CMENC: National Association for Music Education

MEETING!!!

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January 26, 2010

3:40-4:30pm

rm 216

Midwest Group will share some of their experiences at the Conference

Discuss:

our meeting times,

schedules,

and topics for the Spring Semester.

And of course free food!

So be there!

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2009-11-17T04:55:00.000-08:00

Tuesday November 17th

Come get insight on student teaching from those who are out in the field now...

340-430 pm Room 215

FREE FOOD

Guest Speakers:

Student Teachers of the Fall 09 Semester....

:Also talk about Midwest!!!:

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2009-10-12T12:13:00.000-07:00

"Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?"

meeting is THIS TUESDAY from 340-430 in Room 216

food is provided

****Special Guest Speaker Pete Dueber, speaking on dealing with personal finances on a music educator's budget

BE THERE :)

Hello! Welcome Back everyone!!!

2009-10-02T05:32:00.000-07:00

First off a word or two from our fearless leader!

Greetings All Music Education Majors!
My name is Frank Zimmerer and I am President of CMENC, the professional organization for music educators. I have already met many of you at our pizza mixer last Thursday. For those of you who may have missed the mixer, we are still accepting applications and dues to join CMENC. The application forms can be picked up at the MENC bulletin board on the first floor of the Music Building. I encourage ALL Music Ed. majors to join this great organization. We have great guest speakers, excellent meeting topics and workshops, and take great trips to national music conferences. For those of you who have already joined, thank you and you are in for a great year.
Another aspect of CMENC is our weekly fundraiser of selling pizza. The sale occurs from 11am until solo class time (12:40) on Tuesdays in the Coke Lobby. We are always looking for volunteers to help with set up, take down, and selling the pizza. This fundraiser is very important to us as we use the money to help pay for some of our conferences that we venture to throughout the year. If you cannot help at these pizza sales, I still urge you to BUY SOME PIZZA, and to tell your friends to buy some too.
Thanks again for joining CMENC and remember, it's not too late to register if you have not.
Frank Zimmerer

The first meeting was September 22nd 2009! We talked about the pizza sales, elections, and of course midwest!

The election out comes are to the right but JUST in case here they are again!:

2009-10 CMENC Officers

President - Frank Zimmerer
Vice President/President Elect - Tyler Dietrich
Treasurer - Alex Denton
Secretary - Megan Chitwood
Webmaster - Sade Rakestraw

The next meeting will be October 13th!!!

Start thinking about Midwest guys it will be Dec. 15th through the 19th. If you have any questions fill free to contact any of the officers.

See you OCTOBER 13th!!!

Last meeting of the YEAR!!

2009-04-13T06:55:00.000-07:00

So the end of the year is wrapping up. Which means...we will be having our last meeting on April 15, 2008. We will start around 3:35 so be there! There will be wonderful snacks provided by our trusty treasuer. We will be wrapping up this year as well as planning for next. So if you have any ideas for speakers, fundraising events, trips, or anything else for the next year come and share!

Also t-shirts are coming in soon they will be $10! They are green with brown lettering and they say University of Tennessee CMENC on the front and the back says "Ah, Music! A magic beyond all we do here." -Albus Dumbledore!

See you Wednesday April 15th!!!

Meeting January 28th!

2009-01-27T22:00:00.000-08:00

Hello all! This maybe short notice for some but there is a meeting on January 28th starting at 3:30. However; now that the year has started we will begin meeting every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month!

In December a few members of CMENC went to Midwest in Chicago, including Frank Zimmerer and Stephanie Dueber. During tomorrow's meeting they will be telling of their wild adventure in snowy Chicago. The next convention coming up is TMEA in April and is held in Nashville. We will also discuss going in the meeting. Finally we need ideas for this semester so start thinking and remember them for the meeting. I hope to see everyone there!

Welcome 2009!

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Dates of upcoming events and meetings will be posted shortly.

Milwaukee

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Meeting

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Hip Hop, Pop and Rock

April 3

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Hip Hop, Pop, and Rock:

Bringing Popular Music into Your Music Classroom

Thursday, April 3, 2008

2:15 – 3:15 pm

Room 214, Music Building

Presented by

Jessica Presley and Katie Wagner

Since 1967, MENC has challenged music educators to teach music from not only the past but to explore music of today. This session will provide a rationale for integrating popular styles into a general music or music appreciation curriculum by exploring the connection of popular music to National Standards and practical classroom applications using various forms of technology. The session will provide unique strategies and activities for the inclusion of popular music for grades 3-6 and 7-12.

Feel free to invite others... even non-music majors.

TMEA Presenters and Performers

2008-03-08T12:03:00.000-08:00

These students and faculty will be
presenting or performing at TMEA in April.

