2017 OMEA PDC by Ohio Music Education Association

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Advocacy Adjudicated Events All-State Ensemble Band Broad Range Curriculum & Assessment Choral Classroom Management General Music Higher Education/Teacher Education Industry Showcase Jazz Multicultural OCMEA Orchestra OTES Research Special Focus Special Learners TI:ME

Musical Performance 90-Minute Session Ohio Department of Education 2012 Music Standards - The 2012 updated Ohio arts standards are organized under process goals fundamental to learning and emphasized in the arts. These are: CE - Perceiving/Knowing/Creating (observe, listen, attend to, discriminate . . .), PR - Producing/Performing (generate, create, realize, use and master skills), RE - Responding/Reflecting (analyze, synthesize, evaluate) Sessions have been tagged with these abbreviations when appropriate to establish a link between OMEA PD and the ODE 2012 Music Content Standards. For a complete listing of the standards and more information about changes implemented in 2012, please visit http:// education.ohio.gov. (Ohio Department of Education. Supplement to 2012 Revised Arts Standards, ODE 2012. Web 2014.)

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12 : 3 0 P. M . Chris Woodside AD

Advocacy at the Grass Roots This session will cover planning a visit and crafting a message to deliver to your local Congressman/Representative, as well as the follow up to the visit and work addressed during those visits. Presider: Mary Pokrywka

CC 20

Barry Hartz BD, AE, BR, OC, CH, CM, HE, OR, OT

Making a 2-Hour Investment in Repertoire Preparation Payoff With Two Months of Musical Success This clinic offers a practical approach to score study for the real world and provides ways to help students recognize and master the technical and musical challenges in their ensemble repertoire. Presider: Casey Wagner Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 22

Brian McKibben BD

Greenville Middle School Concert Band Brian McKibben, Conductor Presider: Doug Albright See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Chris Carmean BD

Pickerington High School North Percussion Ensemble Chris Carmean, Conductor Presider: Mark Reynolds See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Daniel Tembras BD, CM, OR

Own it! Rehearsal Techniques That Increase Student Ownership and Musical Success This addresses techniques that will empower students with a sense of ownership while engaging them incritical thinking throughout rehearsals ultimately creating a more profound musical environment. Presider: Michael King Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 16

Jeremy Bradstreet BD, AE

MMS Marching Band Roundtable Discussion In conjunction with MMS Summer Marching Symposium, this clinic guides discussions of current trends in the marching arts.

CC 6

CC Ballroom C

CC 26ABC

Susan Plemons BR, CH, GM, HE

Rx for Vocal Struggles This workshop will identify vocal struggles that commonly occur and provide practical methods for correction that can be applied to individuals and groups of all ages. Presider: Jacob Poiner Content Standards: PR

CC 5

Andy Beck CH, CA

THIS IS THE DAY! New 2-Part Choral Repertoire See what’s new for 2-part treble choirs. Learn about the composers, effective vocal tips, easy movement ideas, and more! A complimentary music packet will be given to each director in attendance. Presider: Donna Crews Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: Alfred Music Publishing

CC 3

Alice Basinger, Carrie Harper GM

Making the Grade-Assessing Students While You Teach This session offers engaging lessons/activities that scaffold concepts into a useful curriculum, then demonstrates how teachers can evaluate their students more easily and efficiently. Presider: Shawn Stevens Content Standards: CE,PR

HI Center St. BC

John Feierabend GM, CA

First Steps in Music: Vocal Development This lively session presents insights and activities that foster musical sensitivity that enable expressive and accurate singing intuitions through the use of folk songs and games. Presider: Shannon Mendenhall Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: GIA Publications, Inc.

CC 1

Brandon Jones HE, BR, OC

Electronic Music Production:21st Century Music Education for a Diverse Population This clinic will demonstrate how an electronic music production course can serve the general population as well as supplement the curriculum for music majors, minors, and future music educators. Presider: Ryan Shaw Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 11

Jack Taylor, Jeffrey Huston JZ

OPCICA Honors Jazz Ensemble Jack Taylor & Jeffrey Huston, Conductors Presider: David Turrill See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

MA Ballroom

General Music Jazz Improvisation Beyond Pentatonic Learn to play and teach jazz improvisation against changing chords using the voice, recorders, or any concert pitched instrument using a cool, B-A-G song, and improvising with two chords and notes! Presider: Michael Pilat Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Peripole, Inc.

HI Center St. A

Jim Tinter JZ, BD, BR, CM, CA, GM, HE, OR, SF

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12 : 3 0 P. M . Sharon Gratto OC, HE

Want to Teach Outside the United States? Here is Information to Help You Proceed! There are many opportunities for music teachers in Department of Defense, International, and American Schools in countries outside the U.S. This session will help you explore the available options. Presider: Lois Clark-Ramey Content Standards: CE Sponsor: The University of Dayton Department of Music

CC 12

Kathleen Horvath OR

Sisters . . . The Cello and Bass Play the Same Part, Right ? When the cello and bass play the exact same part, the octave, fingering, bowing, and string crossings the execution is unique to each instrument. Learn how to make these parts function as intended. Presider: Beth Hankins Content Standards: PR

CC 24

Matt Socrates, Thomas Resnick SL, SF

Drumming Makes Friends! Special Learners and Friends Make a Bigger Musical Community! Your Special Learners can be advocates of music in your school through their own performance group. Adding students, staff and family will only enhance the group-musical experience. THS Drums will serve as demo group. Presider: Shawn Reynolds Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 25AB

James Frankel TI

Assessing Your Music Students Online This session will explore the multitude of ways that you can utilize free and low cost technology tools for assessment in your music program. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: MusicFirst

CC 19

Jane Kuehne TI

Creating and Integrating Online Content This session demonstrates ways to create content using online web-design sites (like Wix and Weebly), integrating Google docs and forms to create, deliver and collect assessment information. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

Jay Dorfman TI

Recording Ensembles for Self and Student Assessment Recording ensemble rehearsals is an effective way for directors to plan for effective instruction. Emphasis will be on making recordings on various budgets, from very inexpensive to high-end. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 23

Ryan VanBibber TI

Change/Perspective A discussion of issues facing contemporary music education, including, but not limited to: the integration of technology, 21st century compositional practices, music production software and more! Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

1 : 3 0 P. M . RS

Research Roundtable

WE Vanda South

For Majors, Minors & Participants • Saturday, February 11 • Monday, February 20 (President’s Day) • Thursday, March 16 • Saturday, March 18 (Final Audition Date for Scholarship Priority)

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2 : 0 0 P. M . John Mlynczak AD, BD, BR, CH, GM, HE, OR, RS

Education Policy for Music Education This session will provide a fun overview of the current educational policy landscape and how we can teach more music to more students and advocate for music programs. Presider: Mary Pokrywka Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 12

Jay Wardeska, Stephanie Smith AE, BD

Marching Band Adjudicated Events: Formulating an Effective Experience This clinic will present ways to interpret, analyze and apply the feedback and results received through the marching band adjudicated event experience. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: PR See Performance Tab for Program

CC 6

Donald Nathan BD

Worthington Kilbourne Wind Ensemble Donald Nathan, Conductor Presider: Phillip Day See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC Ballroom C

Joe Carver BD, AD, BR, OC, SF

Small School, Big Program, No Problem: Recruitment and Retention in a Small, Rural District If your school has “drive your tractor to school day”, and a county fair that shuts down your practices, I have some tips for you to boost numbers and retain your members. Presider: JD Latorre

CC 24

Lindsey Williams BD

Balance Through Literature Selection: Wind Band Options for Limited Instrumentation This session will provide wind band literature selection options and demonstrate strategies specifically for those with limited instrumentation. Participants can share specific instrumentation needs. Presider: Janine Schmelzer Bock Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: JW Pepper

CC 26ABC

Cory-Rawson Wind Ensemble Wendi Davis, Conductor Presider: Gayle Stalheim See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Thomas Bough BD

Starting Tuba Players at Any Age This hands-on workshop will train educators to quickly assess which students have the potential to develop into strong tuba or euphonium players. Volunteers required! Presider: Jim Yost Content Standards: PR Partial Sponsor: Yamaha Band and Orchestra Division

CC 22

Tim Katz CA, AD, BR

Arts Assessment Literacy - Current Work of the Ohio Arts Assessment Collaborative Learn from participating K-12 teachers and recently-trained arts assessment PD instructors what professional learning opportunities are available to your school/district in arts assessment literacy. Presider: Daniel Cole Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 10

Brody McDonald CH

Kettering Fairmont Eleventh Hour Brody McDonald, Conductor Presider: Alex Phan See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC Jr. Ballroom

Dara Gillis CH

The ABCs of Choral Tone for Every Ensemble This clinic will provide suggestions and materials for producing age-appropriate, beautiful and consistent choral tone for ensembles at any level. Presider: Kent Vandock Content Standards: RE,PR Sponsor: OCDA

CC 3

Jessica Wiseman CH, CA

Projecting Success In this session I will demonstrate how I use a projector or smart board to focus instruction, prepare music, increase reading ability, and provide differentiation to my students. Presider: Holly Michalke Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 4

Susan Cook GM, AD, CA, SF

We Already Teach Reading! How Your Music Class Naturally Benefits the Reading Classroom This clinic will offer information about reading pedagogy, vocabulary and lesson ideas for intentionally teaching reading and music simultaneously without a song about “The Letter T.” Presider: Kathleen Milford Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. BC

David Kay, Sam Morrison JZ, BR, HE

Improvisation with Sam Morrison: Getting Past The Patterns Sam Morrison, formerly with Miles Davis, with area musician/educator David Kay as clinic facilitator, will provide fresh style-free tactics to develop ones unique improvisation voice. Presider: Lisa Richards Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Dakota Saxophone Co.

CC 5

2 : 0 0 P. M . Stivers School for the Arts Jazz Orchestra Scott Gasaway, Conductor Presider: Bill Burns See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

MA Ballroom

Manju Durairaj MC, BR, CA, GM, SF

Rangoli: Introducing Indian Music in Elementary General Music Education This session introduces Indian music, and its two branches Hindustani and Carnatic music. Participants will explore raga and tala through movement, song, instrumental, and speech percussion pieces. Presider: BethAnn Hepburn Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. D

David Pope OR, CA, CM, GM

How to Ease Student Fear and Create Chamber Ensembles in the Orchestra Classroom Increasing student engagement during rehearsals is important for success. This session will focus on how to successfully incorporate student lead sectionals, chamber ensembles, and solo performances. Presider: Beth Hankins Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Alfred Music Publishing

CC 16

Douglas Droste OR, AE

Bowing Mistakes and Misuses This clinic will address common bowing mistakes and misuses heard and seen while adjudicating school orchestras. Excerpts from string literature will be used to address articulation issues. Presider: Andrea Tippery Content Standards: PR Sponsor: Yamaha Corporation and Music For All

CC 15

Alice Forney, Chelsea Hillard SF, CH, CM

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Your First Teaching Job The first year experience from the perspective of two second year educators. Chelsea teaches grades 6-8 in an ethnically diverse school, while Alice teaches grades 8-12 in a 91.3% Caucasian school. Presider: Rachael Fleischaker

CC 20

Kate Fitzpatrick SF, AD, BD, BR, CA, CH, CM, GM, JZ, MC, OC, OR

Getting to Know Our Students: Building Upon Strengths in Urban and Under-Resourced Schools Great teachers focus on the specific needs, experiences, knowledge, and background of their students as the primary resource for designing musical and educational experiences in their classroom. Presider: Elizabeth Menard Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 9

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Scott Gasaway JZ, OR

Gayle Wall, Thomas Resnick SL, AD, GM, SF

A Musical Day in the Life-Daily Music Activities and Tips for Your Special Needs Class Our Magic Hearts Class from Dodge Intermediate School will be on hand as we do a live version of our music class. We will demonstrate songs, instruments and classroom activities. Presider: Mary Jo Mallchok Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 25AB

Brian Laasko TI

Teaching Popular Music Appreciation & History Teach a modern, relevant Music Appreciation class geared toward rock, rap, electronic, and only the newest genres of music. Students will learn to understand music they actually LISTEN to. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 23

Jean McKen TI

Breezin Thru Composing: Now Everyone Can Create Music! Bring the thrill of creating music to students with Breezin Thru Composing! Fifteen amazing chapters of interactive lessons & videos prepare students to compose music. Online, any device. Gr. 4-12 Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Breezin’ Thru Inc.

CC 19

Ted Scalzo TI

Getting Started With the New SmartMusic SmartMusic is now web based and can now be accessed from mobile devices. In addition, the NEW SmartMusic will include new affordable classroom-wide pricing for schools. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: MakeMusic Inc.

CC 17

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3 : 3 0 P. M . Brian Stevens AE, BD

Brass Adjudication Session This session will focus on Solo and Ensemble brass adjudications; it is open to all, and counts as a yearly-inservice for Adjudicators. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 10

Jeanne Wohlgamuth AE, CA, CH

Vocal Affairs Session, Teaching Sight-Singing in the Choral Classroom Participants will learn exercises designed to engage student learning and assist in improving their solfege skills, musicianship, and theoretical understanding. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE

CC 16

Klayton Hilleary BD

Wapakoneta Symphonic Band Klayton Hilleary, Conductor Presider: Dane Newlove See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC Ballroom C

Larry Clark BD, CA, GM

In the Eye of the Beholder - Picking Quality Music Choosing the right music for students’ needs often means sifting through thousands of scores. This clinic breaks down common characteristics of quality to help with choosing great music consistently. Presider: Matt Keasal Content Standards: RE Sponsor: Carl Fischer Music

CC 24

Angelica Dunsavage, Emily Holshoe, Emily Pence Brown, Garrett Leininger, Jessica Hagerty, Joel Trisel, Justin Kohler, Mark Munson, Melody Gelsone, Nicole Spadafore, Walter Clay Thomson CH, OC

Panel Discussion: Thriving During Your First Three Years as a Choral Music Educator A panel of talented choral music educators who have taught from one to five years will discuss challenges facing beginning choral teachers and strategies that they employed to meet those challenges. Presider: Robert Tocheff Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 3

Richard Schnipke CH

Xavier University Men’s Chorus Richard Schnipke, Conductor Presider: Frank Bianchi See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC Jr. Ballroom

Rollo Dilworth CH, SF

Using Choral Repertoire to Address the Social and Emotional Learning Skills of Singers This session will offer repertoire examples and their application to Social and emotional learning (SEL), as well as specific strategies for developing outcomes and tools for assessment. Presider: Jason Falkofsky

CC 1

Beatrice Olesko GM, CA, CM

I Got a Job Teaching Elementary Music! Now What Do I Do? This session will explore the nuts and bolts of teaching elementary music, and provide pedagogical and logistical tips for music educators new to the elementary classroom. Presider: Audrey Hathaway Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. A

Denise Gagne GM, SF

Listening Fun with Scarves, Tennis Balls and More! Have fun moving with scarves, paper plates, parachutes, ribbons, tennis balls and cups to music! Make classical music listening the requested activity in your classroom with these fun activities! Presider: Kristen Hall Content Standards: RE

HI Center St. BC

Jim Tinter GM, CA, CN, HE, SF

Beginning a Dynamic Recorder Program Proven strategies to begin a fun, exciting, and dynamic recorder program. Topics covered: the fantastic first lesson, instrument selection, sound production, articulation, and classroom management. Presider: Lori Kipfer Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Peripole, Inc.

