Master of Music Education
The Master of Music Education (MME) program is intended for practicing music educators, and includes targeted study in pedagogy, scholarship and musicianship. The summers-only program is offered during four-week summer-intensive sessions and culminates with a research teaching project. Most students complete their course of study in three summers.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops are open to all music educators for conference or university credit for recertification, as well as current Shenandoah Conservatory graduate students in music education.
Literature in the Music Classroom
Clinician: Kristine Wolfe
Friday, June 21 & Saturday, June 22, 2019
Join us for two days of singing, speaking, moving and playing instruments as you incorporate literature in your teaching. Whether it’s for introducing a new concept, practicing a known skill or as the basis for a performance, books are a great way to keep your students engaged!
Early registration is due May 15; registration ends June 20
Fostering Music Literacy in the Ensemble Rehearsal & the Music Classroom
Clinician: Carol Krueger
Monday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Back by popular demand, Carol Krueger returns to teach music educators strategies and techniques that enhance music teaching and learning through student engagement in music. Krueger is known for her work in music literacy, and has taught workshops throughout the United States. As conductor and clinician, Krueger emphasizes student musicianship and music literacy in elementary and secondary music classrooms and performance ensembles.
Early registration is due May 15; registration ends July 18
Bringing Music to Life: Conducting & Rehearsal Techniques
Clinician: Carol Krueger
Thursday, July 25 & Friday, July 26, 2019
Carol Krueger shares creative and practical rehearsal strategies to move beyond the pitches and the rhythms and “bring the music to life” even during the initial learning stages. Phrasing, articulation, rhythmic interest, and text will be explored using the three main learning modalities: visual, aural and kinesthetic.
Early registration is due May 15; registration ends July 23