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Sweetwater Union Mariachi Workshop
August 16-20, 2010
Sweetwater Union High School District
Chula Vista, CA

Presentation: Everything You Need to Know about Starting and/or Developing a Standards-based Mariachi Program in Your School

This summer, participate in a workshop on Mariachi teaching techniques being sponsored by the Sweetwater Union District the week of August 16th in beautiful southern California. Participants will receive methods books, curriculum documents, video and audio recordings, information on purchasing instruments and uniforms plus lots, lots more. Learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, and mariachi guitar in authentic style. MENC members pay only $275 for the entire week of instruction. To participate, complete the registration form and submit as instructed no later than 


2010 Washoe County School District Middle School Honor Choir

November 2-3, 2010
Reno, NV


2010 Louisiana Music Educator's Association Conference

November 18-22, 2010
Crowne Plaza Executive Center
Baton Rouge, LA

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


2011 Michigan Music Educators Association Conference

January 21, 2011
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Haldane Room
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids, MI

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


2011 Georgia Music Educators Association Conference

January 27, 2011
3:15 PM
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center

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 Corp


January 27, 2011
4:30 PM
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center

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


2011 American String Teachers Association National Conference

March 17-19, 2011
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kansas City, MO

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


Fort Worth ISD Student Mariachi Clinics

March 24-25, 2011
Fort Worth ISD, TX

FWISD student mariachi ensembles will be provided with clinics by professional mariachi consultants.
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Independent School District


2011 Fort Worth ISD Mariachi Extravaganza and Festival

April 7-9, 2011
Fort Worth, TX

Middle and high school mariachi ensembles from the Dallas/Fort Worth area perform in a competitive Mariachi Festival. Students selected by audition will also perform in Middle and High School Honor Mariachi Ensembles. In addition, schools with mariachi programs will 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


2011 National School Board Association Conference

April 9- 11, 2011
McCormick Place-West
San Francisco, CA
Sponsored by ¡Simplemente Mariachi!


2011 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Conference

April 13-16, 2011
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
Hershey, PA

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


2011 Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference

May 13, 2011
Des Moines, IA

Presentation: Sharing 24 Tips for Success

The job of the music educator has always been multi-faceted but it is becoming even more and more complex due to the demands of today's challenging educational environment. The Music Achievement Council has responded by updating its 24 Tips for Success to provide music educators with useful information on a variety of topics highly relevant to the setting of the contemporary instrumental music classroom. These include Focusing on the Classroom, The Business Side of Teaching, Telling the Story, and Supporting Music Education. Attendees will be provided with copies of these newly-released materials.
Sponsored by the Music Achievement Council


2011 Summer Mariachi I, II, III and IV Workshops

June 28-July 2, 2011
Las Vegas, NV

Presentation: Everything You Need to Know about Starting and/or Developing a Standards-based Mariachi Program in Your School

Participants will receive methods books, curriculum documents, video and audio recordings, information on purchasing instruments and uniforms plus lots, lots more. Learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, and mariachi guitar in authentic style. Additional information forthcoming. Visit the 2010 Mariachi Workshops site.