A Conference Program with links to all sessions will be emailed to registered attendees a couple of days before conference begins. Links will not “go live” until the conference begins. All attendees will need to “check in” when they enter the conference.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020
6:00 pm
Meeting
LMAA (Louisiana Music Adjudicators Association) Charter Member Training ZOOM meeting by invitation only Katie Codina, LMAA President
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2020
5:00 pm
General
Opening Address Scotty Walker, LMEA President, and Donna Edwards, Louisiana’s First Lady
Join Scheuerman on a journey through the calendar! Participants will be provided with an extensive list of resources to incorporate multicultural holidays into the music room. Each holiday will include a folk dance, a song, picture book and other resources so teachers can take this information home to use on Monday. Major holidays like Veteran’s Day and Christmas are fun, but what about Oktoberfest, Dwali and Mardi Gras? Engage your students as they sing, dance and play around the world!
Kelsey Scheuerman Music Teacher, Travis Elementary School
This session details the process of planning a program for a successful choral concert. I will discuss the initial search for inspiration and creative motivation, tools for managing practicalities like budget and location, resources for finding repertoire that meet a given program’s needs, and provide insight toward building a meaningful program for a modern day choral audience.
Dr. Joshua Cheney Assistant Professor of Choral Music, Lee University
As educators, we all know that practice is the key to mastery. However, getting our students to practice correctly-or even to do repetitions in the classroom-is quite challenging! This clinic will offer fresh ideas that will get your students excited about playing that piece, scale, or passage one more time. Many of these games and techniques can be adapted to a group or individual setting and are fun for a wide range of ages. By the end of this clinic, repetitions may not seem so boring after all!
Molly Goforth Cello Instructor, UL Lafayette
General
LIVE Virtual All-State Auditions (Using AcceptD) Moderated by Ronnie Gleason, Lee Hicks, Greg Oden LMEA Division Chairs
The session is led by a Louisiana music educator and curriculum author of the Orchestra: Novice Unit written in collaboration with the National Association for Music Education and the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program. Using the library’s vast resources of online audio, video, still images, sheet music files, and digitized documents, the curriculum units aim to urge student musicians to make connections to cultural and historical context thus informing performance practice. The units are designed with an inquiry based learning model to promote student-centered exploration of the featured content. During the session, a sample lesson representative of the participants’ content focus will be explored in-depth. The presenter will share her insights into the curriculum unit focus and general intent. Additionally, highlights of the Library of Congress music resources will be explored to reveal access to the expansive collection. Curriculum units are available to music educators nationwide on the NAfME website. https://nafme.org/my-classroom/nafme-tps-curriculum-units-2014-music-responding-standards/
Rebecca Holmes District Music Director, St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools
This interactive presentation introduces the workings of the newly-established Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the General membership. The discussion will include its conception, processes, and formation into an impactful entity of leadership component within the LMEA. Emphasis on the Structural Elements(Mentoring, Awareness/Education, and Underserved Schools) will be the focus of topics, as explained and outlined by representative subcommittee speakers.
Scotty Walker, LMEA President Brett Babineaux, President-Elect James Square, Chair of the Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
What is LMEA doing in regards to Music Education Advocacy in Louisiana? What can YOU do as an LMEA member? What is NAfME’s role in Louisiana’s Advocacy? What other supports can we consider and rely upon? How is LALF Organized? What is the Purpose?
Matt Barusch, NAfME Chiho Feindler, Save the Music Foundation Ginny Medina-Hamilton, LALF Chair and Session Moderator
8:00 pm
Concert
LMEA State Virtual Student Solo Recital Performance
Do you have puppets “buried” in your classroom closet or trade books collecting dust on your bookshelves? It’s time to dig them out and explore new ways of integrating them into your music classroom in a purposeful way! The use of puppets and books in your instruction can be wide and varied: from solo singing to sight reading, or from teaching songs to role-playing games, these delightful activities will keep your students motivated and engaged. You’ll “strike it rich” with these “golden” ideas for bringing your puppets and books to life.
Dr. Kurt Cereske Elementary Music and Choral Coordinator for Lubbock Independent School District Adjunct Professor of Elementary Music Education at Wayland Baptist University
Veteran music educator Denise Eaton will share how purposeful score study, deliberate lesson planning, and teaching with enthusiastic, intentional rigor leads to rewarding rehearsals and a joyful musical experience. Using example repertoire, Denise will both introduce and demonstrate Eaton’s Order of Events –a reliable and sequential process for layering skills. You don’t want to miss this interactive and highly informative session!
Denise Eaton Choral Consultant – Choral Editor, Carl Fischer Music Publishers
This session will provide hands-on activities and games that address technical issues such as bow holds, bowing, and instrument position for beginning strings students of all ages. The focus of this session will be on identifying problems with technical set-up and addressing them through simple activities that are designed for maximum chances of developing good posture and technique.