CC 6

Jennifer Grantham JZ, OR

Cincinnati Youth Jazz Orchestra Jennifer Grantham, Conductor Presider: Matthew Warner See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

MA Ballroom

Sean Jones JZ, AD, BR

Sean Jones: Personal Story Gain insight into the life, background and amazing career of composer, performer, and educator, Sean Jones. Presider: David Kay

CC 5

Timothy Fuchtman JZ, GM, MC

Making Jazz with Children While there is a place for learning about jazz, (names of musicians, important pieces, time periods, listening) this session shows how to immerse children in making jazz for themselves. Presider: Susan Plemons Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. D

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3 : 3 0 P. M . Pamela Stover MC, SF

African-American Folk Songs and Games for Rural and Urban Students These African-American folk songs and games were found in the Lomax collection of the Library of Congress and have stood the test of time. They are still enjoyed on rural and urban playgrounds today. Presider: David Tovey Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 25AB

Alex Brough, Brian Shaw, Jeremy Sison, Meg Beavers, Michael Brosius OC, BD, HE, OR

Making the Most of Your Techniques Courses This panel of successful early-career teachers will give advice to instrumental music ed. majors about maximizing their classes in instruments and conducting, and how to prepare for a teaching career. Presider: Scott Curfman Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 20

Leyla Sanyer OR, BD, CH, GM, HE

Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance I An overview of the CMP model established in Wisconsin. This introductory session will cover the five points of the model, student centered classrooms, teaching plans and workshop possibilities. Presider: Michael Pilat Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 15

Mark Sholl OR

Hilliard Davidson Chamber Orchestra Mark Sholl, Conductor Presider: Gillian Henning See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Julia Shaw SF, BR, CH, GM, MC

Fostering Social Justice Through Music Education in Urban Communities and Beyond This session explores repertoire, teaching techniques, and organizational strategies to support a thriving urban music program that fosters social justice. Presider: Mary Fancher Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 4

Kevin Mixon SL, BD, CM, OR

Discipline and Management for Harmonious and Inclusive Music Classrooms Hands-on strategies will be shared that effectively foster inclusion, build community, and minimize discipline and behavior problems in any environment. Presider: Brett Dawson Content Standards: CE,PR,RE

CC 22

CC 26ABC

Brian Frey, Lesley Schultz TI

Google Your Way to Accomplished - Part Deux Learn how Google’s free suite of tools can save you time and enhance your teaching practice. Bring your computers or tablets for this interactive session. Updated for 2017! Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

Heather Mandujano TI

IVC is Elementary: Ongoing Video Conference Collaboration in General Music Classrooms Learn to connect your classroom to the world through interactive videoconference! We’ll discuss best practices for curricular integration and how to maximize free and low-cost technology options. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 23

Ian Boynton TI

Software Instruments for K-5 Software instruments on computers, and on mobile devices are an ideal way to introduce timbres not readily available. This session explores some of the most popular and easy to use tools available. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 17

Micah Blouin TI

Sound Advice for All! Has the principal ever asked you to fix the audio system in the gym or the cafeteria? Come learn the basics of how sounds are made, amplified, and captured. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: PR Sponsor: PreSonus

CC 19

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5 : 0 0 P. M . Joseph Thrower AE

Using a Computer as an Option to Aid in Critiquing OMEA Adjudicated Events This session will explore the benefits of using a computer for composing and printing the adjudicator’s assessments of Soloists, Ensembles and Large group participants at any OMEA Adjudicated Event. Presider: AE Committee

CC 10

Bryan Koerner, Lisa Martin, Ryan Shaw BD, OR

Telling Isn’t Teaching: Maintaining Active Engagement in the Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal In this session, we will explore strategies for improving student engagement to achieve lasting, meaningful progress within and across rehearsals in the large ensemble setting. Presider: John Barrett Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 24

David M. Booth BD

Wright State University Wind Symphony David M. Booth, Conductor Presider: Randall Paul See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

John Mackey BD, SF

Wine-Dark Sea with John Mackey Gain insight into the composer’s creative process while exploring his composition WineDark Sea. This composition will be performed by the All-State Band on Friday night. Presider: Jason Graham

CC 1

Josh Van Gorder, Richard Canter BD, CA, CM, OT, RS, SL

Beginning Band Basics: Daily Workouts and Techniques to Energize and Motivate the Young Band Student This clinic will provide you with daily breathing workouts, simplified approaches to teaching dynamics and articulation, and new strategies that will motivate your students to achieve quick success! Presider: Kate Duncan Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 22

Andy Beck CA, AD, CH, CM, GM

I IS FOR INSPIRATION: Interactive Resources for General Music Alfred Classroom Editor Andy Beck invites you to learn how dynamic and engaging resources can help make your music classroom come alive! Presider: Lena Miller Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Alfred Music Publishing

HI Center St. D

CC Ballroom C

Melanie Glazer CA, CH, OT

Using Chromebooks in the Choral Classroom for Assessment - Let Us Show You! This session is designed to demonstrate (using live high school singers) how you can incorporate chromebooks into the choral setting for assessment purposes. Presider: Jennifer Calhoun Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

ALL-STATE CHILDREN’S CHORUS

CC 3

HI Hope Ballroom DE

Judy Bowers, Conductor Presider, Sarah Kozlowski See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Craig Woodson GM, SF

Buckets of Ideas for the GM Classroom: New Technologies for Using Bucket Drums in K-10th Grade Play the Remo Rhythm Pal bucket drums and learn how to transform various inexpensive plastic buckets into excellent sounding classroom instruments for your General Music drum circles and ensembles. Presider: Christa Roberts Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 9

Greg Donnellan GM, SL

Beginning with Common Sense: Establishing a Foundation for Musicianship in Older Beginners Foundational concepts in music will be approached from a common sense perspective to connect the vast non-musical knowledge older beginners possess to a strong foundation of musicianship. Presider: Daniel Parsley Content Standards: CE

CC 6

Heather Russell GM

No More Two Left Feet! Teaching Folk Dance Using Phyllis Weikart’s Language-to-Dance Approach Do your students have two left feet when it comes to folk dancing? Does it take weeks to teach a dance? Learn how to break down dances & teach them quickly to save time and frustration for all! Presider: Audrey Hathaway Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 25AB

Craig Resta HE, BD, CH, GM, OC, OR

A Look into the Future: An Overview and Understanding of Music Teacher Education This session will present an overview and importance of music teacher education at the university level, and how pre-service music teachers are prepared today for their future careers. Presider: Linda Hartley Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 12

David Kay, Sam Morrison JZ, MC

Sam Morrison and Beyond The Miles In Concert David Kay & Sam Morrison, Conductors Presider: Lalene Kay Content Standards: CE,RE Sponsor: Dakota Saxophone Co. See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

MA Ballroom

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5 : 0 0 P. M . Jacob Donofrio OC, BD

Practical Advice for Securing the Job You Want and Having a Successful First Year of Teaching Topics include: How to prepare while still in college; Writing a resume; The job application process & interviews; You are offered the job...so now what; Surviving (and thriving in) your first year! Presider: Scott Curfman

CC 20

Michael Hopkins OR, CA

Creating a Safe Space for Improvisation Learn how to include improvisation activities that guarantee success, provide a safe space for learning, develop aural skills, technical facility, and foster the use of expressive skills. Presider: Beth Hankins Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 15

Robert Gillespie OR

Columbus Symphony Chamber Strings Robert Gillespie, Conductor Presider: Julie Ellis See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Roberto Iriarte OR, CA, OT

Assessments That Lead Your String Players to Success The clinician will present a wide variety of skill-based and knowledge-based assessments that effectively lead to student growth for SLOs, music mastery and skill mastery for better performances. Presider: Jill Bixler Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 16

Edie Steiner SL, SF

Starfish and Coffee: A Creative Exploration of The Artist (Prince) This program will explore creative and innovative ways to explore the music of The Artist (Prince) with all learners. Participants will be asked to participate during several musical experiences. Presider: Donna Crews Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. BC

Brian Frey, Brian Laasko, Cathy Shinaberry, Lesley Schultz, Ryan VanBibber, Will Kuhn TI

TI:ME for Ohio This session will focus on Ohio music educators who have expertise in music technology. Everyone in Ohio with an interest is invited to see the music technology programs implemented by Ohio teachers! Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR,Nn

CC 21

CC 26ABC

James Frankel TI

Teaching Music in the Cloud Come find out about the latest offering from MusicFirst. This Cloud-based resource offers tools and software programs that provide opportunities for creativity, music learning, and assessment. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: MusicFirst

CC 19

Jenny Barham TI

Audacity in the Classroom This session will cover Audacity software basics. Participants will be given demonstrations of how music elements can be taught with a hands on approach to students. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE

CC 17

Kris Gilbert TI

Looptastic! The latest technological craze is the use of looping equipment/software/apps. Attendees will discover and learn which of them work best in a low tech and high tech music classroom. Bring your device! Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 23

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INSPIRED EXCELLENCE EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music Berea, Ohio 44017 bw.edu/conservatory

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6 : 3 0 P. M . Octavio Mas-Arocas OR

Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra Octavio Mas-Arocas, Conductor Presider: Susan Van Vorst See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC Grand Ballroom

7: 4 5 P. M . Trista Emmons OR

OSTA Meeting

CC 26ABC

Trista Emmons OR

OSTA New Music Reading Session Join OSTA and orchestra teachers in reading through the newest orchestra publications, and also preview some of the new music added to the OMEA Orchestra Large Group Lists. Presider: Trista Emmons Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: OSTA and Stanton’s Sheet Music

CC 26ABC

9 : 3 0 P. M . Ben Huntoon JZ, BD

Stantons New Jazz Reading Band Ben Huntoon, Conductor Presider: JECO and Stanton’s

MA Ballroom

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VISIT THE CSU DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC BOOTH #712 AND ATTEND THESE EVENTS: “Making a 2-Hour Investment in Repertoire Preparation Pay Off with Two Months of Musical Success” Dr. Barry Hartz, Visiting Assistant Lecturer Music Education Thursday, 2/2 || 12:30-1:30pm || Room CC 22

“No More Two Left Feet! Teaching Folk Dance Using Phyllis Weikart’s Language-to-Dance Approach” Dr. Heather Russell, Coordinator of Music Education Thursday, 2/2 || 5:00-6:00pm || Room CC 25AB

“Who’s on First? Identifying and Tackling the Challenges of the First Year in a New Position.” Dr. Barry Hartz, Visiting Assistant Lecturer Music Education Friday, 2/3 || 9:15-10:15am || Room CC 20

The Cleveland State University Chorale Dr. Brian Bailey, conductor Friday, 2/3 || 9:15-10:15am || Room CC 20 Junior Ballroom

“The Care and Feeding of a Student Teacher: Being a Cooperating Teacher”

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BM - Performance - Composition - Music Education - Music Therapy BA in Music, BA in Music - Focus in Popular Music Minor in Music

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MM - Performance - Composition - Music Education Post-Graduate: K-12 Music Education Licensure and Music Therapy Equivalency Professional Studies in Music Performance Certificate Program

Dr. Heather Russell, Coordinator of Music Education Co-Presenter, Dr. Barry Hartz, Visiting Assistant Lecturer Music Education Saturday, 2/4 || 10:45-11:45am || Room CC 10

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Please visit csuohio.edu/music for 2017 audition dates, music application and audition repertoire. Alumni & Friends Reception during the OMEA 2017 Professional Development Conference in Cleveland Friday, February 3, 2017 || 6:15 – 7:45 pm

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8:00 A.M. Pam Thiel AE, OR

String Adjudication Session This session will focus on Solo and Ensemble string adjudications; it is open to all, and counts as a yearly-inservice for Adjudicators. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 10

Jason Wyse, Tricia Astey BD, BR, CM

Play it Like Chocolate - Rehearse with Creative Imagery to Engage Students and Achieve Musical Results Communicate more, with fewer words - Use creative imagery, visuals, & analogies in your band rehearsal to unlock imagination, increase productivity, and guide students toward desired musical results! Presider: Scott Curfman Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 22

Brad Pierson CH, BD, GM, HE, OR, RS

Conduct With Me: The Gestural Language of Mirroring and Empathy “Conduct With Me” is a rehearsal pedagogy based in current research on empathy and embodied cognition which provides efficient and meaningful gestural language for conductors and singers. Presider: Loren Veigel Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 5

Richard Schnipke CH

OCDA JH/MS Reading Session Participants will be given a packet of music appropriate for elementary level choirs. Reading to be led by OCDA Repertoire and Standards chairs. Presider: Shannon Jakubczak Content Standards: CE, PR Sponsor: OCDA

CC 3

Rollo Dilworth CH, SF

Lift Every Voice and Sing: Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice in the Choral Rehearsal This session will explore strategies for addressing social justice topics and themes within the context of the choral rehearsal, and how students can be empowered to become agents of social justice. Presider: Chelsea Hillard

CC 1

Rachael Fleischaker CM, BR, CA

The Only Constant is Change: Musings of an Urban Veteran Music Teacher Feeling frustrated with your teaching situation? Administration not listening? Students out of control? There is hope! This session offers a few suggestions of ways to stay calm and teach on.

