2017 OMEA State Conference Call for Conference Sessions and Performances

The richness in culture in the state of Oregon comes from its diversity— in population, in geography, and in many other aspects The same can be said for music education in the state, with the richness of our teaching enhanced by the ideas and inspiration of others in a diverse educational landscape The OMEA Conference serves as the place where all of our ideas can come together, and we can each leave learning something new in order to serve all of our students better .

What makes a good conference? Helpful sessions and inspiring performances (along with some fun with colleagues you don’t get to see very often) are the backbone, and there’s no reason Oregon’s can’t be exceptional Our state is filled with incredible pedagogues, mentors, musicians, innovators and experts; all of these people can be resources at the ready

It’s the responsibility of each of us to answer the call to share what we do well Every teacher has unique ideas that can help another teacher, and I’m calling on each of you to share yours with us . What do you do well?

What are you proud of in your teaching? That’s exactly the kind of thing that can help every ship in this rising tide of Oregon Music Education