2022 Colorado Music Educators Association Conference
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Critical Conversations Through Productive Argumentation
Anthony Trecek-King
The Hartt School, University of Hartford and a Resident Conductor with the Handel and Haydn Society, Associate Professor of Choral Music and Director of Choral Activities
Melanie Trecek-King
Massasoit Community College, Associate Professor of Biology and Science Educator and Communicator, Thinking is PowerDenver School of the Arts - Treble Choir
Presider - Heather Schenck
Concert Host - Shannon Schell, VMC District 1 Representative
Castle View High School - Versailles
Presider - Rex Corr, Principal, Castle View High School
Concert Host - Anna Saks, Vocal Council District 5 Representative
Estill Voice Training Structures and the Choral Rehearsal: Part 1
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Erie High School - CR5
Presider - Matt Buchler, Principal, Erie High School
Concert Host - Kim Waller, VMC District 6 Representative
The Manning School - Resonance
Presider - Christian Ramaker, Principal, The Manning School
Concert Host - Shanti Gruber, VMC District 8 Representative
The Silent Canon - Repertoire by Composers of African Descent
Anthony Trecek-King
The Hartt School, University of Hartford and a Resident Conductor with the Handel and Haydn Society, Associate Professor of Choral Music and Director of Choral ActivitiesA workshop on Singing Spirituals - History and Performance Practice
Rocky Mountain High School - Rocky Mountain Singers
Presider - Craig Woodall, Principal, Rocky Mountain High School
Concert Host - Marla Sitton, VMC District 7 Representative
Friday, January 28, 2022
The Elephant, The Rider, And The Aliens That Didn't Come
Melanie Trecek-King
Massasoit Community College, Associate Professor of Biology and Science Educator and Communicator, Thinking is PowerWhy do discussions seem to quickly descend into ideological fights? Why don’t facts change people’s minds? And what will you do when the aliens don’t save you? This session will explore the answers to these questions to help you and your ensembles have more productive and meaningful conversations.
Rock Canyon High School - Jag Choir
Presider - Megan Brown, Principal, Rock Canyon High School
Concert Host - Shannon Schell, VMC District 1 Representative
Tune it or Die: Just intonation for any ensemble
This clinic will demonstrate the differences between equal tempered tuning versus just intonation, how and when to use both, and demonstrate why the overtone series is critical knowledge to help your ensemble tune well.
Fort Collins High School and Rocky Mountain High School - One Voice - A Treble Choir Collaboration
Presiders - Tam Smith, Principal, Fort Collins High School and Craig Woodall, Principal Rocky Mountain High School
Concert Host - Bryan Kettlewell, VMC District 3 Representative
The Big Sing
Anthony Trecek-King
The Hartt School, University of Hartford and a Resident Conductor with the Handel and Haydn Society, Associate Professor of Choral Music and Director of Choral Activities
Melanie Trecek-King
Massasoit Community College, Associate Professor of Biology and Science Educator and Communicator, Thinking is PowerEmpowering Treble and Women’s Ensembles and Taking Our Programs Forward
In this session, I will discuss ways in which conductors can use treble and women's choirs not only as a place for making music, but also as a place in which singers can be validated and empowered. We will discuss program structure, repertoire selection, developing leadership skills, and other strategies for building up and embracing singers in women’s and treble ensembles. Treble and women's choirs have historically been viewed as the least prestigious ensembles in a given choir program. A number of scholars have highlighted that singers in treble and women's choirs have often felt inferior and undervalued in choral programs, which can have lifelong impacts on singers’ views of their musical and personal self-worth. It is our mission to combat these negative stereotypes through the work that can be done in women’s and treble choirs.
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Pomona High School - Midnight Vocal Ensemble
Presider - Jason Parson, Assistant Principal, Pomona High School
Concert Host - Alyssa Miller, VMC Chair-elect
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Columbine High School - Columbine Blue
Phil Newland
Columbine High School, Vocal Music, Beginning Guitar, Adaptive Music, and AP Music TheoryPresider - Scott Christy, Principal, Columbine High School
Concert Host - Andrew Watson, VMC District 4 Representative
Fairview High School - Excalibur
Presider - Ron Revier, Retired Fairview High School Choir Director
Concert Host - Anna Saks
Dawn Wisdom will receive her 25-year Recognition Award during this concert.