Session Proposals
| Presenter Information | |
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| Presenter Name | Melody Brooks |
| Presenter's Position | Graduate Student in Choral Conducting at University of Missouri-Kansas City |
| Presenter's Short Biography | Melody Brooks is a current graduate student studying Choral Conducting at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. She received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia. During her time in Waleska, she served as the director of the Sam Jones Methodist Church Children’s Choir. Melody also worked with the Young Singers of Flint Hall under the direction of Dr. Martha Shaw and Mrs. Courtney Boggs. Currently, Melody works for the Youth Chorus of Kansas City and as the Director of Music at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Kansas City. Melody has a passion for children’s choir, elementary music, and teaching all students the foundations and beauty of music. |
| Presenter's Address | 2401 Troost Avenue APT 542A Kansas City, Missouri 64108 Map It |
| Presenter's Phone | (762) 334-7613 |
| Presenter's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Will there be additional presenters for your session? | No |
| Session Information | |
| Session Title | Unlock the Power of Improvisational Singing: Building Courage for You & Your Students |
| Session Description | Gain the confidence to embrace improvisational singing in your classroom! This session explores practical strategies to overcome hesitation, foster creativity, and integrate spontaneous vocal activities into lesson plans. Discover fun, low-pressure exercises that build your students' musical confidence. Whether through call-and-response, rhythmic games, melodic exploration, or puppets, learn how improvisation can enhance engagement, musicality, and joy in learning. Leave empowered to take risks and inspire fearless musical expression. |
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| Is this a demonstration session? | No |
| Sponsorship | |
| Will your session be sponsored? | No |