

Bringing South Indian Classical Music into the Orchestra

Clinician: Cooper Ford, Music Teacher, Orchestra & Music Production – North Brunswick Twp HS

CC322

Building a Music Production Studio on a Budget

Clinician: Mark Richardson, Music Director - Canfield Avenue School, Mine Hill SD

CC418

Tech Tools for Modern Band

Clinician: Bryan Powell, Asst Professor of Music Education and Music

Technology - Montclair State Univ

CC319

Alignment Check: Creating a ValuesDriven Music Program

Clinician: Allison Russo, Arts Education

Consultant - The Critical Good

CC421

SUMMER MUSIC STUDIES

GRADUATE COURSES FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS

Renowned faculty from University of the Arts and content experts from across the country provide graduate-level instruction for teachers interested in expanding their pedagogical, technological, musical and instructional skills in all types of music classrooms. As a component of the Summer Music Studies program, UArts offers a 33-credit Master of Music in Music Education program that can be completed in as few as three summers.

learn more @ uarts.edu/sms

SESSION 1

June 26–30

University of the Arts

SESSION 2

July 10–14

Villanova University

SESSION 3

July 17–21

Villanova University and Radnor High School

Jersey Music Educators Association

SESSION 4

July 24–28

Villanova University and Radnor High School

ONLINE

June 12–Aug. 4

All-State Symphonic Band Conductor

MATTHEW BRUNNER is Associate Professor of Instrumental Music and Director of Athletic Bands for the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University. His responsibilities at Temple include serving as Director of the Diamond Marching Band and Basketball Band, conductor of the Symphonic Band and Collegiate Band and serving as instructor of courses in conducting. A native of Dover, Ohio, he received the Doctor of Music degree in wind conducting from Indiana University. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in music education, and his Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting both from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He taught in the Carrollton School District in Carrollton, Ohio for seven years.

Dr. Brunner is credited with over two hundred marching band arrangements for university and high school marching bands across the country and have received national recognition. The Diamond Band has made several appearances on national television including the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Hardball with Chris Matthews, and on the CBS series Madam Secretary. The band made big screen appearances in the 2014 remake of Annie, and in the Academy Award Nominated The Wolf of Wall Street Dr. Brunner serves as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor across the country. He has published articles in the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band and Teaching Music Through Performance in Beginning Band series as well as the National Band Association Journal. Dr. Brunner received the National Band Association’s Citation of Excellence in 2015. His professional affiliations include The National Band Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, the College Band Director’s National Association, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.

2023 All-State Symphonic Band Program Dr. Matthew Brunner, Conductor

Pegasus from “The Sleeping Spirit” ...........................

Wayfaring Stranger .............................................

John Wesley Gibson

Christopher M. Nelson

Variations on a Korean Folk Song .............................

John Barnes Chance

Big City Lights ...........................................................

Marie A. Douglas

Cartoon ............................................................................... Paul Hart

All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor

EMILY THREINEN is an Associate Professor of Music and serves as Director of Bands at the School of Music at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. In this position, she conducts the acclaimed University Wind Ensemble, guides the graduate wind band conducting program, assists in undergraduate conducting, and provides administrative leadership for all aspects of the University of Minnesota-TC Band Program. Threinen began this post in 2016.

Prior to her appointment at Minnesota, Threinen served as Associate Professor, Director of Bands, and Artistic Director of Winds and Brass at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Before her work in Philadelphia, Threinen served as Assistant Professor, Director of Bands at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia; Director of the Duke University Wind Symphony in Durham, North Carolina; Director of the Concordia University Wind Ensemble in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Conductor of the Dodworth Saxhorn Band in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Director of Bands and Instrumental Music at Harding High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she received the Outstanding Teacher Award.

