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MESA is a professional learning academy for music educators. With courses developed by expert educators, opportunities to network, and the flexibility to complete on your schedule, it is sure to be a summer event to positively influence the music education profession!
Structured with two types of learning
Self-paced courses
Created by topic experts, these courses are designed for you to complete on your own time, and at your own pace within the summer session. Each of the five (5) course includes a live discussion session to dig deeper into the course content to discuss best practices, ask questions, and learn from fellow educators.
Early Steps: Introducing Improvisation to Young Musicians
Mike Kamuf
Live Discussion: Wednesday June 26 – 1 PM EST
School Music Program Administration 101
David Pope, Ph.D.
Live Discussion: Tuesday, July 31 – 2:00PM EST
A Place for Every Child: Comprehensive Recruitment
and Retention
Annamarie Bollino, Ph.D., Angela Ammerman, Ph.D.
Live Discussion: Tuesday, July 10 – 1:00PM EST
Positive Psychology Tools for Music Educators
Peggy Rakas
Live Discussion: Tuesday, July 17 – 1:00PM EST
Show Me The Music; The Art of Expressive Conducting
Chris Cicconi, Ph.D.
Live Discussion: Tuesday, July 24 – 1:00PM EST
Mastermind Sessions
Twelve (12) 1-hour, live, interactive calls centered around a specific topic. Led by a topic expert, each mastermind discussion is an open, engaging, and thought-provoking way to talk about best practices, ask questions, and learn from each other.
Engaging Special Education Students in the
Music Environment
Anthony Granata | June 20 – 5:00PM EST
Method Book Magic
Ted Scalzo | June 25 – 4:00PM EST
Building a Musical Community
Bob Phillips, Becky Bush, Sarah Lenhart | June 27, 2:00PM EST
Power of Partnership:
Strengthening Parent-Teacher Communications?
George Andrikokus, Meghan Fulton | July 2- 1:00PM EST
Working with your Admin and Advocating for your Program
Philip Flynn, M.M.Ed. | July 9 – 1:00PM EST
Planning a Successful Field Trip for Your Music Program
David Pope, Ph.D. | July 11 – 2:00PM EST
Deliberate Practice:
Creating a Community of motivated students
Brian Balmages, Rachel Johnstone | July 16 – 2:00PM EST
Demystifying Social Media
Jennifer Fabianski, Matthew Crisman | July 18, 12:00PM EST
What I Wish I Knew in My First 5 Years
Marianne White, M.M.Ed. | July 23 – 1:00PM EST
Finding the Funds and Resources to Support Your
School’s Music Program
Save the Music Foundation | July 25 – 1:00PM EST
Research & Repertoire: Choosing Music Based
on Your Students
David Pope, Ph.D. | July 30 – 2:00PM EST
