2021 Saskatchewan Music Conference
Friday, November 5, 2021
The conference's agenda is subject to change. Please keep checking back for the latest news and information.
NOTE: Session and entertainment replays will be available to participants for ONE MONTH after the conference.
SMC registrants will also receive access to exciting Teacher Resources during this time:
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Penny Rosten's Sharing the Gift of Song;
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Lyle Rebbeck's A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners; and
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Dennis Brougham's Master Your Instrument Faster: The Benefit of Randomized Practice Drills for Music Education.
Morning
11/05
8:45 am
Welcome Address
Opening remarks, online etiquette and tips.
10:30 am
Session 1 Options
Select one from the following:
Dean McNeill (Band Stream)
Developing and Maintaining a Jazz Component Within Your School-based Music Program
Sue Harvie (Orff Stream)
Literature, Literacy and Learning: F-U-N
Dr. Adam Con (Diversity Stream)
An Inclusive Approach to Representation and Inclusion
11:15 am
Entertainment
Entertainment: Brett Graham
11:30 am
Session 2 Options
Select one from the following:
Dr. James Weaver (Band Stream)
The New Teacher and What to Expect
Sherryl Sewepagaham &
Nick Godsoe (Diversity Stream)
Kanata: Contemporary Indigenous Artists and Their Music
Afternoon
11/05
12:15 pm
Lunch Break
Entertainment: UofS Jazz Ensemble
1:00 pm
Entertainment
SMEA Contest Winner Showcase
1:15 pm
Session 3 Options
Select one from the following:
Erin Cole Steele (Band Stream)
Creating a Culture of Success in Your Middle School Band Program
Matthew Stensrud (Orff Stream)
Dancing from a Distance: Creative Ways to Move and Play
Eliza Doyle (Diversity Stream)
Recognizing and Responding to Diversity in the Classroom
2:00 pm
Entertainment
Entertainment: Garth Prince's
Dumela Kaufela
2:15 - 3:00 pm
Session 4 Options
Select one from the following:
Dr. Myra Rhoden (Band Stream)
Creating “The Standard” and Sticking To It
Aileen Miracle (Orff Stream)
Tech Tools for the Music Classroom
Dr. Scott Edgar (Diversity Stream)
Social Emotional Learning and Music Education
3:30 - 4:00 pm
SMEA Annual
General Meeting
Evening
11/05
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Virtual Happy Hour
SMC registrants here's your chance to enjoy a virtual Happy Hour (and a free $10 coffee break gift card) courtesy of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments!
7:00 - 8:30 pm
FREE
Reading Session
Open to both SMC delegates and the general public!
Reignite Your Program: Tunes and Tips to Bring em’ Back
Proudly sponsored by: Music Direct
8:30 pm
Adjournment
