2022 Colorado Music Educators Association Conference
Thursday, January 27, 2022
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
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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Western Colorado University - Choir
Presider - Kenneth W. Todd, Western Colorado University, Department of Music Program Director
Concert Host - Teri Bohl, VMC Secretary
Friday, January 28, 2022
The Silent Canon - Repertoire by Composers of African Descent (Part 2)
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
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.
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 PowerPalisade High School - Tenor/Bass Choir
Presider - Daniel Bollinger, Principal, Palisade High School
Concert Host - Teri Bohl, VMC Secretary
Stan Scott and Matt Doty will receive their 2022 25-year Recognition Awards during this concert. Raisha Quinn will receive her 2021 25-year Recognition Award.
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Annual Retired Members Social
Plan ahead to join us Saturday morning for CMEA Retirees and guests! Your CMEA sponsors a delightful array of coffee, tea, and delicious pastries. Special time for inspired and fun discussions. RSVP not required.
Stick With It: Baton Technique for the Choral Conductor
Brian C. Murray
University of Wyoming, Associate Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of MusicConducting with a baton affords conductors with another tool for gestural communication with their choirs. However, many choral conductors completely avoid using a baton. Conducting with (or without) a baton should be a decision based on various musical and personal factors, not the result of uncomfortability or unfamiliarity. Whether you're out of practice or confident in your stick technique, let’s examine some basic elements of choral conducting with a baton.
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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.