PMEA
District 1
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Conference Photos & Spring
Newsletter Posted
Posted: April 26, 2008
Photos from several of our District 1 participants in the 2008 All-State Conference at the Hershey Lodge are now posted online. To view them, click here.
The latest issue of your D1 Newsletter is also available. Click the NEWSLETTER link above.
Web Updates for 2008-09
Posted: April 6, 2008
All of the most current information regarding festivals and events for the 2008-09 school year in District 1 have been posted. Scroll through the calendar (new Google Calendar feature allowing you to customize your view in month or list format) to see dates.
Each of the festival pages has been updated, as
well as the future festival host grid on the main "festivals" link above.
Audition selections have been checked for accuracy and availability of parts and
are available under the "auditions" link of the festival menu. A printable
PDF version is also posted at the bottom of that same page.
The latest membership news from the state office and from membership secretary Kevin McElheny has also been updated under the "news" link.
NOTE TO HOSTS: If any of the information posted is incorrect, PLEASE let me know, as these same details will be published in the next D1 Newsletter, set to go to the printer April 21st.
Thanks,
Shaun Cloonan
D1 Webmaster
District 1 at PMEA
Conference
Updated: April
26,
2008
Performances
Bon Meade Singing Tigers 5th Grade Choir,
Lisa Jaworowski- director Canonsburg MS Symphonic Band, Michael Caporizzo-
director Canonsburg MS Top 24, Maggie Sisson- director
Dorseyville MS Philharmonic Orchestra, Jeff Bryer-
director
Hampton Township HS Wind Ensemble, Chad Himmler-
director
Mt. Lebanon HS Percussion Ensemble, Richard
Minnotte- director
Awards
PMEA Outstanding Superintendent Award
Norwin School District: John C. Boylan, D. Ed.
Citation of Excellence
Aaron Booz: Bethel Park School District
Sessions
Stephen Benham, Duquesne University
Mastering the Art of MS Teaching
String Orchestra Reading Session
Fostering Artistry in the HS Orchestra
Sr. Carole Riley, Duquesne University
Service Learning Methods in Piano Classes of Colleges/Universities
Lew Strouse, Carnegie Mellon University
Assessing Music Teacher Preparation
Supporting Accountability through Instructional Practice
Lew Strouse, CMU & Areta Kalogeras, North Hills Jr. High
Improving Rhythim Reading in Ensemble Class
Natalie Ozeas, Carnegie Mellon University
Movement: An Engaging Way to Teach the Standards in MS
Enrichment Curriculum for Urban Schools
Tom Snyder, West Allegheny SD, State Adjudication Chair
PMEA Adjudication Meeting
Paul Doerksen, Duquesne University
Embouchure Basics for Beginning Band
Higher Education/SMTE Business Meeting
New Online Discussion
Forum in Member Section
Posted: February 7,
2008
Log in to the Members-Only section and click on the "VISIT THIS GROUP" button on the right navigation panel to access the group. Once in the forum, you can customize the number of e-mails you would like to receive (none, if you prefer just checking periodically for updates). There is also an option of receiving updates as an RSS feed on your computer.
