2022 Colorado Music Educators Association Conference
Thursday, January 27, 2022
CMEA Conference Registration
Pre-registration packets may be picked up during this time. If you have not registered for the conference by January 21st you will need to complete the on-line registration form and either make payment by credit card or by check and come to the on-site registration area. You will be asked to present your invoice and check payment if paying by check.
Take It Outside! Songs and Games for Outdoors or Large Spaces
Come sing and play as we learn 2nd-5th grade songs, games, and dances that work well outside or inside.
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Discovering a Treasure Trove of Melodic Games
Folk music resources are the roots of the Kodály curriculum and literacy skills are one of the many branches. In this session participants will learn some golden treasures to add to their collections. Through the materials presented in this session, melodic literacy skills will be presented, experienced and explored. Participants will walk away with new song materials as well as music literacy activities to implement in their classroom.
Presider: Paul Maley
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AESco: The "Keys" to Improvisation, Making Piano Easy for Movement-Based Learning!
Improvising music for movement doesn’t need to be scary! Join us for some keyboard games with four AES-certified Eurhythmics teachers. Learn tips and tricks for making improvisation easy and fun and ideas for incorporating movement in your classroom. Participants will walk away with some basic improvisation concepts, melodic inspiration for growing your playing, and some newfound confidence!
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Inherently Political: A Conversation Around Activism and Artivism in Concert Music
In this session, I will discuss the activism that is at the core of a number of my works, and considerations that should be taken when composing and commissioning such music.
Native American Music into the General and Choral Music Classrooms
This presentation will include an introduction to Native American music, culture, differentiation, and history from tribes in the United States, as well as lesson plan ideas, songs, and resources for implementing Indigenous music into the general or choral music space. The audience will also receive critical insight into the lives of First Nations students, and how teachers can make these students feel validated in their classrooms in any age group.
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Antelope Trails Elementary School - Handbell Choir
Presider - Laura Cresap, Antelope Trails Elementary School Principal
Concert Host - Julie Kuhlman, District 4 GMC Representative
Women Conductors - Creating Community and Support
This session will look at the numbers of women in the band conducting field in high schools in the state of Colorado and higher education wind conductors in the United States. Information will be shared about results from my research entitled: Prominent Women Wind Conductors in Higher Education: Trials, Triumphs, and Recommendations for Improving Gender Equity in the Field.
Exhibits Reception
Complete your exhibitor signature card and turn it in for a free drink ticket!
Friday, January 28, 2022
Breaking the Kodaly Norm: Engaging Upper Elementary
Join ROCKE for strategies and activities that you might not have seen before for engaging your upper elementary students. They are Kodaly inspired but provide variety in your lessons and strategies! We will share activities that utilize technology, playing instruments, projects and more!
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Playful Procedures: Building a Community of Learners through Responsive Classroom - presented by RMC-AOSA
Come discover how consistent routines, a strong classroom community, and opportunities for exploration and play enhance the wonder of Orff Schulwerk and instill the ideals of Responsive Classroom in our music-making.
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Boltz Middle School - Symphonic Band
Presider - Josh Richey, Boltz Middle School Principal
Concert Host - Katie Schrichte, IMC District 7 Representative
Striking Gold with Rhythmic Literacy Activities
Folk music resources are the roots of the Kodály curriculum and literacy skills are one of the many branches. In this session participants will learn some golden treasures to add to their collections. Through the materials presented in this session, rhythmic literacy sills will be presented, experienced and explored. Participants will walk away with new song materials as well as much literacy activities to implement in their classroom.
Teaching Music to Students with Trauma
We all have trauma-- but as education grows and develops, we are finding better ways of helping students to heal from trauma through the classroom interactions we have every day. In this session you will learn what a young brain does when it has experienced trauma, how Adverse Childhood Experiences can be at the root of a lot of frustrating behavior, and the best ways to help students whom you may not have had any clue what to do with before. We will also discuss how a music educator's personal healing from trauma is crucial to helping your students heal from theirs.
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Teaching Without Words: Exploring Innovative Teaching in Elementary Music - presented by RMC-AOSA
Stop losing your voice, teachers! With instruments, sound cues, body language, unique vocal sounds and more, we can conquer the lost voice. In this session, we will explore classroom procedures, learn a dance, play a xylophone piece, explore unpitched percussion, and more – all with as few words as possible.
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Instant Ukulele Ensemble
Join the rush to use ukulele in your classroom with solo and ensemble skills. You'll walk out with skills to play ukulele tablature, arrange music for presentation by your students, and conduct ukulele musicians on the spot. We'll introduce you to the resources available through the Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra.
How to Hook 'Em: Using Movement to Refocus and Engage Our Students - presented by RMC-AOSA
From sun salutations to uneven meter to creating drums with our bodies and more, movement is a powerful ‘hook’ to reach even our most challenging students. Explore tried and true ways to effortlessly and playfully move with our students and find entries to creative movement that all students will love.
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The Great Unknown: General Music for Middle School
For Middle School, General Music can truly feel like the Great Unknown. With so much to choose from and not knowing where to start, it’s no wonder some educators feel turned around. This session will talk about how you can transform a “music appreciation class” into one that encourages students to create and build their own world of music. You will walk away with some simple ideas that will help your students (and you) get excited to learn.
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