2027 Clinics
Thursday – January 14, 2027
- 9:00 AM CMEA Composition Walking Gallery Ballroom B Terrace Creating and Composition
- 9:00 AM “You’re on Your Own Kid:” Belonging, Race, and Mentorship in Choral Music B3 Mentorship
- 9:00 AM Pre-Con String Clinic A9 Orchestra
- 9:00 AM Building a great oboe section: Techniques for helping student oboists sound better, play softer, and stay in tune B6/B7 Band
- 9:00 AM Harmony in Leadership: Partnering with Administration for Positive Music Class Culture A7 Advocacy
- 9:00 AM CCDA Reading Session #1 B1 Choral
- 9:00 AM Escaping the 4-Bar Loop in Ableton Live A11 Music Education through Technology
- 9:00 AM Música Norteña Ensemble: Another way to serve our Latino students who won’t join band B9 Global Music
- 10:00 AM THAT CONCERT WAS BORING! Reimagining Audience Engagement with the Interactive Concert Experience B3 Band
- 10:00 AM CMEA Council of Representatives Meeting Room 6-7 Meetings & Admin
- 10:00 AM CCDA Reading Session #2 B1 Choral
- 10:00 AM Not My Culture, Still My Classroom: Decolonization and Supporting Cultural Identity in the Music Classroom A11 Additional Professional Learning
- 10:00 AM Competition in Band: Where it Started and Where we are Today A7 Research
- 11:00 AM Color-Coding for Musical Access: Building Harmony, Independence, and Inclusion A7 Additional Professional Learning
- 11:00 AM Blueprint Before the Downbeat: Designing the First Nine Weeks of Middle School Band B3 Band
- 11:00 AM Every Learner in the Room: Rehearsal Design That Works for All Students A11 Diverse Learners
- 11:00 AM Recorder Revival: Hooking Students with Hits B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 12:00 PM Elementary Voices in Music Education Conferences: Participation Patterns and Programming Priorities A7 Research
- 12:00 PM Sing Till the Spirit Moves: Cultivating Expressive Musicianship Early in the Choral Rehearsal through African American Music B1 Choral
- 12:00 PM Keep It Moving: Movement and Engagement Strategies for TK/K/1/2 elementary general music B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 12:00 PM Basics to Breakthroughs: Engage, Motivate, and Transform your Beginning Band B6/B7 Band
- 12:00 PM Working with the Vocal Jazz Rhythm Section Crest Theatre Jazz
- 12:00 PM Placeholder for National Presenter No. 1 A11 Additional Professional Learning
- 1:00 PM From Imitation to Independence: A Hands-On Introduction to the First Steps in Music Approach A7 Elementary Classroom Music
- 1:00 PM Strategies For Teaching Phrasing In The Instrumental Large Ensemble Setting A11 Band
- 1:00 PM NAFME Collegiate Mixer Hyatt - Capitol Viewroom Collegiate
- 1:00 PM From Prompt to Production: Integrating AI Tools and Soundtrap in the Modern Music Classroom A9 Music Education through Technology
- 1:00 PM Affective Teaching is Effective Teaching B1 Choral
- 1:00 PM CMEA Elementary Music Teachers’ Forum B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 1:00 PM Arranging as an Educational Tool: Revitalizing Brass Chamber and Student Engagement B3 Creating and Composition
- 2:00 PM CMEA Student Research Symposium Convention Center Lobby Research
- 2:00 PM Teaching Guitar through Popular Music A1 Secondary General Music
- 2:00 PM From Mechanics to Music: Chicago‑Style Brass Pedagogy for Today’s Ensembles A9 Band
- 2:00 PM “Mature” Voices, Young Singers: Developing Tone Quality and Student Awareness B1 Choral
- 2:00 PM Let’s get Lit Again!: Exploring Music Standard Through Children’s Literature B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 2:00 PM Ableton Live: Making a Pro DAW Student-Friendly A7 Music Education through Technology
- 3:00 PM Balancing the Baton: Navigating Work–Life Balance and Sustainable Leadership for Band Directors A9 Band
- 3:00 PM Engaging High School Music Students in 2027: Tried and True Tools for a Changing World B3 Choral
- 3:00 PM From Sound to Symbol: An Ear-First Approach to Growing Musical Independence with Conversational Solfege® A11 Elementary Classroom Music
- 3:00 PM Mariachi Music Education: Pre-Service Music Teachers’ Personal and Pedagogical Insights A7 Collegiate
- 3:00 PM Engaging High School Music Students in 2027: Tried and True Tools for a Changing World B3 Research
