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Get kids performance-ready in no time, with Breezin’ Thru Theory and now with Fingerings too! The super-fun Breezin’ Thru Fingerings are timed-response drills for beginning and intermediate players. Kids simply pick their band or orchestra instrument and try to beat the clock matching notes to correct finger positions. As they progress through the levels, students build rapid response and mastery. Level the playing field and accelerate your performance programs by integrating Breezin’ Thru Theory, now with Fingerings too.

18 Southeastern Section Update by Dr. David Betancourt, CMEA Southeastern Section President

19 Southern Border Section Update by Emma Schopler, CMEA Southern Border Section President

20 Southwestern Section Update by Dr. Tamara Thies, CMEA Southwestern Section President

21 4four: More than a Common Teaching Tool by Holly MacDonell, CMEA Music Education Through Technology Representative

23 CMEA State Band and Orcehstra Festival 2024

24 Solfege Singing in the Large Instrumental Ensemble by Tiffany Ou-Ponticelli, CODA President

27 Retired Members Update by Rita Zigas Brown, CMEA Retired Members Representative

28 Support & Mentorship by Ryan Duckworth, CMEA Mentorship Representative

30 Too Many Cultures, Too Little Time? by William J. Coppola, Ph.D., CMEA Global Music Representative Ad

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