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Thursday, May 15
 

10:00am EDT

Modern Band Guitar & Bass: Play It, Teach It, Rock It!
Thursday May 15, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Want to bring the energy of a real rock band into your classroom? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn essential guitar techniques—open chords, power chords, and rhythm strumming—that you can take straight to your students. No matter your skill level, you’ll leave feeling confident, capable, and ready to jam! Get ready to strum, shred, and rock out as we explore engaging, student-friendly approaches to modern band guitar. Come as you are—leave feeling like a rock star!
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Holmes

Jennifer Holmes is a musician, music educator, and passionate about Modern Band. She teaches General Music & Modern Band for Grades PreK through 8th Grade, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choral Ensembles, and Show Choir. She is a Music Will, Modern Band Teacher Leader, and has presented... Read More →
Sponsors
MW
Thursday May 15, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Memorial Union Coe Room China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Modern Band

11:00am EDT

Modern Band Keyboard: Unlocking Chords & Creativity!
Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Ready to unlock the power of the keyboard in your modern band classroom? This hands-on workshop will focus on essential skills like chord playing, rhythmic comping, and simple bass lines—making it easy to get your students playing right away. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with practical techniques, engaging activities, and the confidence to bring modern band keyboard to life. Come as you are—leave feeling like a rock star!
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Holmes

Jennifer Holmes is a musician, music educator, and passionate about Modern Band. She teaches General Music & Modern Band for Grades PreK through 8th Grade, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choral Ensembles, and Show Choir. She is a Music Will, Modern Band Teacher Leader, and has presented... Read More →
Sponsors
MW
Thursday May 15, 2025 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
Memorial Union Coe Room China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Modern Band

1:15pm EDT

Modern Band Vocals: Sing It, Teach It, Own It!
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Help your students sing with confidence and style! This interactive workshop will explore vocal techniques tailored for modern band, including healthy singing, vocal warm-ups, harmonization, and performance tips. Learn how to get students engaging with their voices in a fun, accessible way—no classical training required! Whether you're a singer or just guiding your students, you'll leave with practical strategies to bring out the rock star in every voice.
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Holmes

Jennifer Holmes is a musician, music educator, and passionate about Modern Band. She teaches General Music & Modern Band for Grades PreK through 8th Grade, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choral Ensembles, and Show Choir. She is a Music Will, Modern Band Teacher Leader, and has presented... Read More →
Sponsors
MW
Thursday May 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Memorial Union Coe Room China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Modern Band

2:25pm EDT

Modern Band Drums: From Body Percussion to Beat Master!
Thursday May 15, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Get ready to feel the groove! This workshop starts with body percussion and builds up to full drum set playing. Learn how to teach the backbeat—the heartbeat of rock, pop, and modern band music—and keep the rhythm driving forward. Whether you're a drumming pro or just getting started, you'll walk away with practical strategies to help your students lock into the beat and rock out with confidence. No sticks? No problem! Come ready to move, tap, and jam your way to drumming success!
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Holmes

Jennifer Holmes is a musician, music educator, and passionate about Modern Band. She teaches General Music & Modern Band for Grades PreK through 8th Grade, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choral Ensembles, and Show Choir. She is a Music Will, Modern Band Teacher Leader, and has presented... Read More →
Sponsors
MW
Thursday May 15, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm EDT
Memorial Union Coe Room China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Modern Band

3:35pm EDT

Modern Band Jam: Bring It All Together!
Thursday May 15, 2025 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Let’s rock! In this full-band experience, you’ll get to play guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, or sing—your choice! We’ll jam on charts you can bring back to your students, learning how to lock in as a band while keeping things fun and accessible. This workshop will give you the tools to create an engaging, student-driven modern band experience. No matter your instrument, you’ll leave feeling like a rock star!
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Holmes

Jennifer Holmes is a musician, music educator, and passionate about Modern Band. She teaches General Music & Modern Band for Grades PreK through 8th Grade, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choral Ensembles, and Show Choir. She is a Music Will, Modern Band Teacher Leader, and has presented... Read More →
Sponsors
MW
Thursday May 15, 2025 3:35pm - 4:35pm EDT
Memorial Union Coe Room China Rd, Orono, ME 04473
  Modern Band
 
Friday, May 16
 

8:00am EDT

Setting Up Your Drum Set Musicians for Success in Jazz and Modern Band
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
28 Beddington Rd, Orono, ME 04469
Secondary instrumental music educators are routinely tasked not only with introducing drum set to beginners, but also providing feedback to more experienced drum set musicians to take their playing to the next level. This session will cover essential concepts and techniques that will allow educators to support drum set musicians at all skill levels in jazz and modern band ensembles, including scaffolding comping, development of characteristic sounds for distinct genres, finding an individual groove, and touch. Providing personalized and stylistically appropriate feedback to drum set musicians will help educators elevate their entire jazz or modern band ensemble.
Speakers
DC

Dr. Cameron Siegal

Rhode Island College
Cameron R. Siegal, Ph. D., is a PreK–5 music teacher in the Dartmouth, Massachusetts, public schools and an adjunct faculty member at Rhode Island College. He holds degrees from University of Oregon, Florida State University, Western Oregon University, and University of Massachusetts... Read More →
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Donald P Corbett Hall Rm 115 28 Beddington Rd, Orono, ME 04469
  Jazz   Modern Band
 
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