FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Athena A/B

All Things Considered: Programming Great Music

CLINICIAN: Benjamin Harper (Valdosta State University)

PRESIDER: Joel Collins (Lee County High School)

HOST: Ryan Bratton (Lee County High School)

There are a lot of factors that go into programming a diversity of great music that also meets our students where they are and accomplishes curricular goals. We will explore how to evaluate music that meets our needs and creates an artistic experience for all students.

Band • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Athena E

Leading with CARE: Strategically Transforming Music Programs through Craft, Artistry, Relationships, and Equity.

CLINICIAN: David W Vandewalker (Georgia Wind Symphony)

PRESIDER: Jacob Weinstein (Habersham Central High School)

HOST: Aaron Garland (Ringgold Middle School)

Transforming a culture of excellence is empowered when leaders elevate the synergy between the music and people they serve. Leading with CARE in these tough times requires intentionality in the four core domains: Craft (Skill Mastery), Artistry (Expressive Performance), Relationships (Ownership & Belonging), and Equity (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access).

Band • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Oconee River

West Forsyth High School Percussion Ensemble

DIRECTORS: John Herndon & Josh Tyree

PRESIDER: Matt Tinnell (Jackson County High School)

HOST: Travis Roye (Commerce High School)

Band • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Theatre

Buford Middle School Symphonic Band

DIRECTORS: Kathy Mason & Matt Scott

PRESIDER: Travis Downs (North Gwinnett Middle School)

HOST: Roland Ventura (Pinckneyville Middle School)

Choral • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Athena F

It Gets Better! Practical Ideas for the New Teacher

CLINICIAN: Dr. Cameron Weatherford (Lee University)

PRESIDER: Dr. Craig Hurley (Ford Elementary/Spivey Hall Children’s Choir)

HOST: Katie Hurley (Frey Elementary School)

There is no doubt that the early years of your educational career are the most exciting and most daunting. Fortunately, it gets better! We will discuss repertoire choices, pedagogical techniques, choral leadership and choral program administration concepts to help push you and your program to the next level.

Choral • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Athena I/J

Everybody Can Sight Sing!

CLINICIAN: Dan Mitchell (Universal Language Music LLC)

PRESIDER: Alan Bunn (Lanier Christian Academy)

HOST: Travis Smith (Snellville Middle School)

This session will present sight reading methods used successfully to prepare students for All State Chorus auditions, and how they can be included in daily rehearsals to enhance skills for all students. The booklet introduces solfege, scales, intervals and the application to sight-reading a 4 measure exercise.

College • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Grand Hall 1

Rehearsal Techniques and Conducting Gesture for the Emerging Choral Music Educator

CLINICIANS: Daniel Bara (University of Georgia), Deanna Joseph (Georgia State University)

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Olympia

Use Literature to Help Children Express Themselves in Music

CLINICIAN: Kristin M. Pugliese (Shallowford Pres School, Note Knacks Music)

PRESIDER: Mary Miller (Spivey Hall)

HOST: Erika Brown (Big Shanty Elementary)

Pugliese will utilize beautiful literature as vehicles to discuss ways we can express ourselves. We will draw parallels between Language Arts and Music and use what we have learned to help students create music of their own. Leave with projects and lessons that can be used the very next day!

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Parthenon

The Effervescent, Marvelously Perplexing Transformation Of A Story Into A Mellifluous Experience

CLINICIANS: Susan Ahmad (Lake Windward Elementary School), Allison Kummerfeldt (Lake Windward Elementary School)

PRESIDER: Haley Atha (South Jackson Elementary)

HOST: Christina Hart (Poole’s Mill Elementary)

Join us on a journey as we breathe new life into an empowering storybook. You will explore integration of music into literature through a hands-on experience. We will guide you through a step-by-step process of adding rhythms, movement, melodic compositions, and instruments to a story using an Orff-Schulwerk based approach.

General Interest • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Athena H State of the Arts

CLINICIANS: Casey Hall (Georgia Department of Education), Jessica Booth (Georgia Department of Education)

PRESIDER: SheaAaron Burns (Langford Middle School)

HOSTS: CNAfME Students

In this session, you will learn about the GaDOE initiatives, free music instructional resources, CCRPI points and access to arts education, The GA Fine Arts Diploma Seal, the new Arts Integration School of Excellence Award, and professional development provided free of charge to school districts and RESA’s.