CC 6

Herbert Marshall GM, CA

Creating and Improvising - Never Too Early to Begin the Process A process-oriented sequence to nurture creativity and improvisation in PreK, Primary, and Upper Elementary students, including creative activities that use movement, singing, chanting, and playing. Presider: LeslieAnne Bird Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. BC

John Feierabend GM, CA, CH

Becoming Tuneful, Beatful and Artful in Upper Elementary Grades Canons and songtales develop vocal technique with vocal warm-ups, whole songs, and part-singing. Playground games and song-dances develop beatful skills to coordinate the beat with objects and people. Presider: Anne Teschler Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: GIA Publications, Inc.

CC 25AB

Lauren McDougle GM, CM

In Music, C’s Matter Most Communicate. Connect. Cooperate. Collaborate. Create. Culture. Community. These components are essential to building a successful music program. Learn strategies, songs, and games that foster respect! Presider: Audrey Hathaway Content Standards: PR

HI Center St. D

Greg Ondo IN

Dorico - The New Era in Notation Software Come see how Dorico is redefining the gold standard in scoring software. Combining musical intelligence, intuitive workflows, impeccable output, and world-class audio in one awesomely powerful, professional package. Sponsor: Yamaha Corporation of America - Steinberg

CC 14

Jamey Aebersold JZ

JAZZ: Anyone Can Improvise - It’s Not That Difficult! Improvising is taking melodies from your mind and playing them on an instrument. This is the cornerstone of playing jazz. Jamey will show you how to take basic scales and chords to make melodies. Presider: Michael Palermo Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Jamey Aebersold Jazz

HI Hope Ballroom DE

Timothy Fuchtman MC, GM, SF

Making Music with Today’s Urban Students This session is a nuts and bolts presentation of activities, strategies, and materials designed to engage today’s young urban students. These are all tried and true in my own classroom. Presider: Donna Crews Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. A

Kristin Coen-Mishlan OC, RS, SF

Hey Girls! Let’s Have a Chat: Women in Instrumental Music A special presentation designed for young women (collegiate/ beginning teachers) to address issues during the interview process, building a support system, and navigating the instrumental music world. Presider: Marsha Kincade Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 20

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8:00 A.M. BettyAnne Gottlieb OR, BD, CH

Small Group Activity in the Large Ensemble Classroom: Encourage Creativity, Autonomy and Engagement Provide students with opportunities to build on their knowledge and skill with these small group activities that will enhance large group learning. Presider: Andrea Tippery Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

Breakfast

OMEA Retired Music Educators Breakfast

Breakfast

Ohio Society for Music Teacher Education Meeting/Coffee

Breakfast

Bluffton University Alumni Breakfast

CC 16

MA Ballroom Salon FGH

MA Ballroom Salon C

WE Vanda South

Amy Beegle RS, GM, HE

Growth of PreService Teachers through Internships with Children of Substance-Abusing Parents The presenter will share research regarding the attitudes and behaviors of pre-service music teachers who participated in an urban community-based after-school internship program with at-risk kids. Presider: Robert Duris Content Standards: RE

CC 15

J. Terry Gates RS, BR, HE

Action for Change: The MayDay Group and Its Work J. Terry Gates will review the development and current activities of The MayDay Group, and engage participants in a discussion about “Action for Change”, a set if action ideals for music education. Presider: Craig Resta

CC 12

John Mackey SF, BD, OR

Inside the Creative Mind of John Mackey Composer John Mackey shares insight into his creative process, how he became a composer, and why he chose to focus on writing for bands. The presentation concludes with a Q & A session. Presider: Jason Graham Content Standards: CE,PR,RE

CC 26ABC

Greg Donnellan, Terri McCoy SL, GM

Involving Special Learners in Your School’s Music Program: Exploring a Philosophical Framework What must I know in order to design curriculum and modify instruction to be accessible and rewarding for students with and without learning differences will be the focus? Presider: Benjamin Lupo

CC 11

Brian Laasko TI

Teaching the Art of DJing Learn about the history of DJing, some of its terminology and techniques, and check out software and hardware to get your classes spinning. Leave with a curriculum you could teach to your students! Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 23

Carolyn Tritsch, Tamara Frost TI

Your Own Devices: Implementing 1:1 Technology in the General Music Classroom Learn to integrate 1:1 technology in your general music classroom to promote student achievement and engagement. We will explore apps and websites that are user friendly and easily accessible. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

Ian Boynton TI

Recording for the Elementary Music Classroom In this session we’ll explore and experiment with tried and tested methods for getting the best recordings out of even your youngest students. Hardware, software, and procedures will be discussed. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 17

James Frankel TI

Social Networking and Composition: Perfect Together Come and see some fantastic new cloud-based composition resources for music educators and their students. An online environment can encourage students to post their own compositions. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: MusicFirst

CC 19

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9 : 15 A . M . David Vitale, Katherine McIntosh, Patricia Meeks AE

Band Sightreading: Tips from Successful Band Directors This session will feature sightreading tips for band directors (but could also apply to orchestra directors) to use in the sight-reading room. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 22

Gayley Hautzenroeder AE

AE Guitar - Working Toward Guitar Performances and S & E Discussion and informational session with a panel of guitar teachers and adjudicators to help guitar teachers prepare students for OMEA S&E, and other performance venues. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: RE,PR

CC 10

Jesse Leyva BD

Kent Wind Ensemble Jesse Leyva, Conductor Presider: Ralph Lorenz See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Thomas Bough BD

Show Design for Marching Band Weigh the pros and cons of using published music, custom arrangements or creating original music. Use graphic notation to plan all details of a show to literally put your best foot forward! Presider: Bryce Werntz Content Standards: PR

CC 24

John Mlynczak CA, BD, CH, GM

Creating, Responding, and Connecting Students today live in the most connected society that has ever existed. This session will demonstrate how to use Noteflight to integrate creativity and musical interaction into any music program. Presider: Elizabeth Menard Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Hal Leonard Corporation

CC 12

Brandon Moss CH, OC

“Gettable” Pieces by Great Composers for Your Choir This reading session highlights attainable pieces for choirs of all levels by the great composers from throughout musical history. Many of the pieces featured are available through CPDL and IMSLP. Presider: Max Jackson Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: OCDA

CC 3

CC Ballroom C

Brennan Harris CH, JZ

“Just Make It All Up As You Go”: Developing Creative Musicians with Vocal Jazz Vocal jazz teaches music theory, aural skills, and personal artistry. This session gives you repertoire, teaching strategies, and improvisation games to start or enhance a vocal jazz curriculum. Presider: Wendy Johnson Content Standards: CE,PR

Brian Bailey CH

Cleveland State University Chorale Brian Bailey, Conductor Presider: Bill Zurkey See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Rollo Dilworth CH

Sing What You Hear, Not What You See: Choral Music in the Aural Tradition This session will feature an immersion into the aural traditions of choral singing, and offer ideas of how this type of music making can be integrated into any choral program. Presider: Jayne Wenner

CC 1

David Frego, Marla Butke GM

Dalcroze Eurhythmics - Where Do I Start? This experiential session will focus on introductory and beginning lessons implementing Dalcroze Eurhythmics to teach musical concepts and expression in the general music classroom. Presider: Jacob Poiner Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Music Is Elementary

HI Center St. A

LeslieAnne Bird GM

Orff in the Urban (or any) Classroom (Primary) In this session we will use diverse literature and the Orff method to appeal to children in an urban (or any) music classroom. Presider: Daniel Cole Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. BC

Lorelei Batislaong GM, MC, SF

Intro to Ukulele: Tricks of the Trade (AKA How Do You Play the Ukulele?) Beginning skills for the teacher with little ukulele experience. Acquire basic chords and strumming patterns. Discover great apps and helpful tricks aimed as practical aid for your music class. Presider: Joseph Ellis Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Music is Elementary

HI Center St. D

John Jacobson IN

Higher Order Thinking: It’s As Simple As Do Re Mi Giving young students the tools they need to understand, infer, connect, categorize, evaluate and apply information they learn from you will help them become leaders and learners of the future. Sponsor: Hal Leonard Corporation

CC 13

CC 5

CC Jr. Ballroom

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9 : 15 A . M . Anthony Conte IN

Teach Music Creation With Mixcraft Teach modern music creation using technology that will inspire students. Session covers music recording, live performance, loops, mixing, editing, video and publishing. Free mixcraft teachers license and curriculum for attendees. Sponsor: Acoustica, Inc.

CC 14

Mike Tomaro JZ

An Introduction to Arranging for Small Groups An introduction to arranging simple standards for small groups including tricks to beef up an easy real book chart for young, small groups and a simple intro to chord voicings. Presider: Jack Blazey Content Standards: PR Partial Sponsor: Yamaha Corporation of America

CC 6

Craig Woodson MC, GM

Roots of Rhythm: Ten World Drumming Hands-On Rhythms to Inspire Your General Music Classroom Using portions of Dr. Woodson’s two-volume book, GM teachers will be able to play ten ancient rhythms and make instruments from five world cultures, Africa, Asia, the Americas, Middle East and Europe Presider: Adam Thiel Content Standards: PR

CC 9

Meeting

OPCICA Meeting

MA Erie/Superior

Barry Hartz, Jacob Donofrio, Liam Sleggs OC, BD, HE, OT

Who’s On First? Identifying and Tackling the Challenges of the First Year in a New Position A veteran educator and two second-year band directors discuss challenges with communication, personnel, equipment, and scheduling facing a new teacher and offer strategies for addressing them. Presider: Shawn Stevens Content Standards: PR

CC 20

Lois Clark Ramey OR, HE, SF

Beethoven to Beatbox: Building Thriving Orchestras in Urban Schools Lois Clark Ramey shares successes and failures from her thirty year career teaching in urban schools. The topics covered include recruiting, instruments, repertoire, and community support. Presider: Beth Hankins Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 16

Lynne Latham OR, JZ, MC

Teaching Alternative Styles to Beginners? Yes, You Can! A playing review of music in various alternative styles at the Grade 1 and 2 levels. Tips on teaching rhythm. Percussion provided. Come rock, swing, fiddle and salsa your way to new repertoire. Presider: David Smarelli Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: LudwigMasters Publications

CC 15

Kate Fitzpatrick SF

Setting Goals and Developing Your own Definition of Success in Urban and Under-Resourced Settings The purpose of this presentation is to guide participants to develop specific goals for their music program that align with the strengths and resources of their particular community. Presider: BettyAnne Gottlieb Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 4

Jennifer Culver, Melody Carlisle SL, GM

Making Music in the Adaptive Music Classroom New to adaptive music? Looking for ideas? This session will present lesson plans, activities and musical experiences aligned with the standards and developed for students with exceptionalities. Presider: Amy Bertleff Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 11

Catherine Dwinal TI

Mobile Devices Made Easy with Quaver Music Learn the many ways you can use an iPad or other smart device to bring the Quaver Music program to your classroom! Walk out with activities and resources making integrating devices easy. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Quaver Music

CC 19

Cathy Shinaberry TI

Elementary Music Classroom SMART Board: Activities, Review Games, Projects, and How-Tos This session will share SMART Board tips, how-tos, projects, and activities for the Elementary Music Classroom. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

Christopher Chidsey TI

Notation, Composition Projects and Performance Portfolios in Google Classroom Discover how you can use Google Classroom to assign individual or collaborative musical composition projects in your own classroom, and learn how students can create individual performance portfolios. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 23

Will Kuhn TI

Making Videos for your Music Program that Don’t Suck Learn how students can record and edit great music videos in class. We’ll learn about recording vocals, framing shots on location, green screen, editing using iMovie, publishing sweet Youtube vidoes. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

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10 : 3 0 A . M . Chris Woodside AD, BR

ESSA Update from NAfME The ESSA Update from NAfME session will encompass all that is ESSA to date: the background and timeline of ESSA; the basics; the role of Music Education and resources for ESSA implantation. Presider: Matt Keasal

CC 5

JD Latorre AE

Adjudicated Events and the New Teacher Designed for pre-service teachers and educators in their first years of teaching alike, this session will provide an overview of all the different Adjudicated Events that OMEA offers. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 10

Jay Wardeska BD

Brunswick High School Wind Ensemble Jay Wardeska, Conductor Presider: Kathleen McGrady See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Michael Colburn BD

Composer Advocacy: The Importance of Following Grainger’s Intent in Lincolnshire Posy This presentation will provide a careful examination of Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy, examining the evidence he left in his score, program notes, and recordings. Presider: Aaron Backes

CC 24

Thomas Zugger BD, HE, OC

No Buzzing Allowed! A New approach to Brass Pedagogy A new focus for brass pedagogy on the external creation of music without focusing on the buzz. Form follows function, hear the music we wish to create. The music teaches us how to breathe. Presider: Brendan R Keiper Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 22

Lisa Gruenhagen, Nancy Pistone CA, HE

Expanding the Vision of Student Achievement in Music Discussion of dimensions of quality performance useful for using assessment practices (e.g. modeling, critique, feedback, performance, portfolio) to engage students as leaders of their own learning. Presider: Lisa Baker Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 6

CC 26ABC

Ann Schertzer CH

Go-Go Gadgets: Grab, Gear-Up, and Grow in the Choral Classroom Ways to engage, excite, and connect with this generation’s choral student. Expand tactility, kinesthetic, and imaginary play. #funstartsnow Presider: Brian Nabors Content Standards: RE,PR

CC 3

Richard Schnipke CH

OCDA HS/UNIV Reading Session Participants will be given a packet of music appropriate for elementary level choirs. Reading to be led by OCDA Repertoire and Standards chairs. Presider: Mark Munson Content Standards: CE, PR Sponsor: OCDA

CC Jr. Ballroom

Cynthia Braswell CM

“Plan B” - Ideas for Activities and Ensemble Bonding When a Rehearsal Just Isn’t Going to Happen We all have those days that we can’t rehearse, like when we have 1/2 the kids there due to an outing. I will provide ideas for fun bonding activities to enhance the community aspect of ensembles. Presider: Melissa Dover Content Standards: RE,PR

CC 9

John Feierabend GM, CA, CH

12 Steps to Music Literacy Using Conversational Solfege Enable students to assimilate the content and skills necessary to become musically literate with the acquisition of listening, rhythmic and melodic reading, dictation, composition, and improvisation. Presider: Beatrice Olesko Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: GIA Publications, Inc.

