Dr. Jerry Jordan will speak on "An Unconventional View of Building a Choral Program and Advancing the Choral Art", drawing on his highly successful experiences conducting in international festivals and competitions. He will share his observations about the interaction of music and the other arts within the cultures which form them.

Beginning to intermediate jazz improvisation through the study and use of classic jazz repertoire. Utilizes Dr. Hill's popular publication "Approaching the Standards".

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Also with Graham Pinard
A discussion about music education careers from both ends of 'the rainbow'. Jane is a retired music educator, and Graham is in his sixth year and reports having "the best year ever". This will address the statistic that some 45% of people entering the profession leave within the first five years.

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Examine the various aspects and potential of young voices. Explore strategies for increased energy and musicality while respecting the limitations of elementary aged singers.

Two heads are better than one when it comes to choosing high quality, appealing literature for high school choir. Gary St. John and Steve Peter will share outstanding pieces of choral literature for Mixed, Women's and Men's choir, pieces which are challenging and exciting, while attainable by high school students.

This session will explore common misunderstandings and errors made by conductors, offering ideas to solve these problems. Topics will include: independence of hands, mixed messages, preparatory gestures, over conducting/under conducting, stance, energy in motion, descriptive nuances, and body language. Useful for conductors of any level and type of ensemble.

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A demonstration of how easy it is to develop student projects. Learn how to create and convert your midi files into digital audio files and then burn them onto CD and how to transfer the files into notation for printout, so that the student walks away with an audio CD and printed copies of their works.

This session will focus on meaningful verbal and non-verbal communication from the hands, face and mouth allowing us to communicate in rehearsals using five "languages" simultaneously. We will explore various ways to convey emotions, technical information, corrections, expectations and specific data allowing for more productive, effective and efficient rehearsals. Useful for conductors of any level and type of ensemble.

Essential Elements 2000 - Using EE 2000 as the roadmap, this clinic focuses on positive techniques to develop beginners and retain them as music makers for a lifetime.

Elementary Music 3-5: Developing musical literacy skills
Hands-on session featuring field-tested rhymes, folksongs, singing games, and play parties for children in grades 3-5. Historical information, stylistic peculiarities, and suggested uses in curricula for developing musical responsiveness and literacy will be presented.

Elementary Music K-2: Developing musical literacy skills
Hands-on session featuring field-tested rhymes, folksongs, singing games, and play parties for children in grades K-2. Historical information, stylistic peculiarities, and suggested uses in curricula for developing musical responsiveness and literacy will be presented.

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Mr. Bukvich has instituted this in freshman theory, where the learning curve shot up noticeably.

This "March Style 101" will address historical background, tempos, articulations, programming, and other aspects of this venerable musical form.

Michael Burch-Pesses and the Pacific University Wind Ensemble demonstrate the aspects of good march style in this clinic designed to provide practical information you can put to use in your next rehearsal.

Also presented by Chantal Faraudo, Westview High School
Guest ensemble: Westview High School Brass Quintet

This session will discuss the many benefits of chamber music to the overall band program, and provide ideas for implementation of a chamber music program, including staffing, repertoire, and rehearsal techniques.

This session explores techniques of introducing harmonic concepts by using scales to establish basic triads. Within this process, students sing solfege, establish interval recognition, play various chord progressions, understand just intonation and voice leading principles.

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Emanuel McGladrey will present a choral literature session based on building a quality music library at the middle school level. In purchasing music for the brand new Claggett Creek Middle School in Salem-Keizer District, Emanuel has given renewed thought to which pieces have enduring quality, high educational value, suitable vocal ranges, and "kid appeal" for middle school singers. Every one of these pieces is a winner!

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Vision 2020 and research. Going on from what we know now about teaching/learning music.

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Lorely Zgonc, musician and educator, will present the Stars & Strings Forever "I Can Perform" String Training Series for individual or group instruction. This string session will focus on an overview of Book 1 for beginning strings, assisted by Reynolds District string students and staff. Music Educators are invited to bring string instruments to play right along with string students, for a practical hands-on learning experience to this performance trainer. Designed for string enjoyment and success, the string training series targets individual learning styles within each unit. Performance training is enhanced with companion CDs modeling string playing, and featuring original accompaniments. This session will conclude with a sneak preview of the latest additon to the Stars & Strings collection: “Holiday Hits”, from the "I Can Perform" Recital Series for solo & ensemble, 97 theme-based collections of favorite songs featuring mix & match melody/harmony and instrumentation options.

Guidelines for listening experiences will be discussed as well as example listening experience for the K-5 general music classrooms. Participants will become active listeners through movement, singing, and playing instruments.

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Recent brain research has confirmed what Carl Orff knew from observation: children learn best when they are actively involved. Three brief summaries of research will be followed by three illustrative Orff experiences.