Guitar • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

Turning your guitar class up to 11 with History of Rock.

CLINICIAN: H. Rutledge Boykin (Greenbrier High School)

“Tragedy? That old song? Was that by ‘The Beatles’ or was it ‘The BeeGees?” As music educators, we should expose all students to a variety of music. Teaching History of Rock gives Music Educators a great opportunity to help students appreciate music while playing guitar.

Orchestra • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Empire Room

Intonation Issues on String Instruments - Correcting Them in the Classroom and Private Studio Settings.

CLINICIAN: Dr. Larisa Elisha (Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music Georgia Southern University)

Intonation is a main factor in playing string instruments. The session will include an analysis of objective and subjective reasons that affect the quality of intonation, ways of correcting intonation issues, including practicing tips, understanding the nature of intonation on string instruments and avoiding incorrect approaches in intonation practice.

Technology • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Athena C

The Interactive General Music Classroom

CLINICIAN: Shawna Longo (Hopatcong Borough Schools)

PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

This workshop will showcase tried and true methods to get your elementary general music class moving and grooving! Expand your curriculum through aligned, sequential and fully customizable music concepts as well as your student’s excitement for music! You will experience numerous tips for integration and organization using technology.

SPONSOR: Hal Leonard

Technology • 1/27/23 • 8:45 AM • Athena D

Do Your Students Really know What You Think They Know?

CLINICIAN: Dr. Jim Frankel (MusicFirst)

PRESIDER: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School)

Assessments can be taken on any Internet-connected device and take as little as 90 seconds, requiring very minimal time away from rehearsals and normal class activities. Results can be instantaneous and offer the teacher immediate insight into individual and class mastery.

SPONSOR: MusicFirst

Research • 1/27/23 • 9:15 AM • Ligotti Hall 2

Recruiting Music Educators: A study of GMEA All-State Members future plans

CLINICIANS: Kimberly S Maugans (University of Georgia), Rebecca L. Atkins (University of Georgia)

PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (Georgia State University)

Struggles to recruit music educators is a concern for National Music Education organizations. 444 GMEA high school All-state members shared factors keeping them from becoming music educators and positive influences contributing to a decision to teach, including career stability, educator Influence, love of music and teaching.

Band • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Athena E

Achieving Clarity Through Definition

CLINICIAN: David Roth (Kell High School)

PRESIDER: Bryan Daniels (Johns Creek High School)

HOST: Christopher Carr (Carrollton High School)

Achieve musical clarity by defining EVERYTHING-- note lengths, note shapes, pitch tendencies, balance points, specific dynamic measurements, even analytically pacing out the concert cycle. This session will show how, through an organized, methodical approach and a standard set of vocabulary and definitions, your ensemble can achieve musical clarity in performance.

Band • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Athena H

Connecting Cultures In Your Band Room

CLINICIAN: Elise Naber Allen (Oak Hill Middle School)

PRESIDER: Kevin Boyle (Tapp Middle School)

HOST: Karena Washington (Evans Middle School)

This session will walk participants through how to have meaningful classroom discussions about culture and how to effectively implement multicultural music into your curriculum. Attendees will leave with tools to have conversations around culture with their students, resources to deepen their own understanding, and a framework to appropriately implement literature.

Choral • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Athena F

Tone Building Strategies for Students and Volunteer Singers

CLINICIAN: Emily Floyd (Shallowford Presbyterian Church)

PRESIDER: Rachel Mayo (Academies of Discovery at South Hall/Johnson High School)

HOST: John Pawlenko (None)

Let’s get creative with images, anaglogies, and concrete ways for students and volunteer singers to improve their tone quality.

Choral • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Athena I/J

Planning for LGPE Success! Practical Tips and Tools for New and Veteran Choral Directors

CLINICIANS: Ladell Fortune (Flat Rock Middle School), Ramielle Moorer (Riverdale Middle School), Quinyonia Kearse (Luella High School), Velma Page Jenkins (Sandy Creek High School)

PRESIDER: Lydia Williams Thomas \ (Retired)

HOSTS: Elissa Reyes/Chrystial Hudson (CNAfME Student at Reinhardt College/M.D. School of the Arts)

This session will offer practical tools that will assist any choral director with yearly Large Group Performance Evaluations. We will discuss many aspects of the Choral LGPE process from start to finish. This session will allow choral directors to better plan and prepare for future successful LGPE experiences.