Threinen consistently works with composers, arrangers, and performing artists of varied disciplines. Residencies, projects with composers, and new compositions are integral to her creative work. Threinen is published in multiple volumes of the GIA Teaching Music Through Performance in Band book series, where she has been recognized as a strong scholarly contributor. She is active, across the nation and abroad (recent appearances in Australia, Spain, Brazil, and Canada), as a guest conductor, clinician, and conference presenter. In 2019, Threinen was the conductor for the NAfME All-National High School Concert Band at the National Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Threinen is a strong advocate for music education and is proud to serve as a Yamaha Master Educator. She also serves on the Executive Council of the Institute for Composer Diversity, and she is an active member of these organizations: American Bandmasters Association (ABA), World Association for Symphonic Band and Ensembles (WASBE), College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), Big Ten Band Directors Association, National Band Association (NBA), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Pi Kappa Lambda and Kappa Kappa Psi as an honorary member.

Threinen is a native of Minnesota and a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Bachelor of Music), Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois (Master of Music), and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan (Doctor of Musical Arts). She and her family live in a suburb outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

2023 All-State Wind Ensemble Program

Dr. Emily Threinen, Conductor

All-State Treble Chorus Conductor

ARGINE SAFARI is the Director of Choirs at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale and the Director of Music/Organist at the Christ Lutheran Church in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Under Mrs. Safari’s direction, Pascack Valley choirs earned numerous awards and accolades, traveling nationally from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, CA, and internationally to Canada, Italy, and Ireland, where their renditions of Irish songs were played on the national radio. Mrs. Safari has been active as a vocal coach, clinician, conductor, a collaborative pianist, Director of Music (having conducted more than 30 musicals), and has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, or Zankel Hall, among others. She has conducted the Bergen County Choir, the Rockland County Choir, the All-State Opera Chorus, and has worked as a clinician with choirs nationally and internationally. Prior to Pascack Valley, Mrs. Safari was a conductor and pianist at the Grammy award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus, the children chorus of choice for top orchestras and recording artists from Beyonce & Elton John to The NY Philharmonic & John Adams.

In 2013, Mrs. Safari co-founded a non-profit New Jersey youth theater arts company, Stage Scene and Song Performing Arts (3SPA), with the mission to transform and empower its participants through the arts, and was instrumental in the success of the program which received generous grants from The Winifred M. & George P. Pitkin Foundation and was nominated for several youth theater awards. From January-June 2017, Mrs. Safari served as an educational consultant at the NJ State Department of Education, contributing to the development of the Title I Arts Integration grants program and initiating the ECET2 conference in Princeton, which for the first time focused on the arts education.

Mrs. Safari was named the 2010 Princeton University’s Distinguished Scholar, the 2015-2016 Bergen County Teacher of the Year, the 2017 NJ State Teacher of the Year, the 2017 Evangelina Menendez Trailblazer, the 19th Congressional district inaugural Hometown Hero, the 2018 Lowell Milken Fellow, the 2018 NEA Foundation Awardee for Teaching Excellence, and the 2018 NJEA Art Teacher of the Year. In 2020, Mrs. Safari was featured in Dr. Bilha Fish’s book Invincible Women: Conversations with 21 Inspiring and Successful American Immigrants.

A winner of the US Fulbright Distinguished Teacher Award in 2019, Mrs. Safari taught and conducted music education research at the Sibelius Academy of Music in Helsinki, Finland. From January-July 2019, she presented masterclasses, clinics and seminars, conducted choirs, and facilitated round-table discussions in Finland (Espoo, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Turku, Vantaa), Russia (Moscow and Sochi), France (Paris), and Germany (Karlsruhe, Erding, and Munich). Mrs. Safari’s most favorite thing in the world is providing her students with the keys —both major and minor—to find their own perfect pitch.

2023 All-State Treble Chorus Program

Mrs. Argine Safari, Conductor

James Lubrano, Accompanist

Caritas Abundat .......................................................

Dixit Dominus, 1st Movement .....................................

Bird’s Lullaby

Michael John Trotta

Baldassare Galuppi

Sarah Quartel

Muusika ...........................................................................

Celtic Mouth Music ......................................

