2026 PMEA Annual In-Service Conference
04/23/2026 - 04/25/2026
In-Person Event
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center - Poconos
250 Kalahari Blvd
Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Clinic Details
Thursday, January 1
– CST
Method Book Mayhem: Building What You Need When Time Says No
Stephen Goss
Pressed for time but frustrated with one-size-fits-all method books? This session offers practical
strategies for creating purposeful,standards-aligned content for your intermediate ensembles—without reinventing the wheel. Learn how to tailor warm-ups, exercises, and repertoire to meet
your students where they are, even when you’re short on prep time.
Thursday, January 1
– CST
Percussion Unleashed: Tame It, Train It, Make It Musical
Stephen Goss
Is your percussion section the wild card in your ensemble? This session will give you the tools
to transform that “beast in the back” into a musical and disciplined asset. Learn how to train
your percussionists in fundamental techniques, ensemble sensitivity, and rehearsal etiquette—
all while aligning with PA state music standards. You’ll leave with ready-to-use exercises,
rehearsal strategies, and organizational tips to help your percussionists play musically, stay
engaged, and support your ensemble’s sound.
Clinician Details
Stephen Goss
Stephen Goss is a graduate of West Chester University with Bachelors of Science in Music Education and Masters of Science in Music Performance. Mr. Goss is honored to have been nominated for a WGAL Teacher Impact Award, as well as a Grammy Music Educator Award by his students and parents. In 2014, he was honored with the Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educator’s Private Teacher Award. Mr. Goss remains active as a freelance performer with local orchestras, churches and other performing ensembles.