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Professional Development Conference 

Schedule

​You Really Ought to Give IMEA a Try!

Are you an “Iowa [Music Teacher] Stubborn?” Meredith Willson’s famous musical, The Music Man, composed this song describing the mindset of many locals. Sometimes we as music teachers can become set in our ways and then begin to feel “stuck.” Well, there is good news: the IMEA professional development conference can help shake you from your rut! Designed for all levels, ages, and stages of music educators, there is something for everyone:
  • Sessions ranging from best practice, technology, new teacher/collegiate, band, choral, orchestral, or general music
  • Experience a live choir demonstration from local director Chris Johnson
  • Networking with other music educators while eating a tasty catered lunch in-house on Friday
  • Earn teacher recertification credit through the University of Northern Iowa (additional registration and fees apply)
  • Attend concert of student musicians from 5th grade all the way to collegiate with the Opus Honor Choir Concert, the Junior High Honors Orchestra Concert, the Collegiate Honor Band Concert, and the All-State Music Festival Concert (ticket price not included with registration)
  • Make music at five different reading sessions including Bernofsky and Monday (strings), and directors Dr. Christina Svec (elementary choir), Lauren Fladland (middle school choir), Dr. John Martin Petzet (high school), and Dr. Amy Kotsonis (treble clef choirs)
  • Visit over 70+ exhibits showcasing all the Midwest has to offer for collegiate students, music educators, retired, and beyond!
  • Enjoy nationally-known presenters including Dr. Artie Almeida, Dr. Carol Krueger, Dr. Bryan Powell, Jo Kirk, Dr. Frank Tracz, and Katie Grace Miller
  • The return of opening ceremonies featuring a musicianship activity led by Lisa Ott, a performance by the University of South Dakota’s Chamber Orchestra directed by Sonja Kraus and Dr. Ioana Galu, a welcome from Miss Iowa’s Emily Tinsman, and a keynote address entitled “Culturally Responsive Teaching in Music Education” by Dr. Bryan Powell
  • Finally, a NEW Saturday-only early childhood track. Join Jo Kirk, Cynthia Marten, Kendra Leisinger, and Judy Panning presenting on topics pertaining to music for little ones, designed for both music and preschool teachers

IMEA Fall Conference - November 21-23, 2019

Iowa State Center - Scheman Building
1805 Centre Drive
Ames, IA 50010
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Carly Schieffer, Conference Chair
Conference Clinicians and Conductors - Bios
Iowa All-State Music Festival Schedule
Exhibitor Information - download
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Graduate Credit
Iowa Music Educators Association
  • Home
    • Presidents' Blogs >
      • Kevin Droe 2018-2020
    • Standards >
      • About
      • NCAS Standards
    • Advocacy >
      • Iowa Fine Arts Standards
      • Iowa Arts Summit
      • Iowa Alliance for Arts Education
      • National Association for Music Education >
        • NAfME Position Statements
      • Why the Arts Matter in Iowa - Arts Action Fund
      • Advocacy Toolkit - Americans for the Arts
      • Advocacy Resources - Iowa Arts Council
    • History >
      • IMEA Past Presidents
    • Join IMEA
    • Board of Directors
    • Constitution and By-Laws
    • Operations and Procedures Manual
  • Conference
    • 2022 Conference >
      • Info
      • Register
      • Hotel Information
      • Graduate Credit
      • Guidebook Web
      • Music is for EVERYONE Items to Order
      • Pay invoice
    • Exhibitors >
      • Exhibitor Information
      • Exhibit Space Request Form
    • All-State Music Festival >
      • All-State Merchandise
      • All-State Lists Orders
      • Iowa All-State Music Festival
    • Future Conference Dates
  • Members
    • Join IMEA!
    • Membership Info
    • Iowa JamFest Series
    • Collegiate NAfME
    • Member Highlights
    • Grants and Awards
    • District Grant Proposal
  • Resources
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access
    • DEIA Sessions
    • Reimagining the Future of Music Education
    • Order Forms >
      • All-State List
      • All-State Merchandise
      • Magazine Ads
    • Iowa Music Organizations >
      • First Iowa Orff
      • Jazz Educators of Iowa
      • Kodály Educators of Iowa
      • Iowa Bandmasters Association
      • Iowa Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society
      • Iowa Choral Directors Association
      • Iowa String Teachers Association
  • Magazine
    • Iowa Music Educator Archives
    • Advertising
    • All-State List Order
  • Education
    • College and University
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access
    • Early Childhood
    • General Music
    • Innovative Music Education
    • Middle School
    • Research
    • Special Learners
    • Technology
  • Areas
    • Northwest
    • North Central
    • Northeast
    • Southwest
    • South Central
    • Southeast
  • Contact