2021 MMEA Virtual Conference: Conference Schedule
2021
MMEA (Virtual) In-service workshop/conference
2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
2021 MMEA CONFERENCE PROGRAM (PDF)
wednesday, january 27
Conference Pre-Sessions
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Conference Pre-Session 1 | Traci Bolton |
How to Teach Guitar Like a Pro in 5 Easy Steps
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Conference Pre-Session 2 | Karen Howard |
Children’s Singing Games from Ghana, East Africa
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Conference Pre-Session 3 | Karen Howard |
Children’s Singing Games from Tanzania, West Africa
| 7:00 pm | Conference Opening | Chris Sprague |
Kickoff for the 2021 MMEA Virtual In-Service Workshop Conference
| 7:15pm – 8:00pm | Keynote Address | Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser |
Teaching On-and-Off the Podium: The Importance of Role Modeling
| 8:15 pm – 9:05 pm | Choral Session | Dr. Brad Holmes |
A Practical Approach to Variety In Sound
| 8:15 pm – 9:05 pm | Elementary Session | Karen Howard |
World Music Pedagogy in the Elementary Classroom
| 8:15 pm – 9:05 pm | Orchestra Session | Dr. Laurie Williams |
Gaming the Classroom: Keeping Students Engaged & On Their Toes Through Meaningful Activities, Pacing & Rehearsal Strategies
| 8:15 pm – 9:05 pm | Band Session | Dr. Jeffrey Barudin |
Five Easy Steps for a Superior Percussion Section
Thursday, january 28
| 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm | General Music Session | Julie Karlson/Amy Hill |
Mental Health 101: Strategies for Students
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Jazz Session | Ronnie Rios |
Jazz Education For ALL!
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | General Music Session | Karen Howard |
Creating an Anti-Racist Elementary Music Curriculum
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | College/University Session | Dr. Armand Hall |
A Roadmap to Ensemble Students Owning Creativity and Musical Choice
| 7:30pm – 8:20pm | Choral Session | Patrick Dell/Melynda Lamb |
Choral Classroom Sight Reading Factory Best Practices
| 7:30pm – 8:20pm | Orchestra Session | Dr. Robert Pippin |
Expressive Gesture from Your Musician’s Perspective: What Ensembles Really Want and Need, and How Conductors Miss the Mark
| 7:30pm – 8:20pm | Technology Session | Mike Orlander |
Easy Assessment on Any Device
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Elementary Session | Katie Schisler |
Transitions: Where the Magic Happens
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Band Session | Dr. Christopher Brandt |
It’s Just Intonation – Strategies for Improving Ensemble Intonation
friday, january 29
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | General Session | Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser |
Sharing the Value of Music
| 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | General Session | Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser |
Sharing the Value of Music
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Equity Session | Robert Battle |
The Healed Arts Classroom: Deep Breaths into A New Normal
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Band Session | Dr. Christopher Kaatz |
A Practical Method for Developing Expressive Conducting
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Advancing Music Education Session | Beth Davey |
From Music Education to Global Change: Empowering PK-12 Learners to Civically Engage with Global Issues
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | MIOSM Session | Elizabeth Tummons |
Paint Me a Story: Diverse Picture Books in the Music Classroom
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Multicultural Session | Dr. Adrianna Marshall |
Diversify Your Music Program
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Technology Session | Mike Orlander |
Music Software Integrations for Google Classroom
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | MMEA Session | Chris Sprague |
Virtual Mixer
saturday, january 30
| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | MMEA Mentoring Sessions | Steve Litwiller |
Continuing Education Sessions for Missouri’s Young Music Educators
| 9:00 am – 9:50 am | Jazz Session | Chris Becker |
MOAJE Reading Session
| 9:00 am – 9:50 am | Choral Session | Susan LaBarr |
Choral Reading Session: Advanced Middle School Through College
| 9:00 am – 9:50 am | General Music Session | Dr. Kiana Williams |
Music Class is LIT: Lessons in Creative Teaching for the General Music Class
| 9:00 am – 9:50 am | Retired Members Coffee | Buddy Hannaford |
Enjoy the Camaraderie With Fellow Retired Music Educators
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | Band Session | Nolan Jager Loyde |
Leadership and Sustainability
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | SMTE Session | Scott Edgar |
Music Education and Social Emotional Learning: Now More Than Ever
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | Elementary Session | James Eldreth |
Jazz Up Your Classroom: Sing, Say, Dance and Play – with Jazz!