Pictures

2008-03-02T19:40:00.001-08:00

There will be new (actually old) pictures in our display case sometime this week. Stop by and check it out! It's sure to put a smile on your face!

Orff Concert

2008-02-21T15:35:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all who joined us today! And a BIG thanks for the student composers who shared their work!

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Orff Orchestration Concert

featuring compositions by ME 340 students
songs performed will include

Johnny by the Tree
The Pride of Lions
Let's Go to the Store Today
I Want Ice Cream!
Peanut Transfiguration
I Went to the Beach

February 21, 2008
Room 214 Music Building
2:15-3:15pm

This event is not limited to members of CMENC.
Friends and faculty are encourage to attend and partcipate!

February meeting

2008-02-13T10:12:00.000-08:00

Our February meeting is next Thursday, February 21. We are working on getting some awesome guest performers! You won't want to miss it! This meeting is not limited to CMENC members, so please bring friends! Also, we need to know who is interested in coming to TMEA by this Thursday! You can email Katie or just let us know at the meeting.

TMEA Schedule

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The schedule for TMEA has been posted online. Click here to view. A hard copy will be posted in our display case in the Coke lobby next week.

Again, if you are interested in going and using money from our fundraising efforts, please let us know by the February 21 meeting. Our goal is to cover the cost of lodging and registration for anyone interested in going, but we need to know by February 21 to make that decision.

Please take note and plan to attend the CMENC state meeting on Friday, 10:20-11:10am. We will meet with other music education students from across the state. 2008-2009 officers will also be selected at this time. If you are interested in running for an office, please talk to Dr. Royse or Katie Wagner for details.

Big Sale

2008-02-06T07:38:00.001-08:00

I heard that our pizza sales yesterday were awesome! "There was a line out the door!" Thanks to all who joined us for lunch! Please come back next week and bring some friends!

McAlisters

2008-02-04T17:35:00.001-08:00

Tonight we met up at McAlisters for dinner.
Good food, good times!

General Music Workshop

2008-02-03T11:28:00.000-08:00

The workshop this weekend was a great success. We had over 60 in attendance! A BIG THANKS to all the students who helped. Cecile Johnson was a wonderful presenter and the area teachers seemed really excited about the opportunity to learn from her.
Photos from the event will be posted in our new display case sometime this week. If you would like handouts from the session, talk to Katie Wagner in Dr. Moore's office.

Display Case

2008-02-03T11:25:00.001-08:00

Exciting news! I have a ton of pictures, IMPORTANT information and more to put in our new display case! Everything should be up by Tuesday.
Come check it out in the Music Building Coke Lobby. It is in the area where we set up for Pizza Sales, so if you stop by Tuesday at 11:00, grab some pizza too! Bring your friends for lunch too. It's our best way to raise money for conference!

Dinner

2008-01-30T19:27:00.000-08:00

members and friends of

CMENC

Come hang out with us at

MCALISTER’S DELI

On Cumberland

Monday, February 4

Anytime between 6:30-8:00pm

Buy your own dinner

Officers will provide dessert

Please RSVP on our facebook

event page or email Katie Wagner

Fall Events

2008-01-30T19:10:00.000-08:00

Thursday, November 29
UTK CMENC Meeting
Current Student Teacher Panel

They suggest: Be prepared and plan well; Maintain authority figure stature; Be prepared for paper work – always be prepared with paper work for administration; IEP – Individual Education Plan; lessons for students with special cases; Prepare and plan for students with 504’s and Special education students; Be authoritative – don’t let students push your buttons; Students will sometimes have motives to disrupt a rehearsal; deal with it in a timely & proper manner; Elementary students need more attention on basic musical elements; incorporate more light hearted instruction (add silly & goofy ways of participation & instruction); Choosing literature will depend on the age you are teaching and the time of year (Marching Band, Christmas, Spring Concert, etc.); Be sensitive to other religions when choosing literature if you are dealing with students who have differing beliefs; If parents wish to talk to you, schedule an appointment to allow yourself time to prepare for the meeting and the parent to calm down & think through what they want to say; Enjoy those moments with students where success is achieved; The most rewarding aspect of teaching is the students’ enjoyment in what they learn in your class

Tuesday, November 6
UTK CMENC Social Event
University Center Bowling

Saturday, November 3
UTK CMENC members assist Dr. Marvelene Moore in the
Homecoming Pre-Game Presentation

Thursday, October 18
UTK CMENC Meeting
Dr. Micheal Stewart speaks about Motivation
and Humor in Music Education

Saturday, October 13
Members of CMENC assisted with the General Music Workshop
Alejandro Jimenez, Clinician

Saturday, September 22
Tennessee State CMENC Kick-off Conference
Middle Tennessee State University

Thursday, September 20
UTK CMENC Meeting
Officer Elections
Brainstorming Session

Thursday, September 6
Recruitment Drive