FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Athena F Just Add Kids

CLINICIAN: Jack Zaino (Alfred Music)

PRESIDER: Romona Smith (Woodward Academy North)

HOST: Christian Flesher (Joseph Martin Elementary)

It’s amazing what kids can do when given the right materials! Join clinician Jack Zaino to experience the newest 2-part chorals, songbooks, movement ideas, musicals, and other classroom resources—perfect for those energetic young singers of yours! A complimentary music packet will be given to each director in attendance.

SPONSOR: Alfred Music

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Olympia

Using Technology to Transform Ukulele Methodology.

CLINICIAN: Dr. Christopher Russell (Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion Elementary School (South Washington County Schools, Minnesota)

PRESIDER: Merritt Jones (Savannah Country Day School)

HOST: Haley Atha (South Jackson Elementary)

The ukulele is accessible, affordable, and fun, yet it has the unique ability to be used with all kinds of music and relevant for today’s students. Low cost or free technological tools and resources will be suggested to instruct and assess students.

SPONSOR: Peripole, Inc.

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Parthenon

It’s a Musical World - Traveling the World Through Music

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

PRESIDER: Victoria Hammond (Richmond County School System)

HOST: Heidi Long (Cotton Indian Elementary)

Explore the music, movement, and customs of countries around the world joining John Jacobson for a “feets-on” workshop that will teach you how to travel the world with your students without ever leaving the classroom. Come learn songs, games and dances to expand your musical appreciation of the world.

SPONSOR: JJ and Me, Inc.

General Interest • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Athena H

Tips for Helping Your Exceptional Students Achieve Success in Music

CLINICIAN: Joe M. Pearce (Retired)

PRESIDER: Amber Weldon-Stephens (Fulton County Schools)

HOST: Henry Gallagher (Georgia State University)

Unsure about how to help secondary students with exceptionalities? Get tips on how to help your students from a long-time educator, an advocate for the exceptional student, and the parent of two children with exceptionalities. Practical advice you can implement in your classroom will be presented in this session.

Guitar • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Oconee River

Howard High School Guitar Ensemble

DIRECTOR: John E. Sweat

Orchestra • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Empire Room

String Orchestra New Music Reading Session

CLINICIAN: David Metrio (North Gwinnett High School), Shawn Morton (Duluth High School)

The Orchestra new music reading session will feature some of the newest compositions be the leading educational composers for string orchestra.

Research • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Tyva: Teaching and Transmission of Khöömei in the Center of Asia

CLINICIAN: Damon Postle (University of Georgia)

PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (Georgia State University)

This session will explore the teaching and transmission of khöömei (throat singing) in the Republic of Tyva. Participants will also learn the basics the high sygyt style and low kargyraa style of Khöömei.

Technology • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Athena C

Free Resources from Georgia Public Broadcasting for Georgia’s Teachers

CLINICIAN: Tracey Wiley (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

PRESIDER: Abby Jones (UGA)

Technology • 1/27/23 • 2:00 PM • Athena D

Breezin’ Thru Theory Hands-On: Accelerating Growth in Your Program

CLINICIAN: Diane Drysdale (Breezin’ Thru Inc.)

PRESIDER: Janice Yoon (Northbrook Middle School)

When students build rapid response to music theory concepts, their sight reading/understanding go through the roof and so do rehearsals. Learn how teachers level the playing field and accelerate their programs integrating Breezin’ Thru Theory. Bring any device. Try it hands-on. Fun, fast and effective; curriculum-aligned, student-tracked, online, Gr 4-12.

SPONSOR: Breezin’ Thru Inc.

Research • 1/27/23 • 2:30 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Collegiate Male Choral Singers, Their Adolescent Voice Change, and Their Vocal Health

CLINICIAN: Patrick K Freer (Georgia State University)

PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (Georgia State University)

This study of 49 collegiate male choral singers examined perceptions of their adolescent voice change, their vocal health during the change process, and teacher pedagogy that supported singing during the voice change (or not). This study drew on participants’ words to generate implications for ageappropriate pedagogy and future research.

Band • 1/27/23 • 3:15 PM • Athena A/B

Where Research meets Practice: Classroom Management for the Modern Middle School Band Director

CLINICIAN: Dr. Robert J Grogan (Barber Middle School - Cobb County School District)

PRESIDER: Josey Jimenez (Duluth Middle School)

HOST: Jeremy Ragan (South Paulding Middle School)

This session focuses on practical classroom management techniques grounded in existing research. These best practices will help you make your band room a safe and comfortable space for all learners. Attendees will learn how to bridge the gap between what they learned in college to real-world applications.

Band • 1/27/23 • 3:15 PM • Athena E

Do You Hear What I Hear? Lessons Learned from Master Musicians

CLINICIAN: Jeff King (University Of Texas at Arlington)

PRESIDER: Will Henderson (Telfair County Schools)

HOST: Christy Hursey (Wayne County High School)

In this session, Texas band director and author Jeff King shares the lessons learned from other master musicians on his 36-year quest to develop exercises for superior tone, flexibility, range, articulation, dynamics, technique, listening skills, and more.

SPONSOR: Neil Kjos Music Company

Choral • 1/27/23 • 3:15 PM • Atrium

Harmonix

DIRECTOR: Phillip Streetman

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 3:15 PM • Athena F

Your Song: New 2-Part Choral Repertoire

CLINICIAN: Jack Zaino (Alfred Music)

PRESIDER: Angela Rocca (Doraville United Elementary School)

HOST: Romona Smith (Woodward Academy North)

Don’t miss this “Sing and Learn” session with Jack Zaino. See what’s new for 2-part treble choirs. Learn about the composers, effective vocal tips, creative staging ideas, and more! A complimentary music packet will be given to each director in attendance.

SPONSOR: Alfred Music

Elementary • 1/27/23 • 3:15 PM • Athena I/J

Creativity in Any Music Room

CLINICIAN: Jim Frankel (Soundtrap for Education)

PRESIDER: Erika Brown (Big Shanty Elementary)

HOST: Letricia Henson (Sarah Smith Elementary)

What is music without Creativity? Applying music theory with fun projects, enabling composition, and encouraging students and teachers to infuse their current curriculum with creative elements are key to this process. Participants will explore these skills with Soundtrap and feel prepared to bring simple strategies back to their classrooms.

SPONSOR: Soundtrap for Education