- 3:00 PM CMEA General Welcoming Session B9 Meetings & Admin
- 4:00 PM Less Talk, More Music: Conducting with Clarity and Connection B1 Band
- 4:00 PM CMEA Emerging Voices Session No. 1 A9 Additional Professional Learning
- 4:00 PM Tools for Neurospicy Brains: What music teachers need to know to reach kids and unlock superpowers A11 Diverse Learners
- 4:00 PM CCDA General Session B3 Choral
Friday – January 15, 2027
- 9:00 AM Tuning into Motivation: Applying Self-Determination Theory in the Music Classroom B3 Additional Professional Learning
- 9:00 AM It’s Not Just About Representation: Using Repertoire That Reflects Your Students to Teach Ensemble Skills and Build Community Beyond the Choir Classroom B10 Choral
- 9:00 AM I PLAY, You PLAY, We All PLAY Together! B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 9:00 AM Engaging Linguistically Diverse Singers in Choral Ensembles A7 Diverse Learners
- 9:00 AM Standing on Business:Creative Solutions for Everyday Woodwind Problems A9 Band
- 10:00 AM Do You Hear What I Hear? Effective Rehearsal Strategies for Strings A1 Orchestra
- 10:00 AM Vocal Jazz Reading Session A11 Choral
- 10:00 AM Peers as Pedagogy: Rethinking Inclusion in the Instrumental Ensemble B6/B7 Diverse Learners
- 10:00 AM Building Sustainable Booster Programs A7 Band
- 10:00 AM 4th Grade Music Demonstration Lesson (and debrief) B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 10:00 AM Upgrade Your Sound: Tips and Tricks for Modern Band Crest Theatre Additional Professional Learning
- 11:00 AM Placeholder for National Presenter No. 2 A7 Additional Professional Learning
- 11:00 AM CMEA Higher Ed Music Education Committee Meeting A9 Meetings & Admin
- 11:00 AM Super Simple Ukulele: Immediate Access, Early Success, and Inclusive Music-Making B9 Additional Professional Learning
- 11:00 AM Beyond D Major: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Fingerboard B1 Orchestra
- 11:00 AM Warm Up Your Warm-ups! B10 Band
- 11:00 AM Pyramids of Success! Enhancing Performance Preparation and Student Empowerment B3 Additional Professional Learning
- 11:00 AM ACDA Collegiate Student Meetup A11 Choral
- 11:00 AM The Jazz Band Rehearsal – A Work of Art Crest Theatre Jazz
- 12:00 PM CMEA Research and Projects Poster Session Convention Center Lobby Research
- 12:00 PM CMEA Collegiate Pizza with the Presidents Capitol View Ballroom, Hyatt Collegiate
- 1:00 PM Choosing Music That Connects: Practical Programming for Orchestra Crest Theatre Orchestra
- 1:00 PM Solving Jazz Band Rhythm Section Issues by a Non-Rhythm Section Director B1 Jazz
- 2:00 PM Developing a Beautiful Bow Arm Crest Theatre Orchestra
- 2:00 PM How to Teach Music Production with Limited Experience A9 Music Education through Technology
- 2:00 PM CMEA Emerging Voices Session No. 2 A11 Additional Professional Learning
- 2:00 PM Music Learning Theory: Early Childhood B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 2:00 PM Growing your Choral Program: From rote to note B10 Choral
- 2:00 PM Small Steps, Big Impact: Introducing Learner-Centered Practices Today B3 Additional Professional Learning
- 2:00 PM CBDA Directors Reading Band A1
- 3:00 PM The Self-Driving Choir: Unlock Those Invisible Forces Within Your Ensemble B3 Choral
- 3:00 PM How do I play this game? Sequencing Games & Dances in the Elementary Music Classroom B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 3:00 PM CMEA Collegiate Session No. 2 A9 Collegiate
- 3:00 PM It’s Never Not Political: Leading for Music Education in Complex Times A11 Advocacy
- 3:00 PM How to Build a Successful Music Program in a Small School B10 Band
- 3:00 PM CODA General Session Meeting Room 11 Orchestra
- 3:00 PM Establishing a Self-Sufficient Classroom A7 Orchestra
- 3:00 PM A Sit-Down with Dr. Jack Stamp: Reflections on Conducting, Composing, and Music Education Crest Theatre Band
- 3:00 PM More Than Three Tunes: Cultivating Complete Musicians in the Jazz Ensemble B1 Jazz
- 4:00 PM CMEA Emerging Voices Session No. 3 A11 Additional Professional Learning
- 4:00 PM New Voices in String Pedagogy: Commissioning Inclusive and Innovative Repertoire B10 Creating and Composition
