2025 MMEA NAfME-C Workshop: Schedule
annual Nafme-c workshop
september 14-15, 2025 * Tan-tar-a conference center
2025 NAfME-C Workshop
Schedule
sunday
11:30am – 12:20pm
Conference Registration
Registration for all NAfME-C Students.
12:25pm – 1:10pm
74/75
Presiding: Cash McElhany
MO NAfME-C President
“Band Olympians: Building Skills, Strength, and Spirit!”
Presenter: Jamie Heil
The first two years of band set the tone—literally and figuratively—for everything that follows. This session will explore practical curriculum strategies and motivational techniques to help young students thrive, stay engaged, and build a lifelong love for music.
1:15pm – 2:00pm
74/75
Maddie Fenimore
MO NAfME-C
VP of Programming
“Making Sense of MSHSAA”
Presenter: James Melton
The Missouri State High School Activities Association or MSHSAA governs numerous aspects of music in our state from solo and ensemble to large group festival. This session is designed to give preservice teachers the inside scoop on what they need to know going into their first year teaching.
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Content Area
Breakout Sessions
Content Area Sessions: “Common Questions Answered-Part 1.”
In this session we will discuss questions common to all teachers. Subjects such as classroom management, organization, and practical tips will be explored.
K-12: Elizabeth Betts, Chris Sprague
Elementary: Sheila Baer Vicky Scott, Rene’ Spencer
Band: Kyle Donnelly, Chris Sacco, Chelsea Silvermintz
Choir: Sarah Cook, Patrick Dell, Jodi Kratzer, Aaron Neff
Orchestra: Daniel Henderson
These breakout sessions are designed to address specific issues in the K-12, elementary, band, choir, and orchestra disciplines. All sessions will provide the opportunity to ask questions of our experienced MMEA Mentors.
3:45pm – 4:30pm
74/75
Presiding: Mariah Anderson
MO NAfME-C
VP of Membership
“Chamber Music: Making Every Band Student Better”
Presenter: Dorothy Glick Maglione
Every band director struggles to get all students from first chair to last to be significant contributors to the program, take responsibility for their own parts, and make organic musical choices. Chamber music can be a valuable part of educating developing musicians that when implemented throughout the school year in the band classroom offers the opportunity for students to foster non-verbal communication, develop listening skills, build intonation accuracy, and encourage part independence.
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Breakout Sessions
Content Area Sessions: “Common Questions Answered-Part 2.”
“Tech That Works”: Elizabeth Betts, Chris Sprague (Cedar Cove)
“Play Parties and More!”: Sheila Baer Vicky Scott, Rene’ Spencer (Island)
“Instrument Repair Clinic/MSHSAA Sightreading Clinic”: Kyle Donnelly, Chris Sacco, Chelsea Silvermintz (Parasol 2)
MSHSAA Sight Reading Clinic/MMEA Mentor Sight Reading Clinic”: Sarah Cook, Patrick Dell, Jodi Kratzer, Aaron Neff (Compass Rose)
“Common Questions Answered – Orchestra: Daniel Henderson (Port)
5:00pm – 5:45pm
74/75
Hayley O’Keefe
MO NAfME-C
Secretary
“Camp to Curriculum”
Presenter: Zac Stelzer
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Nautical Wheeler
DINNER
*Provided by MMEA
7:00pm – 7:20pm
Report from the Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit in Washington DC
Presenters: Elizabeth Dean
Hear from our MO NAfME-C past and present Exec Board about attending CLAS in Washington DC.
7:30pm – 9:00pm
License To Chill
Social Networking
monday
7:30am – 8:00am
Continental Breakfast
*Provided by MMEA
8:00am – 8:45am
74/75
Presiding: Payten Davis
MO NAfME-C
Webmaster
“Navigating the First Years of Teaching”
Presenter: Christina Vogler
Classroom and behavior management can be some of the biggest areas for growth in new and developing teachers. This session will offer tips and tricks on how to navigate the first few years successfully.
9:00am – 9:30am
Compass Rose
Presiding: Sarah Sacco
“Harmonizing Together: Because Music Isn’t a Solo Act”
Joint activity with NAfME-C and Tri-M members.
9:45am – 11:15am
Content Area
Breakout Sessions
Content Area Sessions: “Common Questions Answered-Part 4.”
K-12: Elizabeth Betts, Chris Sprague (Cedar Cove)
Elementary: Sheila Baer Vicky Scott, Rene’ Spencer (Island)
Band: Kyle Donnelly, Chris Sacco, Chelsea Silvermintz (Coral Reef)
Choir: Sarah Cook, Patrick Dell, Jodi Kratzer, Aaron Neff (Compass Rose)
Orchestra: Daniel Henderson (Port)
These breakout sessions are designed to address specific issues in the K-12, elementary, band, choir, and orchestra disciplines. All sessions will provide the opportunity to ask questions of our experienced MMEA Mentors.
11:30am
Closing Remarks