Steve Posegate DMA candidate, University of Oregon:
Student Teachers' Perceptions of the Influences on their Teaching Style.

Kyle Brown PhD, University of Evansville, IN:
Effects of Fixed and Movable Sight singing Systems on Undergraduate Music Students' Ability to Perform Diatonic, Modulatory, Chromatic, and Atonal Melodic Passages.

Kuo-Hua Chen PhD candidate, University of Oregon:
Effects of Performance Skills and Newly-Made Violins of Differential Quality on Musicians and Non-musicians' Perceptions of Violin Recorded Performances.

Hsiao-Shien Chen PhD candidate, University of Oregon:
Influence of Special Music Programs in Public Schools in Taiwan on Talented Students' Achievement and Attitudes in Music.

Paul Doerksen PhD, University of Oregon:
Current Practices in Beginning Band and Orchestra Programs Across Oregon.

Kathleen Jacobi-Karna PhD, University of Oregon:
Assessment Contexts for Evaluating Young Children's Singing.

Randall Moore PhD, University of Oregon:
Pitch Accuracy of Singing Familiar Songs with and without Simultaneous Modeling.

Kaori Noland, PhD candidate, University of Oregon:
Strengths of Fixed and Movable "Do" Singing Systems with General Music Students.

James Reddan MMus, University of Oregon:
An Overview of Effective Diction Methods for Choral Conductors.

Carolyn Stock, MMus candidate, University of Oregon:
Can Any National Standards for Music Education be Fully Embraced?

Kumie Yoshizawa DMA, Nagano Prefecture, Japan:
Music Teachers' Current Practices and their Attitudes toward Teaching Non-Western Music in Japan's Elementary and Middle Schools: a Survey of Nagano Prefecture.

"Sibelius Notation Software" From scorewriting to distance learning, Sibelius Notation Software is the perfect solution for the busy music educator. Learn the basic techniques of using Sibelius and the many ways in which it can be used in and out of the classroom.

Word Stress and Inner Meanings as the Ultimate Guide

Colour, Energy and Dynamics - Creating Choirs of Distinction

Using material from the playground in the music classroom to teach melody, rhythm, and form. See how to use the old favorites in a new way and learn some new material collected from students.

Application of North Indian tabla tradition's rhythmic devices to drumset.

This session will focus on efficient techniques applicable across all voice types that are effectively integrated into the choral rehearsal. These techniques result in an excellent tone while fostering healthy singing in each individual. Visual cues that aid the choral director in identifying and addressing individual problems will also be discussed.

With a little bit of planning, and a few tools, your percussionists can become proficient, responsible, productive members of your band!

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Demonstrations of the various stages of the male changing voice and strategies for how to work with young men going through vocal mutations. Members of the Oregon Boychoir will demonstrate and David Fitch (MMus and choral director at Shasta Middle School in Eugene) will show how he works with changing voices.

or Stop Talking and Start Teaching!
This clinic addresses the complimentary nature of our dual roles as teachers and performers.

Let's get it straight! Myth or real stuff? Separating fact from fiction in our profession.

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Why advocate now? How to be proactive rather than reactive?

Now it is more important than ever to be a proactive advocate for music education. Music Educators believe in the importance of music education. Be able to put what you know in your heart is important into words!

Materials and ideas on how to be a proactive advocate for music education are available from a variety of organizations and websites. Come find out how to be sure music education remains accessible for all children in your community. The VH1 Save The Music Foundation will also provide attendees with an overview of how and where the Foundation has restored music education programs throughout the country.

Read an article on this topic: The Perfect Storm by Bob Morrison (6kpdf).

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STUDENTS IN SEATLE, WA, PORTLAND, OR, NASHVILLE, TN, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, TULSA, OK, LOS ANGELES,CA, AND BALTIMORE, MD RECEIVE NEW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS

Events were held across the country unveiling the new 250 public school instrumental music programs begun by the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and their partners this year. Just this week events were held in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Nashville, TN, Oklahoma City, OK, Tulsa, OK, Los Angeles,CA, and Baltimore, MD too announce the delivery of instruments.

After attending these events, both print and televison emphasized the importance of music education in their newcasts. For information about schools in your area receiving new instrumental music programs and about local instrument delivery events, log onto www.vh1savethemusic.com and click on "What's Going On: Local Events."

Source: VH1 Save The Music

Jennifer Shelton-Barnes shares insight into successful vocal jazz technique.

A demonstration of some of the new things coming your way in 2002 in music technology. Topics may include: advances in music notation softwares, music theory and ear training, digital audio, and other new exciting products for music education.

A hands-on session featuring a curriculum which enables students, through participation in music ensembles, to enjoy the excitement of African and Latin musical tradition as they are encouraged to listen and cooperate.

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