OMEA State Events

This clinic is designed to show band directors, rhythm sections, and particularly drummers a strategy or approach to playing charts using contemporary rhythms. This approach comes from experiences I had as the soundtrack drummer for the animated TV show, �Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.� In tracking the sessions, we had to be chameleons, able to play many contemporary styles. It taught us to separate the written figures and structure shown on the chart from the style or context of the music

Using video from the Fat Albert show, notated examples, live performance, and my two Method books (DRUMSET WORKOUTS, Books 1&2), this presentation will show how to build contemporary grooves within the guidelines of a chart.

(Sponsored by Ludwig/Musser)

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting

The natural progression following soprano recorder is to add alto recorder to the child�s repertoire. The lower, mellow tones add depth and fullness to any recorder ensemble and the larger recorder is especially appealing to children. Learn how easy it is to add alto recorder to your program. Peripole Angel Halo Soprano and Alto Recorders will be distributed to participants

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

Sponsored by Warner Bros.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Jazz, Orchestra, Best Practices

Presiding and Presentation of Awards: Jim Howell, OMEA President
Guest Speaker: Peter Boonshaft
Entertainment: Caliente! Directed by Jose Diaz

Banquet tickets were included in your registration packets. Extra tickets must be purchased before noon on Saturday, the 31st.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Jazz, Orchestra, Best Practices, Technology

Sponsored by GIA

Featured performers:
Willamette Singers
Director: Wallace Long

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Jazz, Orchestra, Best Practices, Technology

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting, Orchestra

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Orchestra

Audience members who have never played jazz, and who need not have played piano, will learn the basics of jazz playing. A limited number of volunteers will improvise jazz at the piano for the first time. At the end, the lecturer will discuss methods that can be used to build upon the skills learned in the clinic. The techniques discussed will be applicable to the teaching of students, from junior high school age to adult.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting, Jazz

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir

Each panel member will present a 12-15 minute program of music. Their selection processes will be explained. The literature will be introduced by using recordings or by having those attending the session read through the music. Each panel member has 15 minutes. There will be 25 minutes at the end for questions and discussion.

A literature list will be provided. Borrowed music will be available for reading.

Panel: Steve Peter, Glenn Burnett, Mike Frasier, Russ Christiansen

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting

Group rhythm making with hand drums and percussion instruments is growing in popularity. Recent scientific studies have documented the health benefits as well. Attendees will experience the benefits of this activity first-hand and learn how drum circles are offered in communities throughout the United States. They are fast becoming one of our most accessible recreational music-making activities.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

This session will cover a variety of issues confronting the modern band program including: programming a show for all levels, musician-ship training through the marching band medium, rehearsal techniques, budgeting, fundraising, accounting, staff development, booster development, and guard and percussion development.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting

This session will explore the topic of how a conductor can get an ensemble to watch. By simply changing certain attitudes, perspectives and techniques, conductors can get an ensemble to watch them, improve discipline, and truly engage students in rehearsals. Useful for conductors of any level and type of ensemble.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Orchestra, Best Practices

Our students need exposure to classical music, and it�s our job to provide it. This session introduces loads of fun games and engaging activities for incorporating classical music into your elementary music room. Help your students develop an appreciation and love for classical music.

Clinician: Jennifer Boss and Amy Rheingans

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

Choral reading session and techniques using choral literature of the masters that are accessible to the elementary non-auditioned choir.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

This session will explore how combining the worlds of music and children�s literature can enhance the elementary music classroom. Discussion will include combining both art forms to enhance facilitation of the MENC National Standards, as well as eliciting and developing emotional responsiveness in elementary students. Materials provided will include lists for such collaboration and bibliographic references for further exploration.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Jazz, Orchestra, Best Practices, Technology

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir

An efficient and full breath is extremely important for all wind musicians. Such breathing helps in the production of tone, good intonation and extended endurance. To that end, via audio-visual and live examples, the subject of efficient breathing, as it relates to wind musicians of all ages will be examined. Easy methods and examples for developing and improving efficient air use will be demonstrated.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Orchestra, Best Practices

