March 10 - MENC Member News Update

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March 10, 2006 MENC Member Update: News and Opportunities for Music Educators

March is Music In Our Schools Month – Visit http://www.menc.org/miosm !

INTERACT: March Question of the Month
2006 NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Student Leadership Conference
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 2006 IAJE/MENC Teacher Training Institutes
MEMBER OFFER: Special Values on Disney World® Summer Vacations
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Summer Guitar Workshops
2006-2007 MENC DIVISION CONFERENCES: Information Now Online
INTERACT: MENC’s March Mentors
NEWS: “Music Education Champions Honored by MENC at 10th Annual FAME Dinner”
ADVOCACY TOOL: Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement
CLASSROOM RESOURCE: Cable in the Classroom
NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT: More Road Show Photos and Media Coverage
ADVOCACY: Help Get “Why Music?” PSAs Played on Your Local Radio
MEMBER OFFER: March Specials

INTERACT: MARCH QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Give us your feedback about MENC’s effectiveness, and tell us what you think about MENC’s partnerships. We will appreciate your response! Visit http://www.menc.org/contest/quesform.htm to participate and view results.

2006 NATIONAL CONFERENCE UPDATE: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE APRIL 22 – Make plans now for your students (6-12) to attend the MENC Student Leadership Conference in Salt Lake City April 22, 2006. View event details at http://www.visitsaltlake.com/slsolution/menc/1H_menc2.html . Just $20 per student and no charge for chaperones! To register for the MENC conference, call 800-828-0229 or visit http://www.menc.org/conferences .

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 2006 IAJE/MENC TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTES – The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) has joined forces with MENC to present two intensive 2-1/2 day Teacher Training Institutes: June 15-17 in Park City, Utah, and June 22-24 at the University of Delaware in Newark. The Institute package, including all instruction, a comprehensive notebook and supplemental resource materials, continuing education unit documentation reflecting 20 contact hours, and a certificate of completion, is priced at $235.00 – but just $185.00 for MENC members. For more information, visit www.iaje.org/tti.asp .

MEMBER OFFER: SPECIAL VALUES ON DISNEY WORLD® SUMMER VACATIONS – For MENC members only! Walt Disney World salutes music teachers with specially-priced family packages for Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, available May 1-August 12, 2006. Visit http://www.goworldpass.com/MENC/index.htm or call 888-877-4445 for more information.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SUMMER GUITAR WORKSHOPS – This summer a series of “Teaching Guitar in the Classroom” workshops will be offered at nine locations across the country. Sponsored by MENC, NAMM, and GAMA, the week-long workshops are open to MENC in-service music teachers grades 4-12 who would like to begin a guitar class or expand an existing guitar program in their schools. Admission includes a FREE guitar, 3 graduate credits, tuition and fees from Duquesne University, an assortment of guitar accessories, and guitar methods books and music – a total estimated value of $1800.
New this year: Level II workshop designed to enhance and expand the skills of the music educator who has already completed Level I and is using guitar in a music program. Visit http://www.guitaredunet.org/home.html .

2006-2007 MENC DIVISION CONFERENCES: INFORMATION NOW ONLINE! – Information on the upcoming MENC North Central, Southern, Northwest, and Eastern division conferences is now available at http://www.menc.org/conferences , including dates, locations, session proposal applications, honors groups information, and more.

INTERACT: MENC’S MARCH MENTORS – MENC members are invited to post questions for expert educators on the band, orchestra, chorus, and general music network communities. March’s mentors are: Band—Keith Wharton; Chorus—Joy Carter; Orchestra—Ian K. Edlund; and General Music—Steve Damon. To view their biographies or for more information, visit http://www.menc.org/networks/mentors/mentorsmain.html .

NEWS: Read “Music Education Champions Honored by MENC at 10th Annual FAME Dinner” at http://www.menc.org/publication/press/releases/10thFAMEdinner.html .

ADVOCACY TOOL: CRITICAL EVIDENCE: HOW THE ARTS BENEFIT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – A new resource published by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) in collaboration with the Arts Education Partnership, of which MENC is a member. The piece responds to the needs of policymakers, educators, parents and advocates for fact-based, non-technical language documenting the most current and compelling research on the value of arts learning experiences. Access the PDF or order hard copies for the decision makers in your community at
http://www.nasaa-arts.org/publications/critical-evidence.shtml .

CLASSROOM RESOURCE: CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM -- Set your VCR early! VH1's 2005-2006 Cable in the Classroom series will air Part 2 of the “VH1 Save the Music Concert” on Tuesday, March 14, at 4 a.m. ET/MT/PT. This concert highlights a wide variety of musical performers. In celebration of Music In Our Schools Month, VH1 Music Studio will re-air “VH1 Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen” (March 21) and “VH1 All Access Spotlight: U2” (March 28). For lesson plans written by MENC members, go to http://www.vh1musicstudio.com .

NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT: NEW ROAD SHOW MEDIA COVERAGE AND PHOTOS at http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/media.html and http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/roadshowpictures.html .

MENC ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN: “WHY MUSIC?” RADIO PSA SERIES — MENC’s 2006 Music In Our Schools Month radio public service announcement campaign about the importance of supporting school music launched March 1. Help MENC get the PSAs played – visit http://www.menc.org/information/advocate/psa.html .

MEMBER OFFER: MARCH SPECIALS – Bright, rainbow-colored foil MIOSM pencils are great to use yourself or to give to students or teachers as gifts. This month only, they are available for just $3.00 for one dozen pencils (limit six)! Plus, the SoundPlay: Understanding Music Through Creative Movement Book and CD is only $12.00 – more than HALF off the regular price! Visit http://www.menc.org/publication/books/specials/specials.html .

