THE NEW JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION a federated state association of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for MUSIC EDUCATION
News From Our Division Chairs Administration Ronald P. Dolce 732-574-0846 rdolce561@aol.com
Wow! Half of the school year is completed. Winter concerts are done and we hope that most of you have had a time to rest over the winter break and were able to spend some time with friends and family and refresh the mind as well as the soul. It is hard to believe that the second half of the school year is about to begin as we prepare for the spring musical, concerts and trips. The administrators have been preparing for the workshops to come this spring. We have already completed two workshops of the five scheduled this year for the general membership. Our first workshop in October, “Nuts And Bolts: Advice On How To Be Successful As An Arts Supervisor” presented by Peter Griffin, Supervisor of Music from the Hopewell Valley School District. A power point presentation was shown with suggestions to the membership about the different aspects of being a music supervisor. Many suggestions that were contributed by the membership made for an interesting meeting. Our second workshop, held in December, “Making The Case For Dance And Theater,” presented by Louis Quagliato from the West Orange Public Schools assisted by Ron Dolce, retired music administrator, Rahway Public Schools, gave the membership a look at how dance and theater programs may be held in their schools. Many questions were asked by the members and contributions for discussion were given about how these programs were existing in their programs. Our February 3, 2017 meeting/workshop will be facilitated by Joe Akinskas as he presents “Arts And Special Education”. This workshop will explore ways in which the music supervisor can help the music teacher with possible ways to work with special needs students in their music classroom. Guests will be invited with their administrator to this meeting and seating is limited. Members of the higher education community will also be invited so a discussion can be held about the needs of the music teacher and the special need students in their classroom. The NJMAA meetings are held at the “Rutgers Club” on the campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick. The meetings begin at 9:00 am with hospitality breakfast at 8:30 am. If you have not joined as yet, it is not too late. Check out our website at www.njmaa.org for information. NJMAA continues to reach to the supervisors, program directors, building administrators and coordinators of music to become active members of the association. Being able to share knowledge with colleagues can only strengthen the music programs in our schools and help us to understand issues and concerns that we face throughout the school year. As members, we are each a resource of information and this information can be easily shared to help solve any problem or concern. Come join us and become a member. Share your thoughts and become a resource as we support an important part of the education of our students. continued on page 8
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