Friday, January 22, 2016 3:30-4:30 PM
Interest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom A Bridging Cultural and Racial Divides to Start a Choir Program from Scratch: The Ups and Downs of One Teacher's Story Conrad Weber, Clinician
Presented as a narrative, this workshop will candidly explore the up-and-down journey of a new teacher crossing racial and cultural barriers to start a choir from ground zero in a high-poverty middle and high school. Topics addressed will include finding common ground between teacher and student, using "bridges" to lead students where they think they don't want to go, the pros and cons of pop music in a school setting, dealing with negative attitudes towards change, clarifying your audience, and the challenges of maintaining high expectations and standards.
3:30-4:30 PM
Interest Session - Renaissance, Montgomery 5 Using Social Media in the Applied Studio - Denise Gainey, Clinician
This session presents helpful information, tools, and examples for using social media to improve the applied lesson experience. Areas discussed will be private lessons, chamber music, and collaborative teaching with other university applied studios.
3:30-4:30 PM
Interest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom E Come Swim in the “Shark Tank” with ChordBuddy, the Fastest Way to Teach Guitar is Made in Alabama! Ben Watson, Clinician
Discover why the “Sharks” on ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank, funded the fast guitar learning system-- ChordBuddy. Perfect for Elementary, Middle, and High school guitar classes. Win a ChordBuddy guitar and combo pack valued at $179.95 during the session and try it with your classroom today! During this session ChordBuddy will share ways to assess, track growth, and differentiate a guitar classroom. With ChordBuddy students first focus on rhythm, steady beat, and the love of playing. You don’t have to play the guitar to teach the guitar with ChordBuddy. Our DVDs and books model the playing for your students. We will show you how to enhance your lessons with GarageBand, and make a backup track in five minutes or less that accompanies your student ChordBuddy compositions.
3:30-4:30 PM
Interest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom CD Creating an Interactive Notebook in General Music Classes - Kelly Hollingsworth, Clinician
What exactly IS an interactive notebook? What purpose does the interactive notebook have in the general music classroom? What steps are needed to plan and design an interactive notebook for my music class? General music students in second grade through college will love this hands-on and engaging approach to note taking that allows individuality, creativity, and self-reflection in the construction of a colorful and useful reference.
In addition to answering the above questions, you will also create your own interactive notebook page. 3:30-4:20 PM
Interest Session - Embassy Suites Survival Strategies: Thriving in your First Year at a New School - Stuart Ivey, Clinician
Are you a current college student hoping to land your first job? What about a current teacher who is looking to move? What about an experienced teacher looking to find some new ideas for your program? Come hear firsthand what it takes to be successful in your first year at a new school! We'll take a journey from the interview process and being handed the keys through your pivotal first few days all the way to the end of the year. Emphasis will be placed on a secondary band curriculum, but everyone will learn something about themselves and their unique teaching situation.
3:30-4:20 PM 4:30-5:30 PM
6:20-6:45 PM 6:30-8:00 PM
7:00 PM 7:00-8:00 PM AOA General Meeting - Renaissance, Riverview 3
General Session - Renaissance, Ballroom B Rewired: The Incredible Benefits of Getting Back to Basics....... Maybe it's Time for Your Band! Boston Brass, Clinicians
Alabama Honor Choir Dress Rehearsal - Montgomery Performing Arts Center
All-State Jazz Bands Rehearsal Gold Band - Renaissance, Montgomery 7 Silver Band - Renaissance, Montgomery 1 Bronze Band - Renaissance, Montgomery 6 Middle School Band - Renaissance, Riverview 7
All-State Show Choir Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall B (if determined necessary)
Interest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom CD Play Parties Plus! - Roger Sams, Clinician
We begin with traditional play parties and singing games and then take them to creative places that further enhance the learning in your classroom.
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