Advice from the Experts: Facilitating Communication
Good communication is vital for music teachers. As a co-curricular subject, we must clearly communicate our needs and intentions in regard to both academic and […]
December 2017
Special Needs at the KMEA ISW
Happy New Year from your Special Needs Co-Chairs!!!! As we look ahead to wrapping up the second half of the school year we are excited […]
Meet the 2017-18 KMEA All-State Middle Level Choir Conductor!
By Cassie Bannion, KMEA Middle Level Choir Chair. The KMEA All-State Middle Level Choir is excited to welcome Dr. Rollo Dilworth as the 2018 guest […]
How and Why to Incorporate Movement in Choral Rehearsals
The use of movement in the choral rehearsal has yielded enthusiastic support from conductors, producing numerous studies, presentations, and articles demonstrating movement’s effectiveness as a […]
Why Attend the KMEA In-Service Workshop?
A few years ago, I asked a young-ish band director if she would be attending the ISW coming up later that month. She responded, “No, […]
26 Kansas Students in the All-National Honor Ensembles
Thanksgiving weekend was a special time for 26 Kansas high school musicians as they took part in the NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) at Disney […]
Technology in a 1-to-1 High School Music Program
I teach Choral Music, Electronic Music and Musical Theatre at Dodge City High School. Each student at Dodge City High School (6A school) has a […]
Meet the 2017-18 KMEA All-State Orchestra Director!
All-State Orchestra Live Auditions are quickly approaching! They will be hosted at Lakewood Middle School in Salina on Saturday January 6. Only students who made […]
