PMEA D10 Update

As our festival season is coming to a close, I would like to thank all of you for helping make this year a success for the students of D10. Your level of dedication, determination, and love of sharing the gift of music is astounding. Our students will have life-long memories of participating in PMEA events despite the many challenges this year. Thank you!

1. Nominations for D10 President-Elect - Final Reminder!
2. PMEA D10 Citation of Excellence Award Recipient
   
3. Instrumental Audition Survey: In-person vs. Virtual
   
4. Summer Camps @ Moravian University
   
5. University of the Arts Summer PD Opportunities
   
6. FREE Marywood University Masterclass
7. PMEA Music Education Marketing Toolkit
   
8. Tri-M Chapter of the Year Scholarship
   
9. Lehigh University Choral Arts Concert
   

Due: Sunday, April 30 at 11:59 pm

A candidate for this office shall meet as many possible of the following qualifications:

• shall have a minimum of five (5) years of active service in this District
• shall have been a District or Regional Festival or Fest host
• shall have served as an officer in this District
• shall have the cooperation of administrative superiors in the school district of his/her employment
• shall possess qualities of leadership, initiative, diplomacy, industry, and a spirit of helpfulness to students of PMEA and NAfME
• shall be a member in good standing of PMEA and NAfME
• shall have an equal interest in all aspects of a quality music education

This is a 6-year commitment, beginning as First Vice President for two years, D10 President for two years, and finally Immediate Past President.

• First Vice President, 7/1/23 - 7/1/25
• D10 President, 7/1/25 - 7/1/27
• Immediate Past President, 7/1/27 - 7/1/29

An election will be held via Google Form in early May.

Send all nominations to pmeadistrict10president@gmail.com.

Congrats to Sarah McGrory from Conrad Weiser High School for being awarded this year's District 10 Citation of Excellence!

The Citation of Excellence is awarded to PMEA members who have made lasting contributions in their area of teaching.

Thank you for all you do for the students of D10!

At the PMEA D10 Instrumental Audition meeting last December, a discussion occurred on whether to permanently convert our December instrumental auditions to a virtual format. An official vote to do so will be held at the Dec. 2023 instrumental auditions.

This survey aims to compile the most important advantages and disadvantages of both audition formats so that we can share the data to better inform our vote.

Every member of PMEA D10 is encouraged to complete this survey, regardless of your teaching placement or employment status.

June 26-30, 2023 - 9am-4pm

Highlights: The camp offers jam sessions, jazz history, master classes, workshops, classes in recording techniques, plus a recording session, all taught by the Moravian University jazz faculty. The instrumental program emphasizes improvisation within a small combo setting and a big band. A public concert is presented on Friday. Two tracks are offered: beginner/intermediate (for anyone) and advanced (audition only). Young musicians entering grades 8-12 and college students are encouraged to enroll. High school juniors and older have the option to earn college credit. Lunch is provided.

Camp cost: $450-$525

Contact: 610-861-1650; music@moravian.edu; www.SummerMusicCamps. moravian.edu

Featuring: Instrumental and Classical Guitar

July 10-14, 2023 - 9am-4pm

Instrumental

Highlights: The Summer Music Institute for Instrumentalists offers instruction in classical ensembles, master classes, large & small ensembles, and exploration sessions: music theory, music technology, drumming & dance. Musicians entering grades 6-12 are encouraged to enroll. Students share newly developed performance skills during the final concert on Friday evening. Lunch is provided.

Classical Guitar

Highlights: The Summer Music Institute for Classical Guitar offers instruction in chamber ensembles, improving sight reading, technical abilities, tone production, flamenco technique, fretboard harmony, and arranging for guitar. Musicians entering grades 9-12 are encouraged to enroll. Students share newly developed performance skills during the final concert on Friday evening. Lunch is provided.

Camp cost: $450

Contact: 610-861-1650; music@moravian.edu; www.SummerMusicCamps. moravian.edu

Dear Music Friends/Colleagues,

I wanted to let you know about a summer grad/PD course I am teaching for University of the Arts this July: "Lights, Camera...Learning: Video in Music Education."

https://youtu.be/Qk7yxi0wl-Q

This 3-credit grad course, held in-person July 17-21 (8:30-4:30 daily, except Fri. when we will wrap up at 1:30 pm), will give participants the skills to create engaging, effective videos for (and with) students. Maybe you've seen some of the fun I have delivering music topics on my YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@ScottWatsonMusic)! Especially with the explosion of online content for blended learning, it's more relevant than ever to reach young learners via a medium they love.

To register, go to the following link and search for the course title/dates: https://www.uarts.edu/sms

If you have any questions, just reach out. I'd love to have you join us in "Lights, Camera...Learning: Video in Music Education" this summer!

With regard, Scott

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Dr. Scott Watson | Faculty, School of Music

Cairn University | 200 Manor Avenue | Langhorne, PA 19047-2990

cairn.edu | 610-737-6090 (cell)

awatson@cairn.edu | drscottwatson@gmail.com

drwatsonmusic.com | scottwatsonmusic.com

Saturday, April 29 at 2:00PM

Marian Chapel, Marywood University

This masterclass taught by John Maurer is free and open to the public.

All wind instrumentalists are welcome!

Find a variety of materials you can customize to market your music education program in PMEA's NEW Music Education Marketing Toolkit. The toolkit was developed in collaboration with the PMEA Advocacy Council and includes ideas, customizable templates, website and social media content, as well as scripts for presentations.

There are some ideas you can start using today! The toolkit will be updated with new resources throughout the year so be sure to bookmark it for easy access.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter of the Year Scholarship is now open for submissions. Middle and high school chapters are invited to take this opportunity to celebrate their chapter's accomplishments this school year for a chance to win up to $1,000 in scholarship money. To apply - the Chapter Summary Report Application must be completed by April 30, 2023.