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: To view this information as a Web page, visit http://www.menc.org/memberupdate . : : March 10, 2006 MENC Member Update: News and Opportunities for Music Educators : : March is Music In Our Schools Month – Visit http://www.menc.org/miosm ! : : INTERACT: March Question of the Month : 2006 NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Student Leadership Conference : PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 2006 IAJE/MENC Teacher Training Institutes : MEMBER OFFER: Special Values on Disney World® Summer Vacations : PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Summer Guitar Workshops : 2006-2007 MENC DIVISION CONFERENCES: Information Now Online : INTERACT: MENC’s March Mentors : NEWS: “Music Education Champions Honored by MENC at 10th Annual FAME Dinner” : ADVOCACY TOOL: Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement : CLASSROOM RESOURCE: Cable in the Classroom : NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT: More Road Show Photos and Media Coverage : ADVOCACY: Help Get “Why Music?” PSAs Played on Your Local Radio : MEMBER OFFER: March Specials : INTERACT: MARCH QUESTION OF THE MONTH: Give us your feedback about MENC’s effectiveness, and tell us what you think about MENC’s partnerships. We will appreciate your response! Visit http://www.menc.org/contest/quesform.htm to participate and view results. : 2006 NATIONAL CONFERENCE UPDATE: LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE APRIL 22 – Make plans now for your students (6-12) to attend the MENC Student Leadership Conference in Salt Lake City April 22, 2006. View event details at http://www.visitsaltlake.com/slsolution/menc/1H_menc2.html . Just $20 per student and no charge for chaperones! To register for the MENC conference, call 800-828-0229 or visit http://www.menc.org/conferences . : PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 2006 IAJE/MENC TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTES – The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) has joined forces with MENC to present two intensive 2-1/2 day Teacher Training Institutes: June 15-17 in Park City, Utah, and June 22-24 at the University of Delaware in Newark. The Institute package, including all instruction, a comprehensive notebook and supplemental resource materials, continuing education unit documentation reflecting 20 contact hours, and a certificate of completion, is priced at $235.00 – but just $185.00 for MENC members. For more information, visit www.iaje.org/tti.asp . : MEMBER OFFER: SPECIAL VALUES ON DISNEY WORLD® SUMMER VACATIONS – For MENC members only! Walt Disney World salutes music teachers with specially-priced family packages for Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, available May 1-August 12, 2006. Visit http://www.goworldpass.com/MENC/index.htm or call 888-877-4445 for more information. : PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SUMMER GUITAR WORKSHOPS – This summer a series of “Teaching Guitar in the Classroom” workshops will be offered at nine locations across the country. Sponsored by MENC, NAMM, and GAMA, the week-long workshops are open to MENC in-service music teachers grades 4-12 who would like to begin a guitar class or expand an existing guitar program in their schools. Admission includes a FREE guitar, 3 graduate credits, tuition and fees from Duquesne University, an assortment of guitar accessories, and guitar methods books and music – a total estimated value of $1800. : New this year: Level II workshop designed to enhance and expand the skills of the music educator who has already completed Level I and is using guitar in a music program. Visit http://www.guitaredunet.org/home.html . : 2006-2007 MENC DIVISION CONFERENCES: INFORMATION NOW ONLINE! – Information on the upcoming MENC North Central, Southern, Northwest, and Eastern division conferences is now available at http://www.menc.org/conferences , including dates, locations, session proposal applications, honors groups information, and more. : INTERACT: MENC’S MARCH MENTORS – MENC members are invited to post questions for expert educators on the band, orchestra, chorus, and general music network communities. March’s mentors are: Band—Keith Wharton; Chorus—Joy Carter; Orchestra—Ian K. Edlund; and General Music—Steve Damon. To view their biographies or for more information, visit http://www.menc.org/networks/mentors/mentorsmain.html . : NEWS: Read “Music Education Champions Honored by MENC at 10th Annual FAME Dinner” at http://www.menc.org/publication/press/releases/10thFAMEdinner.html . : ADVOCACY TOOL: CRITICAL EVIDENCE: HOW THE ARTS BENEFIT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT – A new resource published by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) in collaboration with the Arts Education Partnership, of which MENC is a member. The piece responds to the needs of policymakers, educators, parents and advocates for fact-based, non-technical language documenting the most current and compelling research on the value of arts learning experiences. Access the PDF or order hard copies for the decision makers in your community at : http://www.nasaa-arts.org/publications/critical-evidence.shtml . : CLASSROOM RESOURCE: CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM -- Set your VCR early! VH1's 2005-2006 Cable in the Classroom series will air Part 2 of the “VH1 Save the Music Concert” on Tuesday, March 14, at 4 a.m. ET/MT/PT. This concert highlights a wide variety of musical performers. In celebration of Music In Our Schools Month, VH1 Music Studio will re-air “VH1 Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen” (March 21) and “VH1 All Access Spotlight: U2” (March 28). For lesson plans written by MENC members, go to http://www.vh1musicstudio.com . : NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT: NEW ROAD SHOW MEDIA COVERAGE AND PHOTOS at http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/media.html and http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/roadshowpictures.html . : MENC ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN: “WHY MUSIC?” RADIO PSA SERIES — MENC’s 2006 Music In Our Schools Month radio public service announcement campaign about the importance of supporting school music launched March 1. Help MENC get the PSAs played – visit http://www.menc.org/information/advocate/psa.html . : MEMBER OFFER: MARCH SPECIALS – Bright, rainbow-colored foil MIOSM pencils are great to use yourself or to give to students or teachers as gifts. This month only, they are available for just $3.00 for one dozen pencils (limit six)! Plus, the SoundPlay: Understanding Music Through Creative Movement Book and CD is only $12.00 – more than HALF off the regular price! Visit http://www.menc.org/publication/books/specials/specials.html .

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