CC 4

Pamela Stover GM, OC

Creating Orff Accompaniments through Improvisation This clinic will demonstrate the creative process to create student-made accompaniments for pentatonic songs using various accompaniment patterns--block, broken, arpeggiated, level and moving. Presider: Carrie Smith Content Standards: CE,PR

HI Center St. BC

Roger Sams GM, SF

Poems and Percussion: Using Poetry to Co-Create Percussion Ensembles with Movement Roger Sams and Fourth Grade students from Boulevard Elementary, in Cleveland Heights, demonstrate how to use rhyme and poetry to create student centered performance projects in general music. Presider: Shelley Pulling Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Music Is Elementary

HI Hope Ballroom DE

Boulevard Elementary School General Music Class Sabastianna Costanzo, Teacher Presider: Shelley Pulling See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

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10 : 3 0 A . M . Thom Borden GM, CA, CM

Treasures of Music Literacy: Addressing Music Concepts through Children’s Literature This session will address music concepts through the use of nursery rhymes, poetry and favorite children’s literature selections. Suggestions for Orff and Kodaly strategies will be included. Presider: Keith Tankersley Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: West Music

HI Center St. A

Otto Gross IN

Placing Together the Pedagogy Puzzle: Kodaly and Orff Meet QuaverMusic Interactive Technology How can you integrate best practices from many different pedagogical approaches at the same time? Experience Quaver’s new tools that guide students as they sing, play, improve, compose, read and notate music. Sponsor: QuaverMusic.com

CC 13

Lisa Martin, Michael King IN

Programming with Purpose: Backwards Design with Our Band In this session, we will discuss how to both independently and cooperatively shape repertoire cycles using backwards design, helping directors to purposefully build toward performance goals and other learning outcomes. Sponsor: Bowling Green State University College of Music Arts

CC 14

Reid Young, Sean Jones JZ, BD

Growing up in Warren: Featuring Sean Jones with the Warren G. Harding HS Jazz Ensemble Reid Young, Conductor Presider: Stephen Gage See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

MA Ballroom DE

Megan Rhodes, Samantha Perlaky, Sarah Vanni MC, CA, GM

A Collaborative Approach to Teaching Multicultural Music through Music, Art, and PE Presenters will share collaborative units based on cultures from around the world. Session participants will learn a folk song from Italy, create an authentic art project, and learn an Italian dance. Presider: Donna Crews Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 25AB

Cathy Miller OC, BR

The Failure Complex: How to Learn from Your Mistakes Mistakes and failures are normal and necessary to improving as a music educator. We’ll discuss the nature of failure and success, and methods to learn from mistakes and cope with feelings of failure. Presider: Jordan Schad

CC 20

David Pope OR, CA, GM

Getting Over the Hump: Teaching Advanced Techniques to the Developing Student This session will focus on the skills required to improve playing abilities. Participants will leave with methods that can be immediately applied and will create a positive learning experience. Presider: Scott Curfman Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Alfred Music Publishing

CC 15

Michael Hopkins OR, CA

Strategies for Improving the Tone Quality of Your Orchestra Prioritizing work on tone production will greatly improve the sound of an orchestra. In this session I will present strategies to improve the tone quality of orchestras at any level. Presider: Beth Hankins Content Standards: PR

CC 16

Dawn Farmer RS, HE, SF

What Does “Urban” Music Education Mean: Discussing the Discourse The term “urban” is used to describe music programs, students, teachers, and schools, but what do we actually mean when we use the word? A critical discourse analysis sheds light on what we infer. Presider: Craig Resta Content Standards: RE

CC 12

Margaret Martin SF

Promoting Healthy Growth and Development in Children and Communities Through Music Learn how poverty and adverse life events can negatively impact a child’s developing brain and capacity to learn. Also learn how mentoring a child through music can enable her to overcome that impact. Presider: Tom Bracy

CC 1

Kevin Mixon SL, BD, OR

Successful Strategies for Exceptional Learners in Instrumental Music Programs Field-tested modifications, adaptations, and other solutions shared to help meet the challenges of diverse learners to help them become productive, valued members of the instrumental music ensemble. Presider: Christopher Ewald

CC 11

Cody Cloe TI

Recording on iOS with Apogee Join Apogee Electronics and explore the emerging world of iOS recording. Learn how to turn your iPhone or iPad into a engaging music creation and audio recording environment. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Apogee Electronics

CC 23

Ethan Hein TI

Why Hip-Hop Is Interesting Among Spotify listeners, hip-hop is the most popular genre in the world, and the most innovative. This session explores contemporary hip-hop from a variety of angles both musical and social/political. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

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10 : 3 0 A . M . Greg Ondo TI

Dorico - The New Era in Notation Software In the year 1540, Valerio Dorico revolutionized music scoring with a process that cut the printing time in half while improving accuracy and elegance. Come see the new notation software- Dorico. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Steinberg/ Yamaha Corp.

CC 17

Micah Blouin TI

March-ing Madness Many Marching Band directors see increasing use of sound reinforcement systems on the field. This is a quick-and-dirty session on the basic elements of an audio system, how to buy one, and how to use. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: PR Sponsor: PreSonus

CC 19

11 : 0 0 A . M . Luncheon

Ohio Association of Music Schools Luncheon

WE Cattleya

11 : 3 0 A . M . Luncheon

OMEA DA CAPO Luncheon

MA Huron

12 : 0 0 P. M . RS

OMEA Research Poster Session

CC Concourse Hallway

12 : 3 0 P. M . Jennifer Shauf, Shawn Nichols BD, BR

The Ur-band Program, Building and Maintaining a Music Program in an Inner Ring Suburb - Our Kids Can! We have a dual purpose: 1) Shattering prejudices and stereotypes about diverse populations) Sharing strategies and techniques to teach music to ALL students when resources are minimal Presider: Dan Fleischaker

CC 24

Stephen Gage BD, OR

Rehearsal Strategies for the Conductor - Can We Get Our Band To Play in a Musically Gratifying Manner? Clinic Sequence: 1. Relationship of Balance & Tuning; 2. Rehearsal Strategies to Raise Musical Awareness; 3. “The Bottom Line”-A Musically Gratifying Presentation for the Performers and Listeners! The Brunswick HS Band will serve as the demo group for this session. Presider: James Chickrell Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 26ABC

Thomas Bough BD

Drumline for Band Directors: 411 or 911 Clinician will offer solutions for improving pulse control, achieving balance between the winds and percussion, tuning of the percussion instruments, and evaluating percussion instructors. Presider: Brad Hruska Content Standards: PR Sponsor: Yamaha Band and Orchestra

CC 22

Manju Durairaj CA, CM, SF

Active Music Making with Available Technology: ipads in Pre K-5 General Music Classroom Apps like GarageBand, Notation apps, Tellagami, Educreations, Explain Everything may be used to notate, record, create, and compose music that may be stored in portfolios e.g. See Saw or Google Drive Presider: Tedra Smith Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Hal Leonard

CC 5

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12 : 3 0 P. M . Jessica Wiseman CH

Liberty Middle School Choir Jessica Wiseman, Conductor Presider: Joe Thrower See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC Jr. Ballroom

Judy Bowers CH, GM, HE

Repertoire Challenges for Developing Singers Group Voicing, A Music Hierarchy and Re-voicing techniques for choirs will be demonstrated, with special emphasis on changing voices. Re-voicing will address SATB choirs lacking balanced sections. Presider: Loren Veigel Content Standards: PR

CC 1

Marla Butke, Richard Schnipke CH

Enhancing the Choral Art through Dalcroze Eurhythmics Participants will be actively engaged in a variety of movement exercises designed to connect the singer to the music in a kinesthetic way, with a focus on rhythmic integrity and expression. Presider: Tyler Skidmore Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. A

Robert Sinclair CH, BR, CA, SF

Teaching for Transfer: Making Every Moment Count Why can t they remember stuff from one rehearsal to the next? We will explore specific teaching methods designed to take skills and concepts from one moment in rehearsal and develop them in another. Presider: Travis Pennell Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 3

Zebulon Highben CH

Muskingum University Concert Choir Zebulon Highben, Conductor Presider: David Turrill See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Cheryl Lavender GM

Learn to Harmonize ‘Round the World Through global activities, learn the successful methodology for teaching kids to gradually develop confident aural, oral, visual and kinesthetic harmonization. Handout. Dress comfortably. Presider: Michael Pilat Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Hope Ballroom DE

CC 25AB

Denise Gagne GM, CA

Sensational Singing Games and Folk Dances for K-6 Classrooms Children everywhere love singing games. Teach rhythm, melody reading, social skills, multicultural material, and more through games! Presider: Carrie Smith Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. BC

Natasha Thurmon GM, SL

Recorder and Differentiated Instruction Some students love to play recorder, while others struggle with it. Differentiated instruction helps a teacher to cater to students varying needs while maintaining the flow of the music lesson. Presider: Amy Beegle Content Standards: CE,RE Sponsor: Music Is Elementary

HI Center St. D

John Jacobson IN

Sub-Time Surprise Suddenly you need to be absent from school for an emergency. We will introduce you a sure-fire 25 minute lesson plan. Sponsor: Hal Leonard Corporation

CC 13

Justin Mirche IN

Where’s My Stuff? If you’re not managing your instrument inventory, uniforms, library, student data, and finances, you’re losing some of it! See how the Charms system helps you manage your assets. Sponsor: Charms Office Assistant

CC 14

David Kay, Sam Morrison JZ, BR, HE

Moving Your Jazz Ensemble Into The 21st Century: Connecting With New Performance Techniques This presentation presents newer forms of Jazz Ensemble music; how to teach, organize and perform. The music of Sam Morrison, ex-Miles Davis saxophonist, will be featured along with Sam himself. Presider: Brian Griebel Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Dakota Saxophone Co.

MA Ballroom

University School 1:00 Jazz Ensemble David Kay, Conductor Presider: Brian Griebel See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Gary DeVault OC, BD, CH, GM, OR

Getting a Music Teaching Job: Interview Techniques that Work This session will explore components to successful interviews: preparation, first impression, becoming the ideal candidate, preparing for questions, doing the homework, and following the interview. Presider: Shawn Stevens

CC 20

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12 : 3 0 P. M . Lynne Latham OR, BD

Top 10 Things Band Directors Need to Know About Teaching Orchestra Revelations of the mysteries of string playing from the very start. Each instrument will be reviewed. Perfect for band directors teaching strings or any string person needing new teaching strategies. Presider: Mike Leone Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: LudwigMasters Publications

CC 16

Jay Rinsen Weik SF, CM, HE

Mindfulness, Stress and the Performing Musician This workshop will cover the practice of mindfulness as it applies to helping students deal with performance anxiety and stress. Participants will leave with immediately useable techniques. Presider: Devon Gess Content Standards: PR Sponsor: The University of Toledo

CC 9

Kate Fitzpatrick SF

Urban Music Education: A Counternarrative Based on Contextually Specific Teaching This session will provide an introduction to current issues in urban and under-resourced music education settings, and will introduce the concept of contextually specific teaching as a framework. Presider: Kristin Coen-Mishlan Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 4

Edie Steiner SL

Special Learners Collaboration Corner Participants will share & review lesson plans, learning how to add value to learning outcomes. Educators will leave with innovative ways to foster learning for all with learning supports. Presider: Mary Jo Mallchok Content Standards: CE,RE

CC 11

Jean McKen TI

The Exciting New Breezin Thru Theory: Now, For Any Device! Breezin Thru Theory’s state of the art upgrade is here! New interface/design makes it usable on all devices including Chromebooks, iPads, phones. Dashboards show progress & assessment in a snap. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Breezin’ Thru Inc.

CC 19

Richard Dammers, VJ Manzo, William Bauer TI

TI:ME Leadership Academy Panel Discussion Come see members of the TI:ME Leadership academy discuss what is latest and greatest in Music Technology Education. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

Robby Burns TI

Working with Digital Scores It’s time to move your sheet music to your screen! This session will cover the entire process, starting with an overview of scanning tools and ending with tablet software such as forScore. Presider: TI:ME

CC 23

Robert Willey TI

Using Video Direction as and Application of the Study of Music An experimental curriculum project is outlined in which student composers, conductors, theorists, and performers direct multi-camera video productions based on score analysis of the performance works. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

OHIO MUSIC EDUCATION A S SOCI AT I ON

CLEVELAND 2017

GENERAL SESSION I Presider: Kathleen McGrady, OMEA President Elect

CC Grand Ballroom

Outstanding Music Support Group Canfield Band Parents, Inc., Canfield Local School District

NORTH COAST

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 2-4, 2017

Outstanding Administrator Award Dr. William Wagner, Superintendent, Fairview Park City Schools Outstanding Young Music Educator Award John M. Carmack, Choir Director, Vermilion HS/ Sailorway MS Outstanding Music Educator Award Dr. Bruce Moss, Director of Bands, Bowling Green State University

1 : 0 0 P. M . CC Grand Ballroom

ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA William W. Wiedrich, Conductor See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

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2 : 3 0 P. M . Scott DiMauro AD, OT, SF

What Happens in Columbus Doesn’t Stay in Columbus, and What Educators Can Do about It Scott DiMauro will give an overview of current legislation and its effect on music education. Scott will also offer suggestions on how educators can get involved to make a difference. Presider: Jim Funk

CC 10

Dara Gillis, Mark Lochstampfor AE, BD, CH, GM, JZ, OR

OMEA Creative Events Information Session This session will educate OMEA members on the area of Creative Events. It will instruct those in attendance on how to register their students for Creative Events submissions. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 12

Jay Wardeska, Stephanie Smith AE, BD

Marching Band Affairs General Session This session will provide a recap of the 2016 marching band season and provide information about the upcoming 2017 season. Directors, adjudicators and event chairs are encouraged to attend. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: RE,PR

