In this historic live Episode 27 of ArtScene | The Podcast, host Michael Bell brings listeners to Kent Island High School for the first-ever Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) Fall In-Service Conference held in Queen Anne's County on the Eastern Shore. This special episode captures the excitement and significance of the conference, featuring interviews with MMEA Executive Director Tony Conto, KIHS Principal Daniel Harding, Mateen Milan, Comprehensive Arts Education Coordinator at the Maryland State Department of Education, Rachel McGrain, Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) Executive Director, among others. These guests share their perspectives on the evolving role of music education and its powerful impact on student engagement and growth.
This special extended episode captures the energy and collaborative spirit of the conference, featuring conversations with leaders in music education. The day included popular pedagogy-focused sessions such as Hand Clapping Rhythms, The Autism Instruction Guide to Help Autistic Students Thrive, Overcoming Instrumentation Challenges with Adaptations, a Maryland High School Tenor/Bass Demonstration Chorus, and a performance by the United States Naval Academy Band Wind Trio. The event concluded with a lively social gathering at Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen and Cocktails, embodying the collaborative spirit of this memorable day. Through exclusive conversations LIVE from the MMEA Conference with state presenters, fine arts supervisors, and education leaders, this episode explores the impact of music education on student success and community engagement!
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- A special 10-minute YouTube video recaps key moments, featuring ArtScene | The Podcast guests and capturing the essence of the event: https://youtu.be/mCqCX1ecCGM
- A 30-second YouTube short highlights the excitement and historic importance of this inaugural MMEA event in Queen Anne’s County: https://youtube.com/shorts/KhO8Dlwv1L0?feature=share
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