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ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) National Convention

Contact

2001 Information

Website: http://www.acdaonline.org/

Dates: March 14-17, 2001
Place: San Antonio, TX
American Choral Directors Association Summer Workshops

Contact

Website: http://www.acdaonline.org/cj/summer.shtml

Description

A list of numerous summer workshops, clinics, seminars, master classes, conferences, and summer courses taking place across the country. Use the contact information listed for specific events.

American Orff-Schulwerk Association Conference

Contact

2001 Information

American Orff-Schulwerk Association
PO Box 391089
Cleveland, OH 44139-8089
Phone: 877-874-7687
Website: http://www.aosa.org/

Dates: November 14-18, 2001
Place: Cincinnati, OH

Description

A professional organization of music and movement educators dedicated to the creative teaching approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. Association members believe that learning about music - learning to sing and play, to hear and understand, to move and create - should be an active and joyful experience. Conference includes keynotes sessions, exhibits, and concerts.

Australian Society for Music Education

Contact

2001 Information

Ms Jenny Rosevear, Elder Conservatorium
School of Performing Arts
University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005
Phone: (08) 8303 3679
Facsimile: (08) 8303 4414
Email: jrosevea@pa.adelaide.edu.au

Dates: July 6-10, 2001
Place: Adelaide University, Australia

Description

A forum for professionals, students and community and industry representative to discuss issues, exchange information, explore the latest research findings, challenge ideas and highlight the achievements of music education at all levels. Participants will be able to network with their peers, and to be inspired by the high standard of concerts, plenary sessions, workshops, and papers.

Classical Connections Seminar

Contact

2001 Information

Denee McCloud, Program Associate
Phone: 202-833-2787
Email: dmccloud@artspresenters.org
Website: http://www.artspresenters.org/

Dates: August 7-11, 2001
Place: La Jolla, CA

Description

A five day immersion seminar that seeks to deepen participants’ personal and professional appreciation of classical music and explores innovative ways of bringing classical music into the community. Looks at this genre’s history, performance, artistry, and presenting skills. Participants experience hands-on workshops, lectures, and performances.

Crossing Paths: A Performing Arts Educators Forum

Contact

2001 Information

Jamie Driver,OPERA America
Phone:202-293-4466, ext.209
E-mail: Jamie@operaamerica.org
Website:
http://www.operaam.org/crosshm.htm

Dates: July 26-29, 2001
Place: Indianapolis, IN

Description

Focuses on the benefits of collaboration among performing arts educators and emphasizes its importance in areas of concern to performing arts educators: creative participation, collaboration, leadership, the artist. Sessions include workshops, breakout sessions, and performances.

ISME (International Society for Music Education) Conference

Contact

2002 Information

P.O. Box 1008 - sentrum
N-5008 Bergen, Norway
Phone: +47 55568102
Email: isme2002@uib.no
Website: http://www.uib.no/isme2002

Dates: August 11-16, 2002
Place: Bergen, Norway

Description

For participants from all areas of music education and beyond who seek to strengthen and promote music education throughout the world. Conference activities include: workshops, demonstrations, lectures, exhibitions, and concerts.

ISME Early Childhood Commission Conference

Contact

2002 Information

DNMpF, The Danish Univ of Educ, Emdrupvej 101
DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark
Phone: +45 3969 6633 ext. 2822
Fax: +45 3969 0063
Email: dnmpf@dpu.dk
Website: http://www.isme.nl/
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Dates: August 5-9, 2002
Place: Copenhagen, Denmark

Description

Purpose is to share and disseminate the newest ideas regarding research and pedagogical practices in early childhood music education. Topics include: investigating children's musical connections, facilitating children's musical connections, and reflecting upon children's musical connections.

MENC Summer Study List

Contact

Website: http://www.menc.org

Description

Provides an extensive list of summer study programs throughout the United States and the world in a wide range of music education.

