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Times, locations, and sessions are subject to change.
This document will be updated as needed.
Pre-registration is now closed. On-site registration will be available the day of the conference.
Overview
The Maryland Music Educators Association was thrilled to host the 2022 Fall In-Service Conference on Friday, October 21, 2022! This conference was a return to live in-person events and hosted by Urbana High School, in Frederick County, Maryland.
MMEA is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive community in which participants and members of all backgrounds can access events, programs, services, and be treated fairly. Harassment, discrimination, prejudice, or bias in admission, employment, volunteering, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, ancestry, or military service will not be tolerated.
Theme
Building Up Basics
This conference provided sessions starting from the basics, building up to concepts of advanced and mature musicianship, and everything in between. As we continue to explore teaching music in post-Covid spaces, we reviewed and considered possibilities in “Building Up Basics.”
Location
3471 Campus Drive
Ijamsville, MD 21754
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Schedule Overview
7:30 AM - Registration & Exhibits Open
8:15 AM - Session 1 (choice of multiple sessions)
9:15 AM - Session 2 (choice of multiple sessions)
10:00 AM - Exhibit & Snack Time
10:45 AM - Session 3 (choice of multiple sessions)
11:45 AM - Session 4 (choice of multiple sessions)
12:30 PM - Conference Luncheon (optional)
2:00 PM - Day Complete
Full Schedule
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MCEA Tenor-Bass Demonstration Chorus
With our return to in-person events, MCEA offered a Tenor-Bass Demonstration Chorus with students from across the state, conducted by Dr. Scott Reiker.
CPD Credit
CPD Credit will not be available for this one-day event. MMEA will provide a certificate of attendance to all who attend and complete a post conference survey.
Covid-19 Vaccination And Masking Policy For MMEA In-Person Events
To ensure everyone's health and safety to the best of our abilities, MMEA is requesting that all attendees be fully up to date with their vaccination against COVID-19 if they will be participating in in-person events. Attendees will not need to provide proof of vaccination but are asked to respectfully comply with this policy.
MMEA will continue to monitor and address the changing landscape of the Covid pandemic. Please note, MMEA and/or the hosting school system reserves the right to change this policy. Should masks be required, they must be at least a 2-layer mask. Well fitted KN-95 or N-95 masks are encouraged.
Communication and Questions
Please direct all questions to the MMEA Team at mmeamarylandinfo@gmail.com.
Conference Exhibitors
Baltimore Brass Company is a musical instrument repair and retail store located in Catonsville, MD.
Whether you’re interested in vocal performance, instrumental music, teaching, managing or just improving your musical knowledge, FSU’s Music program has something for you! Offering a challenging Bachelor’s Degree and Minors that promote artistic, creative, and intellectual growth in all aspects of music. Students learn their art through classroom lessons and performances, and receive strong background in musical performance through participation in a broad variety of ensembles, and attendance of faculty, guest artist and student recitals.
QuaverMusic is a comprehensive, fully-digital music curriculum! It is packed with engaging content that meets PreK–8th National Standards. Highly interactive technology and user-friendly navigation make teaching and learning easier. QuaverMusic is taught in over 18,000 schools, with four million students engaged in seriously fun education.
Towson University’s music education program is recognized as one of the leading programs in Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region led by a nurturing yet rigorous faculty. Our program boasts a 100% placement rate of music education graduates over the last five years. Towson offers undergraduate Music Education degrees in Instrumental or Vocal/General as well as a Master of Science in Music Education. A combined degree in music education and performance is also available.
The Band Shoppe is a local independent family owned music store with two locations located in Sykesville and Catonsville. The Band Shoppe proudly offer affordable top quality repairs & services, private lessons, rentals and new and used instruments for sale!
Menchey Music Service is Pennsylvania and Maryland’s largest family-owned school music dealer with 8 retail locations, affiliate locations, school representatives, and webstore; shopmenchey.com. Menchey rents and sells band and orchestra instruments, guitars, keyboard products and print music and accessories. We also provide repair service, musical instruction, and weekly school service.
Music & Arts supports music education as a trusted resource for band and orchestra instruments, accessories, print music, instrument repairs, individual and group lessons, and instrument rentals. The company provides ready-to-go educator solutions, quality and immediately available instruments, convenient rental options, and value-added resources to help build your music programs. Contact your Music & Arts Educational Representative or email Schools@MusicArts.com for support today.
Shenandoah University's world-renowned Shenandoah Conservatory offers intense, specialized, professional training in music, theatre, and dance. Students work with a faculty of active professionals as they develop artistically and intellectually to meet the challenges of a diverse and rapidly evolving arts market. Shenandoah Conservatory offers 28 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, artists diploma and doctoral levels, as well as four certificate programs, and produces more than 300 performances a year.
The University of Maryland School of Music serves as an advocate for the art of music in American culture. In educating the next generation of artist-citizens, the School is fiercely dedicated to the highest standards of artistic and scholarly excellence; diversity in curriculum and programming; robust engagement with our region, nation, and world; entrepreneurial thinking and problem solving; and the creation of an inclusive, open, and welcoming community.
Conference Sponsors
Hal Leonard is the world's largest music publisher of everything from educational materials to popular hits.
Peripole, Inc. is a company founded by music educators to serve the needs of music educators and the music community. Our instruments are not only great for the classroom but also used in Music Therapy, community musical activities and programs, and by individual musicians. Peripole is the exclusive dealer for Peripole® Halo® Recorders, Bergerault® Orff Instruments, Peripole® Percussion and the NEW Peripole® Classic™ Ukulele by Enya.
MakeMusic is the company behind MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic) interactive learning software and Finale notation software.
Since 1974, Maryland-based Rovner Products has provided innovative, technologically superior, high-performance ligatures, mouthpieces, and woodwind accessories to players all over the world. Very special pricing on Dark and Versa-X Ligature Educator Sample packs is available only to attendees of this year's MMEA Conference.
From beginning band students to professional working musicians, the Western Maryland Music Center was founded on the idea that every lesson, concert, gig, rehearsal, and event are all equally important to the musician and our local arts community. The stores are dedicated to taking care of all of our local students and performers needs.