North Carolina Music Educators Association

Call for Research Presentations Due
2023-09-15 | NC
The NCMEA Research Committee is pleased to announce calls for research posters and student researcher lightning talks to be presented at the 2023 NCMEA Professional Development Conference.
Submission deadline Sept. 15
Research Poster Session
Researchers selected for the poster session may create a typical research poster or alternative visual media that appropriately and effectively display information about the research. Posters and visual media will be available to all conference attendees during a dedicated research poster session on Monday, November 6. Researchers are expected to engage with attendees about their research during this dedicated hour. Complete instructions and specifications for posters and/or visuals will be sent to accepted presenters.
The committee invites research, either completed or in progress, that relates to teaching and learning music. Special consideration may be given to topics relating to social justice in/through music teaching and learning, the conference theme (“Inspire Harmony”), or topics historically connected to music teaching and learning in North Carolina.

Student Researcher Lightning Talks
This session is an opportunity for student researchers (undergraduate-, masters-, or doctoral-level) to give an overview of and receive feedback on their current research. Researchers selected for the session will have five to eight minutes to present a PechaKucha-style lightning talk on their research, with an additional five minutes reserved for feedback and discussion with active faculty and researchers in music education. Research projects may be in-progress or recently completed. Presenters should be current music education students, or those who have completed a degree program and research project within the past year. The committee invites research, either completed or in progress, that relates to teaching and learning music.
Complete instructions and specifications for presentations will be sent to accepted presenters. Applicants who are not accepted for a lightning talk may elect to have their project considered for the traditional research poster session.

Submission Information
For either a poster or lightning talk, researchers should provide an abstract of no more than 500 words that provides an overview of the research goals, questions, methods, findings, and implications. Research that is in progress may include preliminary findings and potential implications. Abstracts should be saved in a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) document or PDF, and must be e-mailed as an attachment to research_chair@ncmea.net with the subject line “NCMEA Research Submission.” In the body of the e-mail, please include the project title, author(s), institutional affiliations, e-mail addresses, and a contact phone number.
For lightning talk submissions, please indicate whether you would like to be considered for the traditional poster session if you are not accepted for a lightning talk.
All projects, abstracts, and proposals must conform to the ethical research standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the NAfME Society for Research in Music Education.

Submission Deadline and Timeline for Acceptance
Submissions must be received by Friday, September 15, 2023, 11:59pm EDT. Authors will be notified of acceptance by October 2, 2023.
Inquiries about submissions and proposals should be directed to:
Timothy E. Nowak, Ph.D.
research_chair@ncmea.net

FREE Arts in Ed Week Webinar
2023-09-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NC
Join us this Thursday, September 14th from 3-4pm EST and listen from the decision makers themselves on how we can come together as a community to take action in honor of #ArtsEdWeek.
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) will be our lead speaker, as she introduces her new bill the “Arts Education for All Act” in the House of Representatives.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZaEdsw
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DEADLINE - Journal Articles, Conference Ed.
2023-09-01 | NC
It’s time to be thinking about your journal submissions for the conference edition. I need everything by September 1. I understand there’s still stuff to be finalized, but this is a case of please send me as much as you can as soon as you can. With that, please send a list of what you’re waiting on, so I can plan space for photos, etc.
The conference issue is special because this is our opportunity to hook people who are on the fence about whether or not to come to Conference. This is where we have to give them all the amazing reasons to come to Conference.
For more information, contact Kim Justen at journal_editor@ncmea.net.

NC Symphony Teacher Workshop
2023-08-22 08:00 - 14:30 | NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Elementary music educators are invited to register for the annual Teacher Workshop on Tuesday, August 22 at the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh. This free 5-hour workshop will introduce lessons and activities to prepare students for the 2023/24 Education Concert. 0.5 CEU credits are provided upon completion of the in-person workshop. You can attend in person or watch an online recording.
https://www.ncsymphony.org/education/teacher-workshop/
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NCMEA Leadership Academy
2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | NC
We know there are a lot of talented leaders within our membership – and there are a lot of roles within the organization that could benefit from your involvement! That’s why we’re starting a Leadership Academy for members who may be interested in deepening their involvement with NCMEA.
The first cohort starts on August 12 from 9 AM-12 PM and will include an introduction to NCMEA’s history and organizational structure, how committees and meetings work, leadership styles, and more. Featured speakers include Dave Albert, Jazzmone Sutton & Maribeth Yoder-White.
If you’re interested in learning more, please fill out this short form. (This is NOT a commitment to a leadership role or to the Leadership Academy, just an expression of interest!)

