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2012 Illinois Music Education Conference
9:30 AM CC210/211
Peoria Civic Center
January 27, 2012
Peoria, IL

Presentation: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators

Our job has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by providing one of its most valuable resources—the Tips for Success Series. This comprehensive collection of user- friendly recommendations provides practical success strategies to help teachers in areas such as preparing an instrument replacement plan, implementing successful budget strategies, program building and working with administrators.

This session touches on a number of specific Tips in a fun, upbeat presentation with complimentary copies of the entire collection being provided to all attendees at the conclusion.

Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council

2012 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention
February 8-11, 2012
Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX

Presentation: Authentic Mariachi Performance Practices: An Open Rehearsal with Jose Hernandez
Teaching mariachi is so more than rehearsing notes and rhythms. There are a number of significant nuances in the genre which turn the notes and rhythms on the page into engaging, vibrant performances. Watch Maestro Hernandez bring out these distinctions by working with the Advanced Mariachi Ensemble from Fox Tech High School in San Antonio, TX.

Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. and West Music, Inc.
Co-sponsored by Northeastern Music Publications

2012 Washington Music Educators Association Conference
February 18, 2012
Yakima Convention Center
Yakima, WA

Presentation: How to Successfully Recruit and Retain Instrumental Music Students
A Practical Guide for Recruitment and Retention Based on "best practices" from highly successful band directors, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. 

Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council

2012 Maryland Music Educators Association Conference
February 23-25, 2012
Baltimore, MD

Presentation: Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal: Ten Things You Can Do Monday

This informative, inspiring presentation was developed after a district-wide survey which asked principals what they appreciated most about their music educators and what one area that teachers could improve. Learn how the principals responded along with practical, proven ideas to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship. Your program can be the centerpiece of your school. Take advantage of these "Ten Things You Can Do on Monday" to build and maintain the teacher/administrator relationship.

Sponsored by Wenger Corporation

2012 Fort Worth ISD Mariachi Extravaganza
March 1-3, 2012
Fort Worth, TX

Middle and high school mariachi ensembles from the Dallas/Fort Worth area perform in a competitive Mariachi Festival. Schools with mariachi programs will also participate in two (2) days of mariachi master classes and perform in a final concert along with the winning ensembles from the Mariachi Festival.

Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District

2012 American String Teacher Association Conference
Atlanta, GA

Presentation: A Guide for Instrumental Music Teachers: Secrets Revealed from Teaching Legends and Leading Music Educators

Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council

2012 Nevada Music Educators Association Conference
April 18-21, 2012
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council

2012 Iowa Bandmasters Association
May 17-19, 2012
Des Moines, IA

Presentation: From Zero to Mariachi

Visit with fellow directors from Iowa who have started mariachi programs and learn of the strides made in one short year as well as how the program has been received.