Part Uusberg

Dolores Keane/John Faulkner

There Will Come Soft Rains ...............................................

Still I Rise ................................................................

Kevin Memley

Rosephanye Powell

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Music Travel

Striking the perfect balance of a fantastic TRAVEL and CULTURAL experience, with a unique "once in a lifetime" MUSICAL opportunity, in a wonderful SOCIAL setting for high school students.

Ten Summer 2024 tours will perform in: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Switzerland, and The Czech Republic!

Exhibit Floor Plan

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

A - Convention Center - Second Level

Jersey Music Educators Association

DIRECTORY OF EXHIBITORS (as of January 25, 2023)

America Music Abroad

6542A Lower York Rd, Suite 144

New Hope, PA 18938

610-431-3311

Representative: Keith Hodgson

America’s finest international group music tour arrangers

Booth 310

Ashley Farms

38 Grieves Terrace Wayne, NJ 07470 973-616-8877

Representatives: Jim Messina, Michael Gambuzza

Cheesecakes, Pies, Cookie Dough, and much more fund raising

Booth 200

Exhibit Bingo Participant

BD Performing Arts - USBANDS

4065 Nelson Avenue

Concord, CA 94520

925-689-2918

Representative: Scholastic service organization providing Marching, Concert, and educational events

Booths: 218/220

Bob Rogers Travel

3440 Lacrosse Lane

Naperville, IL 60564

800-373-1423

Representative: JoAnn East Bob Rogers Travel is a performance group travel provider

Booth 318

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Buffet Crampon

7255 Salisbury Road, STE 4 Jacksonville, FL 32256

904-821-0234

Representative: Chris Coppinger

Buffet Crampon USA is the global reference in wind instruments and North America distributor of Buffet Crampon and more

Booths 322/324

Cavalcade of Bands

706 Hilltop Drive

New Cumberland, PA 17070 717-525-0115

Representatives: Jim Fulkroad, Ken Brown

A non-profit organization composed of over 100 member schools coming together to perform at an interscholastic level

Booth 308

The College of New Jersey

2000 Pennington Road Ewing, NJ 08618

609-771-2550

Representatives: Colleen Sears, Nick McBride, Eric Laprade, Brandi Diggs Booth 309

CruiseOne-The Cardaneo Crew

32317 Mulligan Way Long Neck, DE 19966

302-945-4620

Representatives: Robert Cardaneo, Catherine Cardaneo, Shannon Tiger River Cruise Vacation along European & Mississippi Rivers

Booth 226

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Cunningham Piano Company

1724 Marlton Pike, East Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-651-7596

Representatives: Rich Galassini, Colin O’Malley

NJ’s best source for traditional pianos, digital pianos, and keyboards Booths 333/430

Exhibit Bingo Participant

DeMoulin Brothers & Company

1025 South 4th Street

Greenville, IL 62246

800-228-8134

Representative: Rob Seale

A leader in the manufacture of music apparel since 1892

Booth 400

Guardian Travel and Fundraising

1008 Frances Pkwy

Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-957-7293

Representative: Lisa Bagley

Travel and Fundraising at great prices and service

Booth 310

Jacobs Music

150 Barclay Shopping Center Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 215-901-2216

Representatives: Brittany Slaymaker, Alicia Brozovich, Robert Rinaldi Acoustic and Digital Pianos - Steinway, Boston, Essex, Roland Booths 212/214

J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.