The Score, an urban music education podcast, hosted by Eric Jimenez and Justin McLean. Two Urban music educators of color that have nuanced conversations surrounding identity in music education. They discuss their personal experiences as musicians and educators of color while providing specific strategies that can help any music educator better assist diverse, minority-majority, Title I and urban music classrooms.
Eric Jimenez, Assistant Director of Bands, Prairie View A&M University Justin McLean, Hightower HS, Lake Olympia MS, Fort Bend ISD
As session moderator, Dr. Confredo will lead a panel discussion through an open and candid discussion of DEI in regard to concepts of Implicit Bias, Cultural Affirmation, Scaffolding of Resources, Equity of Expectations, and Social-Emotional Learning as common topics. The panel will be comprised of currently active members, as well as retired and pre-service participants, who bring their common perspectives and unique narratives to the forefront of the need for creating an all-inclusive, conducive environment for LMEA. A brief battery of pre-formulated inquiries will be posed to each panelist in “round-table” fashion.
Moderated by Dr. Deborah Confredo Professor, Director of Online MMEd, Temple University
Participants will actively explore a variety singing games, action songs, finger plays, listening, movement games and instructional techniques that WORK in the “COVID19 World” of hybrid, in-person, and virtual classroom learning.
Jo Kirk Kodály and early childhood music educator, author, national clinician
Though they are often seen as disparate forms of vocal art, opera and choir share limitless rewarding opportunities to forge new narratives through collaboration between director and conductor. Pastiche creations of choral theatre are not simply a mish-mash of unrelated repertoire with superimposed staging elements; rather, through thoughtful storyboarding (including the commissioning of new compositions), the whole of the resulting performance is, indeed, much greater than the sum of its separate parts. Artists, audiences, and communities alike are transformed in unexpected, profound ways as they engage with myriad thematic possibilities, including issues of social justice and cultural relevance, in this unique concert-length format appropriate to all experience levels.
Featuring new insights and perspectives from two leading figures in the fields of choral music and opera, this session will showcase notable examples of opera-choral fusion, will detail the process of creating a pastiche production, and will highlight the careful fostering of safe space environments that are most necessary to both unlock genuine humanity and authenticity in performers and allow audiences to encounter and contend with difficult subjects. A chamber ensemble of undergraduate and graduate students will attend the conference with the presenters and will demonstrate a brief example of a choral work composed for a larger project that examined aspects of lonesomeness and isolation. Attendees will also discover best practices to inform team-teaching, theatre pedagogy for novice and advanced singing actors, and the addition of extra-musical dimensions to a variety of performance mediums.
Dr. Trey Davis, Associate Director of Choral Studies, Louisiana State University Dr. Rachel Harris, Opera Director, Baton Rouge
Band
Having Certain Plans in Uncertain Times Brian Balmages Composer, Conductor Sponsored by JW Pepper
CNAfME
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Teaching an Ethic of Excellence Keith Hart Director of Bands, Lusher Charter, New Orleans
Practical uses of the Google family of apps to streamline workflow, differentiate learning, increase student ownership, communication, collaboration, and culture in our ensemble classes to be implemented right now, no pandemic required.
Ryan Benoit Band Director, Denham Springs Junior High School
12:00 pm
Concert
LUNCH – US Army Band “Swamp Romp” Led by former Louisiana All-State Band Member, Graham Breedlove
1:00 pm
Meetings
TBA – ZOOM Links for the Associated Organizations will be provided
2:00 pm
General
LMEA General Membership Meeting – ZOOM Scotty Walker, LMEA President
There seems to be an endless supply of repertoire to inspire students in the primary grades, but where are those musical gems that will keep your elementary students singing, moving and playing? Through active online participation, the presenter will share some of his favorite intermediate songs and games that will surely keep your students motivated and excited in your classroom, while providing you with strategies that will help you prepare, present, and practice your elements. These singing games will soon become some of your students’ favorites.
Dr. Kurt Cereske Elementary Music and Choral Coordinator for Lubbock Independent School District Adjunct Professor of Elementary Music Education at Wayland Baptist University
Many school music students aspire to attend college and major or minor in music. No matter their chosen major concentration (education, performance, sacred music, business), they will typically be greeted before they begin their studies by a music theory entrance examination that is designed to measure their readiness for college music theory study. This session provides school music teachers with information for helping these students to prepare for this important exam, avoiding remedial music theory classes.
Dr. Adam Hudlow Assistant Professor of Music, Theory, Northwestern State University
Orchestra
How to Improve Ensemble While Encouraging Musicality Dr. Sey Ahn Director of Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, Illinois Wesleyan University
Music and the brain are linked in many ways. Music teachers can benefit from understanding various psychological principles and applications to the music classroom. This session will detail several theories including recent research in music psychology and relate them to music classrooms. Theories to be covered include motivation, brain development, classroom management, and music learning in general.
