2007-2008 Teacher Workshops for Music Educators
Georgia State University School of Music
Community Music Programs
September 14-15, 2007
High School Honor Chorus
Randall Hooper, director
Georgia State University’s High School Honor Chorus participants will spend two days rehearsing challenging repertoire with the Georgia State University Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Randall Hooper, attending sectionals with Georgia State University performance faculty and socializing with their musical peers from around the state. High School Choral Directors who bring students to the event and participate in the Conductor’s Roundtable are eligible to receive one PLU credit. The event concludes with a performance at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2007 in Georgia State’s Rialto Center fro the Arts. Parents, family and friends are invited to attend this free public concert.
Fee: $50 per student
Pre-registration is required. Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for a registration form and more information or visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu.
October 3, 2007
Music Education Leadership Institute
Addressing Cultural Diversity in our Classrooms: What we teach or Who we teach?
Donna Emmanuel, University of North Texas
The Music Education Leadership Institute provides professional recognition and development for teacher-leaders in music.
Fee: $160 (Fall and Spring); $ 90 (Fall only); $ 90 (Spring only)
Pre-registration is required. Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for a registration form and more information or visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu.
October 12-13, 2007
High School Honor Orchestra
Michael Palmer, director
Georgia State University's High School Honor Orchestra participants will spend two days rehearsing challenging repertoire with Georgia State's Director of Orchestral Activities, Michael Palmer, attending sectionals with Georgia State performance faculty, and socializing with their musical peers from around the state. Participants will conclude the event with a performance at 4:00 p.m. in Georgia State's Rialto Center for the Arts. Parents, family and friends are invited to attend this free public concert.
Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for more information or visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu.
Fee: $60 per student.
Pre-registration is required. Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for a registration form and more information or visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu.
November 12, 2007
Woodwind Day
Ken Long, host
Masterclass Clinician: Keith Underwood, flute
Woodwind Day 2007 will feature a masterclass with flutist and renowned breathing expert, Keith Underwood. This event is designed for teachers and their students. The day culminates in a concert with the participants and Mr. Underwood at 3:00 p.m. in Georgia State University’s Rialto Center for the Arts.
Fee: $40 per participant
Pre-registration is required. Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for a registration form and more information or visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu.
November 18, 2007
BrassFest
Philip Brown, host
Special Guest: Allen Vizzutti, trumpet
BrassFest will feature the Georgia State University Brass Ensemble and special guest Allen Vizzutti, trumpet. This event is designed for teachers and their students and includes a masterclass with Mr. Vizzutti. The day culminates is a concert with the participants and Mr. Vizzutti at 4:00 p.m. in Georgia State University’s Rialto Center for the Arts.
Fee: $25 per participant
Pre-registration is required. Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for a registration form and more information or visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu.
January 24-26, 2008
Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA)
In-Service Conference
Georgia State University School of Music’s office of Community Music Programs is the administrator for PLU credits offered at this state-wide conference.
Registration for PLUs is required, and is separate from the registration for GMEA.
Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for a registration form and more information, visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu, or visit www.gmea.org for full conference information.
February 10-11, 2008
High School Honor Bands
Robert J. Ambrose & Gordon Vernick, directors
Dedicated high school musicians from throughout the region are invited to participate in two days of wonderful music making as part of Georgia State University’s 2008 High School Honor Bands. This year students will have the opportunity to participate in either the Honor Symphonic Band or the Honor Jazz Band, and will spend two days rehearsing challenging repertoire with Director of Wind Studies and Ensembles, Robert Ambrose or Coordinator of Jazz Studies, Gordon Vernick. Each participant will also attending sectionals with Georgia State performance faculty, and socialize with their musical peers from around the state. Participants will conclude the event with a performance at 7:00 p.m. in Georgia State's Rialto Center for the Arts. Parents, family and friends are invited to attend this free public concert.
Fee: $60 per student.
Pre-registration is required. Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for a registration form and more information or visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu.
March 19, 2008
Music Education Leadership Institute
Critical Pedagogy for Music Education: An Opportunity for Leadership in the Profession
Frank Abrahams, Westminster Choir College
The Music Education Leadership Institute provides professional recognition and development for teacher-leaders in music.
Fee: $ 90
Pre-registration is required. Call the office of Community Music Programs at 404-413-5902 for a registration form and more information or visit our web site at www.cmp.music.gsu.edu.
