This is a series of 30-minute get-togethers/workshops/discussion around issue of diversity, equity, inclusion and access to music education in the state of Iowa. Topics include culturally responsive teaching, social justice, diverse curricula, representation, antiracist teaching and more.
- Mondays, 4:00-4:30 PM CDT through Zoom
- First one - July 13, 2020 - Mexican music in Choirs
- Cost: Free
- Open to anyone. IMEA members and non-members
- Not limited to a specific grade level or teaching area.
- Shares are short. 30 minutes with time to ask questions
- Anyone can volunteer to share or suggest someone to invite to share.
- Would you like to share or suggestion a topic? Contact Mary Anne Sims (masims123@gmail.com) or Kevin Droe (kevin.droe@uni.edu)
- Register
Schedule
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Discussion Leader |
July 13 |
Mexican Choral Music: There’s More to It Than “La Cucaracha”! |
Loida Pineda |
July 27 |
Music as Listening - Strategies for Making Connections |
Dan Black |
August 10 |
Disrupting Racism in Music Education |
Kevin Droe |
September 22 |
He, She, They, Them. Pronouns in the Music Room |
Elmer Ellefson |
October 5 |
Critiquing the Canon - a Critical Disciplinary Literacy Approach |
Travis Gratteau-Zinnel |
October 26 |
The Denison Mariachi Story |
Ruben Newell |
November 2 |
Learning, Unlearning and Relearning: My Journey as an Educator of Color |
Rose Dino |
November 30 |
Free the Strings: Teaching Online Orchestra Through a Lens of Social Justice |
Annie Savage |
December 14 |
Bridges 2 Harmony Gospel Choir |
Devon Steve |
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Mexican Choral Music: There’s More to It Than “La Cucaracha”! - Loida PinedaSlides from Dr. Pineda's session (.pptx)
VOCALESSENCE ¡CANTARÉ!
VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! is a unique program designed to bring the talents of composers from Mexico directly into Minnesota classrooms. Other resources:
Calle Sur - Musicians Ed East and Karin Stein combine to offer virtual concerts and school programs. |
Dr. Loida Pineda
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Music as Listening - Strategies for Making ConnectionsMusic as Listening slides- Slides from Dan's presentation
Music as Listening activities - Activities designed to engage students with the process of connecting with music. Whether in relation to themselves as individuals, their community, or the various cultural, societal, or historical contexts surrounding us, opportunities abound for learning and transferring those outcomes to the artistry displayed in the classroom.
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Dan Black, Council Bluffs Community School District
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Google Doc appendix and other resources
It's Not Working, Let's Fix It - Iowa Music Educator, Fall/Winter 2020
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He, She, They, Them. Pronouns in the Music Room |
Elmer Ellefson, Council Bluffs Community School District
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Critiquing the Canon - a Critical Disciplinary Literacy ApproachThe music used in school music has a long history of tradition. Music educators determine the definition of being literate within the discipline of music. As music changes, so should music in schools. Travis Gratteau-Zinnel gives a path for how music educators can critically examine the music used as curriculum.
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Travis Gratteau-Zinnel, Waterloo Community Schools
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The Denison High School Mariachi StoryRuben Newell loves talking about the Denison Mariachi program. In 2009, Ruben attended a session at an IBA conference where someone gave a presentation about mariachi programs. This sparked an interest in mariachi that immediately transformed into Ruben attending mariachi training in Las Vegas and eventually starting Iowa's first public school mariachi program. Today it is thriving with 3 high school mariachi bands and 2 middle school mariachi bands. The future is to include more Iowa schools starting mariachi programs that supports cultural and enjoyable music for all.
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Ruben Newell, Denison Community Schools
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Learning, Unlearning and Relearning: My Journey as an Educator of ColorRose Dino has taught in a variety of situations and locations. These include Tulsa, OK, South Bend, IN and Hawaii. She's now at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines where she teaches choir. Her story about being a music educator of color includes how she had to fight against stereotypes, assumptions and her own bias. Now she is able to use those experiences to create welcoming musical environments for students at Roosevelt High School.
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Rose Dino, Des Moines Public Schools
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Free the Strings: Teaching Online Orchestra Through a Lens of Social Justice Annie Savage will discuss her work creating the Free Strings Project with Iowa City Bassist, Blake Shaw. The Free Strings Project is a free online curriculum for string players based on the nexus between creative musicianship, cultural inclusiveness and the skill set required by the current music industry. Find out more at: www.free-strings.com
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Annie Savage, Savage Fiddler
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Bridges 2 Harmony Gospel ChoirDevon Steve, Choir Director at Roosevelt High School (Des Moines) is the Artistic Director for Bridges 2 Harmony Gospel Choir at Roosevelt High School. He will be speaking at our next DEIA Monday about high school gospel choir and the Bridges 2 Harmony Gospel Choir. The Bridges 2 Harmony Gospel Choir was founded by James McNear and Devon Steve has been their director for the last 5 years. Although there are high school gospel choirs across the country, there are very few in Iowa. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Devon Steve and talk with him about gospel choirs and Bridges 2 Harmony.
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Devon Steve, Artistic Director for Bridges 2 Harmony Gospel Choir
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