Music Teacher Bootcamp
2023-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
The NCMEA Mentoring Committee is offering a Music Teacher Bootcamp on Aug. 8 at 06:00 PM.
Please use the Zoom registration link to attend.
https://buff.ly/3JZtSt1
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Get Certified! Praxis Bootcamp
2023-07-13 - 2023-07-15 | Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA, 23606
Sign up now to attend the Get Certified! Praxis Bootcamp, taking place July 13-15, 2023. This year’s camp will focus on the Praxis Music Teacher Licensure Exams 5113, 5114, 5115, and 5116. Those taking the GACE or other Music Teacher Licensure exams are also encouraged to register and attend, as the exam content is the same.
The bootcamp features in-person and virtual options, with a 20% discount to the first 25 people who register for in-person attendance (Promo Code PMC2023), and the first 50 people to register for virtual attendance (Promo Code PMC-V2023).
The in-person event will take place in the FC Small Meeting Room 101 at:
Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, Virginia 23606.
Here is the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/628838531977
Lodging will be available and information will be provided in a few days. For questions or more information, email info@prodigiousmusicconcepts.org.
See you there!

2023 Summer Orff Levels at UNC-Wilmington
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-30 | UNC Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403
Register for 2023 summer Orff levels at UNC-Wilmington
June 19-30
There’ll be two weeks of joyous music and movement with Joan Eckroth-Riley, Christine Ballenger and Daniel Johnson.
More details: https://buff.ly/3HHePDg
Registration: https://buff.ly/3ITMs4z
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Music Literacy Workshop in Mocksville
2023-06-12 08:00 - 2023-06-15 17:00 | Davie County High School, 180 War Eagle Drive, Mocksville, NC, 27028
Davie County High School in Mocksville, NC will host Carol Krueger for a four-day summer music literacy workshop from June 12th-15th.
Expand your knowledge of music literacy and how to teach it effectively to your students. Get countless activities to use in your music classroom at the elementary, middle AND high school level.
$150 – Early Bird Admission (register by May 22nd)
$175 – General Admission (After May 22nd)
$75 – First-year teacher
Free/Donation – College Student
High School teachers may bring up to 4 of their top students to attend the workshop for free.
For more information contact Brittany Darst at darstb@davie.k12.nc.us.
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Complete the Guitar Educator Questionnaire by June 2
2023-06-02 | NC
Are you a music educator who teaches guitar or are looking to start a guitar program? Your input could help advance opportunities for guitar educators and guitar education. Please complete this brief questionnaire by June 2.
Guitar Educator Questionnaire

DEADLINE: Journal articles due
2023-06-01 | NC
The following are all due on June 1:

Section Updates,
District Updates for Districts 5 & 6,
Feature articles from Elementary, Orchestra, and Advocacy

The journal will be sent out mid-July.
Photos are welcome, but please do not embed them in your documents. The highest resolution you have is requested.
The Conference edition is just around the corner, all items due August 1, running in October, and is made up of all things Conference.
Contact Kim if you have any questions.journal_editor@ncmea.net

DEADLINE - Nominations for Elementary Teacher of the Year
2023-06-01 | NC
The Elementary Section of NCMEA each year selects an Elementary Music Teacher of the year. Administrators, fellow teachers, or other professionals they have worked with may nominate teachers. Please submit all nominations to the Elementary Section Chair by June 1st. The Executive Committee will review all nominations and the recipient will be announced during the annual NCMEA Professional Development Conference.
New Nomination Process: Please read carefully.
Any supervisor or colleague of an elementary music teacher is able to nominate an NCMEA music teacher for this award, however, it is strongly encouraged to review the criteria and rubric before submitting a nomination. All nominations must be submitted through this form by June 1st.
TEACHER of the YEAR NOMINATION FORM

Junior Eastern Region Orchestra Clinic
2023-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 | White Oak High School, 1001 Piney Green Road, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
Saturday, May 6, 2023
White Oak High School in Jacksonville NC
Greg Dundore is the site host and Emily Braun is the clinic chair.

