2022 Fall Session Workshops

Embracing the New Music Educator is a statewide mentorship program in the Commonwealth of MA, providing mentors and professional development workshops for pre-practicum through year 3 of teaching for new music educators, for teachers new to the area, or who are teaching a new discipline, grade level, or concentration.

Gordon College is pleased to partner with ENME and to host 2 free workshops this November, 2022. A small lunch will be provided - all free! Teachers may attend one or both workshops. Please register below.

FALL 2022 TOPICS, CLINICIANS, REGISTRATION
Teachers may register for one or both sessions below. Free lunch included!

Session 1: Getting the Reluctant Singer Singing

Presenter: Allison Flores

Program Schedule:
Saturday, November 5 | 11 a.m.–noon
Phillips Music Center Room 109

About Allison Flores
Allison Flores in the Chorus and General Music teacher at High Rock School in Needham, MA. Her 18 year teaching career—which has spanned pre-K through college in both urban and suburban districts—has included choir, general music, musical theatre, and dance. With a unique circumstance of being in a 6th grade-only building, Allison has been able to help students develop a deeper understanding of their love of music and singing through exploring the roots of American music, and risk-taking in singing. By using a sreamlined curriculum incorporating general music skills into the context of music and performance, she helps students learn about the foundations of singing and their changing voices. Allison completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Southern Maine, and her Master's Degree at Boston University. She is a repeat guest lecturer at the University of Rhode Island and has presented on "Reluctant Singers" a the MMEA All-State Conference. When not teaching music, Allison spends her time on stage with her active kindergarten son!

Session 2: Beginning Band Boot Camp

Presenter: Katie Iatesta

Program Schedule:
Saturday, November 5 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Phillips Music Center Room 109

About Katie Iatesta
Katie Iatesta is a band director for grades 4–6 in the Needham Public Schools. She has worked with students in grades 4–12, teaching concert band, beginning band, marching band/pepband, cahorus, general music and private brass instruction. This school year, she will be focused on band for grade 4–6. Katie has a passion for helping new musicians begin their musical journey and developing new curricula to help engage students in the post-covid band room. Outside of school, she has had the opportunity to conduct some great ensembles and perform around the Boston area. Katie completed her undergraduate and master's degrees in music education at Gordon College and is currently working on a CAGs in Education Leadership at Fitchburg State University.

Katie has recently taken the reins of Embracing the New Music Educator, a mentor program for MA music teachers. The goal is to provide PD and mentorship to new (or new the area) teachers.

2022 Fall Session Workshops

Session 1: Getting the Reluctant Singer Singing

Session 2: Beginning Band Boot Camp

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