OSU at OMEA Convention
Professors & Alumni Presenting/Performing at OMEA
Thursday February 7th
Friday February 8th
Saturday February 9th
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7TH
02/07/2008 1:15 PM CC: Jr. Ballroom CD
The Ohio State University Wind Symphony
Russel C Mikkelson
02/07/2008 01:15 PM H: Bluegrass
The Unsung Heros of the Orchestra: Violas, Basses
Kathleen Horvath, MA 1994
No orchestra is complete without good violists and bassists. But, keeping them interested when the challenges shift to other instruments is key. Explore strategies to develop their interest and skills.
02/07/2008 2:30 PM M: Grand Ballroom
The All-Star Brass and Percussion Performance
Eric W Aho, BME 1978, MA 1981, PHD 2005
02/07/2008 02:30 PM
OCDA Reading Session Elementary
Ben Ayling, PHD 2000
Repertoire and Standards Chairs of the Ohio Choral Directors Association will present repertoire appropriate for use with elementary singers.
02/07/2008 02:30 PM
Achieving Advanced Technique in the School Orchestra Rehearsal
Kristin Turner, PHD 2002
This session provides a look at some strategies, methods and materials orchestra teachers can use to develop technical proficiency right in the daily rehearsal.
02/07/2008 3:45 pm
Sousa Secrets
Katherine Borst Jones, Susan Powell, Joe Duchi, Chris Weait
Sousa marches performed in a live demonstration. The session will include discussions of form, specific techniques for articulations, conducting 6/8 marches and balance as well as a discussion of the practical application of performance practices from Sousa's era.
02/07/2008 3:45 PM
From the Top Down and the Bottom Up
Kathleen Horvath, MA 1994
Written by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instruments, this exciting new method includes a tetrachord approach, detailed bow development, and incredible music to motivate your students.
02/07/2008 3:45 PM
Practice: The Life of a Musician
Shawn Wallace
This lecture/workshop will show you how to maximize your time and will show how things like diet and exercise, organization, confidence, focus and prioritization can have a dramatic effect on your practicing and performing.
02/07/2008 05:00 PM
Not the Chaminade "Concertino" Again!
Kathy Cameron/Janet Fleck, current DMA & MA candidates
Student flutists, prepared by the presenters, will present lesser-known gems for the flute from the OMEA class B and C solo lists. Annotations of other B and C solos will be provided.
02/07/2008 6:15 PM
Tuning Up Your Syllabus
Ed Duling, MA 1987
Targeted to musicians in higher education, especially graduate students and younger instructors. Reminders and structures presented also applicable to planning and organizing for high school classes and ensembles.
02/07/200 8:15 PM
The New Sousa Band with The Ohio State Marching Band
Katherine Borst Jones, Susan Powell, Joe Duchi, Chris Weait
Performance
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8TH
02/08/2008 8:30 AM
OMEA/IAJE Meeting
Ben Huntoon, MA 1992
Annual membership meeting for the Ohio Chapter of IAJE. Led by current president, Scott Garlock, this meeting is open to all those with an interest in Ohio jazz education.
02/08/2008 11:00 AM
Clarinet 101:Simple Steps to Improve Your Clarinet Section
Gail Zugger, MM 1994, DMA 2002
This clinic will provide practical tips addressing basic fundamentals of technique, tone and articulation focussing on visual and aural cues to diagnose common problems. Simple exercises to improve transitions between registers will be demonstrated.
02/08/2008 11:00 AM
Bon Voyage! Living and Working Abroad through a Teacher Exchange
Mark Munson
Moving to another country to live and teach for a year can be a wonderful and enriching experience. Participants will learn how to make such an adventure happen for them.
02/08/2008 12:15 PM
Assessing Beyond Performance
Malinda Essex, current PHD candidate
This session presents scoring guides for assessing the learning that takes place beyond the observable performance. These guides provide a continuum of levels for assessing student understanding as well as a foundation for planning musical experiences.