DEADLINE - Early Registration for Music Literacy Workshop
2023-05-22 | Davie County High School, 180 War Eagle Drive, Mocksville, NC, 27028

Guitar Literature Webinar – Guitar Method Books & Curriculum Resources
2023-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | NC
Presenter: Christopher Perez
There are dozens of guitar method books and resources available for teachers to use in their classrooms. But, which one would you pick? In this Zoom session, Mr. Perez will discuss different method books available so you can tailor instruction to the needs of your guitar students and program. We will also review guitar method resources (scales, rhythms studies, warm-ups, solo/ensemble music and more) that may be immediately applied to your classroom teaching as well as the future.
Time: May 20, 2023, 11:00 AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtf-2upzstGt0qhaDecvRPqY6FUieFXVIG

Webinar: Listening to and Learning from Rural Music Educators
2023-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | NC
Presenters: Daniel Johnson (UNCW), Tim Nowak (ECU) & Ann Marie Stanley (LSU)
Music-teacher educators from UNC-Wilmington, East Carolina University, and Louisiana State University will facilitate a conversation to explore practical issues that K-12 music teachers face every day. They will share findings from recent research as practical professional development, specifically designed to address the needs and guide the next steps toward equity and excellence for rural music teachers and their students. If you are one of the many music educators in rural North Carolina, be sure to take advantage of this webinar for professional networking and learning opportunity!
Time: May 20, 2023 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdeihqzkrE9c_giRljBe6KFQFn2OONUDq

Webinar: A Mentoring Model for Arts Teacher Equity
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Presenter: Rachel Hoke
This webinar shares original research that piloted a virtual peer mentoring program for novice K-12 art and music teachers at high risk for professional isolation and attrition due to their status as one-person departments within their schools. By facilitating a blend of synchronous and asynchronous virtual interactions, the geographic and scheduling barriers that typically prevent access to effective content-specific mentors were removed, enabling these specialized teachers to experience beneficial early-career mentoring in an equitable manner while meeting the state mentoring requirements for continued teacher licensure. The study methodology, notable results, and potential opportunities for and obstacles to implementing a similar program will be discussed, including evidence of direct benefits to teachers and recommendations for structural changes to support arts teacher retention and job satisfaction. Attendees will leave prepared with strategies to coordinate, develop, and advocate for similar innovations in their own professional settings to benefit both novice and experienced visual and performing arts teachers.
Rachel Hoke (she/her) taught music and special education in K-12 settings for more than a decade prior to her current role as the Director for Teaching & Learning Design at University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Technology from the University of South Carolina, an M.S. in School Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a B.M. from West Chester University. Her research interests include teacher education, technology integration, faculty development, and learning experience design.

Elementary Section Spring Mini-Conference
2023-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | UNC Wilmington, 601 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403
Members of the Elementary Section Board are committed to providing support to elementary music teachers across the state. One of the areas where we’ve found districts fall short for music teachers is content-specific professional development opportunities.
In addition to the fall NCMEA conference, the Elementary Section offers a Spring Mini-Conference on a Saturday in either late March or April. This is one full day of sessions presented by practicing master teachers to help further knowledge, add to music teachers’ “bag of tricks” with engaging activities, provide audition tips for Honors Chorus, and re-energize teachers with new ideas to get through the end of the school year.
For 2023, Our Spring Elementary Mini-Conference will be held on Saturday, April 22, at UNC-Wilmington. Online registration opens on March 1st and closes on April 5th. Participants may register in person at the door as well.

