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Where the most Inspired Musicians
become the most Inspiring Music Teachers

Summer MECA 2025 Preview

Registration Opens March 6, 2025

Band & Jazz

Online Band & Jazz Courses

Drum set Methods for the Music Educator – Darren Scorza

Marching Band Techniques: Back to Basics Review – Dan Farris

Enhance Student Learning with Repertoire and Programming – Keith Ozsvath

A Complete Guide to Band Warmups – Glen Schneider

Beginning Jazz Improvisation – Michael Fein

Bass: Jazz for the Beginning Bassist – Doug Bistrow

Introduction to Jazz Piano – Steve Million

Scoring for Band – Ken Snoeck

Choral

Online Choral Courses

NEW! Combat Piano for the New Choral Director – Sarah Giordano

NEW! Women’s Choral Literature – Dr. Lisa Fredenburgh

Strings

Online Strings & Guitar Courses

Bass: Introduction to Upright and/or Electric Bass for the Non-Bassist – Doug Bistrow

Bass: Classical, Orchestral, and Solo Playing – Doug Bistrow

General Music

Online General Music Courses

Musical Theatre Planning and Production – Sarah Giordano

Playing and Teaching Ukulele – Kalani Das

Music Education

Online Music Education Courses

Upbeat! Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music Education – Dr. Matthew Arau

Music, Technology, and the Brain – Dr. Elizabeth Allison

Sharpening Organizational Skills to Increase Class Productivity – Guy McKinney

Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Teaching – Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichel

Making More Key Changes: Motivation for the Seasoned Educator – Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichel

Classroom Management and Student Engagement Strategies – Meghan Cabral

Teaching Music to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Dr. Alice Hammel

Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities – Dr. Alice Hammel

Creating a Student-Centered Music Curriculum – Dr. Shane Colquhoun

Writing and Editing a Professional Paper (MMEd Project) – Cynthia Krause

Designing and Implementing a Master’s Project – Cynthia Krause

Technology

Online Technology Courses

Best Instruction Practices Using the Yamaha Harmony Director – Glen Schneider

Visuals, Video, AI, Oh My! Canva for Education Does It All! – Stefani Langol

Off Campus / Conferences / Retrospectives

Off Campus / Conferences / Retrospectives

Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance (CMP) – Batavia, IL June 16-18, 2025

2025 Conn-Selmer Institute: Experience & Retrospective Mishawaka, IN June 8-12. 2025

2025 Music For All Sweetwater Director Academy: Experience & Retrospective

2025 Smith Walbridge Directors Clinic: Experience & Retrospective Mahomet, IL July 8-11, 2025

2025 Smith Walbridge Drill Design Clinic: Experience & Retrospective Charleston, IL July 11-13, 2025

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