The State Music Education Conference

October 28-30, 2010 - Aberdeen - On the campus of NSU

  • The conference brings several SDMEA events together in one location on one weekend
  • The combination of resources allows us to bring the best in music education to present sessions relevant to educators in all content area and grade levels
  • The conference brings our state organization congruent with other states in our division (MN, IA, ND, NE, WY) whose conferences are held in conjunction with their All-State events.

Registration and Schedule

Exhibitor Information Packet

HEADLINER CONCERT: CANTUS

Additional Concerts by: NSU Chamber Singers, USD Chamber Singers, SDSO Woodwind Quintet

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

Speakers include:

Kristin Harney

Charlotte Morey

Todd Carr

Randy Jensen

Dr. Molly Weaver

David Hawley

Lora Moriarty

Dr. Terry Beckler

Nancy Busch

Reading Sessons/Clinics

Jung Ho Kim, Instrumental Clinic

Dr. Craig Arnold, Choral Clinic

Charlotte Morey, Elementary Clinic

Dr. Darci Bultema, Choral Clinic

Sessions include:

"Nail That Job Interview"

"Digital Recording"

"Integrating With Integrity"

"Copyrights: The Do's and Don'ts"

"If Only They Could Play By Ear"

"Producing Performance Pieces"

"Self-Assessment"

"Smart Music 2011 for Band and Orchestra Directors"

"Smart Music 2011 for Choral Directors"

"Smart Boards In the Elementary Classroom: The Evolving Tool"

"Concert Percussion 101"

"It Works For Me"