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More Than Just a Voice, Part 1
A Framework for Culturally Responsive Choral Education By Rebecca O-G Eaddy Introduction As a Detroit-based choral conductor, teaching artist, and cultural advocate, I’m deeply committed to creating supportive, identity-affirming musical spaces for young singers. My work—whether in K–8 classrooms, on the podium at Detroit Opera Youth Chorus, or through workshops across the region—focuses on music…
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Building a 21st Century Elementary Music Classroom
By John Churchville Many elementary music teachers are eager to transform their elementary music classrooms into dynamic 21st-century learning spaces through fostering music creation, analysis, and performance in today’s increasingly diverse and connected student population. As educators, we must learn to embrace new tools and teaching methodologies that encourage creativity, collaboration, and a sense of…
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The Fall MMEJ is here!
by Jacob Berglin Great news, fellow music teachers and students! The fall issue of the MMEJ is here and ready for you to read and enjoy. Thank you to all involved in the publication of this issue, from authors to reviewers and especially to MMEA Executive Director Carin McEvoy, who is responsible for the wonderful…
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MMC 2026: Call for Research Posters!
The Higher Education Committee of the Michigan Music Education Association invites researchers – undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and practicing educators – to submit their original research for presentation at the 2026 Michigan Music Conference! Please read below for more details, and feel free to contact Jacob Berglin, Research Chair, with any questions. Submissions should be received…
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The MME: Spring 2025!
The Spring 2025 issue (Volume 58, Issue 1) of the Michigan Music Educator is here! Look inside for useful information for music educators of all levels, including articles about:
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MMC 2025: Recent Research in Posters!
The Higher Education Committee of the Michigan Music Education Association invites MMC attendees to two “Recent Research in Posters” sessions on the morning of Friday, January 24th! Featuring research posters from undergraduates, graduate students, K-12 educators, and faculty, this event is a fantastic way to connect with colleagues and learn about the exciting music research…
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MMC 2025: Call for Research Posters!
MMEA Research Poster Session – Call for ProposalsMichigan Music Conference–January 2025 Contact: Jacob Berglin, jacob.berglin@wmich.edu GUIDELINESS FOR SUBMISSION: AFTER SUBMISSION:
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Life After MIOSM: Year-Round Advocacy
by Dr. Kenneth Smith, Associate Professor of Music Education, Western Michigan University Music is ‘visible’ from birth. Neurons in the human brain respond differently to music than to language (Kosakowski, et al., 2023). In other words, we can identify or perceive music from infancy. This is not an earth-shattering revelation. From our phones, to our…
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Wrapping Up MMC 2024!
Contributed by: Melissa Stouffer, MMC Planning Committee Thank you to all who attended this year’s Michigan Music Conference and took part in one of MMEA’s sessions. It was a wonderful time! This year, educators in Michigan presented 74 different sessions, spanning topics from parachutes to books, classroom management to EDM and recorder, as well as…
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Michigan Music Educator: Call for Submissions
The Editorial Board of MMEA is pleased to announce that the Michigan Music Educator is currently seeking submissions for our 2024 “relaunch”. Click the link at the bottom to e-mail your article directly to the editor, or use our new MMEJ Submission Form. We are especially interested in papers/manuscripts that fall into one of two…
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