Conn-Selmer Institute 2012 Faculty

Frank Tracz

They Didn't Teach This In College

Excellence in Performance

The SCORE:  Preparation is the Key

Recruitment and Retention for all band Programs

Paula Crider

How To Maximize Your College Years

The Magical Musical Mastery Tour

Discipline and Motivation… Secrets for Success

Nuts and Bolts for Teachers

Rehearsal Preparation vs. Score Study; How and Why

Frank Troyka

Beyond Student Teaching: The Life You Change May Be Your Own

The Professional We All Want To Become

Developing A Comprehensive Approach to Quality Ensemble Sound

We Never Stop Teaching the Instruments

Working Strategically to Develop Better Rehearsal Technique

Marcia Neel

One Is Too Small a Number to Achieve Something Great!

Making an Advocate Out of Your Principal; Ten Things to Do Tomorrow

June Grice

It’s OK! (Orff meets Kodaly)

Music Standards through Activities

Games and Activities for the Music Classroom

ING Session; Moving, Listening, Singing, Playing and Creating

Amanda Drinkwater

What Lies Before Us…

Infrastructure – The Key to Building a Successful Program

Ron Hufstader

The Real Challenge: Finding The Right Music

From The Player’s Perspective: What Makes A Great Rehearsal?

Nancy Taylor

The Musician’s Posture

Anatomy for the Musician

Richard Saucedo

Developing a Positive and Productive Relationship with you Band Parents Organization

Developing the Individuals in your Band Program during Ensemble Rehearsal

Raising Student’s Musical Standards; a Checklist for Preparing Musical Performance

The Top 10 List of a Music Teacher’s Responsibilities While On The Podium

Dean Westman

Using Competition as an Educational Tool for Your Program

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize; How To Create a Positively Life Changing Atmosphere for Your Kids in a Climate of Budget, Staff and Program Cuts

Landing Your First Job Out of College

Choose Your Own Adventure: Building a Program from the Ground Up