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FRIDAY
FEB. 25, 2011
SATURDAY
FEB. 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011

Sessions:

8:00 a.m.: Registration (Chapel)


8:15 - 9:15 a.m. - PERFORMANCE - Chapel
9:40 - 10:40 a.m.
  • Jeff Bush
    • Batucada (Brazilian samba music) for the classroom
      • Through an activity suitable for general music, choral and band, we will explore a Brazilian genre that promotes creativity, musical elements and other musical concepts.


  • Michael Lippert
    • Supporting choral communities and electronic portfolio management with Wikis
      • This session will outline a philosophical rationale and a process for creating wiki sites for use in the choral classroom. Examples of student work will be provided.

  • Carolee Nishi
    • Hawaiian crafts and hula 
      • The main theme of this session is “nature.” In the first session, the presenter will show participants how to make Hawaiian crafts by using materials from the nature, for example, ti leaves, ferns and local flowers. Then, a hula that is based on the theme of nature will be shared. Participants will learn how the crafts and hula are connected to Hawaiian culture.

  • Tana Rosehill & Cynthia Debus
    • Night at the Louve – an Evening of Art Inspired by Music and Music Inspired by Art 
      • Come and be inspired to integrate your favorite artist, technique and style with song for a memorable lesson that will have your students singing in the halls..or drawing on them.

10:50 - 11:50 a.m.
  • Ron Hirsch
    • Cougar Tales: Mountain To Sea – Reaching Kids Through Art, Ecology & Writing
      • Cougar Tales, a project at Mokapu Elementary School will be shared through the use of “Big Books”, art, music, and science, with a focus on taking care of the “Aina”

  • Vincent P. Lawrence
    • The gift of song
      • The session will focus on Heritage Song Materials that reflect the cultural tapestry of the United States.  Music Literacy and Vocal Development through song will also be explored.  Complementary materials that can be used in teaching in the general music classroom Grades K-8 will be provided.  BRING A RECORDER!

  • Carolee Nishi
    • Hawaiian crafts and hula (cont.)
      • The main theme of this session is “nature.” In the first session, the presenter will show participants how to make Hawaiian crafts by using materials from the nature, for example, ti leaves, ferns and local flowers. Then, a hula that is based on the theme of nature will be shared. Participants will learn how the crafts and hula are connected to Hawaiian culture.


  • James Strube
    • The Chicago Method of Brass Pedagogy, Adapted for Young Players
      • The Chicago school of brass pedagogy emphasizes a sound driven approach to playing. As teachers of beginners and early level brass players, my goal is to define the difference between staying sound driven, and providing the physical/technical development needed for the young brass musician.

E komo mai: Amanda Lippert, President, HMEA
LUNCH BREAK, 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. (LANAI ROOM)

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - FLUTE PERFORMANCE - Chapel
Sandra Cox

1:40 - 2:40 p.m.
  • Chet-Yeng Loong
    • Using Smartboard across various populations in an inclusive general music classroom
      • How can you use a Smartboard to help students with autism and speech disorders?  The presenter will integrate Kodaly and Orff activities and guide the participants using the Smartboard as an effective tool in a diverse classroom.


  • Marlene Patton
    • Using garage band as a choral practice and assessment tool
      • This session explores the use of Garage Band as a tool for Choral practice and assessment, and as a means to develop independence.

  • Lawrence Taguba
    • What HAEA membership can do for you
      • The topic of this session includes the benefits of HAEA membership including resources, publications, advocacy, partnerships and Youth Art Month.

  • Jim Tinter
    • Are you as hip as a 4th grader?
      • From “The Sound of Music” to “Star Wars,” from “Iron Man” to “We Will Rock You,” enrich and enliven your program with “classical” pop music.


2:50 - 3:50 p.m.
  • David Akombo
    • Effects of community drum music on anxiety in teenagers
      • The purpose of this study was to test the academic and health benefits of after-school drumming circles as community music projects (CMP). This study investigated African Drumming as a variable that impacts both state and trait anxieties in our teenagers.

  • Cheri Lee Keefer
    • Creative: Come Alive Art History! 
      • Art History boring?  Heck no, students need to learn about the different art styles, works and lives of famous artists, how artworks were created, and the exciting range of art around the world.

  • GySgt Andrew Kozain
    • Instruments repair: Brass
      • The presenter will present one hour of basic woodwind repair that could be accomplished in the band room, at a concert or at a parade site. He will cover quick and easy pad installation, getting keys unstuck, quick cork replacement and general maintenance to keep instruments playing. The presenter will be also showing a couple of basic repair kits that participants could purchase and keep. Q & A will follow after the demonstration.

  • Amanda Lippert
    • What HMEA membership does for you 
      • The topics of session include the benefits of MENC/HMEA membership including resources, publications, advocacy, partnerships, and Music Education Week information

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Peter Boonshaft
    • Motidispiration: Motivation, discipline and inspiration 
      • This session will offer suggestions to improve our ability to motivate and inspire our students in classes and rehearsals, while providing a disciplined environment.  By implementing these simple strategies we can make any rehearsal more enjoyable, productive, exciting, controlled, and educational.  Useful for teachers and conductors of any level and type of ensemble.

  • Marc Lazard
    • Should Drawing Be Taught in the Schools? 
      • A roundtable discussion on the myths, misconceptions, half-truths, and solid evidence about the appropriateness and feasibility of teaching drawing to all high school students.

  • Michael Lippert & Esther Yoo
    • Choral reading session - Materials sponsored by HMEA!!! FREE!

  • Darlene Oshiro
    • Create a Creature: Imagine it, Draw it, Write it, and Sculpt it 
      • Learn to integrate various subject areas: Drawing, Sculpting, Language Arts and Science.  Develop your students’ “creative juices” through drawing, writing and sculpting.


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