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Orchestra Clinics
The list is sorted by primary topic and then by clinic title. Clinics are subject to change.
Cultivating a Music Classroom of Belonging
Primary Topic: Inclusion, diversity, equity and access
Clinicians: Aline Moore, Lebanon Trail HS; Jocelyn Ho, Centennial HS
Cello Party! Cello Technique Start to Finish
Primary Topic: Instrument methods
Clinicians: Brett Nelsen, Cinco Ranch HS; Sam Flippin, Northwest ISD
Don't Fret! Discover Ways of Teaching Guitar to All
Primary Topic: Instrument methods
Clinician: Glen McCarthy, George Mason Univ
I Have Mariachi Method Books, Now What?
Primary Topic: Instrument methods
Clinicians: John Nieto, Brackenridge HS; Raymond Nieto, Twain Dual Language Academy MS; Jairo Salazar, Irma Marsh MS
Reintroduction to the Double Bass
Primary Topic: Instrument methods
Clinician: Roger Vasquez, Miller HS Ctr for Communication & Tech
String Technique: Insights, Perspectives, Pedagogical Ideas
Primary Topic: Instrument methods
Clinician: Guillermo Teniente, Sartartia MS
The Texas Fiddle Clinic
Primary Topic: Instrument methods
Clinicians: Wesley Barlow, Texas Fiddle Clinic; Anna Macias, Lake Travis HS
The Wonderful World of Bowings: The Ups & Downs of Strings
Primary Topic: Instrument methods
Clinicians: Ross Ipsen-Sanchez, El Paso ISD; Stephen Nordstrom, Univ of Texas at El Paso; Michael Way, Univ of Texas at El Paso; Jesus Apodaca, Univ of Texas at El Paso
Why Can't C-Natural Feel Natural? Rebalancing the Left Hand
Primary Topic: Instrument methods
Clinician: Daniel Gee Cordova, Austin Suzuki Music School
Balance: Reaching the Top or Simply Finding Joy?
Primary Topic: Mental health and wellness
TMEA Featured Clinician: Charles Laux, Lassiter HS
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired?
Primary Topic: Mental health and wellness
Clinicians: Ann Smith, Plano East Sr HS; Bryan Buffaloe, Clear Lake HS
String Instrument Maintenance for the Classroom Teacher
Primary Topic: Other
Clinician: Sarah Harris, Tidwell MS
Perception Is Reality: Create a Program Kids Beg to Join
Primary Topic: Recruiting/Retention
Clinician: Louanne Greer, Univ of North Texas
Unified Melody: Fostering Positive Director-Student Culture
Primary Topic: Recruiting/Retention
Clinicians: Ellen Kidwell, Frisco ISD; Aryc Lane, Reedy HS
Inspire, Retain, and Empower Intermediate String Students
Primary Topic: Rehearsal techniques
TMEA Featured Clinician: Charles Laux, Lassiter HS
Raising the Roof: The Powerful Orchestra
Primary Topic: Rehearsal techniques
Clinicians: Sandra Dackow, William Paterson University, NJ, Director; Teresa Nguyen, Clark HS; Justin Murphy, Clark HS, Director
Teaching Musicianship: Expression, Musicality, and Technique
Primary Topic: Rehearsal techniques
Clinician: Kristen Pellegrino, Univ of Texas at San Antonio
Bringing Diverse Orchestral Repertoire to the Stage
Primary Topic: Repertoire selection
Clinician: Renee Gilliland, Univ of Colorado Boulder
Guitar Ensemble Reading Session: New Additions to the PML
Primary Topic: Repertoire selection
Clinician: Susan Rozanc, Travis HS
We’re All Unique: Giving Our Best to Every Student
Primary Topic: Special needs instruction
Clinician: Laurie Colgrove Williams, Univ of Indianapolis
Building and Maintaining a Successful Guitar Classroom
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinicians: Jorge Salas, Ysleta ISD; John Cabrales, Del Valle HS; Gilbert Mata, Hanks HS
First-Year Jitters: Thriving Beyond Survival
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinicians: Jane Kathryn Hucks, Tippit MS; Shelby Dickey, Gorzycki MS
Foundational Techniques for Teaching the Mariachi Armonía
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinicians: Adolfo Estrada, Univ of New Mexico; Adrian Perez, Tucson International Mariachi Conference; Carlos Gutierrez, Mariachi San Antonio; Ismael Alatorre, Mariachi Los Galleros
Goal-Setting and Reflection Practices for Student Autonomy
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinicians: Kelton Burnside, Eastman School of Music; Lisa Caravan, Eastman School of Music
Habits of a Successful Beginning Strings Class
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinician: Sarah Ball, North Gwinnett Middle School
Mariachi Voice: The Magic Behind the Process
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinician: Frank De Leon, Simon MS
Program Spotlight: Richardson West JH Orchestra – We're All in This Together
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinician: Angela Sledge, Richardson West JH
Program Spotlight: The Woodlands HS Chamber Orchestra – Empowering Student Musicianship
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinicians: Aaron Michaelson, The Woodlands HS; Christian Ponce, The Woodlands HS
Score Study for the Busy Orchestra Director
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinician: Joshua Thompson, Westwood HS
Setting Your String Students Up for Success
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
TMEA Featured Clinician: Charles Laux, Lassiter HS
String Intonation: A Perception–Action Approach
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinician: Lisa Burrell, Lone Star College - Montgomery
Teaching the Beginning Mariachi
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
Clinician: Noe Sanchez, Vela HS
We Tell Students to Go Home and Practice. Do They Know How?
Primary Topic: Teaching methods
TMEA Featured Clinician: Charles Laux, Lassiter HS