- 4:00 PM The Inner Critic Has a Name: Neuroscience Strategies for Silencing Self-Doubt B1 Additional Professional Learning
- 4:00 PM Why Inclusion Feels Hard: Designing music classrooms that support more students sustainably A9 Diverse Learners
- 4:00 PM Expanding Voices: Recorder & Ukulele in General Music B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 4:00 PM Research Meets Rehearsal: Applying UDL Principles in Your Ensemble Program A7 Research
- 4:00 PM CLA Interest Session #1: Fostering Singer Engagement in the Choral Rehearsal B3 Choral
Saturday – January 16, 2027
- 9:00 AM CMEA Parent Advocacy Session B1 Meetings & Admin
- 9:00 AM Tiny Tunes, Big Ideas: Improv in General Music A7 Elementary Classroom Music
- 9:00 AM Cultivating Creativity as a Means Toward Wellbeing B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 9:00 AM Creating Habits of Success in the Young Band Crest Theatre Band
- 9:00 AM CODA Reading Session A1 Orchestra
- 9:00 AM CLA Interest Session #2: Prioritizing Pedagogy and Process B10 Choral
- 9:00 AM Pathways to Leadership: In/Service of the Music Teacher Profession A11 Mentorship
- 9:00 AM CMEA Program Leaders & Music Supervisors Meeting Room 6-7 Meetings & Admin
- 10:00 AM Growing Great Music Teachers: Mentoring and Coaching Strategies A9 Mentorship
- 10:00 AM Mariachi Reading Session Crest Theatre Global Music
- 10:00 AM One Program, Two Buildings: Connecting Your Middle and High School Choral Programs B1 Choral
- 10:00 AM Prepare, Execute and Connect: Balancing more than two schools B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 10:00 AM CMEA Emerging Voices Session No. 4 A11 Additional Professional Learning
- 10:00 AM A Conversation with Clarice Assad, CODA Consortium Composer B3 Orchestra
- 11:00 AM A Music Educator’s Guide to Social-Emotional Learning: Inherent Benefits and Intentional Modifications A7 Diverse Learners
- 11:00 AM Remixing & AI Stems: Teach Through Music Students Love A9 Music Education through Technology
- 11:00 AM Cumbia and Reggaeton: Bridging Traditional and Popular Latin Rhythms Crest Theatre Global Music
- 11:00 AM Entry Points: Popular Music in Elementary Settings B1 Elementary Classroom Music
- 11:00 AM Streamline Your Music Department Flow without Tech Know-How: How To Create Online Forms and even an App in SECONDS! A11 Additional Professional Learning
- 12:00 PM Mentorship Round Table Discussions Pre-Function B Mentorship
- 1:00 PM Xylo-FUN-damentals to the Big Show: Ready, Set, Let’s Go!!! B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 1:00 PM MOVING AND GROOVING! – Paul Rolland Shifting and Vibrato Actions for Your String Students Crest Theatre Orchestra
- 1:00 PM What will my First Year of Teaching REALLY be like? B10 Collegiate
- 1:00 PM Teaching Culture and Identity Through Music: Building and Teaching a High School Music and Ethnic Studies Course A9 Secondary General Music
- 1:00 PM Habits of a Successful Band Director B1 Band
- 1:00 PM Beyond the Notes: Becoming a Mentor Teacher for Student Teachers Meeting Room 6-7 Mentorship
- 1:00 PM CMEA Emerging Voices Session No. 5 A7 Additional Professional Learning
- 2:00 PM Level Up Your Music Technology Program: Teaching Video Game Sound Design Through Project-Based Learning A7 Music Education through Technology
- 2:00 PM Circle Up! Games That Grow Community in the General Music Classroom B9 Elementary Classroom Music
- 2:00 PM AI and Music Education: Critical Conversations for an Evolving Field Crest Theatre Additional Professional Learning
- 2:00 PM The Sounds of Success: Acres of Diamonds B10 Orchestra
- 3:00 PM Field Tested, Stage Approved: Music Ensemble Across the Seasons B1 Band
- 3:00 PM Beatmaking 101: Music Production for Live Performers A11 Creating and Composition
- 3:00 PM The Impacts of LGBTQIA2S+ Representation in Music Education Curriculum – Inclusion vs. Indoctrination of Students in Primary Institutions Crest Theatre Elementary Classroom Music
- 3:00 PM Ritual and Reproduction: Rethinking Orchestra Culture A9 Orchestra
- 3:00 PM From Research to Reality: How Structured Mentorship Drives Teacher and Student Retention A7 Research
- 3:00 PM A Daily Routine for Ensemble-Wide improvisation B3 Jazz