2025 Maine Music Educators Association Conference: Full Schedule

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

8:00am EDT

Making Digital Music Class a Reality for All

Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

Does implementing a technology-based music class seem too complicated and expensive? Think again! Explore ways to use your existing resources to build a curriculum that works for you, for your students, and for your budget. No reinventing the wheel or penny-pinching required!

Speakers

Eric Halpin-Desmarais

Kennebunk High School

Eric Halpin-Desmarais is Director of Bands at Kennebunk High School, where he teaches Honors Music Theory, Instrumental Studies, Digital Music & Audio Production, and Unified Music. Eric has served as MMEA District 1 Chair for the past two years and through his work strives to provide... Read More →

Jesse Myers-Wakeman

Kennebunk High School

Jesse Myers-Wakeman is Director of Choirs at Kennebunk High School, where he teaches Piano, Ukulele, Voice Lab, and Digital Music & Audio Production. Jesse serves as MMEA Vocal Jazz Chair, and is a strong advocate for using technology to make teaching easier and more accessible to... Read More →

Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Williams Hall Rm 140 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

Gen Mus 6-12 Technology

9:50am EDT

Disconnected Students and the General Music Classroom

Friday May 16, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am EDT

18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

Today's General Music classes provide a wealth of opportunity for students from all backgrounds to participate as consumers, active listeners, and exploratory music learners. "Disconnected" students often manifest with a variety of learning styles that are frequently found among the music class population. Through creative units, engaging activities, and modified assessments, this session seeks to access the "teacher's toolkit" for ways to elicit greater participation from the disconnected/disinterested student.

Speakers

David Dashefsky

Clayton Public Schools, New Jersey

Mr. Dashefsky has been a music teacher in the Clayton Public School District since 2000, and has presented for the Arizona, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Texas State Music Associations. Mr. Dashefsky emphasizes units, activities, topics, and resources available... Read More →

Friday May 16, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am EDT
Williams Hall Rm 140 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473

Gen Mus 6-12