GENERAL MUSIC EDUCATION SESSIONS
BULIDING A RECORDING SETUP FOR YOUR HOME OR CLASSROOM | Marcel Hamel
Many students and educators recognize the value and joy of recording your own music or performances, and this workshop will cover all aspects that users need to know to begin recording, from the most basic equipment needed, to gear and periperals that will allow the user to create professional results! The areas that will be covered include computer requirements, software options, audio interfaces and microphones, speakers and headphones, controller keyboards and devices, acoustic treatments and more! There will also be a short demonstration of some of the recording and sequencing processes.
Many students and educators recognize the value and joy of recording your own music or performances, and this workshop will cover all aspects that users need to know to begin recording, from the most basic equipment needed, to gear and periperals that will allow the user to create professional results! The areas that will be covered include computer requirements, software options, audio interfaces and microphones, speakers and headphones, controller keyboards and devices, acoustic treatments and more! There will also be a short demonstration of some of the recording and sequencing processes.
THE COALITION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION NATIONAL STUDY | Adam Con
In 2021, the Coalition for Music Education published an historic national study describing the current landscape of music education in Canadian K-12 schools. Along with a national survey, the study points to the many provincial systems in place that either promote or prevent music education. Come hear what was learned about the province of Alberta in comparison to the rest of the country, and learn how we can act to ensure all K-12 students have access to music education.
In 2021, the Coalition for Music Education published an historic national study describing the current landscape of music education in Canadian K-12 schools. Along with a national survey, the study points to the many provincial systems in place that either promote or prevent music education. Come hear what was learned about the province of Alberta in comparison to the rest of the country, and learn how we can act to ensure all K-12 students have access to music education.
INCLUDING ALL LEARNERS | Emma DeVooght
Often differentiation can feel overwhelming in the music classroom. Through practiced and tried approaches, Emma DeVooght will present you with some simple tools and strategies that you can use so that you can ensure all students are included in your classroom. While some of these approaches may push you out of your comfort zone, the learning you receive during this session will hopefully push you to think outside the box and strive for inclusive music programs that highlight all students can engage in music, no matter their abilities.
Often differentiation can feel overwhelming in the music classroom. Through practiced and tried approaches, Emma DeVooght will present you with some simple tools and strategies that you can use so that you can ensure all students are included in your classroom. While some of these approaches may push you out of your comfort zone, the learning you receive during this session will hopefully push you to think outside the box and strive for inclusive music programs that highlight all students can engage in music, no matter their abilities.
LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC | Rubim de Toledo
In North America, overarching generalizations are often made when teaching Latin music. These generalizations regularly neglect to recognize the difference between cultures and regions across Latin America.
This presentation will provide an overview of musical characteristics, instruments, and cultural considerations in Brazilian, Cuban and Andean music. Furthermore, the session will examine European, African, and Indigenous connections found in these musical styles.
In North America, overarching generalizations are often made when teaching Latin music. These generalizations regularly neglect to recognize the difference between cultures and regions across Latin America.
This presentation will provide an overview of musical characteristics, instruments, and cultural considerations in Brazilian, Cuban and Andean music. Furthermore, the session will examine European, African, and Indigenous connections found in these musical styles.
MENTAL HEALTH FOR CONDUCTORS AND MUSIC EDUCATORS
Jeannie Pernal, Mark Lietz, Lorrie Whittke, Yitian Fan, William Pernal, and TBA, panelists
Dr. Sara Brooks, moderator
Mental wellness in musical spaces: where do we even begin? Conductors and music educators have countless demands on their time and often lack opportunity to reflect on their own mental wellness needs. Additionally, many educators find themselves as the first point of contact for students and choristers, and may often be required to support mental health challenges that come into the rehearsal room.
How do we take time to support our mental wellness needs while balancing the demands of the career? How do we support the mental health needs of our students and choristers, particularly as we return to post-pandemic music-making?
This session will address common career challenges and individual mental wellness tools for conductors and music educators, as well as methods to support the mental wellness of students and choristers.
