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(Updated July 11, 2024)
Conducting Workshop
The University of Maryland is hosting a wind band conducting workshop from July 30-August 2. Please see the website link below which contains the registration link and additional information pertaining to the workshop.
https://umdbands.com/umd-conducting-workshops
7/15/24
Middle School Music Grant Opportunity
The Peter R. Marsh Foundation’s $1250 Middle School Music Grant is available between July 1st and January 31st annually. The purpose of the Grant is to provide a remarkable venue and experience for students where their emotional senses are awakened, and they are inspired to advance musically, scholastically, and socially. Grants are available to public middle school music teachers in the United States for the acquisition of in-school music classroom equipment and supplies, with additional funding available for student transportation to senior facilities.
The Grantee and their middle school music students are to provide three musical performances at senior facilities in their local or nearby communities during the school year. Each engagement is to include a post-performance student/senior visitation period.
See the Foundation’s website https://www.prmfoundation.org/ for complete Guidelines, Conditions, and Reviews from past participants. Additional teacher comments may be found on the Foundation’s Facebook page.
1/31/25
ArtsQuest to Present its First Musikfest Music Industry and Education Conference
ArtsQuest is excited to announce its first ever Musikfest Music Industry and Education Conference, a two-day dynamic event focused on the intersection of music education, popular music and business leadership. The event promises to be an immersive experience designed to inspire, educate and connect. The conference will take place on August 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Blast Furnace at the ArtsQuest Center located at 101 Founders Way, in Bethlehem.
Join us for a dynamic two-day conference tailored for music teachers, arts administrators and business professionals passionate about shaping the future of music education, industry and leadership.
“The significance of this conference extends beyond its role as a gathering for professionals, students and enthusiasts,” commented Marissa Guarriello, Director of Music Programming. “By providing a space for discussions on programs, practices and issues in music business and education, the conference actively addresses the current needs and challenges facing these fields. The call for a wide range of proposal submission topics, with a focus on engagement and interactivity, ensures that the sessions will be not only informative but also enriching for the participants.”
Throughout the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, engage in Q&A sessions with industry experts and connect with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience that will empower you both professionally and creatively. Join us on this journey to shape the future of music education and industry leadership.
The cost to attend the full two-day conference is $90; single days are $50; student pricing is $40. Add a Musikfest mug and a single general admission ticket to a Mainstage show for $20. Conference registration will be announced this spring.
7/31/24