CC 6

Amanda Matthews GM

Reaching Boys: Rhythm and Rondo Make the Difference with the Flying Mallets Flying Mallets is an elective, auditioned mallet percussion ensemble, grades 3-5, from allboys University School in Cleveland. The group is firmly rooted in the Orff tradition, in which improvisation is a vital part of what they do. They will play from the Orff/Keetman “Music for Children”. Presider: Elizabeth Chois See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

HI Center St. BC

Jason Smith, Joseph Brown, Lucas Borges BD, BR, HE, OR

Low Brass High Standards:A Creative and Versatile Approach to Chamber Music This presentation offers creative a Chamber Music experience through innovative use of instrumentation and repertoire developing students’ technique and musicianship while fostering enthusiasm. Presider: Janine Schmelzer Bock Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 20

Ohio University 3 Basso Lucas Rego Borges, Conductor Presider: Janine Schmelzer Bock See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Amanda Hughes CH, CA

Voice Typing and Choral Placement for Optimal Vocal Health and Superior Sonority. This clinic will demonstrate strategies for part assignment throughout the middle and high school program. It will also delve into using a rubric of the individual voice to place singers. The Specerville SSA Choir will serve as demo group. Presider: Rick Eakin Content Standards: CE,PR

CC Jr. Ballroom

Spencerville Local School Women’s Choir SSA Janis K. Griffin, Conductor Presider: Rick Eakin See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Brian Nabors CH, CM

From Rural to Urban: Building and Maintaining a Successful Choral Program This clinic will provide ideas and suggestions from the beginning to intermediate stages of building a choral program, in an urban and rural setting. Presider: Geoffrey Zimmerly Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 3

Denise Eaton CH, CA, CM

Something for Everyone Veteran educator, Denise Eaton, will showcase recently published Carl Fischer chorals in a variety of voices, all accessible for secondary and above choirs. A complimentary packet will be provided. Presider: Cynthia Grady Content Standards: CE Sponsor: Carl Fischer Music

CC 1

Jay White CH, HE, JZ, MC

Let s Put on a Show: The Basics of Music Theatre Voice Training Students love music theatre and many dream of being on Broadway. This session will focus on some fundamental tools teachers can use to aid their students in singing music theatre styles healthfully. Presider: David Tovey Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 5

Laura Stack GM, CM

Mindful Management: Moving Beyond the Obstacles of the Underserved Classroom Mindfully manage your classroom in 20 seconds with 3 easy steps using the Behavior Management Cycle. Learn and practice this approach to transform any environment into a creative, fun, orderly space. Presider: Cynthia Grady

CC 24

Michelle Zinck GM, CM

Plans B through Z: When Lesson Plan “A” Doesn’t Work Participants will come away with at least 25 constructive “filler” activities K-8 that can be used when the lesson plan falls apart or can’t be used. These activities need few if any supplies. Presider: Kathryn Berger Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 25AB

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2 : 3 0 P. M . Linda Hartley HE

Relationship with Department of Teacher Education: A New and Unique Perspective This session will provide insight for music teacher educators from the perspective of teacher education departments. Participants will gain knowledge to assist in improved working relationships. Presider: Joseph Ellis

CC 9

Otto Gross IN

Classroom Management Made Easy The planning process can be streamlined by making use of the Quaver K-5 and the Quaver 6-8 General Music Programs. Automated assessments, easy curriculum customization, and engaging activities for your students help make lesson planning fun again! Save precious time and build a collection of resources that will help you efficiently manage your classroom. Sponsor: QuaverMusic.com

CC 13

Greg Ondo IN

Dorico - The New Era in Notation Software (Repeat Session) Come see how Dorico is redefining the gold standard in scoring software. Combining musical intelligence, intuitive workflows, impeccable output, and world-class audio in one awesomely powerful, professional package. Sponsor: Yamaha Corporation of America - Steinberg

CC 14

Willie Morris, III JZ, BD

University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble Willie Morris, lll, Conductor Presider: Jim Leslie See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Craig Resta, John Veneskey, Patricia Grutzmacher RS, BD, OR

Connecting Research with Music Education Practice in the Instrumental Music Classroom Conversations with a practitioner and a researcher focusing on applications of music education research to improve your practice in the instrumental music classroom using articles from the Ohio journal, Contributions to Music Education. Presider: Christopher Kaschube Content Standards: CE, RE, PR

CC 22

Dawn Farmer SF, BD, RS

The Women of the American Bandmasters Association This session will highlight the living female band directors who have been voted into this prestigious organization. Females account for less than 2% of the membership of the ABA. Presider: Kristin Coen-Mishlan Content Standards: RE

CC 15

MA Ballroom

Leyla Sanyer OR, SF

Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance II From a basic understanding of CMP to use of the standards and unit development instead of concert cycle & specific pieces only. Concerts that teach, the heart of a piece and making connections. The Cleveland School of the Arts Orchestra will serve as the demonstration group. Presider: Elizabeth Hankins Content Standards: CE,PR,RE

CC Ballroom C

Cleveland School of the Arts String Orchestra Dianna Richardson, Conductor Presider: Elizabeth Hankins See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Kevin Mixon SF, BD

Building Your Instrumental Music Program in Urban and Rural Schools This presentation will focus on four major areas crucial to success: recruiting and retention; student engagement, discipline/management; parental involvement; and funding and administrative support. The Jackson City Schools High School band will serve as a demo group. Presider: Zach Hinson

CC 26ABC

Jackson High School Wind Ensemble Aaron Rex, Conductor Presider: Zach Hinson See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Tom Bracy SF, AD

Using Music as a Vehicle to Enhance One s Life: Make Music Build Lives This session will remind us of why music is so important to both human development and community development and why we are doing what we do, especially for those in at-risk communities. Presider: Michael Pilat

CC 4

John Mlynczak TI

Advocating for a Music Technology Curriculum How do we advocate for adding music technology curriculums? This session will provide information onstarting a music technology program and supporting student growth in all areas. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 23

Kris Gilbert TI

Can You PLICK It? Yes You Can! Can you PLICK It? As music teachers we are often pressured into new ideas when it comes to assessment. Plickers is an amazing app that lets you assess on the fly, and the students LOVE IT!!! Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 19

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2 : 3 0 P. M . Rex Phung TI

QR Code in Music Education The way QR Codes can be used in the classroom is limited only by our own and our students’ imaginations. Participants will learn about the process of making QR codes and creating lesson using them. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

Will Kuhn TI

This Remix is Fire Have your students ever wanted to make a trap-style remix of Britney Spears? A techno version of Summertime Sadness? Learn how to guide students through the process of making club-ready remixes. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

3 : 4 5 P. M . Ryan Shaw AD, SF

Avoiding Urban Music Education Cuts: A Cautionary Tale This presentation will focus on how one urban school district eliminated its elementary arts specialists to fill a budget gap. The session will offer potential solutions for staving off harmful cuts. Presider: Mendell Hibbard

CC 4

John Deliman, Pamela Thiel AE, OR

Sight Reading at Large Group Orchestra Adjudicated Event Strategies, hints, and tips for a successful AE Sight Reading experience will be shared. Hear some of our Sight Reading Adjudicators discuss what works (and what doesn’t work). Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 15

William Guegold AE

AE Event Chair In-Service This session is for new/experienced AE event chairs. The newly updated Event Management Handbook will be reviewed as well as current Management Program requirements as they relate to adjudicators. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 11

Anthony Costa, Janice Minor, John Kurokawa, Sarah Nowlin BD, HE, OR, SF

Clarinets Big and Small: How to Utilize Them All! This clinic will demonstrate the most effective teaching and performance techniques to maximize the intonation and blend of the Bb, alto, bass and Eb clarinets in your ensemble. Presider: Ben Streitenberger Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 24

Michael Colburn BD, BR

The Myth of the Maestro: Leadership In the Modern Era This presentation will consider the unique demands of being a conductor in our modern era, and will focus on the speaker’s experiences and insights as both a military and college band director. Presider: Jason Graham

CC 3

Glen McCarthy BR

Guitar! The Perfect Addition To Your Music Department Guitar can reach students not in BOC. Strategies for starting and equipping your class will be presented. Guitar is the perfect vehicle for improvising, composing and learning how to read music. Presider: BettyAnne Gottlieb Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: GAMA Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association

CC 9

Christa Roberts CH, BR

Middle School Show Choir: Not Just About Jazz Hands! A good middle school show choir can perform, but a great show choir can become better people. How to start a middle school show choir and teach them to touch lives in the community. Presider: Rebel Marcum Content Standards: PR

CC 5

Eric Kauffman CH

Upper Arlington High School Symphonic Choir Eric Kauffman, Conductor Presider: Richard Mathey See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Judy Bowers CH, GM, HE

Rules for Expressive Singing Rules for Expressive Singing will be used in this session to support student independence in singing musically. Even beginners should be able to look at the score and see some things the teacher sees. Presider: Julie Green Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 1

James Javorsky GM, CA

Engage. Experience. Excite! Sing, play, and experience a variety of song activities that can be incorporated into the music classroom. Learn engaging folk songs that help students understand musical concepts and enjoy learning! Presider: Deanna Harris Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 25AB

HI Hope Ballroom DE

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3 : 4 5 P. M . Susan Cook GM, CA, CH

Teaching Singing in the Elementary School: Ideas for Raising Up All Children As Singers Are we intentionally teaching children how to sing or simply asking students to sing along and hope they catch on? This clinic offers ideas, methods and resources for nurturing young singers. Presider: Kathleen Milford Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. BC

Kathleen Horvath, Ryan Scheber HE, OT

Beyond the Screen: In Person Communication with the Social Media Generation As preservice music educators approach student teaching, they are often very unprepared for “face to face” communication skills. Strategies to develop this critical skill will be presented. Presider: Marsha Kincade Content Standards: RE

CC 12

Michael Sweeney IN

Young Band Programming for Success Program meaningful literature using a balance of proven classics and carefully chosen new works. What to look for, what to look out for, and how to find hidden games. Sponsor: Hal Leonard Corporation

CC 13

Greg Ondo IN

CC 14

Gunnar Mossblad JZ, GM, SF

The Mechanics of Swing: Evolution of the Style and Teaching Students How it Works! The development of jazz style requires technical analysis, mature listening & practice. The mechanics of swing can be broken down to 3 simple elements that can be taught to even beginning students. Presider: Scott Curfman Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: University of Toledo

CC 22

Manju Durairaj MC, CA, CM, GM

Same and Different: Building Empathy in the Music Classroom through Diverse Children’s Literature Through diverse children’s literature, movement, and multicultural song, dance, speech, and visible thinking routines, students develop acceptance of themselves, their community, and the larger world. Presider: Robert Duris Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. A

Meeting

OCMEA Meeting

MA Erie/Superior

David Montgomery OC, BD, CH

Serviam! Developing a Servant’s Heart Among Your Student Leaders This session will discuss ways that developing the heart of a servant among student leaders creates a positive, productive, and successful atmosphere across the ensemble. Content Standards: RE

CC 6

Annie Fullard, Donna Jelen OR, AD, BD, CH, SF

The Hows and Whys of Establishing a Chamber Music Program in Your School Chamber music is an essential experience for musicians of all levels. In this clinic, we present a rationale for including chamber music in your school program and offer some strategies for success. The Cavani String Quartet will serve as the demo group. Presider: Mario Clopton Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 16

Cavani String Quartet Presider: Mario Clopton See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Tammy Kuntz RS, BD, CH, GM, HE, OR

Just Send It In! This is a personal narrative of my experience with the first submission to a major journal. The process of journal selection, advancing through the process, and emails from reviewers will be shared. Presider: Christa Kuebel Content Standards: RE

CC 10

Kathlene Cramer SL, GM

True Inclusion: Musical Experiences to Reach All Learners in the General Music Cassroom This presentation will provide ideas for simple adaptations you can make to your existing lesson plan to engage all types of learners. A practical guide for including students with special needs. Presider: Hannah Snyder Content Standards: PR

HI Center St. D

Ethan Hein TI

Accessible Interfaces for Beginner Music Makers The NYU Music Experience Design Lab creates new interfaces for music learning and expression, focusing on beginners. This workshop introduces three apps: the Groove Pizza, aQWERTYon, and QWERTYBeats. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

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3 : 4 5 P. M . Justin Mirche TI

Cloud-Based Asset Management Using Charms See how the 24/7 cloud-based Charms system can help school organizations and school districts manage assets -- whether instruments, uniforms, library, student money, or even parental resources. Presider: TI:ME Sponsor: Charms/ Dorian Business

CC 23

Matthew McLean TI

Music Composition as Experience: New Composition Strategies for the Modern Classroom Through a combination of long standing music pedagogies, new technology and a student driven curriculum, we can give every student access to the powerful experience of being a composer. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 19

Ted Scalzo TI

Finale 101: Learn the Essentials to Get You Going Learn how easy it is to compose, arrange, edit, transpose, listen to and print your music with Finale. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

5 : 0 0 P. M . Larry Brown, Theresa Vietmeier AD, BD, BR, CA, CH, GM, OR, OT

Administrators Are People Too Two former music teachers and current administrators share positive ways to maintain cooperative relationships with all of the district’s administrative staff regardless of their interests and styles. Presider: Joseph Ellis Content Standards: RE,PR

CC 10

Scott Eversdyke AE, CH

Vocal Adjudication Session This session will focus on Solo and Ensemble vocal adjudications; it is open to all, and counts as a yearly-inservice for Adjudicators. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 5

Jason Sulliman BD, SF

Playing the Long Game: Planning Beyond Beginning Band with Your Beginning Brass Students We often teach our beginning brass students how to be successful at beginning-level band. Will their success scale up? I discuss limitations with common pedagogy and share tips for educators. Presider: Jim Funk Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 24

Peggy D. Bennett BR

Vitality: Reviving the Life in Your Teaching Do you still have your passion for teaching? If not, where did it go and how do you get it back? Learn five ways to revive yourself through your own attitudes and behaviors in schools. Presider: Kathryn Berger

CC 9

Brody McDonald CH

Wright State University ETHOS Brody McDonald, Conductor Presider: Matt Koehler See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Bryan Nichols CH, CA

Fun & Fabulous Sight-Singing for the Choral Classroom This session will present ten strategies to increase student engagement in sight-singing instruction. Attendees are given practical solutions for maintaining student interest and engagement. Presider: Jay White Content Standards: PR

