Monday, February 10, 7 p.m.

• Think Positively! Creating a Classroom Culture Where Music Thrives , presented by Jeremy Wiggins, Western Connecticut State University
• Maintaining a positive classroom culture is vital to fostering the musical and social success of an ensemble. This session will present a research-based approach to filling your rehearsals with positivity and strategies for building a classroom culture where students value those around them and where music thrives. 
• Register Link Below 
  
• https://customer31661872a.portal.membersuite.com/events/ViewEvent.aspx?contextID=d5771138-0078-c6fd-fbee-0b407a749d48

Tuesday, February 25, 4 p.m.

• Cuban Music and how it can work in your classroom!, presented by Jeff Torchon, Temple University, Conjunto Philadelphia
• Cuba’s rich musical tradition, deeply rooted in Spanish and African cultures, is one of the island’s most vital national treasures and seems to transcend the often-rocky social and political landscape. There is also a rich connection between Cuban and American musical history by way of their geographic proximity, cultural sharing, and trade. Exploring this connection is important for music educators in the United States and thus will be the topic of this webinar. Participants will gain a general understanding of specific Cuban Music Styles (Son, Cha-Cha-Chá, Bolero, Danzón), understand the history of the music and its connections to the United States as well as explore musical examples and methods of implementation in the music classroom at all levels.   
• Registration will be available on the PMEA website (pmea.net) later this month. Or be on the lookout in the PMEA Updates e-mails. Mark your calendars!

*Please note you must log-in to the PMEA Member Portal to register. There is no cost to PMEA members; Registration cost for non-members is $15. One hour of Act 48 credit is available upon completion of two forms following the webinar.  

Teri Myers
Altoona Area School District Elementary Music Teacher
PMEA Mentor Program Chair
PMEA District 6 Professional Development Chair

District 1 Members: 

The Arts Ed Collaborative is holding their next Regional Arts Ed Day will take place on February 17, 2020, in Cornell School District. This event will consist of several different sessions related to arts education in general as well as specific to music education. A full schedule for the day can be found here. Act 48 hours are available for participants. 

Additional information about the day can be found on the Art Ed website: https://artsedcollab.org/work/raed/. Questions about the event should also be answered through their website. We hope you will consider attending this exciting event! 

District 1 Professional Development Commmittee

Jan. 7, 7 PM Webinar
Working Score Study Into Your Busy Schedule by Christy Muncey, the United States Air Force Band

 This clinic presents a process of score study that arms music educators with a sequential process allowing for maximum score knowledge with a minimum amount of time. Because the process is sequential, as more time becomes available additional steps can be taken to gain a deeper understanding of the music.  

Register Here  (link to registration – https://customer31661872a.portal.membersuite.com/events/ViewEvent.aspx?contextID=d5771138-0078-c6b8-f24d-0b40758cab06)  

Jan. 21, 7 PM Webinar 
I Love My Job but It's Killing Me - How to Build a Sustainable Music Program Without Burning Out  by Lesley Moffat, author

Join me for this new webinar that will give you practical tips for getting the maximum results in your music program while still maintaining a reasonable balance and healthy personal life. Based on my book, I Love My Job but It's Killing Me, this webinar will offer concrete tips to help you in the classroom and in your life. 

Register Here (link to registration – https://customer31661872a.portal.membersuite.com/events/ViewEvent.aspx?contextID=d5771138-0078-c7a3-62db-0b407a739b03) 

Teri Myers
Altoona Area School District Elementary Music Teacher
PMEA Mentor Program Chair
PMEA District 6 Professional Development Chair