Practicing Musician (PM) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Summer Symposium 2024, “Your Passion, Their Success,” taking place from July 8 to 22, 2024. This transformative event offers music educators and homeschool parents an unparalleled opportunity to enhance their teaching skills and inspire their students’ musical journeys.

Elevate Your Teaching with New Session Topics

The Symposium introduces crucial new topics to help you overcome challenges and create an engaging, productive classroom:

1. Developing strong sight-reading skills in instrumental students

2. Building a collaborative classroom culture

3. Effective rehearsal techniques for bands and orchestras

4. How to teach students to play in tune

Renowned Music Educators

Learn from Renowned Music Educators

New sessions will be led by esteemed educators who bring unique expertise:

– Mr. Joseph Girgenti

– James Robinson II

– Troy Peterson

– Dr. Robert Gifford

In-Depth Coverage of Essential Topics

The Symposium comprehensively covers topics essential for music educators, including:

– Advocating for music programs (Troy Peterson)

– Improving string instrument skills (Dr. Bret Smith)

– Recruitment and retention (Joe Pappas)

– Practical student assessment techniques (Dr. Fred Burrack)

– Effective use of Practicing Musician (Jake Douglass)

– Blend and balance (Dr. Robert Gifford)

– Diverse music and composers (Dr. Quincy Hillard)

– Maximizing student engagement (Stephen Nelson)

– DIY instrument repair hacks (Randy Bearden)

“We are excited to bring music educators and homeschool parents together for this transformative event,” said PM Professional Development Roundtable Chair Shannon Waldo. “Practicing Musician’s Summer Symposium 2024 is a testament to our dedication to empowering educators and students and fostering a lifelong love for music and its countless benefits.”

Exciting Giveaways from Valued Sponsors

Exciting Giveaways from Valued Sponsors

Gold Sponsor Jupiter offers a $1,000 sweepstakes prize towards a new band instrument. Win additional prizes from contributors JPM Publishing and Heckman Batons. These giveaways demonstrate PM’s commitment to supporting music educators and students.

Join a Dedicated Community and Elevate Your Teaching

Become part of a community dedicated to the transformative power of music education. Network with fellow educators, share ideas, and build lasting connections. Your participation shapes the future of music education.

Register Now and Start Transforming Lives

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain invaluable insights to enhance your teaching. Register now for PM’s Summer Symposium 2024 at PM Summer Symposium 2024. Be part of a community dedicated to the transformative power of music education.