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MMC 2027: 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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MMC 2026: 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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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: Incorporating Play in the Classroom (Jillian Bowe) State Appropriations (Ryan Shaw) NAfME Activities (Kim Bruguier) An MMC Recap (Melissa Stouffer) and a Recap of the NAfME…
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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: Submit an abstract, fewer than 300 words in length. The research may be of any type as long as it relates to music education. We especially encourage research relevant to practicing teachers, and collaboration is strongly encouraged.…
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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…