191 Sheree Blvd

Exton, PA 19341

800-345-6296

Representatives: Linda Schmidt, Suzanne Duell

Distributing music and accessories to music educators since 1876 Booths 215/314

Kean University

1000 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083

845-649-9296

Representatives: Lyn Schraer-Joiner, Thomas Connors

Revitalized music education and performance programming! Booth 221

Kutztown University

15200 Kutztown Road

Kutztown, PA 19530

610-683-4551

Representative: Frank Kumor

Booth 213

The Tell School of Music at Millersville University

60 West Cottage Avenue

Millersville, PA 17551

717-871-7516

Representative: Jennifer Jester

Booth 206

Monmouth University

400 Cedar Avenue

West Long Branch, NJ 07764 732-923-4641

Representatives: Dr. Jonathan McElroy, Jeffrey Cook

Monmouth University: Music and Theater Arts Department

Booth 325

John J. Cali School of Music -

Montclair State University

1 Normal Avenue - Chapin Hall Montclair, NJ 07043 973-655-7212

Representatives: Linsay Setzer, Anthony Mazzocchi, Dr. Marissa Silverman, Dr. Thomas McCauley, Dr. Bryan Powell John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University

Booth 321

Moravian University

Department of Music

1200 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-861-7512

Representative: Ron Haas

Booth 303

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Music & Arts

5295 Westview Drive, Suite 300 Frederick, MD 21703

Representatives: Ken Martone, Brian Yatauro, Chris Kastner, Emily Healy, Jale Rondinaro, Jeff Levine

One-stop shop for instruments, lessons, rentals, and repairs

Booths 201/300

MusicFirst

180 Madison Avenue - Fl 24 New York, NY 10016

855-896-3344

Representative: Robin Hodson MusicFirst offers music teachers easy-touse cloud-based solutions

Booth 320

Music for All, Inc.

39 W. Jackson Place - Suire 150 Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-524-6243

Representatives: Shelby Cahill, Mark Sternberg

Bands of America, National Festival, Summer Camp, Teacher Resources

Booth 323

NEMC

1110 Centennial Avenue - STE 2 Piscataway, NJ 08854 800-526-4593

Representativese: Matt Griffith, Ron Beaudoin, Jeff Slater, Lauren Sleath, Fred Pasqua, Chris Angelino

A trusted source for school band & orchestral program instrument rental, sales, and repairs across the country for over 60 years!

Booths 418/319

Sergei Panov

132 George Street - FL 1 South Amboy, NJ 08879

609-902-7609

Representatives: Sergei Panov, Kenia Contreras Sanchez

Learn Violin Fast/Practical Scales & Arpeggios/Violin Explained

Booth 304

Peak Group Travel

6542A Lower York Rd, Suite 144 New Hope, PA 18938

215-598-8690

Representative: Beth Beccone

Performance tours for bands, choirs, orchestras, and more!

Booth 312

Performing Arts Consultants

807 Mantoloking Road - Suite 100

Brick, NJ 08723

732-475-6200

Representative: Dave Mazzarisi

Student Music Festivals, Performance

Cruises & Performance Tours

Booth 302

Private Studio

411 Garden State Drive

Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

www.privatemusicstudio.com

Representative: Mimi Butler

Booth 327

Exhibit Bingo Participant

QuaverEd

65 Music Square W

Nashville, TN 37203

629-702-7056

Representatives: Khalid Daniels, Will Harris

QuaverEd brings Learning, Technology, and Creativity together with flexible tools for educators and students

Booth 219

Rowan University

201 Mullica Hill Road

Glassboro, NJ 08028

856-256-4579

Representatives: Dr. Bryan ApplebyWineberg, Dr. Christopher Thomas Rowan University Department of Music

Booth 205

Russo Music

1989 Arena Drive Hamilton, NJ 08610

609-308-0322

Representatives: Brendan Donovan, Mike Andreula, Jeff LaCour

Family owned, dedicated to music education in schools since 1960

Booth 305

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Rutgers New Brunswick -

Mason Gross School of the Arts

33 Livingston Avenue

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

848-932-9190

Representatives: Peg Barbarite, Emalina Thompson

Offering graduate and undergraduate degrees in Music Education, performance, Jazz, and Composition

Booth 331

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Snap! Mobile

8300 7th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108

206-285-0906

Representatives: Chris Mannen, Brandon Lewis

Fundraising & Administrative Support

Booth 328

Stanbury Uniforms, LLC

108 Stanbury Industrial Drive Brookfield, MO 64628

800-826-2246

Representatives: Mike Pearson, Rita Pearson

Provider of quality, custom uniforms for marching bands and other performing groups for more than 100 years