Jeannie Pernal, Mark Lietz, Lorrie Whittke, Yitian Fan, William Pernal, and TBA, panelists
Dr. Sara Brooks, moderator
Mental wellness in musical spaces: where do we even begin? Conductors and music educators have countless demands on their time and often lack opportunity to reflect on their own mental wellness needs. Additionally, many educators find themselves as the first point of contact for students and choristers, and may often be required to support mental health challenges that come into the rehearsal room.
How do we take time to support our mental wellness needs while balancing the demands of the career? How do we support the mental health needs of our students and choristers, particularly as we return to post-pandemic music-making?
This session will address common career challenges and individual mental wellness tools for conductors and music educators, as well as methods to support the mental wellness of students and choristers.
OUR COLLECTIVE RECOVERY FROM THE PANDEMIC EXPERIENCE - PANEL DISCUSSION | Dr. Sara Brooks, moderator
There is little doubt that our artistic world has changed dramatically in the last two years. As we move forward and celebrate a return to music-making, many musicians are noticing that their mental wellness has been impacted and that their experiences in the rehearsal room and performance hall have changed significantly.
How do we process the experience of the last two years? How do we move forward while holding space for the challenges that have been faced?
Join for a panel discussion on the unique challenges that have faced choristers, students, conductors, and teachers throughout the pandemic. Additional topics will include coping through change, motivation, and general mental wellness from rehearsal through to performance.
There is little doubt that our artistic world has changed dramatically in the last two years. As we move forward and celebrate a return to music-making, many musicians are noticing that their mental wellness has been impacted and that their experiences in the rehearsal room and performance hall have changed significantly.
How do we process the experience of the last two years? How do we move forward while holding space for the challenges that have been faced?
Join for a panel discussion on the unique challenges that have faced choristers, students, conductors, and teachers throughout the pandemic. Additional topics will include coping through change, motivation, and general mental wellness from rehearsal through to performance.
RE-IMAGINING THE CANON | Mallory Chipman
“Re-imagining The Canon” is an exploration of how the music classroom might better reflect the contemporary musical landscape, the diverse student body, and can respond to global and local calls for greater diversity, inclusion, and equity. As music educators and directors, we have a responsibility to create safe and inspiring spaces wherein all students can learn and grow. As the student body changes, there is no question that the educational approaches should adapt too.
In this presentation, Mallory will guide attendees through a reimagining of the canon by addressing how we can be more inclusive in our language; for example the use of gendered and class-based vocal terminology, and our repertoire; specifically with regards to lyrics, genre, and historic compositions and artists.
These changes are happening across the global music education network. Even Faber Piano publications have been reworking their repertoire and the imagery in their books, removing pieces such as “Snake Charmer”, which was furthering racial stereotypes, and “Camptown Races”, which is a racist minstrel song. As these pieces are retired, space for other composers, compositions, genres, and styles is created. While some educators may see this as a challenge, in this presentation, Mallory works to contextualize how building a more inclusive canon is in fact an invitation that will bring more people closer to music.
“Re-imagining The Canon” is an exploration of how the music classroom might better reflect the contemporary musical landscape, the diverse student body, and can respond to global and local calls for greater diversity, inclusion, and equity. As music educators and directors, we have a responsibility to create safe and inspiring spaces wherein all students can learn and grow. As the student body changes, there is no question that the educational approaches should adapt too.
In this presentation, Mallory will guide attendees through a reimagining of the canon by addressing how we can be more inclusive in our language; for example the use of gendered and class-based vocal terminology, and our repertoire; specifically with regards to lyrics, genre, and historic compositions and artists.
These changes are happening across the global music education network. Even Faber Piano publications have been reworking their repertoire and the imagery in their books, removing pieces such as “Snake Charmer”, which was furthering racial stereotypes, and “Camptown Races”, which is a racist minstrel song. As these pieces are retired, space for other composers, compositions, genres, and styles is created. While some educators may see this as a challenge, in this presentation, Mallory works to contextualize how building a more inclusive canon is in fact an invitation that will bring more people closer to music.