This session is designed for vocal jazz and show-choir directors who use sound systems. It is a practical session that will demonstrate how to conduct a sound check to produce the most effective sound reinforcement. In addition, participants will learn how to use equalization (EQ) to control feedback and present a natural sound to the listener. Finally, participants will explore methods by which they can fine-tune the sound of their groups during performance

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting, Jazz, Technology

Presiding: Patrick Vandehey, Conference Chair
Welcome and Opening Remarks: Jim Howell, OMEA President
Guest Speakers:
Renee Westlake MENC NW Region President
James Jordon The Musician's Walk: The Musicians Soul and Spirit for a human Classroom and Rehearsal

Pacific University Wind Ensemble
Director: Dr. Michael Burch-Pesses

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Jazz, Orchestra, Best Practices, Technology

Humor is a valuable tool in teaching, it motivates our students and inspires them. The Oregon Quartet will perform excerpts from both published and non-published works that use humor to great effect including: Sinfonia Economica, The London Bridge Variations, and How I Wonder Where You Are by Livingston Gearhart

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting, Orchestra, Best Practices

Sponsored by GIA

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting

Watch and learn as we do an actual �live� recording, edit, and burn to a CD. Both dedicated and computer based systems will be discussed as well as equipment needs and cost.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Technology

This session will tackle the issues of engaging the adolescent when teaching middle school general music classes. Ideas for pacing and organization, materials that work and standards and assessment will be discussed.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Orchestra, Best Practices

Thinking about performance and rehearsal of band music.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Orchestra

Creativity and Composition: Composer David Childs shares his approach to creating music for choirs of all levels. A limited number of reading session packets will be available.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting

Getting the most out of your orchestra rehearsal: Rehearsal strategies that work!

(sponsored by Conn/Selmer)

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting, Orchestra

This Orff-based session for elementary music teachers will present music, movement, and ideas that help students make connections between their classroom curriculum and their music curriculum. Conceptual and topical integration will be explored, as well as program ideas for both primary and upper level students. Come share in this very powerful way of learning!

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Elementary/General Music

Rehearsal and teaching techniques designed to increase attention and active participation in the choral rehearsal. Demonstration of instruction and feedback techniques, strategies for pacing rehearsals, and strategies to enhance ensemble musicianship will be discussed and demonstrated.

Demonstration Ensemble: Springfield High School Concert Choir. Director: Stacy Swartout

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting, Best Practices

Come see the latest in music technology curriculum for 2004. Designed to assist you in developing coursework and direction for students.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Technology

You can set up Orff-oriented classroom without instruments � as long as you understand that the Schulwerk is about process-oriented teaching and learning. Our bodies and our immediate environment represent a treasure chest of possibilities for making sound and creating, as well as for practicing musical concepts.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

The more choices we offer children, the greater their ownership. In this session we will use materials unrelated old and new to create a grand synthesis that includes, singing, playing, movement, and speech. An the LEARNER makes the choices!

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

This session is offered for both parents and educators who want to assure that quality music and art programs remain in Oregon�s public schools. Information about the new research, Critical Links: Role of the Arts in Students� Academic Success and Social Development will be presented along with practical steps for implementing both low-key and high octane advocacy and support campaigns. The operative words are �practical� and �doable� even in hard budget times. Ways to develop financial and support resources will be explored. This session presented by the Oregon Alliance for Arts Education.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Orchestra, Best Practices

Part-singing is a skill that needs to be cultivated beginning in as early as first grade. Activities and materials for developing part-work in the classroom (from grades 1-6) will be the focus of this session.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Orchestra, Best Practices, Technology

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band

Conference attendees are invited to come visit with these music educators and learn first hand about recent studies done in Oregon and nearby states.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Best Practices, Technology

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Orchestra

Rhythm Session for String Orchestra, by Livingston Gearhart, is a wonderfully humorous collection of short pieces designed to teach rhythm. Fritz Gearhart will demonstrate selections from this new Ludwig publication with the help of the University of Oregon String Orchestra.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting, Orchestra

CMENC

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Jazz, Orchestra, Best Practices

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir

Society for Music Teacher Education no-host luncheon meeting, Friday, January 30, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Marche' Restaurant. 296 E 5th St. (Fifth Street Market) Eugene, OR 541.342.3612.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Jazz, Orchestra, Best Practices, Technology

This session will give teachers new and interesting ways to involve every student from elementary thru high school in solo & ensemble. We will look at many of the current flexible instrumentation methods available,and explore how to use Smart Music. We will also see how to apply these resources with actual students present at the session.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Jazz, Orchestra

Liz Gilpatrick is the composer of four books of materials for both the music classroom and the general classroom, all published by Alfred Publishing Company. In this session, Liz will introduce participants to some of her all-time favorites from those books.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Orchestra, Best Practices

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Orchestra

All three of the panelists have been either school administrators or music supervisors and have been in the position of hiring music teachers. They will share their expertise in what an administrator looks for in a new hire.