CC 3

Julia Shaw CH

Identifying Quality Repertoire for Choral Ensembles: Musical and Ethical Considerations How do conductors define quality repertoire and find pieces to suit specific choirs? We ll read repertoire that exemplifies criteria of quality applicable to various pieces, choirs, and situations. Presider: Jayne Wenner Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 1

LeslieAnne Bird GM, CA, CM, OT

Orff in the Urban (or any) Classroom (Intermediate) In this session we will use diverse literature and the Orff method to appeal to upper elementary and middle school children in urban (or any) classroom successfully. Presider: Heather Russell Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. BC

Natasha Thurmon GM, CA

Recorder and Beyond! Using Recorder Beyond a Singular Unit Many teachers use the recorder as a one-time unit that isn’t revisited again. It can be incorporated into general music lessons and still maintain students interest beyond the initial introduction. Presider: Kristy Piper Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: Music Is Elementary

HI Center St. D

CC Jr. Ballroom

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5 : 0 0 P. M . Kerri Wayne, Lisa Huisman Koops HE, BR, OC

Recognizing and Navigating Mental Illness as a Pre-Service Music Educator: Community Awareness The onset of mental illness is often young adulthood and may occur during pre-service music ed programs. We provide information for students and faculty to facilitate support and inclusion. Presider: Christa Kuebel

CC 12

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra JZ, OR

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Presider: Paul Ferguson See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Jeffrey Singler OR

Own Your Tone! Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Cellos This clinic will focus on how tone production works on cello and provide tools for attendees to improve tone quality for themselves, their students, and cello sections they may conduct. Presider: Andrea Tippery Content Standards: PR

CC 15

Michael Hopkins OR, CA, RS

What Can My Students Hear? Developing Aural Skills and Tuning Independence in Orchestra This session describes the process of helping students to develop tuning independence and offers strategies teachers can use to teach tuning and develop aural skills. Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 16

Steven Huang OR

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Steven Huang, Conductor Presider: Elizabeth Hankins See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Reception

OCMEA Banquet

MA Ballroom

CC 26ABC

DR Board Room

Craig Resta, Terry Kuhn, William Anderson RS, BR, HE

Taking the Long View: Lessons After 40 Years of the Kent State Doctoral Program in Music Education The year 2016 marks 40 years of the Kent State PhD degree. Presenters Craig Resta, William Anderson, and Terry Kuhn reflect on the history, development, and impact of this notable Ohio program. Presider: Patricia Grutzmacher Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 20

Dawn Farmer SF, CM

Inner-City Schools: Keys to Success This session presents ideas on how to create a positive and successful teaching environment in an inner-city or under-served school. Presider: Michael Pilat Content Standards: RE

CC 6

Floyd Richmond, John Mlynczak, Mark Lochstampfor, Mike Lawson TI

It’s About TI:ME Learn about the resources and professional opportunities available in music technology from the Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME, a non-profit 503c). Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR,Nn

CC 21

Korey Black, Kris Turner TI

What? I Have to Teach Music Technology Too? Is your school interested in having you teach music technology curriculum? This session will be hands on approach on how to connect music technology with math, computer science, and audio industry. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 19

Robby Burns TI

Digital Time Management for the Music Teacher Feel like computers and email get in the way? Harness the power of task management, calendar, and other productivity apps so that you can spend less time doing busywork and more time teaching music! Presider: TI:ME

CC 23

Robert Willey TI

Setting Up and Managing Internet Radio This presentation tracks the process of creating a university Internet streaming radio station, its integration into music classes, and the maintenance by members of the student record label. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

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CLEVELAND 2017

GENERAL SESSION II Presider: Terry Herschman, OMEA DaCapo Chair

CC Grand Ballroom

Distinguished Service Award Patricia Meeks

NORTH COAST

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 2-4, 2017

8 : 0 0 P. M . ALL-STATE BAND

CC Grand Ballroom

Kevin Sedatole, Conductor See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs Ann Usher, Suzanne Walters CH

Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus Ann Usher, Conductor Presider: Suzanne Walters See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC Jr. Ballroom

9 : 3 0 P. M . Bobby Selvaggio JZ

JECO Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble Bobby Selvaggio, Conductor Presider: Bill Burns See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

MA Ballroom

Join us for our Hugh A. Glauser School of Music Reception on FRIDAY, FEB. 3, 2017, 6:15 – 7:45 P.M. Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland CC22

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES: BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF MUSIC BACHELOR OF SCIENCE*

VISIT THE HUGH A. GLAUSER SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT BOOTH NO. 418 AND ATTEND THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

Programs of Study:

“Recording Ensembles for Selfand Student Assessment” Jay Dorfman | CC23

Music (B.A.)

Contemporary Popular Music*

Music Education (B.M.) Instrumental Performance (B.M.) Piano Performance (B.M.) Vocal Performance (B.M.) Composition (B.M.) Music Technology (B.S.)* Undergraduate Minors:

Music Jazz Studies World Music Audio Recording* Music Technology*

THURSDAY, FEB. 2 12:30 - 1:30 P.M.

5 – 6 P.M.

“A Look Into the Future: An Overview and Understanding of Music Teacher Education” Craig Resta | CC12

FRIDAY, FEB 3 8 - 9 A.M.

“Hey Girls! Let’s Have a Chat: Women in Instrumental Music” Kristin Coen-Mishlan | CC20

“The Only Constant Is Change: Musings of an Urban Veteran Music Teacher” Rachael Fleischaker | CC6

2:30 – 4 P.M.

“Building Your Instrumental Music Program in Urban and Rural Schools” Kevin Mixon and Aaron Rex | CC26

3:45 – 4:45 P.M.

“Just Send It In!” Tammy Kuntz | CC10

5 – 6 P.M.

“Taking the Long View: Lessons After 40 Years of the Kent State Doctoral Program in Music Education” Craig Resta, Bill Anderson, Terry Kuhn | CC20

SATURDAY, FEB. 4 8 - 9 A.M.

“Life, Music and Social Justice for All” Rachael Fleischaker | CC12

“Connecting Research With Music Education Practice in the Choral Music Classroom” Christopher Venesile and Bryan Helsel | CC4

GRADUATE DEGREES: MASTER OF ARTS MASTER OF MUSIC DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

9:15 - 10:15 A.M.

Programs of Study:

2:30 - 3:30 P.M.

“Creating Your Vision: Tools to Guide the Future of Your Music Tech Program” David Thompson | CC17

2:30 – 3:30 P.M.

Additional sessions from doctoral students, faculty and alumni can be found in the conference program book. We invite you to attend their sessions and learn from these outstanding representatives of our programs.

Music Composition (M.A.) Ethnomusicology (M.A.) Music Theory (M.A.) Conducting: (M.M.) Band Orchestra Choral

Music Education (M.M.) – Entirely Online! Performance (M.M.) Performance: Chamber Music (M.M.) Music Education (Ph.D.) Music Theory-Composition (Ph.D.) * Offered at the Stark campus only

Kent Wind Ensemble Ballroom C

“Let’s Put on a Show: The Basics of Music Theatre Voice Training” Jay White | CC5 “Connecting Research With Music Education in the Instrumental Music Classroom” Patricia Grutzmacher, Craig Resta, John Veneskey | CC22

10:45 - 11:45 A.M.

Please visit our website for audition information and dates. WWW.KENT.EDU/MUSIC

For additional information contact: AUDITIONS:

Jesse Leyva, DMA Recruitment Coordinator jleyva@kent.edu UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS:

Dana Brown Assistant to the Director dabrown@kent.edu

Kent State University P.O. Box 5190 | Kent, OH 44242-0001 Phone: 330-672-2172 Email: schoolofmusic@kent.edu Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. 15-COTA-00024-052

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS:

Michael Chunn Coordinator of Graduate Studies mchunn@kent.edu KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK:

Laurie Camp Academic Advisor, Kent State Stark lacamp1@kent.edu

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7: 15 A . M . Breakfast

Phi Beta Mu Breakfast Meeting

MA Ballroom Salon FGH

8:00 A.M. Christopher Chaffee, Gary DeVault AD, BR, OT

From NCLB to ESSA: Opportunities and Challenges for Music Education Overview of state requirements under ESSA (accountability, assessments, standards, teacher evaluation), opportunities for music (well-rounded education) and an update on the progress of Ohio s plan. Presider: Geoffrey Zimmerly

CC 6

Bill Guegold AE, BD

Woodwind Adjudication Session This session will focus on Solo and Ensemble woodwind adjudications; it is open to all, and counts as a yearly-inservice for Adjudicators. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 10

Galen Karriker BD

Inspiring Greater Musicality in Preparation for Performance Clinic will focus on improving the large ensemble musicality in preparation for contest and/or performances. Specific areas will include tone, balance, rhythm, articulation and phrasing. Presider: Daniel Wyant Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 22

Jason Sulliman BD, HE, JZ, OR, SF

All About That Bass Trombone: A Fantastic Addition to any Instrumental Program The bass trombone can add so much depth and color to your ensembles. I introduce and demonstrate the instrument: the valves, pedagogy, utility, and nuance of this often under-utilized instrument. Presider: John Blasko

CC 20

Kevin Sedatole BD, CH, OR

Expressive Conducting- Creative Gestures Exploration of creative conducting gestures based on the Laban method. Presider: Jason Graham Content Standards: PR

CC 1

Felipe Morales-Torres BR, AD, BD, CA, CH, MC, OR, SF

Music Without Borders: Making Travel Meaningful and Accessible for Low-Income Families Learn how an orchestra from one of Ohio’s poorest communities saw the ocean and made a difference through cultural and artistic exchange. Pick up tips to build your own immersion experience, too! Presider: Matt Keasal Content Standards: RE,PR

CC 9

Rachael Fleischaker BR, CA, GM, MC

Life, Music, and Social Justice for All Explore social justice through hands-on activities that challenge traditional styles of teaching and classroom management. Envision new ways to incorporate social justice into your teaching. Presider: Chelsea Hillard Content Standards: RE

CC 12

Kenneth Douglas CA, BD, BR, CH, GM, JZ, OR

Beyond Performance Assessments: Assessment Strategies that Supplement Performance Assessments In an effort to supplement performance assessments, this session will present unique assessment techniques that are both meaningful and manageable, and reflect authentically student learning in music. Presider: Lisa Baker Content Standards: CE,RE

CC 11

Braden Pontoli CH

Learwood Middle School Concert Choir Braden Pontoli, Conductor Presider: Frank Bianchi See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Jessica Wiseman CH, CA

Projecting Success (Repeat Session) In this session I will demonstrate how I use a projector or smart board to focus instruction, prepare music, increase reading ability, and provide differentiation to my students. Presider: Kimberle Wigglesworth Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 5

Richard Schnipke CH

OCDA Elementary Reading Session Participants will be given a packet of music appropriate for elementary level choirs. Reading to be led by OCDA Repertoire and Standards chairs. Presider: Shannon Jakubczak Content Standards: CE, PR Sponsor: OCDA

CC 3

CC Jr. Ballroom

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8:00 A.M. Nicola Mason, Tracy Leslie GM, MC

Exploring Africa through Play Explore the rich diversity of Africa through authentic children’s songs and games. Enhance cultural responsiveness and highlight the shared values of various geographic regions and tribes through play. Presider: Lisa Richards Content Standards: CE

CC 25AB

Sharon Burch GM, JZ, SF

Step by Step Jazz for Young People for General Music Teachers Who May or May Not Be Trained in Jazz Interactive jazz lessons created with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz At Lincoln Center (JALC) recordings. Students play classroom instruments along with audio/video recordings of JALC musicians and slides. Presider: Audrey Hathaway Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York

HI Center St. A

David Pope OR, CA

Playing Position & Posture: Setting Beginning Students Up for Long-Term Success Setting students up correctly is crucial for success. This session will emphasize methods to reinforce posture, correct left & right hand playing positions, proper bowing motion, and note reading. Presider: Mary Jo Mallchok Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Alfred Music Publishing

CC 15

Kathleen Horvath OR

Muscleship: The Often Overlooked Foundational Element of Performance Technique Stringed playing involves the coordinated action of the eyes, brain, and body with music. Technique that prevents injury is important. Learn how pervasive injury is and strategies for prevention. Presider: BettyAnne Gottlieb Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 16

Bryan Helsel, Christopher Venesile RS, CH

Connecting Research with Music Education Practice in the Choral Music Classroom Conversations with a practitioner and a researcher focusing on applications of music education research to improve your practice in the choral music classroom using articles from the Ohio journal, Contributions to Music Education. Presider: Patricia Grutzmacher Content Standards: CE, PR, RE

CC 4

Kevin Mixon SF, MC, OR

Motivating and Educating with Diverse Instrumental Music Practical strategies will be presented to help directors motivate and educate students and ignite enthusiastic audiences by introducing culturally diverse and other appealing styles of music. Presider: Ryan Shaw

CC 24

Laura Stack SF, CM, GM

Movement from a Muse: Building Blocks for Character and Creativity in the Underserved Classroom Create elemental movement using the power of poetry, imagery, and SMARTboard technology (optional). Glean tools to cultivate a nurturing environment even in the most challenging teaching situations. Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. BC

Angela Snell, Rebecca Townsend, SL, AD, BD, CH, CM, GM, OR

Crash Course in Special Education: Tips for an Inclusive Music Classroom Learn proactive strategies to keep the integrity of the music, the curriculum, and the educator s teaching style in integrated classrooms. Quick tips will be provided to immediately empower teachers. Presider: Heather Russell Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. D

Anthony Conte TI

PC-Based Modern Music Creation - 101 Learn how to set-up a PC-based music classroom using Mixcraft music software and Teacher’s Guide. Covers music recording, live performance, loop creation. Free Mixcraft teacher’s license and book. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Acoustica Inc.

