PROMOTIONAL LETTER TO SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Wyoming Music Educators Association WMEA
State Music Conference and All-State Music
Evanston, Wyoming January 14-16, 2018
Wyoming Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference
MISSION
The Wyoming Music Educators Association (WMEA) is the professional organization for music teachers in the state of Wyoming, pre-K through college. The mission of the WMEA: Music Education in Wyoming: Music for Learning, Music for Life
CONFERENCE PURPOSE
THE WMEA State Music Conference exists to improve all aspects of music education in Wyoming. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in professional development sessions presented by master music educators from across the United States. Sessions cover a wide range of topics including teaching techniques, fostering creativity, assessment strategies, selecting music literature, and making music accessible to all children. Interaction with extraordinary presenters and teachers from around Wyoming encourages participants to grow as teachers and to learn new ideas for enriching their own school’s music program and broadening their professional experience.
DETAILS
January 14-16, 2018 Evanston High School, Evanston, WY
CLINICS
More than fifty clinic sessions offer instruction and motivation covering numerous facets of vocal, instrumental and general music. Focus tracks include Band, Choir, Strings, Elementary, Technology, Collegiate, and In-Ovation.
CONCERT PERFORMANCES
Opening Night Concert Gala All-State Concert Session Performances
REHEARSALS
Wyoming All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra rehearsals provide attendees with the opportunity to watch and listen to nationally recognized conductors working in an open rehearsal setting. Unlike concerts or clinics, attendees engage in meaningful learning experiences by observing rehearsal techniques through various styles of music. Participants gain insight and practical skills to use at home with their own groups.
28 COLLEGE CREDIT AND PTSB
In cooperation with the University of Wyoming, attendees may earn one hour of graduate credit (additional fee). Teachers may also earn PTSB credits while attending the WMEA State Professional Development Conference.
EXHIBITORS Music Stores
Community Colleges University of Wyoming Performing Ensembles Instrumental Repair
instruments, music, merchandise information display information display information display
demonstration and display
All-State Music Merchandise t-shirts, plaques All-State Audio/Video All-State Photographs
recordings for purchase section and ensemble photos ASSOCIATION and SPECIAL MEETINGS
WMEA Conference Banquet WY-ACDA Meeting Elementary Teacher’s Luncheon Band Meeting Phi Beta Mu Meeting WY-ASTA Meeting WMEA General Assembly
We encourage you to support your school’s music teachers! Attending this conference in its entirety will strengthen your teacher’s professional skills and will benefit the students in your music classrooms for years to come. You are also invited to attend any or all of the 2018 WMEA State Music Conference in Evanston. You will find it to be an exciting educational experience that will leave a lasting and positive impression.
Contact Information: Sandy Steele, Executive Director
443 Stetson Court, Laramie, WY 82070 PH (307) 760-7813
manager@wyomea.org www.wyomea.org
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71st Annual
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