Arizona Music News
A Publication of the Arizona Music Educators Association
September 2019
Notes from the AMEA President
Scott Burgener
AMEA President 2019-2021
Important Info for Judges of AMEA Events
STRING, PIANO, HARP Judge Registration
WIND, PERCUSSION Judge Registration
If you have a question, please contact the Region Governor or Chairperson for the event you would like to judge.
AMEA Hall of Fame Awards
AMEA Conference Registration Now Open!
Start a Tri-M Chapter at Your School
NAfME Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Questionnaire
Dear NAfME Member,
On behalf of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) National Executive Committee, I invite you to share your opinions about and experiences with diversity, equity, inclusion and access within NAfME to help shape the future of our organization. Cook Ross, inclusion and diversity consultants, are conducting this questionnaire on behalf of NAfME.
Your responses and feedback will go directly to Cook Ross; no one at NAfME will have access to individual questionnaire responses. Results will be reported as a summary, without attribution. Your answers will be held in strict confidence by Cook Ross.
Your opinions and experiences are important. We really want to hear from you before Tuesday, September 10, 2019! Thank you for your participation.
Complete the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Questionnaire
For more information on this study, see the NAfME Cook Ross Initiative FAQ.
Sincerely,
Mike Blakeslee
Executive Director and CEO
National Association for Music Education
Arizona Seal of Arts Proficiency
ESSA Information for Music Educators
ABODA Mentorship Program - Apply by September 13, 2019
Applications open for both mentees and mentors!
Part of the mission of the Arizona Band and Orchestra Director's Association is to offer educational support and professional development to meet the needs of our music educators in the state of Arizona. The ABODA Mentor Program is open to all 1st-3rd year teachers, as well as teachers new to Arizona. Our goal is to pair young and new teachers with experienced Arizona music educators who can lead them professionally to meet the needs of their students. Mentors must have a minimum of 5 years of successful teaching in the state of Arizona. Retirees are highly encouraged to apply to be a mentor. To apply to be a mentor or mentee, please go to the ABODA website to fill out the mentor or mentee application. Applications are being accepted until September 13th, 2019.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Beth Hermanson, ABODA Board Member-at-Large and Mentor Program Coordinator, at beth.hermanson@dvusd.org. Contributed by Beth Hermanson.
Arizona Assembly - Your Leadership At Work
Professional Development Opportunity
Dear Middle and High School Band and Orchestra Colleagues:
You are invited to a half-day Professional Development In-Service Workshop!
On Monday October 14th, the Kyrene School District is hosting a FREE workshop from 9am to noon at Pueblo Middle School, 360 South Twelve Oaks Blvd, Chandler (South of Chandler and Rural).
This Professional Development session is sponsored by Alfred Music, hosted by the Kyrene School District, and will be led by the amazing Music Educator and author, Dr. Peter Boonshaft.
The In-Service is Titled: TEACHING MUSIC WITH PURPOSE: 25 Things You Can Do Tomorrow to Improve Your Ensemble.
To register for the October 14th In-Service, please go to https://forms.gle/dcNSz6gA3uV67Zag7
Questions? Contact Julie Hackmann, Kyrene Performing Arts Coordinator at jhackm@kyrene.org. Contributed by Arlie Duplessis.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
9/27/19 - ACE Fall Choral Festival Registration
Contact Us
David Waggoner, Executive Director
Scott Burgener, President
Email: executivedirector@azmea.org
Website: www.azmea.org
Location: 6818 East Kingston Place, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: (520) 885-9754
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