Panel Discussion: Chuck Bolton, Debbie Glaze, Kathy Pengelly

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Elementary/General Music, Orchestra

Repairs: What to expect from a repair shop, what you can do yourself, evaluation of an instrument or bow for playing response, correct adjustments, cosmetic restoration. Emphasis will be given to topics of interest as requested by participants.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting, Orchestra

Rob will use an article that was published in the International Trumpet Guild and explain the method used at the Gene Harris Jazz Festival.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting, Jazz

By implementing these 33 simple words that start with the letter �P,� any rehearsal will become more enjoyable, productive, exciting, controlled, disciplined, and truly educational. Useful for conductors of any level and type of ensemble.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music, Orchestra, Best Practices

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting

An elementary �how to� session demonstrating tried-and-true techniques that will fuel the flame in your elementary students through successfully incorporating teachable techniques. Through singing, playing, moving, improvisation, National Standards 1,2,3,5,6 will be incorporated assuring your success of igniting the spark of passion for music with your children.

Peripole Angel Halo Recorders will be distributed to session participants

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

An expert band teacher is critical for the development of a superior ensemble. But students� own musical activities can be equally vital to their growth as young performers. Hear about recent research that sheds light on the roles of instruction and experience in performance teaching.

Instrument Matching in the Beginning Band
A review of literature focusing on instrument selection for first-year band students. While instrumentation and student interest play important roles in the selection process, this session will emphasis the physical characteristics, or �goodness-of-fit,� necessary for appropriate instrument matching.
Clinician: Paul Doerkson, University of Oregon

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting, Jazz, Orchestra

This workshop will demonstrate vocalizes as they relate to developing vocal techniques, choral tone, and choral blend. Topics for discussion will include: vowel shaping, vowel unification, and register blending as they affect choral intonation, balance, and blend.

Demonstration Group: South Eugene High School Concert Choir. Jim Steinberger - Director

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting, Best Practices

During this session ideas will be presented on how to improve your band's performance. The �tricks� will include how to select music for performance and contests, how to conceal weaknesses, how to fix problems, and how to show off your groups strengths. In short, how to cheat and keep your moral integrity. There will be time for the audience to share their own tricks and secrets.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting

This session will focus on ways to nurture the beginning and intermediate chorister�s musical skills. Rehearsal techniques and strategies for building musical literacy and musicianship and will be addressed.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Elementary/General Music

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band

This lecture/demo/reading session will introduce rounds and arrangements of rounds for choirs of all ages. Use rounds for warm-ups, music reading, and programming and stretch your music budget at the same time! Attendees will not only hear arrangements performed by the Rogue Valley Childrens Chorus but will also read selections in packets.

Demonstration Ensemble: Rogue Valley Childrens Chorus

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting, Elementary/General Music

Instrument evaluation and appraisals: How to know the right price for the right instrument or bow. Violin and bow history, dating an instrument, varnish, recognizing a fine and valuable handmade instrument. Emphasis will be given to topics of interest as requested by participants

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Conducting, Orchestra

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Jazz

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Jazz

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Jazz

General information relating to all wind instruments with specifics on the flute, clarinet, and saxophone will be discussed. Hand and mouth position, tone development and control, high and low registers, crossing the break on clarinet, tonguing, equipment issues, and care of the instrument will be covered.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Band, Conducting

This session will focus on the classification of, and concepts for, developing the adolescent male voice. Remedial singing techniques for the unsure voice will be explored. The session will also present a literature list and suggest how to modify it before your singers do. There will be actual mutants (those at various stages of vocal mutation) to study.

This session may be of special interest to those with focuses in:
Choir, Conducting