Webinar: Music-Driven Classroom Management Strategies for Elementary
2023-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Presenter: Anthony Molinaro
Classroom management is maybe the most important skill for a music teaching artist to develop. A well-managed class is crucial to the overall experience of the students. If there is chaos, we can’t have music. In many ways, music is the cure for chaos. If the students are going to connect to music and experience its JOY, the class must be well managed. Not only is music the goal of the class, but it’s also the solution oftentimes to classroom management difficulties. For music teachers, our training and talents provide a valuable resource for classroom management. Conceiving the structure and procedures of the classroom as more musical can be a great way to reduce chaos and engage learners in the flow of instruction. This workshop will provide perspectives and strategies to create a music-driven classroom that utilizes the unique qualities of music to maximize instructional time and transform behaviors.
As a music educator, instrumentalist, podcaster, and producer Anthony Molinaro has always kept the Dalcroze approach central to his philosophy. With more than 16 years experience in public school classrooms on both coasts of the United States, Anthony created an authentic Dalcroze classroom in his elementary school in Grove City, PA. He is also a faculty member and guest lecturer at Carnegie Mellon University, where he pursues graduate studies in music education. A sought-after clinician and presenter, Anthony has presented at PMEA District 7 and District 5 events. He has been a guest presenter at Elizabethtown College, Westminster College, Duquesne University, Slippery Rock University, Grove City College, and Messiah College. He has served as the board chair and treasurer of the Dalcroze Society of America as well as a presenter at two national conferences and several national virtual events. He has presented workshops for Music Construct ED as well as the Virtual Dalcroze Meetup and runs an online roundtable forum for the leadership of the major national pedagogical organizations. His podcast, The New Dalcrozian, has an international listenership that spans 48 countries. His popular SubStack newsletter, MusicXT – Moments and Movement, allows subscribers to follow his thoughts and career in real-time, with many instructional videos and content to help embrace the Dalcroze approach in a public school setting.

ARTS Day 2023 - April 17-18
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-18 | McKimmon Conference Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC, 27606
North Carolina’s Annual Conference of Arts & Action
Arts Day is an annual gathering of arts leaders from across the state for unity and advocacy. April 17 is a conference day at NC State, featuring information, inspiration, and performances (this year includes Rissi Palmer, Lenora Helm Hammonds, and Ben Folds!).
April 18 is Legislative Day when groups of attendees meet with state legislators.
Registration scholarships are available for educators! Visit the ARTS Day webpage to learn more.

DEADLINE Extended: Mini-Conference Registration
2023-04-15 | NC
Members of the Elementary Section Board are committed to providing support to elementary music teachers across the state. One of the areas where we’ve found districts fall short for music teachers is content-specific professional development opportunities.
In addition to the fall NCMEA conference, the Elementary Section offers a Spring Mini-Conference on a Saturday in either late March or April. This is one full day of sessions presented by practicing master teachers to help further knowledge, add to music teachers’ “bag of tricks” with engaging activities, provide audition tips for Honors Chorus, and re-energize teachers with new ideas to get through the end of the school year.
For 2023, Our Spring Elementary Mini-Conference will be held on Saturday, April 22, at UNC-Wilmington. Online registration opens on March 1st and closes on April 15th. Participants may register in person at the door as well.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE MINI-CONFERENCE

