2025 Maine Music Educators Association Conference: Full Schedule

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10:55am EDT

All Lanes Now Open! Abolishing the Detours and Closed On-Ramps to Music Education

Friday May 16, 2025 10:55am - 11:55am EDT

Music education is for EVERYONE! We will share ideas about how each of us can play an important part in opening doors and knocking down barriers to strengthen the profession for students and teachers alike. Please join the conversation about how we can contribute to the health and wellbeing of the profession to ensure quality music education experiences for all.

Speakers

Dr. Deb Confredo

National Association for Music Education

Deb (Sheldon) Confredo, a 44-year veteran music educator, completed the BS in Music Education at Mansfield State College, PA (now Mansfield University), the MEd in Music at The Pennsylvania State University, and the PhD in Music Education at Florida State University. In addition to... Read More →

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NAfME

Friday May 16, 2025 10:55am - 11:55am EDT
Donald P Corbett Hall Rm 100 28 Beddington Rd, Orono, ME 04469

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1:15pm EDT

Organization and Record-Keeping for Beginning Music Educators

Friday May 16, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

With hundreds of students coming through their doors each week, dozens of assessments, concerts to plan, and much more, it is easy for beginning music educators to feel like they are juggling all too much. With intentional organization and record-keeping, you can balance all this while feeling confident in your position as an integral part of your school community. In our conversation, we will discuss topics on organization and record-keeping both physical and digital, including curriculum and assessment records, IEP data-tracking, scheduling, and substitute plans. Participants will receive organization and record-keeping examples/templates for use in their own classrooms.

Speakers

Hattie Skvorak

Carl J. Lamb Elementary School

Hattie Skvorak is a third-year music educator at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School in Sanford, ME, where she teaches PK-4 General Music, Adaptive Music Enrichment, and directs the school’s Bell Choir and Spartan Show Choir. With a commitment to family engagement and fostering a love... Read More →

Friday May 16, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Williams Hall Rm 140 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

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3:45pm EDT

Teaching With A Full Glass

Friday May 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

One of the most challenging aspects of the music education profession is giving the maximum amount of commitment and expertise possible to our students, while at the same time keeping our own energy reserves filled to meet the multiple challenges and demands inside and outside of our professional responsibilities. The goal of this presentation is to provide perspectives, viewpoints, and suggestions to keep our tanks full and glasses filled to become the best balanced, healthy, and giving versions of ourselves.

Speakers

Jason Worzbyt

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Jason Worzbyt is professor of Bassoon and associate director of Bands at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He holds a BS in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master of music in wind conducting from the University of North Texas, and a doctor of musical arts... Read More →

Friday May 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Williams Hall Rm 140 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

All Areas