CNAfME • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Athena G Backpack! Backpack!

CLINICIAN: Casey Hall (Georgia Department of Education)

Are you a new teacher or a teacher who is looking for content-specific, high-quality, and FREE instructional resources to use in your classroom? Then look no further! This session will provide you with all of the above and MORE to add to your own instructional backpacks for your music classrooms!

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Olympia

Drumming Up Character: Polyrhythms, Breaks and Jams!

CLINICIAN: Steve Campbell (Dancing Drum)

PRESIDER: Holly Lengyel (Mason Creek Elementary)

HOST: Heidi Long (Cotton Indian Elementary)

Take your character drumming program to the next level! In this high-energy interactive session, attendees will learn polyrhythmic arrangements, exciting breaks and energizing drum jams about Responsibility, Respect and Caring. These character rhythms and songs will advance your student’s drumming skills, promote good character and build teamwork at your school!

SPONSOR: Dancing Drum

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Parthenon

Songs in the key of Me!

CLINICIAN: John Jacobson (John Jacobson’s Music Experience)

PRESIDER: Sheila Smith (Avondale Elementary)

HOST: Romona Smith (Woodward Academy North)

John Jacobson will introduce songs and activities that celebrate the beauty of the individual, build character and community, teach skills to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible, caring decisions.

SPONSOR: JJ and Me, Inc.

General Interest • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Athena A/B

Data, Data, Everywhere but What Does it All Mean?

CLINICIAN: Robert Morrison (CEO Quadrant Research)

PRESIDER: Dr. Sara Womack (Atlanta Public Schools)

HOST: SheaAaron Burns (Langford Middle School)

Learn how to use the Georgia Arts Education Data Project to advance music education in your communities. Dr. Morrison will demonstrate how the data can be used to increase access and participation in your music program as well as programs across the state.

Guitar • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

D.I. for the Guitar Classroom

CLINICIANS: Jeffrey Schaefer (Trickum Middle School), Rick Sargent (Trickum Middle School)

Differentiating Instruction can be an effective tool for the Guitar classroom. We will explore ways to D.I. by looking at leveling music by learning style, music style, posture, right and left hand technique, ensemble grouping and more. Besides being guitar enthusiasts, the presenters have a Band and Orchestral background.

Orchestra • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Empire Room

A Grade Each Week?! Easy Authentic Assessments and Assignments

CLINICIAN: Sara Grimes (Walton High School)

This session will explore the “authentic assessments” edu-speak and how it applies to the orchestra classroom. Strategies shared will include ideas for providing more grades for the grade book, standards-based grading rubrics, meaningful assessments, feedback for students, and data for administrations-all while keeping your sanity and still focusing on music!

Research • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Ligotti Hall 2

Factors Contributing to How LGBTQ+ Music Educators Navigate Their Sexual Orientation in Southern K-12 Settings

CLINICIAN: Austin Hannon (Twin Rivers Middle School)

PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (Georgia State University)

Due to recent legislations across the U.S., LGBTQ+ educators face a unique challenge regarding how they present themselves in their respective classrooms. The purpose of this study is to survey how student, colleague, and administrator attitudes contribute to how LGBTQ+ secondary music educators in the South navigate their sexual orientation.

Technology • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Athena C

Sound System Basics for the Music Educator

CLINICIAN: Tim Johnson (Marist School)

PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

Join an interactive discussion on the basics of sound systems. From the confused rookie to the mature veteran, there is something for everyone. Topics include types of microphones, differentiation of cables and connectors, digital mixing consoles, powered speakers and much more! Come and learn!

SPONSOR: Romeo Music

Technology • 1/27/23 • 10:00 AM • Athena D

What the Johann Joseph Fux? Relevant Music Theory for Music Production, Piano and Modern Band

CLINICIAN: Bob Habersat (shedthemusic.com)

PRESIDER: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School)

Create a unique learning space for your students by combining music theory with practical skills. This clinic will cover shedthemusic.com’s Rewire theory method, where students not only learn but apply theoretical concepts by performing, recording, and writing original and student-selected pop music using a MIDI keyboard, Noteflight, and Soundtrap.