Webinar: Scott Joplin - A Guide for K-12 Music Educators
2023-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Presenter: Kendra Kay Friar
Did you know that Scott Joplin, “King of Ragtime Composers,” began his career as a quartet singer and entrepreneur? Did you know that Joplin was a lifelong learner, a respected music editor, and a community leader? This interactive session empowers participants to introduce the real Scott Joplin to their students through improvisation, dance, and listening activities. Study the score of a Joplin piano rag, which was intended to be played as written. Consider historic photos of ragtime faces and places. Learn the “One-Step,” the “Stop-Time,” and other celebrated dance steps of the ragtime era. If Scott Joplin could speak to students today, what would he want them to know about his ragtime life? Participants will receive the resources needed to bring Scott Joplin’s story and his revolutionary ragtime ideas to life for students of every age and stage.
Kendra Kay Friar is a music teacher at Bonny Slope Elementary School in Beaverton, OR, and an associate conductor of Pacific Youth Choir in Portland, OR, where she oversees the K-5 choral education program. She has been a member of NAfME’s Equity Committee since 2022 and has served as Elementary Chair for Oregon Music Educators Association (OMEA) for the last four years. Kendra received OMEA’s Excellence in Elementary Music Education Award in 2021. She has presented sessions at NAfME National, NAfME-NW, and multiple state-affiliated conferences, and she served as an editor of NAfME’s Journal of General Music Education from 2016 to 2022. Kendra’s peer-reviewed publications include articles for Music Educators Journal, Journal of General Music, and Oregon Music Educator. Her practitioner-focused work appears in NAfME’s Teaching Music Magazine and Lorenz Corporation’s Activate! magazine. Kendra is also an active clinician, accompanist, and professional choral singer working in and around Portland, OR. In June 2022, she accompanied the Pacific Northwest premiere of Credo by Margaret Bonds, presented by Portland’s Phoenix Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr. Justin Smith.
Kendra Kay Friar is completing an Ed.D. in Educational Policy, Leadership, and Organization–Diversity & Equity Concentration at the University of Illinois; she holds an M.M., Music Education, from the University of Texas and a B.S., Music Education, Elementary-General Specialization, from the University of Illinois.

Guitar 101 Webinar: Starting a Guitar Program
2023-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | NC
Presenter: Christopher Perez
Teaching classical guitar has become very popular in the field of music education. There are many serious considerations to take into account when teaching guitar and the exciting possibility of developing a program. In this Zoom session, we will cover basic, essential items needed to start guitar classes including how to build and maintain a successful guitar program. Topics of discussion include instrument, material and music purchases, class discipline, assessment, concert performances, class scheduling, basic pedagogy and more.
Time: Apr 1, 2023, 11:00 AM
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocOCoqjwoGNRpap1fLJp6CNwXzm_jzXP1

Virtual National MIOSM Celebration
2023-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
The national celebration of Music In Our Schools Month will be hosted online by NAfME, featuring keynote speaker Pamela Dawson, 2023 GRAMMY Music Educator Award recipient.
Join this exciting gathering as we celebrate the efforts of our State Music Education Associations to advocate on behalf of music education!
Register for the virtual national MIOSM celebration on March 28 at 7:00 PM EDT
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Collegiate Chat: "Navigating EdTPA"
2023-03-20 20:00 - 21:00 | NC
NAfME Collegiate members: Join Susan Smith, Chair of the Collegiate Advisory Council, and Morgan Soja, for the March NAfME Collegiate Chat on Monday, March 20 at 8:00 PM ET: “Navigating EdTPA.”
REGISTER NOW

Wind Band Music for School Bands by Latin American Composers
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
Please join us for the next IVfME webinar with Rubén Darío Gómez, DMA and his session, “Wind Band Music for School Bands by Latin American Composers.” It begins at 10 AM on Saturday, March 18. The webinar is free, but registration is required.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYld-usqTwtHd3IOz0E1V7GUDIHkA6A0Aa6

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Webinar: Utilizing Literacy Instructional Standards in Arts Education
2023-03-16 15:45 - 17:00 | NC
Need Literacy CEUs? This session will specifically address Literacy within both the elementary and secondary classrooms in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.
March 16, 3:45-5:00 PM
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CDBA - MPA West Site
2023-03-14 08:00 - 2023-03-16 17:00 | NC
Location
Asheboro High School1221 S. Park St.Asheboro, NC 27203
Event Chair
Elizabeth CoxNorthwest Guilford MS coxe3@gcsnc.com

Scholarship Deadline Extended to March 10
2023-03-10 | NC
Students can apply for one of four $2,000 college scholarships, including the NEW Hortense N. Reid-Kerr Scholarship, open to Music Education majors of a racial or ethnic minority. Visit our Scholarships page to learn more!
Don’t delay – applications are due by 11:59 PM Mar. 10!

LAST CALL: Conference Proposals 2023
2023-03-10 | NC
Conference Proposals for 2023 are due today March 10, at 11:59 PM.
NCMEA Section Chairs will review and invite speakers/clinicians to present at Conference in November. All submitters will be notified of their status in April 2023.
Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
Details here: https://bit.ly/3IEZ54Z

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