Clinic Descriptions: Applicable to Band, Orchestra and Choir Directors
These sessions will work wonderfully for a mixed group of directors with plenty of information for all.

New for 2009 - Teaching Technique and Expressive Playing Using Grade 1 and 2 Band and String Repertoire
Specific ideas and teaching tools will be presented that can be used with grade 1 and 2 band and string repertoire to teach technique and develop expressive playing. Examples from both band and string repertoire will be demonstrated and an exciting new Alfred band and string series that includes education packs will be introduced

I Wish I’d thought of That: Developing creative concert concepts
Engage audiences and students with variety and creativity at concerts. Involve the community and the entire school to build support for music and for your program.

Copyright: What Can I Do and What Can I NOT Do?
A basic introduction to print copyright for educators. Not intended as legal advice!

More Kids in Music Means More Kids in Music!
Strategies for recruiting and retention. How to start and keep large numbers of students in your program. Emphasis on strings but applicable to band and choir as well.

Keep the Best AND the Rest
Learn the successful components of a high retention rate even in the midst of increased graduation requirements and scheduling changes.

To Bow or To Blow: String Teaching for the Non-String Player
So you are now teaching strings – no problem! Wind players and vocalists make great string educators. Learn the basic technical issues that will help you to be a successful string teacher.

Sight-reading: Are you a Scout or a Jedi?
Are your students prepared or do they use the Force? Specific strategies to develop sight-reading skills with individuals and large group ensembles as well as improve note reading. How to use your time in the sight-reading room for maximum effect. Emphasis on strings but applicable to band and choir.

Motivating High School Students
Are they just bigger kids? Of course not! So what makes them tick and what keeps them in orchestra?

Trip Planning
Nuts and bolts of trips! From repertoire to meals and money – check lists for you to plan from.

How Do You Know What You Don’t Know?: Bridging the gap between Studio and Public School Music Teachers.
Studio and public school teachers form a symbiotic relationship that should be nurtured and cultivated. There are a variety of strategies that will help studio and public school teachers work together to create quality string playing in the public schools and universities. Special focus will be put on information that each teacher should be aware of to be truly effective in his or her teaching environment.

I Am So Excited! I Just Can’t Wait For . . . . .
How to structure guest artist concerts, residencies, professional shows and string nights at your school without stretching yourself too thin. How to use high impact events to build support and to create excitement in your community and school!

Finale
An introduction in everyday language to the notation program that set the standard for musical software.

Yearly and Long Range Planning
Its easy to teach the same thing each year, but where do you want your program to be next year, 5 years from now? Let’s investigate vision and planning within repertoire, curriculum, community support, events, recruiting, retention and your personal development as a teacher and a musician.

Team Music Department - let’s stop circling the wagons and shooting in!
Success in all music classes builds more success for each portion of the department. We are stronger together than individually. Practical ideas! Great stories! Bigger really is better!

Public Relations and Advocacy by Design
If we don’t do it, who will? But first – How do we develop support with administrators, parents, students, business and the community at large? How do administrators and school boards think? What does your community know about your program? Questions, questions! Let’s talk about the answers! Showcase the success of your students and ensembles and have fun doing it!

I Love BOC (Band, Orchestra, Choir)
Secrets of success for recruiting and motivating students that result in high retention rates and large programs. Who, what, why, where, when and how for all levels. Examples drawn from the string classroom but applicable to band and choir!

Staying on Fire without Burning Out
The highs and lows that make up a successful career in teaching: Create balance in your life. Avoid the pitfalls of burnout. Know the signs of burnout. And best of all, the solutions to burn out!

Do You Have a Vision and Do You Know How to Get There?
Let’s set the vision for our kids and our community! The goal – excellent musical achievement! How do we set those goals, paint the picture, lead the way and still have a life? Goal setting and time management for those who love music but still need to take time to eat and sleep.