Saturday - February 14th, 2026
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8:30-9:00
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REGISTRATION
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REGISTRATION
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9:00-10:00
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Essentials for Success: Strategies and Tools for Young Bands
Scott Sheehan Room 101 |
Making Lemonade (School-wide Instructional Practices in the Music Classroom)
Nicholas Matherne Room 105 |
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10:15-11:15
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Staying Engaged in the Practice Room
Dr. Stephanie Meyers Room 101 |
Providing Quality Feedback
Nick Matherne Room 105 |
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11:20-12:30
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LUNCH
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12:30-1:30
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Keynote: Leadership and Advocacy
James Daughtery Room 101 |
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1:35-2:35
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How Can Garbage Sing?
Dr. Benjamin Fairfield Room 101 |
Educator Panel
Richard Akamine Room 105 |
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2:45-3:45
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What do I do when I don't know what to do?
Conversations in problem solving for tomorrow's music educator James Daughtery Room 101 |
Sunday - February 15th, 2026
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8:30-9:00
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REGISTRATION
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REGISTRATION
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9:00-10:00
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Music Teacher Health: How to Become a Career Music Educator
Dr. Thomas Kloss Room 101 |
Being Vocal Athletes (Vocal Health for Teachers)
Dr. Seth McKnight and Dr. Jessica Spafford Room 105 |
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10:15-11:15
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How Do I Organize My Band Program?
James Daughtery Room 101 |
Growing Your Choral Program
Dr. Nicholas Dosman Room 105 |
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11:20-12:30
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LUNCH
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12:30-1:30
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The Joy of Rehearsing: Building Expression, Independence, and Ensemble
Dr. Jeffrey Boeckman Room 101 |
Nā Ala Mele - Pathways toward Equitable music Education in Hawai`i
Dr. Kim Barclift Room 105 |
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1:45-2:45
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Helping Music Teachers Thrive: Supporting Careers at Every Stage
Scott Sheehan - Hal Leonard Cecil Adderley - NAfME President, Berklee College of Music Chair and Music Education Department |
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2:50-3:30
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General Meeting
Richard Akamine Room 101 |
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HMEA Mission Statement The aims and purposes of HMEA shall be: (a) to develop and promote music and music education throughout the state of Hawaii and (b) to promote mutual cooperation and good will among its members. |
HMEA Constitution
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