Integrating modern band practices into school ensembles like concert bands, orchestras, or choirs creates a more inclusive and accessible environment for students by accommodating different learning styles, interests, and abilities. This presentation will cover topics of curriculum planning and repertoire selection, instrumentation and roles, technology integration, pedagogical approaches, what to avoid, and educator training in…

This presentation helps music educators, supervisors of music educators, and anyone with direct contact with music educators to understand what types of experiences sometimes occur daily in the lives of high school band directors who identify as female. The presenter will include qualitative and quantitative data on the experiences of female high school band directors…

Inquiry-based learning can be a meaningful strategy to build creativity, celebrate curiosity, apply problem-solving skills, and progress towards expressive musicianship. The presenter will provide strategies to deepen musicianship through discussion and dialogue during ensemble rehearsals. Watch your rehearsals come alive as students discuss and debate musical ideas. By asking students to “explain how you came…

You are cordially invited to participate in the 42nd Annual Great Western Music Championships at Western Oregon University.Date: The Festival will be held on Thursday, April 3, and Friday, April 4, 2025, in Rice Auditorium. It is open to all High School Bands and Orchestras regardless of classification.Notice: Due to a large number of participants, we can only accept 32…