Maine Motif Issue 3, Vol. II (Spring 2018) | Page 39

techniques from a master teacher. She will also be offering an open session of general Q
and A about all topics Band related. A great opportunity to gain insight from one of the
nations top conductors. Check out her Biography right here:
https://music.illinois.edu/faculty/linda-r-moorhouse
We also have an open rehearsal session for Middle School band presented by Caitlin
Ramsey on “Listening vs Hearing, Developing Ensemble Skills.” Another great
opportunity to see techniques applied in real time with a live band.
https://sites.google.com/a/capeelizabethschools.org/ms_ramsey/home/mrs-ramsey
In pedagogy we have several wonderful presentations:
• Dr Jack Burt,
https://umaine.edu/spa/faculty/jack-burt/
Improving the Tone, Range Endurance of your Trumpets. Simple Solutions that Work
• Dr. Gail Zugger, http://www.capital.edu/academics/faculty/gail-zugger/
Teaching the Three T’s of Clarinet Playing: Tone, Technique, and Tonguing
• Christopher White, https://umaine.edu/spa/faculty/christopher-g-white/
The Roll of Your Percussionist, a hands on clinic for the various types of rolls
percussionists need to be able to perform
Topics that cross all area:
• Dr. Trae Blanco, https://usm.maine.edu/music/trae-blanco
Moving Freely: A performer/student/conductor Guide To Music
• Dr. Susan Potters,
Introducing a strings Program as a Band or Choral Teacher
• Beth Labrie
So you have to teach choir - now what?
Performances: Be sure to check out and support these performances at the conference!
• Sue Barre
Modern Band/Little Kids Rock Student Performances
• Patrick Michaud
Hampden Academy Wind Ensemble
I look forward to seeing you all at the conference. We are looking forward to hosting
again this year!
-Chris