| 11:00 am – 11:50 am | MSHSAA UPDATE | Davine Davis |
Annual Update From the Missouri State High School Activities Association
| 11:00 am – 11:50 am | Technology Session | Anthony Pursell |
2020 MMEA Electronic Music Composition Contest Award Presentation
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | NAfME-C Session | Mark Lawley, Susan Fox, Juliana Beatie |
Panel Discussion: What Every Future Educator Should Know
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | MMEA Research Session | Wendy Sims |
Research Poster Session
| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
University Receptions CANCELLED |
Receptions for Missouri’s University Music Programs –
CANCELLED
sunday, january 31
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Affiliate Meetings |
MBA……………Paul Fliege
MCDA………..Shephen Rew
MOAJE……….Grant Maledy
- 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Business Meeting
- 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm – FOCUS on FUNdamentals…..Laruen Sevian
MoASTA……….Andy Johnston
- Meet the Conductor: Sey Ahn
monday, february 1
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Jazz Session | Derek Limback |
////Slashin’ Away////
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Elementary Session | Joan Eckroth-Riley Wendy Van Gent |
Creating & Improvising in the Music Classroom: Orff and MLT – A Meeting of the Minds
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Orchestra Session | Matt McGrory |
Double Bass Codification, or Lack Thereof: How Can I Expand My Double Bass Players’ Options?
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Technology Session | Renee Tarczon |
Jump Into Music Technology Without Drowning
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | College/University Session | Dr. Jackie Skara |
Speaking Up and Playing Out: How to Advocate for You and Your Program
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Band Session | Dr. Katy Strickland/Dr. Elise Hepworth |
Buying In: How to Foster a Culture of Commitment and Positivity in our Ensembles, Community, and Profession
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Choral Session | Dr. Patrick Dill |
Rethinking Rhythm
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Elementary Session | Maria Ellis |
Bringing Joy in a Virtual Choir
tuesday, february 2
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Advancing Music Education Session | Cara Bernard |
“But That Doesn’t Work in Music!”: A Guide for Productive Dialogue and Growth in Teacher Evaluation
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Technology Session | Ted Scalzo |
A Rhythm a Day Teaches Students To Play
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Equity Session | James Melton |
I thought music was the great equalizer
| 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm | Orchestra Session | Chris Livesay |
Nurturing Musical Creativity in Beginning Instrumental Instruction
| 7:30 pm – 8:20 pm | SMTE Panelist Discussion | Dr. Adrianna Marshall/Dr. Daniel Hellman |
Experiences of Missouri Music Educators: A Panel Discussion on Race and Diversity in Music Education
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Choral Session | Lorraine Smith/Dr. Erin Steep |
Mental Health First Aid Kit: Practical Ways to Support All Students
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | Elementary Session | Rene’ Spencer |
Jump Ropes, Bouncing, and Clapping Games (Bringing the Games of the Playground Back to Life)
| 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm | MoASTA Business Meeting | Andy Johnston |
Annual Business Meeting for the MoASTA
wednesday, february 3
| 6:45 pm – 8:50 pm | Second General Session | Chris Sprague |
- 2022-2024 MMEA Candidate Introductions
- Special Guest Speaker (Eric Whitacre
- MMEA Hall of Fame Award Presentation
- Close of Conference
2022 MMEA In-Service Workshop/Conference
January 26-29, 2022
Tan-Tar-A Conference Center
