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Workshops


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2011 District 7 Professional Development Day

October 10, Gettysburg College
Dr. Russell McCutcheon, Host
Enjoy a day on the beautiful Gettysburg College campus for sessions in
Schmucker Hall and the beautiful, recently renovated Majestic Theater.
Weldome PADESTA members! Again this year, PMEA is partnering with PADESTA for an strong line up of  workshops for the string teacher.
Welcome CMENC members! Join fellow students from PCMEA Region 5 for interest sessions and your own break-out events.

Headliner:  Dr. Mary Goetze ---Multiculturalism, children’s singing and teacher education
    Recently retired from Indiana University (Bloomington), Dr. Goetze has been a leader in music education innovations, especially in the field of mutli cultural music and children’s voices.

Headliner: John Kuhner,  President, Eastern Division of MENC --Advocacy and music curriculum development
    John is a high school band director whose dedication and eloquence have made him a leader in advocating for music education throughout the Northeast.

Tentative Session Schedule:

7:45-8:30 – Registration
8:30-9:20 – General Interest Session
9:30-10:20- Special Interest Sessions
10:30-11:20 – Special Interest Sessions
11:30-12:30 – LUNCH in award winning Dining Center
12:40-1:30 – Special Interest Session
1:40-2:30 – Special Interest Session
2:40-3:30 – General Interest Session

Session Sampler:
BAND – Reading sessions, communicating through conducting, percussion clinic
CHORUS – Reading sessions, working with children’s voices, choral technology
STRINGS  - Julie Lyonn Lieberman and Stephen Benham
JAZZ – Why Jazz Matters with Dr. Buzz Jones, Practical Improvisation Techniques
GENERAL MUSIC – Teaching Multicultural Music with Integrity, Smart Board for the classroom
OTHER – Integrating Special Needs Students into Music Programs, Assessment Strategies, “What do you do AFTER the concert,” advocacy discussions and more.

Registration:

Fees:    
            PMEA or ASTA Member $35
            Non-Member $60
            Student $10

Registration will be available on-line through the District 7 Website. Deadline to register online is midnight on October 3, 2011.

Direct any questions about registration to Amanda Narehood (anarehood @cocalico.org)
Other questions can be directed to Grace Muzzo (gmuzzo@ycp.edu)

More information to follow in the coming weeks as details are finalized. If you have any questions about the Professional Development Day, please contact Amanda Narehood


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