2025 Maine Music Educators Association Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am EDT

Engaging Music Tech Projects for Middle and High School Classrooms

Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

Engaging Music Technology Ideas for Middle and High School showcases creative ways to integrate technology into your music classroom. Explore how tools like Soundtrap can empower students to compose, collaborate, and produce music. Learn how to guide students in podcast creation, remixing popular tracks, and using launchpads for live performance projects. Discover the art of sampling and how it can be used to teach music history, creativity, and production techniques. This session will provide practical lesson ideas, accessible tools, and strategies to engage students of all skill levels, fostering creativity and excitement in your music technology curriculum.

Speakers

Wayne Splettstoeszer

Music Technology, Torrington High School, Connecticut

Wayne Splettstoeszer celebrates his 30th year in music education and his 28th year as Director of Instrumental Music and Music Technology at Torrington High School, Connecticut. Since 2000, Torrington Public Schools have received the prestigious “Best Communities for Music Education... Read More →

Sponsors

Jupiter/KHS

Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
Williams Hall Rm 140 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

Gen Mus 6-12 Technology

1:15pm EDT

Soundtrap: The Best DAW for Education

Thursday May 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

"Soundtrap: The Best DAW for Education" delves into how Soundtrap supports music learning with unique features like real-time collaboration and built-in translation tools. This session will explore how students can easily work together from anywhere, breaking language barriers with automatic translation for seamless global collaboration. You'll learn about intuitive tools like loops, virtual instruments, and audio recording that make music production accessible to all students. Soundtrap's compatibility with various devices and integration with educational platforms make it perfect for diverse classrooms. Discover how this DAW can inspire creativity, improve communication, and transform your music education experience.

Speakers

Wayne Splettstoeszer

Music Technology, Torrington High School, Connecticut

Sponsors

Jupiter/KHS

Thursday May 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Williams Hall Rm 140 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

Gen Mus 6-12 Technology

1:15pm EDT

The Musical Mansion: Using Canva for Daily/Weekly Slideshows

Thursday May 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

In this session participants learn how to utilize free Canva slides for easy to navigate visual schedules by grade level, visuals for popular classroom lessons and activities, and links to frequently used videos like scarf dances – all “rooms” in one single presentation: The Mansion. Participants will receive a link to a template mansion to get started, it is encouraged but not required to bring a laptop with you. The mansion not only gives students visual support through class but also gives you digital organization of your most-used activities.

Speakers

Jodie Hampton

General Music K-3, Waterville Public Schools

Jo Hampton is currently a K-3 general music teacher in Waterville. Prior to lower elementary she served as Waterville's 4th-8th grade general music teacher and 5th grade chorus director. She received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Coe College in 2021, and recently received... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

Gen Mus K-5 Technology