OMEA 2026
01/15/2026 - 01/18/2026
In-Person Event
The Graduate Hotel
66 E. 6th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
Clinic Details
Thursday, January 16
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm CST
Engaging Clarinet Students Going Over The Break with MakeMusic
Christine Wolf
Join us for an insightful session aimed at band directors of all levels who want to keep their students motivated and engaged as they learn to Go Over the Break or need polishing of this crucial skill! Led by a clarinet specialist with over 29 years of experience teaching junior high bands, this session will explore innovative strategies for utilizing the MakeMusic platform and a carefully curated playlist that enhances student learning.
Participants will discover how to select diverse repertoire that not only challenges students but also ignites their passion for music. We will discuss techniques to equip directors of all specialties in creating success in their clarinet students Going Over the Break. This clinic will give examples that can be used in both homogeneous and heterogeneous classroom situations.
Through interactive demonstrations, attendees will learn how to leverage technology and incorporate engaging elements such as recordings, play-along tracks, and performance opportunities that the MakeMusic platform offers. Whether you’re looking to keep students motivated or simply to enhance their skills, Going Over the Break, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tools tailored for clarinet instruction.
Clinician Details
Christine Wolf
Christine Wolf is the Director of Bands at Central Davis Junior High in Layton, Utah, where she has taught for 19 years. She directs multiple ensembles, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, concert, symphonic, and jazz bands. Mrs. Wolf is Past-President of the Utah Bandmasters Association, Advocacy Chair for the Utah Music Educators Association, and President of the Utah Chapter of Women Band Directors International. She is a frequent clinician across the United States as a presenter and conductor, and has earned recognition from School Band and Orchestra Magazine and the National Band Association.Her bands have performed at the Utah Music Educators Conference and were Division Finalists for the National Band Association’s Blue Ribbon Award. She and her husband, Heath, also a band director, have conducted at The Midwest Clinic, the Music for All National Concert Band Festival, and the Utah Music Educators Association Conference. Mrs. Wolf and her program have been featured in prominent publications and podcasts, and she regularly presents at national and state music education conferences. She holds music education degrees from the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, maintains a thriving clarinet studio, and is active in state and national music organizations. Mrs. Wolf and her husband, Heath, are proud parents of four children.