CC 23

Janice Smith TI

Thinking About Beginner Filmscoring: A CRASH Course This session will offer several techniques for working with young composers who are interested in music that accompanies video. Participants will create a short film score for a video. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

Micah Blouin TI

Tech Yourself! There is a myriad of affordable tools available for high-quality feedback and assessment. Learn about how to invest wisely in the best solutions for the most efficient rehearsals or assessments. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: PR Sponsor: Pre Sonus

CC 21

Ted Scalzo TI

SmartMusic for Jazz: Studies for Beginner to Advanced This clinic will show how to use SmartMusic to help students develop their jazz chops. SmartMusic contains over 400 jazz ensemble charts from beginner to advanced with music and MP3 accompaniments. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: MakeMusic Inc.

CC 19

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9 : 15 A . M . Dustin Wiley AD, BD, CH, CM, SF

Boosters, Beyond the Fundraisers and Maximizing Potential This session will discuss the Music Booster Organization and its roles and relationships within the school, and the community. Presider: Scott Curfman

CC 6

Greg Taylor AE

SE Management Program Version 5.8 This session is designed for Solo and Ensemble Site Chairs or anyone who might be interested in hosting in the future. It will cover the brand new version of the software used to schedule the event. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: PR

CC 12

Jay Wardeska, Stephanie Smith AE, BD

Marching Band Affairs Forum This session will provide an opportunity for guided discussion and questions about OMEA Marching Band Events, Marching Band Adjudications, current trends and concerns. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: PR

CC 10

Birch Browning BD

Cleveland Winds Birch Browning, Conductor Presider: John Perrine See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Matthew Schatt BD, BR, CH, OR

Practice Strategies for the 21st Century Musician This session will present authentic research- and practitioner-based strategies for engaging students in productive practice at all levels of skill development. Presider: Meghan Schatt Content Standards: RE,PR

CC 24

Michael Colburn BD

What Would Sousa Do? - Applying the Performance Practices of the March King This presentation will study Sousa’s techniques for customizing a march performance, and will feature the materials available through the Marine Band’s “Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa” project. Presider: Rod Miller

CC 1

CC Ballroom C

Melinda Wallace CA, GM

You’re So Good, You Get an “A!” - How to Avoid Grading Based on Behavior in General Music It’s difficult to look past how good (or bad) a student behaves in general music & focus on their musical progress. In this session, we will discuss the challenges of grading & ideas for improvement. Presider: Katie Ferren

HI Center St. D

Andy Beck CH, CA

MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE: Choral Music for Middle School Voices Join clinician Andy Beck as he addresses your biggest concerns. A complimentary music packet will be given to each director in attendance. Presider: Rebel Marcum Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: Alfred Music Publishing

CC 3

Frank Bianchi CH

Baldwin Wallace Men’s Chorus Frank Bianchi, Conductor Presider: Adam Sheldon See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Robert Sinclair CH, CA, HE

Score to Performance: The Science of Musicality All music must dance. I remember hearing these truisms from my teachers as I am sure that you have heard them from yours. Help your students derive musical shape and meaning from the musical page. Presider: Travis Pennell Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 5

John Feierabend GM, CA

First Steps in Music: Movement Development Movement experiences using folk songs, rhymes and classical music are used to nourish children’s musical sensitivities and provides them with expressive and accurate movement intuition. Presider: Anthony Sollenberger Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: GIA Publications, Inc.

CC 25AB

Lorelei Batislaong GM, MC, SF

Don’t Change How You Teach: The Ukulele, an Elemental Tool for Student Success Participants will apply already utilized elemental teaching techniques to the ukulele resulting in a student-based, student-driven, and fun approach to ukulele in the elementary music classroom. Presider: Samantha Puterbaugh Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Music is Elementary

Thom Borden GM, CA, CM

Play-Parties and Singing Games for Everyone This session will present music concepts through play. Suggestions to incorporate Orff and Kodaly strategies will be included in the materials. Bring a friend along as partners will be welcome. Presider: Bettie Boswell Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: WEST MUSIC

HI Hope Ballroom DE

9:15 AM

HI Center St. BC

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9 : 15 A . M . Paul Young HE, OC

Mindset, Grit, & Motivation: Keys to Success for Music Teachers and Students of All Needs Attendees will learn how to model and teach growth mindset and grit traits and discover how perseverance strategies increase academic performance and lead to higher retention rates in music programs. Presider: Linda Hartley Content Standards: CE

CC 22

Online Elementary Music Tools by MusicFirst Discover MusicFirst’s simple-to-use online software tools for today’s elementary music students and teachers, including the brand-new Music-First Junior. Enhance learning quality applications that are accessible anytime, anywhere.Presenter: Jim FrankelSponsor: MusicFirst

CC 13

William Burns JZ, BD, CH, GM, MC

21st Century Jazz Integration with the Bright Moments Quintet Participants will learn how to utilize jazz as a medium for improvisation, composition, and academic growth in their classroom through the use of poetry, movement activities, and integration. Presider: Scott Gasaway Content Standards: CE,RE Sponsor: Jazz Education Connection of Ohio

MA Ballroom

Bright Moments Quintet William Burns, Director Presider: Scott Gasaway See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Craig Woodson MC, GM

The Dondo for GM: Making and Playing a Talking Drum from the Asante Traditions of Ghana, West Africa Teachers will make a simple version of the Ghanaian talking drum, the Dondo, for use in the General Music classroom; includes play along-recordings, notated drumming, and the science of music. Presider: Linda Angotti Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 9

Leyla Sanyer OC, AD

Embedded Advocacy By giving students opportunities to discuss music education, teach, work in small ensembles, and put on informances/concerts, we are advocating for our discipline to be an important part of the school community and the lives of the students. We’ll also have a discussion about the importance of vocabulary in shaping policy. Presider: Mary Pokrywka

CC 20

Andrew Hire OR

Strongsville High School Symphony Orchestra Andrew Hire, Conductor Presider: Dana Hire See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC 26ABC

Michael Hopkins OR, CA

Collaborative Composing in Middle and High School Chamber Music Ensembles Learn how to develop, implement, and assess a high quality collaborative composing experience in your middle and high school orchestra program. Presider: Beth Hankins Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 16

Angelo Kortyka, Lisa Hirzel SF, BD, BR, CA, CH, CM, GM,JZ, OC, OR

Something out of Nothing: How To Be Successful in an Urban District Teaching and succeeding in an urban school is different than it is in other schools. From lack of budget to relationships with students, a different approach is needed. Bring your questions! Presider: Lori Elias Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 15

Kate Fitzpatrick SF

Urban Music Education: A Counternarrative Based on Contextually Specific Teaching (Repeat Session) This session will provide an introduction to current issues in urban and under-resourced music education settings, and will introduce the concept of contextually specific teaching as a framework. Presider: Mendell Hibbard Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 4

Toby Rush SL, CA, CM, GM

Braille Music Notator: Create Braille Music without Knowing Braille This session introduces Braille Music Notator, a free web application which allows educators and students to create braille music scores which are legible and concise, as well as other related tools. Presider: Terry Herschman Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 11

John Mlynczak TI

Retaining the Tech-Savvy Generation How do we utilize technology to recruit and retain music students in band programs? This session provides a range of solutions for utilizing technology to increase student engagement and retention. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 19

Mark Lochstampfor TI

Live Sound & Recording: It’s More than Plugs and Faders Music educators are asked to run the live sound equipment and record the school events, but often lack the training to do this. This session demonstrates how to create a quality recording venue. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR,Nn

CC 21

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9 : 15 A . M . Robby Burns TI

Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers Move your organization, planning, and paperwork digital through the use of apps, cloud services, and connected devices. This session will offer you powerful tools for becoming digitally productive. Presider: TI:ME

CC 23

Ryan Scherber TI

Apps & Devices: Integrating Technology into Ensemble Ear Training This session will present a variety of software and apps designed to assist a director in developing their student’s aural acuity. Sample instructional and curricular strategies will be discussed. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

Kristen Brown AD, BD, BR, CH, OR, SF

Music Booster Mini-Conference This session is designed to help music booster groups and/or music directors explore strategies to increase communication, boost volunteer participation, diversify fundraising efforts and more! This session is two hours long, with breaks, and concludes with a visit to the exhibit hall. Presider: Kristen Brown Content Standards: RE

CC 6

10 : 4 5 A . M . Gail Zugger BD, HE

Harry Pfingsten BD

Teaching The Three T’s of Clarinet Playing: Tone, Technique and Tonguing This clinic will provide practical tips to improve your clarinetists, focusing on visual and aural cues to diagnose common problems and effective strategies to teach beginning thru advanced students. Presider: Melissa Dover Content Standards: PR

Patriots Symphonic Band Harry Pfingsten, Conductor Presider: Gene Milford See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC 22

CC Ballroom C

Kelly Langenberg BD

Sound the Horn! Support, Advocacy and Best Practices for Beginning Horn Players with the Alloy Horn Quartet To include strategies for recruiting ideal horn players, developing accuracy, tackling challenges exclusive to horn, equipment for beginners, range & strength development, and more. Presider: Theresa Young Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 1

Alloy Horn Quartet Kelly Langenberg, Conductor Presider: Theresa Young See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Thomas Bough BD

Energize Your Concert Band! Make your concert band rehearsals more energetic and more fun by helping your students establish connections to the music using a variety of techniques. Presider: Janine Schmelzer Bock Content Standards: RE,PR Partial Sponsor: Yamaha Music Corporation of America

CC 24

Judy Bowers BR, CH, CM, GM, HE

The Power of Teaching Patterns This session will explore teaching patterns that can contribute to effective pacing and preventative classroom management in rehearsals. Presider: Jayne Wenner

CC 3

Chad Pittman CH

Firestone High School Symphonic Choir Chad Pittman, Conductor Presider: Brian Monroe See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Christa Roberts CH, BR

Middle School Show Choir: Not Just About Jazz Hands! (Repeat Session) A good middle school show choir can perform, but a great show choir can become better people. How to start a middle school show choir and teach them to touch lives in the community. Presider: Cory Ridge Content Standards: PR

CC 9

Julie Ellis CM, BD, CH, GM, OR, SL

The Flipped Classroom Management Plan:Restructuring the Way We Look at Discipline When it comes to unwanted student behavior, our gut reaction is often to act negatively and swiftly. This session proposes that we will have long-term success if we address behavior in a new way. Presider: John Barrett Content Standards: CE,RE

CC 5

CC Jr. Ballroom

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10 : 4 5 A . M . David Frego, Marla Butke GM

Meaningful Movement: Dalcroze Eurhythmics Intermediate and Advanced Lessons This experiential session will focus on lessons for those students who have had some experience in Dalcroze Eurhythmics. Rhythmic and artistic integrity activities will be addressed. Presider: Rachael Fleischaker Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Music Is Elementary

HI Center St. BC

Lauren McDougle GM

Music is Everything: Cross-Curricular Connections in Song Teach the whole child and encourage critical thinking about history, culture, and the arts! Learn easy ways to make connections without giving up the music. Over 20 songs will be shared in a handout! Presider: Daniel Cole Content Standards: CE,RE

HI Center St. D

Peggy D. Bennett GM, BR, CM, HE

Feedback that Feeds: Connecting What We Think and Say How can we accept and deliver criticism in ways that intend to “do no harm?” We choose health: comments that grow rather than wither and that build social integrity and personal authenticity. Presider: Alexander Looney Content Standards: RE

HI Center St. A

Barry Hartz, Heather Russell HE, BR, OC

The Care and Feeding of a Student Teacher: Being a Cooperating Teacher Have you thought about taking a student teacher? Have you already had student teachers but want to know more? Clinicians will summarize their experiences and research and answer your questions. Presider: Linda Hartley

CC 10

John Wiscombe IN

How to Plan a Concert Tour Planning a concert tour may seem like an overwhelming process, but we have you covered! From destination to raising funds, consider these seven “how to” steps to planning the perfect tour for your ensemble! Sponsor: Music Celebrations International

CC 13

Mike Tomaro JZ

Getting Young Players Beyond the Blues Scale Early steps toward getting young players beyond the blues scale including examples from his “melodic concepts for practicing jazz improvisation.” Presider: Dana Willman Content Standards: CE,PR Partial Sponsor: Yamaha Music Corporation of America

CC 12

Benjamin Meisel, Kathleen Burnett OC, BR

Get A Job! : What to Expect in the Market, from an Employer and an Employee The purpose of this clinic is to examine the uncertainties of the job market. Areas addressed by teacher and hiring administrator include job boards, applications, the resume, and interview skills. Presider: Matt Gaal

CC 20

Frank Lestina OR, BD

Phrasing Trumps Bowing - How to Avoid Unwanted emPHAsis in Bowing String players are presented with many challenges when it comes to finding the perfect bowing to preserve the musical phrase. Inconsistent note values create an opportunity for unwanted emphasis. Presider: Michael Pilat Content Standards: RE

CC 16

Roberto Iriarte OR

Hudson Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra Roberto Iriarte, Conductor Presider: Scott Astey See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Beatrice Olesko, Terri Lenzo RS, GM

Connecting Research with Music Education Practice in the General Music Classroom Conversations with a practitioner and a researcher focusing on applications of music education research to improve your practice in the general music classroom using articles from the Ohio journal, Contributions to Music Education. Presider: Patricia Grutzmacher Content Standards: CE, PR, RE

CC 15

John Hill SF, AD

Building Community through Music and the STEAM Curriculum Model Discusses building internal AND external partnerships in a school dedicated to integrated, project-based learning with music for all. How this school is being created and what it means to students, families and teachers is explained. Allows Q and A time. Presider: Tom Bracy

CC 4

Lalene Kay SL, GM, HE

Special Learners Roundtable An open, guided discussion between teachers and college students interested in sharing strategies, successes, and challenges they experience when working with students with special needs. Presider: Mary Jo Mallchok Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 11

Brian Laasko TI

Music Tech 101: A Full Curriculum and How To Teach It Learn how to teach several levels of music technology unit by unit. Take home the materials for use in your classroom from “Alfred’s Music Tech 101”. Perfect session for aspiring music teachers! Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 21

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10 : 4 5 A . M . Christopher Burns TI

Creative Composition with iPads in the Elementary Music Room Creative music making using GarageBand on iPads in an elementary classroom setting. A short presentation on research in this area will also be shown. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,PR

CC 23

David Thompson TI

Creating Your Vision: Tools to Guide the Future of Your Music Tech Program If you teach, or are thinking of teaching music technology, what is your vision for the program? This presentation will give you the tools to better answer this question. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