Dale Bazan, PhD Coordinator of Music Education, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Technology
The New Normal: How Music Tech Will Reform Music Ed John Mlynczak Managing Director of Noteflight, a Hal Leonard company
This “energy packed/hands-on” workshop focuses on acquiring knowledge and skills to implement joy-filled student-centered instructional techniques and strategies that reduce undesired behaviors during movement activities. Exploring a variety of developmentally appropriate musical activities, folk dances and singing games, participants will examine & “break-down” instructional techniques based on Parten’s “Categories of Play Development” (simple to complex). Materials appropriate for all learners, children through adults.
Jo Kirk Kodály and early childhood music educator, author, national clinician
Vocal
Choral Rehearsals: A Circular Process of Musicianship and Musicality vs. A Linear Process Dr. Julie Yu-Oppenheim Co-Director of Choral Studies, Kansas State University
Experts estimate that 66% of children under the age of 16 have experienced at least one traumatic event. The extreme stress of these events has a profound effect on children and their needs in the classroom. Given the number of students music teachers typically serve and the high rates of adverse childhood experiences, music teachers can be certain that they will teach at least one student who has experienced trauma. Research shows that people who have experienced trauma see improved outcomes when they are treated with a trauma-sensitive approach. Through a trauma-sensitive approach, it may even be possible to help your students break the cycle of trauma.
This session will help participants understand the needs of students who have experienced trauma and the behaviors these students may exhibit. Participants will learn specific strategies to help these students and improve overall classroom culture, including nonviolent/compassionate communication, deliberate relationship building, and routine development. Attendees will leave this clinic empowered and prepared to create a trauma-sensitive learning environment in their music classes and rehearsals.
Shannon Crumlish General Music Teacher, Carencro Heights Elementary School
Band
Musings with Frank Ticheli and Eric Wilson Frank Ticheli Eric Wilson Moderated by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
5:00 pm
Meetings
TBA – ZOOM Links for the Associated Organizations will be provided
6:00 pm
Concert
DINNER – Navy Sea Chanters (Vocal) and Army Big Band (Jazz)
Attendees will participate in joy-filled singing games, action songs, literature, and active listening experiences as they examine the “3P’s” to Kodaly based musical instruction that lead to musical concepts and literacy skill development grades K-6th.
Jo Kirk Kodály and early childhood music educator, author, national clinician
Participation in choral music in the United States of America is a vital part of social life in a variety of settings: professional, amateur, and educational. As such, choir should be an inclusive and safe space that is welcoming to all. This clinic session contributes to the growing national conversation around broadening choral music’s inclusivity and offers ideas to assist with the ongoing process of building, enhancing, and maintaining inclusive choral spaces. There are many elements that have an impact on safe rehearsal and performance spaces including accessibility, atmosphere, attire, financial obligations, language, repertoire choice, types of ensembles offered, and, especially in light of a global pandemic, access to technology. Nevertheless, the most important thing we can do is recognize that there are barriers and have a conversation about ways to create spaces that invite all axes of identities into choir. Though we will never be able to predict all the needs of every participant, vocal musicians will recognize efforts to include everyone. This process takes time, and mistakes (with good intentions) will be made, however, consciously thinking about how to create safe spaces is the first step towards building inclusive choirs.
Dr. Aaron Knodle Director of Choral Activities, Louisiana Tech University Ayesha Casie Chetty
This session will show how the LMEA Large Ensemble Adjudication Form is an outline for developing a better concert band. From there, different methods and strategies for making and “A” in each caption of the form will be presented.
Dr. Jeffrey Mathews Director of Bands, Northwestern State University
CNAfME: Advocacy
Strategies for Advocacy as a New Music Teacher/Director in a New Teaching Position Matt Barusch, NAfME
Ms. Jones will lead a panel of collegiate-level instructors and professors and ensemble directors, through an interactive discussion of topics that should be considered in teacher-education preparation, and continued through the early in-service years of the emerging music education professional. The emphasis of expanding beyond the mind-set of the traditional “student-teaching” experience implements the DEI Structural Element of Mentoring. Panelists will include music education professors/instructors from the Louisiana Colleges and Universities that presently offer music education as an undergraduate degree program.
Moderator/Presenter: Allyssa Jones, Jones Creative and Consulting
One of the biggest struggles encountered during this time of online and social distancing instruction is the modification of activities, movement, and games that go hand-in-hand with the repertoire we use for preparing, presenting, and practicing our musical elements. In this session, Kurt will demonstrate some of his favorite alternative activities that will continue to inspire joyful singing and learning, even during this time of “restrictive” teaching.