Mozart Summer Institute

Contact

2001 Information

Dr. Richard Benedum
Department of Music
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH 45469-0290
Phone: 937-229-3986
E-mail: benedum@udayton.edu
Website:
http://www.udayton.edu/~music/faculty/
benedum/nehseminar/

Dates: June 11 - July 6, 2001
Place: Vienna, Austria
Title: "Mozart: The Man, His Music, and His Vienna"

Description

A four-week seminar that examines Mozart’s life, four of his greatest masterpieces, and the impact his music has had on all of us over the past 200 years. Seminar seeks to deepen participants’ understanding and appreciation of Mozart. All applicants will need to be able to read music. Note: This is a NEH seminar. Money may be available by applying for an NEH grant.

Music in Schools and Teacher Education Commission International Seminar

Contact

2002 Information

Dr. Patricia Shand
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5, CANADA
Phone: 416-978-3752 Fax: 416-978-5771
E-mail: pshand@chass.utoronto.ca
Website: http://www.isme.nl/
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Dates: August 3-9, 2002
Place: Malmö, Sweden

Description

Provides a forum for dissemination of results and implications of recently completed research, as well as demonstrations/ discussions of innovative instructional strategies regarding the teaching of music in school settings, or the preparation of music teacher educators.

Music Teachers National Association National Convention

Contact

2002 Information

441 Vine St., Ste. 505
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2811
Phone: 888-512-5278
Fax: 513-421-2503
Email: mtnanet@mtna.org
Website: http://www.mtna.org/

Dates: March 16-20,2002
Place: Cincinnati, OH
MUSIC! WORDS! OPERA! Summer Training Workshops

Contact

Jamie Driver, Managing Director
OPERA America
1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 810
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-293-4466
Fax: 202-393-0735
E-mail: Jamie@operaamerica.org or Andrea@operaamerica.org
Website: http://www.operaam.org

Description

Participants take part in simulated student activities while the trainers model effective training techniques. Participants devise partnership plans that outline how they will implement the curriculum throughout the year and use the local opera company's resources. Numerous locations.

National Association for Music Education Conference

Contact

2002 Information

Judy Humphrey
Email: judyh@menc.org

Dates: April 10-13, 2002
Place: Nashville, TN
Opera America Annual Conference

Contact

2001 Information

1156 15th Street NW, Suite 810
Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 202-393-0735
Website: http://www.operaam.org

Dates: May 2-6, 2001
Place: Atlanta, GA

Description

Celebrates the legacy of Verdi and Bellini and focuses on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Opera leaders from around the world will reflect on the continued power of the literature, consider effective ways to balance masterpieces with new works, and learn how applications of the newest technologies can enhance the creation, production, and enjoyment of opera.

Organization of American Kodaly Educators Conference

Contact

2002 Information

James Fields, Conference Business Coordinator
304 Park Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Phone: 985-446-5877
Email: jfields@internet8.net
Website: http://www.oake.org

Dates: April 4-7, 2002
Place: San Antonio, TX

Description

A conference of American Kodály Educators which provides inspiring and interesting musical performances and educational sessions.

Organization of American Kodaly Educators Summer Workshops

Contact

1612 29th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone: 218-227-OAKE
Fax: 218-227-6254
Email: OAKEOFFICE@aol.com
Website: http://www.oake.org

Description

Numerous summer workshops across the country involving certification or promotion of the Kodály concept of music education in America.

Sewanee Music Festival

Contact

2001 Information

Nina Pooley
University of the South
Phone: 931-598-1225
Email: ssmf@sewanee.edu
Website: http://sewaneetoday.
sewanee.edu/

Dates: June 24 – July 26, 2001
Place: Sewanee, TN

Description

An internationally acclaimed five-week program in which more than 200 students join with 50 faculty and guest artists to present some 30 concerts.

Technology Institute for Music Educators Conference

Contact

2001 Information

Email: TimeMusEd@stevenestrella.com
Website: http://www.ti-me.org/

Dates: January 31 - February 3, 2001
Place: Columbus, OH

Description

Four day conference combining music education and music technology. Sessions exist for novices, intermediate and advanced users of technology. A large exhibit area features hardware manufacturers, software developers and technology suppliers of all types.

TI:ME (Technology Institute for Music Educators) Summer Institutes

Contact

Website: http://www.ti-me.org/default.html

Description

A list of sites across the nation offering TI:ME Certification Courses.


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