Kris Gilbert TI

There’s an App for That This session will cover different apps that can be used in the music classroom. Topics include assessment, composition, theory, looping, collaboration, editing, and more! Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 19

11 : 0 0 A . M . Luncheon

OMEA 25 - Year Award Recipients Luncheon

MA Erie/Superior

12 : 15 P. M . Chris Carmean AE, BD

Percussion Adjudication Session This session will focus on Solo and Ensemble percussion adjudications; it is open to all, and counts as a yearly-inservice for Adjudicators. Presider: AE Committee Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

Robert Antonucci BD

Lowellville High School Concert Band Robert Antonucci, Conductor Presider: Mike Kelly See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

Glen McCarthy BR

Guitar! The Perfect Addition To Your Music Department (Repeat Session) Guitar can reach students not in BOC. Strategies for starting and equipping your class will be presented. Guitar is the perfect vehicle for improvising, composing and learning how to read music. Presider: Matthew Jenkins Content Standards: CE,PR Sponsor: GAMA Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association

CC 12

Emily Pence Brown BR, HE, RS

Your Voice = Your Career Teaching is considered a “high risk” occupation for voice related injuries. This session will address how the voice functions, effective use of the voice in the classroom, and tips for vocal health! Presider: Devon Gess Content Standards: RE

CC 11

Aaron Given CA, BD, CH, OR

Open Ears Open Minds: Using Active Listening to Develop Aesthetic Awareness and Ensemble Skills Engage your students in frequent, structured listening activities to help improve musicianship, build ensemble awareness, and enhance self reflection and evaluation. This session shows you how. Presider: Toby Rush Content Standards: CE,RE

CC 22

Manju Durairaj CA, BR, CM, GM

Active Music Making with InterActive Technology: Optimizing Interactive Whiteboards and Tablets The session illustrates interactive lesson and assessment templates and activities that establish curricular objectives through movement, song, speech, instruments, active listening, and composition. Presider: Heather Russell Content Standards: CE,RE,PR Sponsor: Hal Leonard and West Music

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12 : 15 P. M . Brennan Harris CH, JZ

“Just Make It All Up As You Go”: Developing Creative Musicians with Vocal Jazz (Repeat Session) Vocal jazz teaches music theory, aural skills, and personal artistry. This session gives you repertoire, teaching strategies, and improvisation games to start or enhance a vocal jazz curriculum. Presider: Mary Pokrywka Content Standards: CE,PR

Char Gurney CH

Scioto Valley Chorus Char Gurney, Conductor See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

James Vaughn CH, BR, SF

Success in the Small School Vocal Music Program: One Approach to Achieving It James Vaughn shares how the Van Buren vocal music program has been successful over the past 16 years. Van Buren has consistently had over 1/3 of the high school involved in the program since 2009. Presider: Rebel Marcum

Tatiana Kats CH

Columbus International Children’s Choir Tatiana Kats, Conductor Presider: Lisa Springer See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

CC Jr. Ballroom

Katherine Willow-Peterson, Michael Leone GM, CA, MC

Secondary General Music: A Four-Dimensional Curriculum Model A comprehensive music curriculum emphasizes both content and artistic processes. The theoretical framework of this model and practical applications within the classroom will be discussed. Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

HI Center St. A

Laura Stack GM, CM

Mindful Management: Moving Beyond the Obstacles of the Underserved Classroom (Repeat Session) Mindfully manage your classroom in 20 seconds with 3 easy steps using the Behavior Management Cycle. Learn and practice this approach to transform any environment into a creative, fun, orderly space. Presider: Madeline Yankell

HI Center St. D

CC 5

HI Hope Ballroom DE

CC 3

ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND

MA Ballroom DE

Dean Sorenson See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs Daniel Fleischaker OC, CM

Put Away the Screen: Social Media for the New Teacher This session will discuss ways to properly and professionally use social media in and out of the classroom. Presider: Daniel Wyant

CC 20

Edward Zunic OR, CA

Why Would You Stick Your Students into the YouTube? The clinician will share the materials, and the process that high school string players used to create a series of videos for their middle school peers. Presider: Lori Elias Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 15

Sara Given OR, BR, CA, CM

The Fully Automated Orchestra: Structuring Your Ensemble for Student-Led Learning Student-led learning is useful, but it is not aways easy to coordinate in large instrumental ensembles. This clinic will outline daily procedures as well as large units that focus on student autonomy. Presider: Beth Hankins Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 16

William Wiedrich OR

Give Them the Music: Suggestions to Enhance Emotionally Meaningful Rehearsals in Real Time This discussion will focus on creating a meaningful and emotional rehearsal environment, amplifying the connection of the work at hand with the performers who bring it to life. Presider: Galen Karriker

CC 1

Urban Music Panel Discussion Tom Bracy, Director of Urban Education for Conn-Selmer, will lead a lively discussion and Q & A, with a panel of special focus clinicians from the 2017 PDC. Presider: Crystal Sabik

CC 4

Digging in the Archives: How to Do Historical Research This is an interactive demonstration on how to find primary sources and what to expect when working in archives. The first steps include finding the archives and using finding aids. Presider: Robert Duris Content Standards: RE,PR

CC 10

Tom Bracy SF Panel

Pamela Stover RS, HE

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12 : 15 P. M . Dennis Giotta TI

Customizing your Music Technology Classroom There is no standard for music technology classes. Budget, supplies, student interests, and more should be considered when designing such a class. This session will explore those factors. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 19

Janice Smith TI

Duets, Duos, and Pairs: Composition Projects Three composition projects for elementary that can be adapted for beginners at any level: Fife and Drum, Unpitched Canons, Duets with Tone Matrix Generators present multiple ways to explore texture. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 17

Marianne White TI

Enhancing Music Class with Technology and Online Instruction Through use of examples from her personal online classroom presence, White will present how easy it is to make technology both meaningful and useful in your music class. Presider: TI:ME Content Standards: CE,RE,PR

CC 23

OHIO MUSIC EDUCATION A S SOCI AT I ON

CLEVELAND 2017

1 : 3 0 P. M . GENERAL SESSION III Presider: Kathleen McGrady, OMEA President-Elect 25-Year Awards Introduction of New Candidates for OMEA State Office

NORTH COAST

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 2-4, 2017

CC Grand Ballroom

2 : 0 0 P. M . CC Grand Ballroom

ALL-STATE CHOIR Brady R. Allred, Conductor See “Ensembles” Tab for Programs

The Edward E. MacTaggart Department of Music

Scholarship Audition Days

Music Majors Non-music majors for ensemble participation

November 6, 2016 January 25, 2017 February 11, 2017

February 25, 2017 March 4, 2017

Additional audition dates can be made by appointment.

A MUSICIAN, AN EDUCATOR, A LEADER Bachelor of Music Music Education Vocal Performance

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MEETINGS & RECEPTIONS THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 7:45 PM - 9:30 PM 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

OMEA AE CommitteeMeeting OMEA Winter Board Meeting Research Forum/Continental Breakfast Research Forum Research Luncheon Research Roundtable Noteworthy Tours Reception OSTA Meeting and New Music Reading Session OMEA District 4 Reception OSTA Reception

MA Superior MA Ballroom Salon FGH WE Vanda North WE Vanda South WE Stenia WE Vanda South HI Hope Ballroom B CC 26ABC House of Blues CC 26ABC

FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Ohio Society for Music Teacher Education Meeting/Coffee MA Ballroom Salon C 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Bluffton University Alumni Breakfast WE Vanda South 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM OMEA Retired Music Educators Breakfast MA Ballroom Salon FGH 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM OPCICA Meeting MA Erie/Superior 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM OCMEA Meeting MA Erie/Superior 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Kent State University Reception CC 22 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM The Ohio State University School of Music Reception CC 25AB 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts Alumni and Friends Reception HI Hope Ballroom DE 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Capital University Reception HI Hope Ballroom A 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Dana School of Music Alumni, Youngstown State University Alumni HI Hope Ballroom C 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Ohio University School of Music Reception HI Hope Ballroom B 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Case Western Reserve University Reception MA Ballroom Salon B 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM College of Wooster Alumni Association Reception MA Ballroom Salon H 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Heidelberg University School of Music & Theatre Alumni Reception MA Erie/Superior 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Muskingum University Reception MA Huron 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM OMEA District 15 Reception MA Ballroom Salon C 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Otterbein University Reception for Alumni, Students and Friends MA Ballroom Salon FG 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Cleveland State University Alumni & Friends Reception WE Vanda South 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Miami University Alumni Reception WE Orchid West 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Morehead State University Alumni Reception WE Stenia 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Ohio Northern University Reception WE Calypso 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM Ohio Wesleyan University Reception WE Ida 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM OMEA District 3 Reception WE Vanda North 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM The University of Akron School of Music Alumni and Friends Reception WE Orchid East 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM University of Dayton Department of Music Alumni Reception Cattleya 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM OMEA DSA Reception (Invitation Only) CC 25AB SATURDAY 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Phi Beta Mu Breakfast Meeting JECO Meeting

MA Ballroom Salon FGH MA Huron

WINDS TAKE YOUR BAND PROGRAM TO THE NEXT LEVEL! WGI Winds returns for another exciting season! Winds is a natural extension of the WGI organization and completes WGI’s support of the total band program. Groups can include any instrumentation found in a concert band or orchestra as well as color guard and percussion performers all in one group. Winds ensembles experience the same intimate performance environment as their fellow color guard and percussion sections. Be a part of history as we continue to shape the WGI Winds indoor activity.

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MARCH 11

Indianapolis, IN

MARCH 25

Mid-East Power Regional, Highland Heights, KY

APRIL 22-23

WGI Winds World Championships Dayton, OH

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2017 OMEA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE GENERAL SESSIONS GENERAL SESSION I

Friday, February 3, 2017 - 12:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Outstanding Music Support Group Canfield Band Parents, Inc., Canfield Local School District Outstanding Administrator Award Dr. William Wagner, Superintendent, Fairview Park City Schools Outstanding Young Music Educator Award John M. Carmack, Choir Director, Vermilion HS/ Sailorway MS Outstanding Music Educator Award Dr. Bruce Moss, Director of Bands, Bowling Green State University

GENERAL SESSION II

Friday, February 3, 2017 - 7:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Distinguished Service Award Patricia Meeks

GENERAL SESSION III

Saturday, February 4, 2017 - 1:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland 25-Year Awards Introduction of New Candidates for OMEA State Office 95

2017 OMEA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE SHOWCASE SESSIONS Greg Ondo CC 14 FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Dorico - The New Era in Notation Software - Come see how Dorico is redefining the gold standard in scoring software. Combining musical intelligence, intuitive workflows, impeccable output, and world-class audio in one awesomely powerful, professional package. Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America - Steinberg

John Jacobson CC 13 FRIDAY 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Higher Order Thinking: It’s As Simple As Do Re Mi - Giving young students the tools they need to understand, infer, connect, categorize, evaluate and apply information they learn from you will help them become leaders and learners of the future. Sponsored by Hal Leonard Corporation

Anthony Conte CC 14 FRIDAY 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Teach Music Creation With Mixcraft - Teach modern music creation using technology that will inspire students. Session covers music recording, live performance, loops, mixing, editing, video and publishing. Free mixcraft teachers license and curriculum for attendees. Sponsored by Acoustica, Inc.

Otto Gross CC 13 FRIDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Placing Together the Pedagogy Puzzle: Kodàly and Orff Meet QuaverMusic Interactive Technology How can you integrate best practices from many different pedagogical approaches at the same time? Experience Quaver’s new tools that guide students as they sing, play, improve, compose, read and notate music. Sponsored by QuaverMusic.com

Lisa Martin & Michael King CC 14 FRIDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Programming with Purpose: Backwards Design with our Band - In this session, we will discuss how to both independently and cooperatively shape repertoire cycles using backwards design, helping directors to purposefully build toward performance goals and other learning outcomes. Sponsored by Bowling Green State University College of Music Arts

John Jacobson CC 13 FRIDAY 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Sub-Time Surprise - Suddenly you need to be absent from school for an emergency. We will introduce you a sure-fire 25 minute lesson plan. Sponsored by Hal Leonard Corporation

Justin Mirche CC 14 FRIDAY 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Where’s My Stuff? - If you’re not managing your instrument inventory, uniforms, library, student data, and finances, you’re losing some of it! See how the Charms system helps you manage your assets. Sponsored by Charms Office Assistant

Otto Gross CC 13 FRIDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Classroom Management Made Easy - The planning process can be streamlined by making use of the Quaver K-5 and the Quaver 6-8 General Music Programs. Automated assessments, easy curriculum customization, and engaging activities for your students help make lesson planning fun again! Save precious time and build a collection of resources that will help you efficiently manage your classroom. Sponsored by QuaverMusic.com

Greg Ondo CC 14 FRIDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Dorico - The New Era in Notation Software (Repeat Session) - Come see how Dorico is redefining the gold standard in scoring software. Combining musical intelligence, intuitive workflows, impeccable output, and world-class audio in one awesomely powerful, professional package. Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America - Steinberg

Michael Sweeney CC 13 FRIDAY 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Young Band Programming for Success - Program meaningful literature using a balance of proven classics and carefully chosen new works. What to look for, what to look out for, and how to find hidden games. Sponsored by Hal Leonard Corporation

Greg Ondo CC 14 FRIDAY 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Jim Frankel CC 13 SATURDAY 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Online Elementary Music Tools by MusicFirst - Discover MusicFirst’s simple-to-use online software tools for today’s elementary music students and teachers, including the brand-new Music-First Junior. Enhance learning quality applications that are accessible anytime, anywhere. Sponsored by MusicFirst

John Wiscombe CC 13 SATURDAY 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

How To Plan A Concert Tour - Planning a concert tour may seem like an overwhelming process, but we have you covered! From destination to raising funds, consider these seven “how to” steps to planning the perfect tour for your ensemble! Sponsored by Music Celebrations International

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

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Offering the following degree programs: • Bachelor of Music in Music Education • Bachelor of Music in Music Performance • Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in Theory & Composition, Music History & Literature, or Applied Studies • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre • Arts Administration Minor with ample internship offerings • Music Minor • Outstanding opportunities for double majors ONU’s

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