Research • 1/27/23 • 10:30 AM • Ligotti Hall 2

The Effect of Culture on Impostor Phenomenon Within Undergraduate Music Education Majors

CLINICIAN: Kenneth Luke (Florida State University)

PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (Georgia State University)

Examining cultural factors, particularly demographic, psychological, and education variables, and their impact on Impostor Phenomenon within undergraduate music education majors. Explore major contributors to Impostor Phenomenon, as well as potential methods to alleviate or prevent Impostor Phenomenon.

Band • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Athena E

The Value of a Musical Connection

CLINICIAN: Dr. Mary Land (Western Michigan University)

PRESIDER: Jeff Harper (Lassiter High School)

HOST: Karisa Seymour (Morgan County Middle School)

Successful music making and music teaching happens when teachers provide a safe place for all students to grow as a person and as a musician. Attendees will gain skills to strengthen connections with their students both musically and through a culture of acceptance and respect.

Band • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Athena H

Essential Techniques and Concepts for Your Low Brass Musicians

CLINICIAN: Dr. Dunwoody Mirvil (Florida Memorial University)

PRESIDER: Rick Rodriguez (Northbrook Middle School)

HOST: Ashley Akridge (Emanuel County Institute)

This session seeks to equip band directors with practical solutions intended to assist the low brass student. By addressing these pedagogical issues, music directors will be better equipped to assist their students to elevate their performance, therefore creating a concrete foundation for their respective ensembles that will pay dividends.

Band • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Oconee River

Georgia Southern University Jazz Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Dr. Rick Mason

PRESIDER: Hank Carter (Screven County High School)

HOST: Nick Garofalo (Chattahoochee High School)

Choral • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Athena F

Accessing Musical Language Through Solfege Harmonization

CLINICIAN: Michelle Folta (Columbus State University/Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus)

PRESIDER: Dr. Victoria Warnet (Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus)

HOST: Brandon Tharp, Sierra Reis, Natalie Crosby (Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus)

Using solfege for harmonization is an innovative and simple way for choir directors to apply literacy skills outside of sight-reading practice. Folta will demonstrate how solfege can be used to create a cappella arrangements and will provide practical applications for diverse learners in the choral rehearsal.

Choral • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Athena I/J

Quality Repertoire for the Developing Treble Choir

CLINICIAN: Josh Markham (Sequoyah High School)

PRESIDER: Charles Claiborne (Retired)

HOST: Joseph Salter/Nikki Johnson (Dean Rusk Middle School/Drew Charter School)

Have you ever left a reading session and thought to yourself “That music was great- but I can’t use any of it.”? Find music you can actually use! This is a reading session focusing on unison, two-part, and three-part music appropriate for beginning and intermediate treble choirs.

CNAfME • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Athena G

Strategic Rehearsing for Building Better Bands

CLINICIAN: David W Vandewalker (Georgia Wind Symphony)

Three decades of gathered experiences leads me to conclude that our most innovative music educators focus on the “how” more than the “what.” This session will explore a synthesized method of “how” master teachers start rehearsals in warm-up and ensemble skills and “how” those essential skills are transferred throughout rehearsal.

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Olympia

Making Books Come Alive With Music!

CLINICIAN: Mandy Gunter (Burnette Elementary GCPS)

PRESIDER: Kelly Mraz (R.D. Head Elementary)

HOST: Victoria Hammond (Richmond County School System)

In this Session, we will explore how to include children’s books in the music classroom. This Session will have a primary focus for young learners. Get ready to experience singing, movement, and instruments to engage young learners!

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Parthenon

Teaching Rhythm, The First “R”

CLINICIAN: Dr. Ran Whitley (Macie Publishing Company)

PRESIDER: Laurie Orth (Norman School Of The Arts)

HOST: Sherry Puryear

Music reading skills are a fundamental building block for young musicians. Most challenges may be traced to problems understanding and reading rhythms. Ran will present proven, classroom-tested techniques for getting your students to become great rhythm readers, develop music reading skills and achieve rhythmic independence.

SPONSOR: Macie Publishing Company

General Interest • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Athena A/B Data, Data, Everywhere but What Does it All Mean?

CLINICIAN: Robert Morrison (CEO Quadrant Research)

PRESIDER: Dr. Sara Womack (Atlanta Public Schools)

HOST: Andew Santillo (Georgia State University)

Learn how to use the Georgia Arts Education Data Project to advance music education in your communities. Dr. Morrison will demonstrate how the data can be used to increase access and participation in your music program as well as programs across the state.

