Choral directors, join Dr. Melissa Baughman as she presents the "Managing Anxiety in Choir Students: Understanding Adolescent Development and Effective Strategies for Support" at the Fall Conference on Thursday, October 15th at Oklahoma City University!
Anxiety is a common challenge among adolescent students, particularly in performance-based settings like choral ensembles. The middle and high school years are marked by significant developmental changes that can exacerbate feelings of self-doubt, performance anxiety, and social pressures. In this session, Baughamn will explore how these developmental stages intersect with the experience of anxiety in musical ensembles and provide music educators with evidence-based strategies to support their students. By understanding the unique cognitive, emotional, and social challenges faced by adolescents, educators can foster a more supportive and inclusive environment that helps students thrive both personally and musically. #okmea #okmeafall2026
Check out the schedule: bit.ly/2026fallschedule
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Elementary and Middle School directors, join Lindsey Schroder as she presents the "Circle the State with Song Reading Session" at the Fall Conference on Thursday, October 15th at Oklahoma City University!
In this session, we’ll sing through this year’s Circle the State with Song repertoire, explore the musical and educational possibilities within the repertoire, and share ideas for bringing each piece to life with our students.
Register today and bring a friend or two! #okmea #okmeafall2026
Check out the schedule: bit.ly/2026fallschedule
Register today: bit.ly/2026fallreg
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Saturday is the second deadline for HS All-State and Collective entries. All entries in GTOMS must have a payment on file before 11:59pm on September 19th. Entries with unpaid fees will increase to $100 per entry. OkMEA accepts PO, check, or credit card for all entry fees.
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Orchestra directors, join Kristin Geist, Annie Mann, and others as they present "Read, Rehearse, Refine: Learning from Orchestra Master Teachers" at the Fall Conference on Thursday, October 15th at Oklahoma City University!
Join us with your instruments to read and rehearse “go to” pieces grade 1A - 4A with some of our master teachers. Walk away from this reading/rehearsal session with great ideas to help with preparation for upcoming performances.
Register today and bring a friend or two! #okmea #okmeafall2026
Check out the schedule: bit.ly/2026fallschedule
Register today: bit.ly/2026fallreg
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It is time to vote for the new OkMEA President Elect, Elementary Vice President, and Band Vice President! If you are an active or retired member, you should have received a personalized email to vote from Election Buddy. If you did not receive it, please reach out to Katie Robertson at [email protected].
Check out candidate information here: okmea.org/about/elections/
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