Dr. Kurt Cereske Elementary Music and Choral Coordinator for Lubbock Independent School District Adjunct Professor of Elementary Music Education at Wayland Baptist University
Christmas music continues to be among many music teachers’ winter repertoire selections. Yet, students and families from diverse religious and cultural groups often raise objections to such repertoire. In this session, we will explore the dynamic and fragile process of identity formation and maintenance in children, and how it informs whether students feel comfortable participating in Christmas song. We will examine the competing influences on children’s identities, which include school expectations, family values, culture, societal norms, religion, and peer pressure. We will also discuss fairness and equity as it relates to responsibility for determining the appropriateness of repertoire. This session is not intended to dictate the repertoire teachers can and cannot program. Rather, it is intended to provide teachers with invaluable insight into minority perspectives in order to inform future repertoire decisions. Please be open to and respectful of diverse perspectives.
Dr. Mitchell Davis Assistant Professor of Music Education, Northwestern State University
Jazz
Fun With Fills: Teach Your Drummer to Kick a Big Band Sherrie Maricle Performer, composer/arranger, leader of The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
Motivational ideas that will inspire your students to practice and improve the success of their experience in your band program, including pandemic adjustments and post-pandemic considerations. Proven and successful systems to promote in your band culture to motivate students to practice at home.
Scott J. Casagrande Director of Bands, John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, IL
Developing lifelong learners, musicians, and artist is our goal, but how do we ensure our students are actually succeeding in these areas after graduation? This session seeks to present current research on continuing education in the arts for the adult community. The presentation and discussion will be framed for an audience of teachers of high school and college seniors.
Questions explored will include: What continuing music participation resources are out there for my graduating seniors (high school or college)? What does a lifelong learner mentality look like for teachers of graduating seniors (high school or college)? What benefits can my students obtain from continuing their engagement with the arts in their adult lives? How can you use your graduated students as a powerful recruiting and retention resource within your music program? How are these strategies already being utilized in Louisiana and beyond
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Nick Doshier Graduate Assistant, Florida State University
Achieving musical expression can be a daunting challenge for ensembles, but it doesn’t have to be! By coaching students to make informed expressive decisions, rehearsals become more effective, engaging, and student-centric. This clinic will present various field-tested strategies, from rehearsal techniques to repertoire choices, that develop compelling expressive decision-making among students.
These strategies will be presented via video examples, sample lesson plans, and brief group activities. Various rehearsal strategies will be demonstrated that will provide directors with content that is immediately applicable to their classroom teaching including a list of “musical laws,” guided listening strategies, and non-traditional rehearsal approaches. Additionally, a methodology for repertoire selection will be presented, highlighting literature’s role in the development of individual student expression. In an attempt to maximize relevance for participants, these delivery methods will utilize works from the Texas PML in the example demonstrations of these techniques.
The content of this clinic is applicable to ensemble directors of all mediums, grade levels, and degrees of experience
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Paulette Tomlinson, Director of Fine Arts, Nacogdoches ISD in East Texas Chris Kaatz, Assistant Director of Bands, Stephen F. Austin State University
Band
Rehearsal: Ideas for Moving Rehearsals Beyond the Basics to Engage and Inspire the New Learner Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner
Episode 1 is entitled “Interviewing at the District Level.” It is part of a series developed for young and future music educators, presented by Yamaha. James Crumb, Gary Markham, and Jeanne Reynolds are the featured guests in this episode.
Moderated by Susan Smith and David Starnes Sponsored by Music For All
Technology
Noteflight: Learn For Composition and Assessment John Mlynczak Managing Director of Noteflight, a Hal Leonard company
Fill your toolbox by becoming familiar with the Louisiana state guidelines for music education for public and non-public schools. Learn where to find the information you need to advocate for your programs, and be informed so advocacy efforts are as effective as possible.
Ginny Medina-Hamilton Principal, Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma Chair, Louisiana Advocacy Leadership Force
2:45 pm
General
Exhibitor Time
3:00 pm
Jazz
Stepping Stones for Jazz Improvisation – From Day One to the Big Gig Doug Stone
Vocal
Expanding Opportunities through Choral Collaboration Dr. Gregory Fuller Director of Choral Activities, University of Southern Mississippi
Band
From the Bayou to the White House Colonel John Bourgeois, USMC Retired 25th Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Moderated by Gerald Guilbeaux
Episode 2 is entitled “Interviewing at the Local School Level.” It is part of a series developed for young and future music educators, presented by Yamaha. Marcus Broadhead, Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, Charles Jackson, and Gabe Musella are the featured guests in this episode.
Moderated by Susan Smith and David Starnes Sponsored by Music for All
General: Advocacy
Dream Alive Payton Smith, Nashville Recording Artist
4:00 pm
General
Virtual Conference Wrap-Up: LMEA, PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE
5:00 pm
Concert
United States “President’s Own” Marine Band Introduction by Jason Fettig, Conductor