General Interest • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Empire Room

Work/Life Balance for Music-Educator Moms

CLINICIANS: Laura B. Martin (Creekland Middle School), Deanna Joseph (Georgia State University)

PRESIDERS: CNAfME Students

HOSTS: CNAfME Students

Join Deanna Joseph, mom of two, and Laura Martin, mom of three, for an open discussion regarding work/life balance for the performer/educator. Victories, heartbreaks, strategies, and anecdotes from two women in the trenches. Come with questions!

Guitar • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

Guitar Reading Session

CLINICIAN: Caryn Volk (North Gwinnett Middle School)

Bring your guitar and play along with guitar ensemble pieces from early beginner to mastery level! Book and publisher information will also be available.

Orchestra • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Theatre

North Gwinnett High School Chamber Orchestra

DIRECTORS: David Metrio & Lauren McCombe

Technology • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Athena C

A NEW model - Subscription Printing for General Music

CLINICIAN: Shawna Longo (Hopatcong Borough Schools)

PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

Are you looking for interactive, ready to go lesson ideas for your K-5 general music classroom? Do you also believe in the power of having the music in the student’s hands? This workshop will give you everything you need to get your students reading, singing, & playing from sheet music!

SPONSOR: Hal Leonard

Technology • 1/27/23 • 11:15 AM • Athena D

The Innovative Music Educator - Balancing Technology & Instruction

CLINICIAN: Keith Ozsvath (Rotolo Middle School)

PRESIDER: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School)

What does teaching in the 21st century look like when we have access to so many technology tools? The session goal is to present a balanced approach for integrating technology with traditional ensemble instruction. Participants will take away fresh ideas and examples in the areas of productivity, instruction, and assessment.

SPONSOR: MusicFirst

Band • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Athena A/B

Recruitment and Retention in a Post-COVID World

CLINICIAN: Today Milford (Druid Hills Middle School)

PRESIDER: Jamie Smith (Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment Charter School)

HOST: Amanda Irby (Burney Harris Lyons Middle School)

This presentation will cover strategies, suggestions, tips, and tricks to help grow your program in a post-COVID world. Students are changing, and their virtual world is ever growing. How can we as music educators draw students to our music program and keep them interested to reap the benefits of music?

Band • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Athena E

Rhythm Giving You the Blues?

CLINICIAN: Dr. Brian M. Toney (Greenbrier High School)

PRESIDER: Zachary Bradley (Evans High School)

HOST: Aaron Garland (Ringgold Middle School)

Rhythm is perhaps the most fundamental of all musical elements. Do you know what rhythm patterns are harder than others? You may be surprised! This session digs into a hierarchy of difficulty in rhythm patterns and how educators can lead students (and teachers) to be better rhythm readers.

Band • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Theatre

Berry College Wind Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Dr. Alyssa Grey

PRESIDER: Travis Downs (North Gwinnett Middle School)

HOST: Carlos Franco (Parkview High School)

Choral • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Athena I/J

Developing Choral Artistry in Young Singers: The Three L’s: Listening, Literacy, & Literature

CLINICIANS: Rick McKee (Cosmic Possum Music), Angee McKee (Cosmic Possum Music)

PRESIDER: Marielle Matthews (GA ACDA Treasurer)

HOST: Jeremiah Robinson/Christina Vehar (Radloff Middle School/Pearson Middle School)

This session will focus on practical techniques and selecting literature to encourage artistic singing in younger choirs. Examples of “tried and true”, as well as new literature, will be featured. J.W Pepper will provide digital reading packets of choral literature presented.

SPONSOR: J. W. Pepper and Cosmic Possum Music

CNAfME • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Athena G

Classroom Management: A First Look for Developing Music Teachers

CLINICIANS: Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy (Cedar Shoals High School), Darvin McRoy (Alton C. Crews Middle School)

Classroom management can prove a challenge and mystery to developing educators. This area is cited often as the area of music education that can prove most challenging for novice teachers. In this session, we will provide novice teachers with a practical approach to classroom management in the music classroom.

College • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Grand Hall 1

Rehearsal Techniques and Conducting Gesture for the Emerging Instrumental Music Educator

CLINICIANS: Robert J. Ambrose (Georgia State University), Chaowen Ting (Georgia Institute of Technology)