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Jazz for the Teach

cmea — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:21:29 +0000

Toronto Downtown Jazz is pleased to be presenting Jazz for the Teach again this year as part of the 2013 TD Toronto Jazz Festival. Jazz for the Teach features interactive sessions geared towards middle and high school music teachers looking to hone their jazz teaching skills. Led by seasoned jazz performers and educators, Jazz for

Election 2013 Results!

cmea — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:13:06 +0000

The CMEA/Acme Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the following individuals were elected to the Elected Board. Vice President/President Elect Kirsten Maclaine Kirsten MacLaine currently teaches grades K-5 Music, 6-9 Band and TRAP (The Rhythmic Arts Project) at Gulf Shore Consolidated School in scenic North Rustico, Prince Edward Island. A native of Toronto,

Call for Journal Editor

cmea — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:11:29 +0000

CALL FOR JOURNAL EDITOR: CANADIAN MUSIC EDUCATOR [ PDF file for printing/sharing of the information that is contained in this Post: Call_for_Journal_Editor 2013 ] The Canadian Music Educators’ Association/L’Association canadienne des musiciens éducateurs (CMEA/ACME) seeks applicants for the position of Editor for the Association’s journal, Canadian Music Educator/Musiciens Éducateurs au Canada (CME). Potential applicants should note

Canadian Music Network Call for Proposals

cmea — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:49:08 +0000

The Canadian New Music Network has launched a CALL FOR PROPOSALS for its 6th national FORUM being held January 2014 in Calgary. Deadline August 15, 2013. We are looking for proposals from the entire new music community – performers, improvisers, educators, presenters, composers, ensembles, administrators, agents, producers, researchers, publishers, etc – everyone! Full details online:

MUSIC MONDAY Quality Music Education

cmea — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:31:27 +0000

Good Afternoon, My name is David Gueulette, I am the Head of Music at Ashbury College in Ottawa, and I am here today on behalf of the Canadian Music Educators’ Association and the Ontario Music Educators’ Association. These two organizations are the professional voice for elementary, secondary, and post secondary music educators in the province

MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award

cmea — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:54:58 +0000

Dear colleagues, Please join me in congratulating our CMEA VP, Mark Reid, for this great distinction! Wonderful achievement, Mark! You make us all very proud! Theodora Stathopoulos President, CMEA/ACME Canadian Music Educators’ Association/ L’Association canadienne des musiciens éducateurs (CMEA/Acme) “Together We Are the CMEA/ACME – Promoting Excellence In Music Education”

ISME Postcard (No. 155)

cmea — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:46:35 +0000

ISME postcard No 155 8 April 2013 60th Anniversary memberships ISME will be supporting 120 free memberships for the 2013/2014 biennium as part of its 60th Anniversary celebrations; two for every year of ISME’s existence. These memberships will support individuals and some groups across the globe with a primary focus on those in low and

International Arts Education Week

cmea — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:44:07 +0000

INTERNATIONAL ARTS EDUCATION WEEK MAY 20-26, 2013 The World Alliance for Arts Education (WAAE) is gathering descriptions of activities planned in celebration of the 2nd International Arts Education Week. You are invited to post a brief description of your International Arts Education Week plans on the WAAE Facebook page which you can access via the

Winter Break 2013-14 in Ghana

cmea — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:39:31 +0000

Jay Stoller is an artist/educator in Winnipeg. He is looking for opportunities to let educators know about an educational tour to Ghana that he will be running over the winter break. It will include African drum, dance, song and games and could possibly be used as professional development. Jay Stoller Link to PDF file: http://cmea.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/WINTER-BREAK-IN-GHANA.pdf

UWO Professional Development

cmea — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:19:38 +0000

The University of Western Ontario has some professional development opportunities for teachers. They offer a summer option for pursuing a Masters in Music Education. There are a couple of summer courses being offered this summer: -Curriculum Theory and Development -Choral Conducting There is also an online course being offered in Fall 2013: -Research Methods In