North Carolina Music Educators Association

The John Brown Big Band, Featuring Nnenna Freelon
2023-11-05 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Stevens Center – UNCSA, 1533 SOUTH MAIN ST., WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27127
Headliners for Conference 2023

The John Brown Big Band, featuring guest vocalist Nnenna Freelon

Performing Live Sunday, November 5 8 PM The Stevens Center UNC School of the Arts Winston-Salem, NC

NCMEA Annual Professional Development Conference
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-07 | Benton Convention Center, 301 W Fifth St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States

Teacher's Lounge
2023-10-24 19:30 - 20:30
Email Carol Earnhardt at mentoring_program@ncmea.net for the link to the next Zoom meeting and join a group of master teachers to discuss topics related to music education.

Charlotte Praxis Boot Camp
2023-10-23 - 2023-10-25 | Central Piedmont Community College, 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Attention North Carolina music education majors, provisionally/temporarily licensed music educators, and those currently participating in an Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL) program…
I am Tomisha Brock and I’m inviting you to enroll in and attend my 3-Day Praxis 5114 Bootcamp, taking place in Charlotte, NC, October 23-25, 2023 at Central Piedmont Community College.
Come out and get assistance honing in on the skills and content mastery needed to pass your exam, and get a 162 or higher. Seats are starting to fill up, and we want everyone there!
To register for the Charlotte Boot Camp, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/655164774477?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spread the word in your institutions and throughout your districts. Spread it to the NCMEA, and make your way to Charlotte in October.
For questions, or additional information, email info@prodigiousmusicconcepts.org, or call

Call for Proposals Deadline - Music Program Leaders Forum
2023-10-20
NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum
Presented in partnership with the NAMM Foundation
January 24-25, 2024, in Anaheim, CA, at the NAMM Show
ABOUT THE EVENT
This forum will provide relevant professional development for music program leaders and district arts coordinators working in the K–12 school setting, aimed at establishing and growing networks of collegial support for those in the profession.
The NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum will address:
Recruitment/retention of a diverse teacher pool
Equity, access, and inclusion
Culturally responsive practices
Teacher evaluation
Leading in times of change and transformation
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Interested in proposing a session?
Complete the session proposal form. Sessions will be approximately 60 minutes in length and should align with NAfME’s Mission, Vision, and Belief Statement. Please note, email sign-in is required to submit a proposal.
The session proposal deadline is Friday, October 20, 2023. All applicants will be notified of the status of their session proposal by November 1, 2023. *Please note the NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum is unable to provide financial assistance for clinicians.
REGISTRATION
Click here to register for the Music Program Leaders Forum. To access NAfME member pricing, login using the same credentials as your NAfME member profile.
Registration Rates:
Early Bird Rate*: NAfME member: $250, Non-member: $350
Regular Rate: NAfME member: $300, Non-member $400
*Early bird will close on November 15 and all registration will close December 8

NC Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2023-10-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Mooresville Performing Arts Center, 161 S. Magnolia Street, Mooresville, NC, 28115
SPECIAL OFFER FOR NCMEA MEMBERS!
The NC Music Hall of Fame invites NCMEA members to its annual Induction Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5:30pm at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center.
Get $20 tickets (normally $50) at https://2023induction.eventbrite.com/ with promo code NCMEA.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductions take place annually to honor music legends with roots in North Carolina. The ceremony will feature each inductee’s acceptance of their induction, video presentations and live performances. The 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined during the annual induction ceremony this year are:

﻿Scotty McCreery
﻿﻿Loudon Wainwright III
﻿George Beverly Shea
﻿B﻿etty Davis
﻿B﻿ill “Fatback” Curtis
﻿F﻿etchin’ Bones

DEADLINE: Early Conference Registration
2023-10-14 00:00 - 23:59
Have you registered for Conference 2023? Don’t miss your chance to save. Registration rates increase after October 14.
Conference Registration

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Conference Scholarship Applications Due
2023-10-06 08:00 - 17:00
NCMEA will again offer Conference Registration Scholarships to assist up to 48 deserving Collegiate NAfME members who may otherwise be unable to attend the conference in Winston-Salem (November 4-7). Scholarships will completely cover the early registration cost ($50). Priority will be given to first time attendees.
Conference Scholarship Applications will be accepted now through Friday, October 6th at 5 PM. Awardees will be informed of their scholarship details by Monday, October 9th; early registration closes on October 14th. Please note that students must supply their current NAfME membership number in order to complete the application.
The application form is available here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4HllIW0naudimPo3BJeNovyjcfLQkPGiCbmCvuvL4t-trXw/viewform

DEADLINE: NCIHB Director Recommendations & Chair Placement-Audio Upload
2023-09-29
The first Biennial North Carolina Intercollegiate Honor Band (NCIHB), sponsored by NCMEA, will occur during the 2023 NCMEA Conference. The Concert is on Monday, Nov. 6 at 8:00 PM in the Stevens Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
This 80-member ensemble will comprise students from North Carolina colleges and universities. Open to any North Carolina college or university student participating in a band program (Concert or Athletic). Each institution will be guaranteed at least two participants.

Nominations by Band Directors: Starts Aug. 29, 2023.
Director Recommendations and Chair Placement-Audio Upload: Due Sept. 29, 2023
Students Notified: Oct. 15, 2023.
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Music will be sent out Oct. 20.
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Cost: $ 80 registration fee. Students can pay individually, or institutions can pay for students. Housing and meals are not provided.

More information on how to register:https://ncmeaihb.wixsite.com/ncihb
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DEADLINE Extended: Rural Teachers PLC Signup
2023-09-29
NCMEA is passionate about helping music teachers do their best work by improving their knowledge and job satisfaction. We know that music teachers in rural settings may face some unique challenges and opportunities. For this reason, we are inviting rural K-12 music teachers to join a FREE, fun, easy, low-stress, and high-reward hybrid Professional Learning Community (PLC) during the 2023-24 school year!
We are recruiting K-12 music teachers in rural, public schools from across North Carolina to connect, share, and learn via asynchronous online and live, in-person experiences. Participants must have a current NCMEA membership and space in the PLC will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. We anticipate a maximum of 35 participants. Enrollment in the PLC is a commitment for the entire school year, and members are expected to participate to the fullest extent possible in both the virtual and in-person activities.
PLC TIMELINE:

Sept-Oct [Virtual] : Enroll in online Canvas course and begin engaging in asynchronous discussions
Nov 4 [In person] : Participate in a half-day symposium & dinner at the NCMEA Professional Development Conference. Saturday afternoon, Nov. 4, in Winston-Salem. Some travel reimbursement available.
Nov-Jan [Virtual] : Continue to engage with dedicated online modules, connecting with teachers in an assigned cohort
Jan-Apr [In person] : Schedule on-site visits with teacher cohort groups. Some travel reimbursement available.
Jan-Apr [Virtual] : Continue online engagement and discussions
Apr or May [Virtual] : Participate in a one-day virtual mini-conference, reflecting on the PLC and sharing with other teachers.

The deadline to apply is September 29.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE PLC
If you have questions, please feel free to contact:

Dr. Daniel Johnson, course designer & facilitator: (919) 424-7008 | sheiserman@ncmea.net

Creating Pathways to Success for Rural Music Educators: A Statewide Hybrid PLC is generously supported by a grant from the CMA Foundation.
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Call for Research Presentations Due
2023-09-15
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
