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I did this once. One principal advised the other to not conduct the band, however the one I asked stepped up and stepped out. It was a high quality Star Spangled Banner to start a concert and created a positive memory for all that night. The students were so excited! She was so nervous I don’t think she ever fully realized the positive impact she had on the students. She did an amazing job and the camaraderie in the room was incredible. I highly recommend this.
Anyone can join Peter Markes for "The Idoit's Guide to Large Group Contest!" Based on experiences as a large program orchestra director, contest site co-host, band, orchestra & choir parent, and also a large-group adjudicator and clinician, Markes will share tips and tricks about the big event—the large-group concert contest. Included will be ideas on music selection, scheduling extra rehearsals, best practices in the warm-up, concert, and sight-reading rooms, advocacy elements to get the most out of the investment, and even some pointers that can make school group travel a little less stressful. Whether a career teacher or considering to take your students to a contest for the first time, there will surely be a good idea for each attendee. Register today! #okmea #okmeawinter2026
Winter Conference Website:
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Register for the Conference:
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This will be a must see🎵🎶
Children's Chorus teachers - please make sure you have all of your emergency entries complete and paid via credit card by 11:59pm on November 13th. If you need to add any emergency entries, please contact Children's Chorus Chair Holly Pritchard!
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Choral Educators - During this practical session, attendees will learn strategies for helping a choir with unbalanced or unique voicing achieve true excellence. Dr. Musgrove will first identify common balance issues and the musical and educational struggles that arise, such as intonation difficulties, confidence and independence challenges, and stylistic authenticity concerns. The session will highlight specific repertoire selections that are proven winners for choirs of various voicings, and also describe strategies for using traditionally-voiced repertoire with unique or unbalanced choirs. The session will include examples from all style eras and cultures, showing how these uniquely-voiced ensembles can achieve performance excellence with everything from Medieval organum to K-pop. Register today! #okmea #okmeawinter2026
Winter Conference Website:
bit.ly/2026winterconference
Register for the Conference:
bit.ly/2026winterregistration
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I’m so ready for this!!!
Jennifer Gillis
A new edition of Take Note Tuesday is now available!
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