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Thursday, May 15
 

10:00am EDT

Teaching Musical Elements Through Singing Games
Thursday May 15, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
This session will walk you through a Kodaly-inspired approach to using singing games to teach musical concepts in your general music classroom. We will demonstrate several examples of how rhythmic or melodic elements can be explored and each example will culminate in participants having the opportunity to play the singing games.
Speakers
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Jasmin Eddy

Waterboro Elementary School
Jasmin Eddy is the general music educator at Waterboro Elementary School where she teaches PreK to 5th grade. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Gettysburg College. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time outside or enjoying all the great food the Portland area has to... Read More →
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Eddie Holmes

Waynflete Lower School
Eddie Holmes is the general music educator at the Waynflete Lower School where he teaches Kindergarten to 5th grade and directs the 4th and 5th grade chorus. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Gettysburg College and is in the Masters in Music Education program at USM. In... Read More →
Thursday May 15, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5

11:00am EDT

My substitute doesn't "do" music...
Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Come share your most beloved substitute-friendly plans and activities that encourage active musicking for your elementary-age students in your absence. Please bring copies of your plans and / or a link to a Google Doc/Folder with any materials you can share with the group. If you purchased something from places like TpT, please bring the shop owner's information so we all may benefit!
Speakers
avatar for Adrian Morneau

Adrian Morneau

A Maine native, Adrian Morneau is an elementary music educator, guest conductor, adjudicator, and performer throughout the state who is known to bring high energy and excitement to the music classroom and the choral rehearsal room. She attended the University of Maine where she sang... Read More →
Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5

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
avatar for Jodie Hampton

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

2:25pm EDT

Wabanaki Music
Thursday May 15, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Wabanaki song and dance is timeless. The various instruments accompany the voice to form songs of made up of intricate chants and accompanied by words in the language of Maine's Indigenous people. Participants will learn the different types of genre that make up the various categories of song and explore the diversity in ancient and modern day instruments.
Speakers
JB

John Bear Mitchell

University of Maine
John Bear Mitchell is a citizen of the Penobscot Nation from Indian Island in Maine. He presently serves as the University of Maine System Office Native American Waiver and Educational Program Coordinator, University of Maine’s Wabanaki Center Outreach and Student Development Coordinator... Read More →
Thursday May 15, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5

3:35pm EDT

Wabnaki Music Q & A
Thursday May 15, 2025 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
A continuation of his Wabnaki Music presentation to all for time for questions, answers and further discussions of teaching Wabnaki music in the general music classroom.
Speakers
JB

John Bear Mitchell

University of Maine
John Bear Mitchell is a citizen of the Penobscot Nation from Indian Island in Maine. He presently serves as the University of Maine System Office Native American Waiver and Educational Program Coordinator, University of Maine’s Wabanaki Center Outreach and Student Development Coordinator... Read More →
Thursday May 15, 2025 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5
 
Friday, May 16
 

8:00am EDT

Activating Socio-Emotional Intelligence through Composition
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Composition is a powerful tool for inviting students to consider their feelings and how others might feel, as expressed through musical sounds. This session will examine how to design and deliver composition lessons that activate socio-emotional intelligence and foster musical growth. We will begin by examining the critical role of three compositional capacities – feelingful intention, musical expressivity, and artistic craftsmanship – and consider how each empowers young learners in and beyond their work in music. Composition lessons suitable for PK-5 will be shared along with Tips for Teaching that help music educators and their students succeed in any compositional endeavor.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michele Kaschub

Dr. Michele Kaschub

Professor of Music/Director of Music Teacher Education, University of Southern Maine
Dr. Michele Kaschub is Professor and Director of Music Teacher Education at the University of Southern Maine Osher School of Music. She is co-author of Minds on Music: Composition for Creative and Critical Thinking, Experiencing Music Composition in Grades K-2, Experiencing Music... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5   Composition

9:50am EDT

Composition Pedagogy Triage – Ask Me Anything!
Friday May 16, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Guiding students as they learn to compose music uniquely reflective of their musical interests and who they are as emerging artists is a rewarding experience. Sometimes, though, finding the right pedagogical approach can be challenging. I invite you to bring your composition stories and challenges to this session. We will identify teaching strategies that help students across PK-12 settings overcome struggles and achieve their goals. We also will examine some of the pedagogical challenges that teachers experience as they empower young composers. Together, we will identify ways of activating student artistry and teacher creativity so everyone experiences success.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michele Kaschub

Dr. Michele Kaschub

Professor of Music/Director of Music Teacher Education, University of Southern Maine
Dr. Michele Kaschub is Professor and Director of Music Teacher Education at the University of Southern Maine Osher School of Music. She is co-author of Minds on Music: Composition for Creative and Critical Thinking, Experiencing Music Composition in Grades K-2, Experiencing Music... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5   Composition

10:55am EDT

Music Playcations: Gamification for Everyone
Friday May 16, 2025 10:55am - 11:55am EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Music Playcations: Gamification for Everyone is a session that uses Gamification-the process of adding games or game-like elements to something (such as a task) so as to encourage participation. This session will engage participants into games designed to introduce, teach and or refine foundational music skills in a fun and meaningful way. Participants will play their way through several games that are focused on Air Support, Articulation and Rhythmic Accuracy, to name a few.
Speakers
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Krystal Williams

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Krystal Williams is a Music Education Professor at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). She is currently the Band Director at Suitland High School Creative and Performing Arts Program. Williams attended Morgan State University as a Music Major 1999-2005, & as the Graduate... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 10:55am - 11:55am EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5

1:15pm EDT

It’s Time to Play the Recorder
Friday May 16, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Recorders will be provided for all participants, clean and sanitized! The recorder is an inexpensive yet beautiful musical instrument that deserves a sequential curriculum enriched with a diverse repertoire of songs from around the world. By building on students' prior experiences in General Music, entire classes can learn and perform songs, rounds, and harmony parts together. Effortlessly transitioning between singing, solfège, and playing ensures that all students—of all abilities and ethnicities—experience success and achievement.
Speakers
DM

Dr. Michael Francis Smith

Michael Francis Smith is an American composer, songwriter, author, and music educator with over 30 years of experience. Known for promoting inclusive and creative music-making for all students, he has presented at the Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago and music educator conferences nationwide... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5

3:45pm EDT

General Music (Theater) Class
Friday May 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Want to put a little drama (the good kind) into your K-4 General Music classes? Few of us have theater opportunities in our schools for this age group. Come to this workshop to learn a few songs/activities that will bring out the actor in your young students.
Speakers
PG

Patti Gordan

Patti Gordan has been a General Music teacher for 43 years, 42 of those in the town of Raymond. In her career she has taught PreK through grade 8, General Music, Chorus, Band, and Orchestra. Currently, she teaches PreK through grade 4 General Music, and grades 3/4 chorus. She also... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Williams Hall Rm 110 18 E Mall Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Gen Mus K-5
 
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