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Thursday, February 27
 

9:00am MST

Band Directors United! Building a Culture of Excellence
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 7
Band Directors United was born during the pandemic as a way for band directors to connect and share ideas. Since then there have been annual sessions at teacher’s conventions around the country. We are thrilled to be bringing BDU to Edmonton this year! In this session we will explore how to build a culture of excellence in your program, sharing pragmatic and practical tools you can use right away in your own music room. We will also collaborate with each other to ensure all your questions are answered before you leave! It’s a dynamic, uplifting session for band directors, run by band directors.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Herard

Chris Herard

For over 30 years, Chris Herard is an internationally recognized music educator, conductor, performer, clinician, adjudicator and keynote speaker from Calgary, Canada. Chris holds multiple degrees from the University of Calgary and the University of Hawaii. He is currently a consultant... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 7
  Music, Music
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - Salon 7 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English

9:00am MST

Beginner Guitar
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 1
This session is for beginner guitar players who are looking to expand upon their skill set. We will spend this session learning a few different songs featuring various chords and solos, and looking at some other guitar skills (fingerpicking, etc.) All participants are required to bring their own guitar.
Speakers
avatar for Mathew White

Mathew White

My name is Mathew White and I am a High School teacher with Edmonton Public. Prior to my life as a teacher, I was a professional musician, belting out hardcore punk rock for those who cared enough to listen. I currently teach Guitar and General Music at Eastglen High School, where... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 1
  Music
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 1 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

Showtime! Musicals and More”
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 2
Bring out the shining stars in your young musicians by spotlighting them in musicals and concerts. Highlighting holidays, SEL, DEIJ, and so much more, this concert repertoire and musicals are just what any choir needs. When you produce these wonderful units and musicals with students, you inherently benefit through program growth and retention while garnering community and parent interest. An added bonus is that when you chose a musical or program that reinforces a subject the students are studying in their other classrooms the classroom teachers and administration will love you for it.
Speakers
avatar for John Jacobson

John Jacobson

John Jacobson is the author and composer of many musicals and choral works that have been performed by millions of children worldwide, as well as educational videos and tapes that have helped music educators excel in their individual teaching arenas. John has staged hundreds of huge... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 2
  Music, Drama
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Demystifying Score Study for the Classroom Teacher
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 7
This session will look at quick and effective ways that the classroom teacher can score study. We briefly discuss what is “good” repertoire is and how to find it before beginning to understand what a classroom teacher will need to know about a score in order to run an effective rehearsal.
Speakers
avatar for Jolene Wong

Jolene Wong

Jolene Wong, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education, and a Master in Education with a focus in Secondary Music from the University of Alberta. She has also recently completed an Artist Certificate in Wind Band Conducting from Georgia... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 7
  Music, Music
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 7 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

“Celebrate the Seasons: 12 Months of Singing”
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
Every music classroom needs new holiday pieces to celebrate the various times of the year. From a a Veteran’s Day program, a Special Persons Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, 100th Day of School, Valentine’s Day, December holidays, Moving On Up and more, join John Jacobson as he follows the calendar year to showcase new repertoire for young voices celebrating the seasons of the year.
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
  Music
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Intermediate Guitar
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 1
This session is for intermediate guitar players who are looking to expand upon their skill set. We will spend this session learning a few different songs featuring various chords and solos, and looking at some other guitar skills (fingerpicking, etc.) All participants are required to bring their own guitar.
Speakers
avatar for Mathew White

Mathew White

My name is Mathew White and I am a High School teacher with Edmonton Public. Prior to my life as a teacher, I was a professional musician, belting out hardcore punk rock for those who cared enough to listen. I currently teach Guitar and General Music at Eastglen High School, where... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 1
  Music
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 1 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 60 people)
  • Tags English
 
Friday, February 28
 

9:00am MST

“Songs in the Key of Me: Teaching the Individual”
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 2
John Jacobson will introduce songs and activities that celebrate the beauty of the individual, build character and community, teach skills to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible, caring decisions all with solid, quality music choices that reinforce musical skills and concepts.
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 2
  Music
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

Maximizing Instructional Time Through Engaging Transitions in the Elementary Music Classroom
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 2
Elevate your music teaching with Bryson Tarbet as you explore a range of effective transition techniques to keep your lessons flowing smoothly. In this session, you'll dive into practical strategies like using rhythmic and melodic transitions, employing ostinatos, and incorporating storytelling to seamlessly move from one activity to the next. Learn how these transitions can enhance student engagement, improve classroom management, and create a cohesive learning experience. Ideal for elementary music educators seeking to refine their lesson planning, this session offers actionable tools to make your classroom more dynamic and effective.
Speakers
avatar for Bryson Tarbet

Bryson Tarbet

Instructional Coach & Elementary Music Specialist, That Music Teacher, LLC
Bryson Tarbet, a passionate advocate for inclusive music education, transitioned from a career as a PreK-6th grade general music teacher to full-time instructional coach. With a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Music in Music Education... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 2
  Music, Classroom Management
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
  • Tags English

11:40am MST

Hosting a Family Folk Dance Night
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
Discover how to create a dynamic and engaging Family Folk Dance Night that fosters community spirit while reinforcing key musical concepts. In this session, participants will explore the educational benefits of incorporating folk dance into the music curriculum and receive practical guidance on event planning, from sequencing dance activities to managing logistics and communicating with families. Whether you're looking to introduce or enhance a folk dance night at your school, you'll leave with actionable strategies and resources to ensure your event is both fun and educational for all involved.
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
  Music, Music
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

It's A Musical World - Travel the World through Song
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
Explore the music, movement, and customs of countries around the world. Join John Jacobson for a “feets-on” workshop that will teach you how to travel the world with your students without ever leaving the classroom. Come learn songs, games and dances from around the country and around the world. Folk dance, lines dances, classroom games and more. It is a musical world and the musical traditions of that world are a wonderful resource and outlet for any classroom and any age of student.
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
  Music, Diversity/Equity/Anti-racism
  • Company English
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  • Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
  • Tags English

2:20pm MST

Beyond Inclusion: True Differentiation in the Elementary Music Classroom
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
In this session we will dive in and apply the research supporting the use of Universal Design for Learning to improve meaningful differentiation in a variety of classroom settings. We'll dive into the practical applications of research in order to best serve all of the learners that enter our classrooms.
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
  Music, Music
  • Company English
  • format csv
  • Room Details ECC - Salon 2 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 200 people)
  • Tags English
 
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