02/08/2008 12:15 PM
The Percussion Ensemble in Today's School Curriculum
Jon Merritt/Jeff Jones
The Percussion Ensemble clinic is designed to give music directors much needed information on how to build a successful percussion ensemble and how to make it function within the band curriculum.
02/08/2008 1:30 PM
OCDA Reading Session High School/University
Ben Ayling PHD 2000
Repertoire and Standards Chairs of the Ohio Choral Directors Association will present repertoire appropriate for use with high school and university singers.
02/08/2008 1:30 PM
Music Teacher Educators' Reflections on Teaching Practice
Ed Duling MA 1987
What do music profs and instructors "do" to reflect on and change their teaching approaches to benefit their students. This session provides "mechanics" to prompt examination of teaching practice.
02/08/2008 1:30 PM
Cuban Music in the General Music
Carlos Abril PHD 2003
The rhythms, instruments, and melodies of Cuban music provide a window into Cuba's people and past. Come explore ways the school music experience can facilitate both musical and cultural understanding.
02/08/2008 2:45 PM
Making Music With GarageBand: Applications Across the Music Curriculum
William Bauer BME 1982
In this session, we will take a look at Apple Computer's Garageband. We will see the capabilities of composing music as well as building music by utilizing built-in audio loops. Come join us to see how easy it is.
02/08/2008 9:30 PM
Ohio IAJE Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble
Ben Huntoon, MA 1992
Chosen by audition from Ohio colleges and universities, this elite ensemble is powerful proof of the superb jazz education occurring in Ohio. Don't miss this outstanding performance directed by Robin Eubanks.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9TH
02/09/2008 9:45 AM
OCDA Reading Session Middle School/Junior High
Ben Ayling PHD 2000
Repertoire and Standards Chairs of the Ohio Choral Directors Association will present repertoire appropriate for use with middle school/junior high.
02/09/2008 9:45 AM
The Ohio Arts Standards LIVE in Middle School Choirs - Performance and Assessment Strategies
Amy Chivington MA 1986, PHD 1990
During this session we will introduce examples of meeting the standards through Performance and tie in assessment strategies that support critical evidence that this is being accomplished.
02/09/2008 9:45 AM
Surviving the Worst Case Scenarios of Instrumental Music
Christopher Heidenreich, 1998
Forget shark attacks and sinkholes; surviving your first years of teaching is a constant battle. This clinic will deal with strategies, suggestions and thoughts for surviving "The Worst Case Scenarios".
02/09/2008 9:45 AM
The "Right" Stuff: Musicianship Through Bow Development
Kathleen Horvath, MA 1994
Developing musicianship for young string players is directly related to right hand skills (bowing). This session presents a number of ideas for fostering increased bow abilities in students.
02/09/2008 9:45 AM
Podcasting for Music Educators
Charles Laux, current PHD candidate
Podcasting is an excellent new technology to easily distribute audio and video to students, parents and community members via the internet. Share important news, lectures, interviews, student work, concert audio and video clips, and more! This session will explain what podcasting is, how it can help your music program, and how you can get started.
02/09/2008 9:45 AM
The Rock Band in the Music Curriculum (2 Part Session)
Mark Lochstampfor, PHD, MA
This session discusses the rationale for including a rock ensemble in the curriculum. The discussion focuses on the benefits and the challenges in establishing an ensemble, and includes many examples performed by Capital University's student ensemble.
2/09/2008 9:45 AM
S&E Data entry AE
Greg Taylor BME 1985
This session will cover all the features and procedures for using the Data Entry Program to enter your performers into Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Events.
02/09/2008 9:45 AM
Troubleshooting on Trombone and Euphonium
Thomas Zugger DMA 2000
This clinic is designed to give you some simple exercises and comments that will fix basic problems for your students. Each item listed will be discussed and demonstrated.