Booth 307

St. Louis Music

1400 Ferguson Avenue St. Louis, MO 63133

609-668-2586

Representatives: Frank Rosso, P. Mauriat

Distributor of Band and Orchestra Instruments and Accessories

Booth 211

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ

581 Main Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095

848-459-4956

Representatives: Chris West, Carl Beck

Auto Insurance with exclusive pricing and benefits for NJ educators

Booth 204

Exhibit Bingo Participant

University of Hartford

200 Bloomfield Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06117

860-768-4465

Representative: Britney Alcine

The Performing Arts Conservatory of the University of Hartford

Booth 326

University of the Arts

320 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

484-680-4646

Representatives: Dr. Jenny L. Neff, Keith W. Hodgson

The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA Booth 209

University of Delaware

School of Music

100 Orchard Road

Newark, DE 19711

302-388-9318

Representative: Adrienne Harding

Come learn about opportunities for music majors, graduates, and non-majors

Booth 202

US Marines - Recruiting Station

New Jersey

201 State Route 34

Colts Neck, NJ 07722

337-324-5427

Representatives: SSgt. James Guillory, SSgt. Aaron Carpenter

Marine Corps Musician enlistment program

Booth 207

Wells School of Music - West Chester University

817 S High Street

West Chester, PA 19383

610-436-3042

Representatives: Brittany Grason, Kaysey Davis

Music program features multiple majors and disciplines, preparing students for a satisfying future career in the world of music

Booth 306

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Westminster Choir College of Rider University

2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-896-5042

Representatives: Preston Wilson, Sarah Perry Booth 208

Exhibit Bingo Participant

William Paterson University

300 Pompton Road

Wayne, NJ 07470

Representatives: Payton MacDonald, Skyler Hagner, Diane Falk, Carol Frierson-Campbell

William Paterson University

Department of Music

Booth 225

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Zeswitz Music

100 Gibralter Road

Reading, PA 19606 609-317-0906

Representatives: Randy Shayler, Mike Arena, Laura Quackenbush, Keith Hodgson

Proudly serving music educators and student musicians for 100 years!

Booths 311/313

Exhibit Bingo Participant

Three Summer Program in Beautiful Ashland, Oregon • Tuition Costs 1/2 the National Average • Learn from Approx. 20 of the World's Finest Teachers Each Year • Perform in a 175-Member ABC Band • Approx 1,300 ABC Graduates • Amazing Atmosphere!

EXHIBITORS

***DOOR PRIZE***

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.

NEW FOR 2023

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

FRIDAY

February 24, 2023 1:00 PM

Name: _______________________________

School: ______________________________

Drawing #1

THURSDAY

February 23, 2023 7:15 PM

Name: _______________________________

School: ______________________________

NOTES

Music Conservatory

The Music Conservatory is the center of the musical arts at Kean University. Students seeking to explore the breadth of musical theory, composition and culture can pursue professional paths in music performance and education.

The Conservatory offers personalized instruction in a close-knit environment where students develop strong relationships with faculty mentors and their peers.

In our classrooms, studios and ensembles, Conservatory students benefit from the wealth of talent found in the New York metropolitan area. They study with world-class faculty comprised of the finest performers, scholars and artists in music today.

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Kean University’s Music Conservatory has a strong reputation for professional preparation and directing graduates toward successful careers.

Acknowledgements

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

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 MakeMusic, Inc.

CruiseOne - The Cardaneo Crew MusicFirst

F-Flat Books MusicEDU Pty Ltd.

GIA Publications NEMC

Hal Leonard Publications QuaverEd

Kaleidoscope Adventures Yamaha Corporation of America

Lunar Hills Audio

Special Thank You to Cunningham Piano Company for donating the use of all of the pianos for the Conference and All-State rehearsals.

The NJMEA Conference Committee for their unending dedication and commitment to Music Education.