Maine Motif Maine Motif May 2017 Issue 3 Volume I | Page 32

Combining music theory and aural skills in a single class is not
about setting aside class time for two distinct disciplines. It is about
designing presentations, activities and assessments that keep
students constantly engaged with figuring out what they are hearing
and developing a vocabulary to describe it.
Building a Community of Music
100 Neville - Jon Simonoff & Joel Hall, clinicians
Teaching music in a small school presents some unique challenges
that larger districts don’t have to worry about. It may seem that
small school music programs are disappearing but this is not always
the case. Ashland has 77 students in the high school and 40 of them
are in band, sends many kids to local and state festivals, and The
school even houses a 100-member community chorus. This session
will discuss the many factors, from administration, scheduling, and
community involvement, that help Ashland’s music program offer a
quality experience for all the students and community involved.
Choral Reading Session
110 Little - Dennis Boyd, clinician
Tips, Tools and Techniques for the Developing Violinist
and Violist
237 Stevens North - Laura Galucci & Sascha Zaburdaeva,
clinicians
1:30-2:30
Strategies for Teaching Rhythm: Sharing Session
Bodwell Lounge - Judy Mank, facilitator
Bring a copy of your favorite rhythm teaching tools. Be ready to
share your ideas and collaborate with peers!
I HAVE TO DO WHAT?! What I Wish I Knew Then
101 Neville - Douglas McCall, clinician
This session will look at the first year of teaching and offer 10 tips/
techniques for easing the transition from student to teacher. The
presenter will reflect on his own first year of teaching at two
separate buildings to guide the audience through this session.
There will be a time at the end to ask questions.