​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
Carly Schieffer, Conference Chair
Conference Clinicians and Conductors - Bios
Iowa All-State Music Festival Schedule
Exhibitor Information - download
Exhibitor Application - download
Iowa Music Educators Association