OKMEA

08/22/2026

Join us for Start Up Summit at Oklahoma City University today!

You can register on site - 9:30am! See you there!

08/20/2026

Today is the last day to register ONLINE for the Start Up Summit on August 22nd! You can still register in person at the conference without a fee increase!

Don't delay - register today! See you Saturday!

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08/19/2026

Instrumental teachers - join Christine Mueller as she presents "FOCUS: Preparing for Success in Music Classrooms" at the Start Up Summit on August 22nd! When stepping into ownership of your first classroom, it can often feel overwhelming. You can suddenly be hit with the awareness that you have forgotten almost everything about woodwind methods, school finance, and just about everything about contest. It is easy to lose FOCUS. So what to do? Come to this session! We will offer the 5 Steps To Sanity! plan as well as a multitude of practical resources to help you!

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08/18/2026

Choral directors - join Cristi Miller as she presents "Turning Pages, Inspiring Voices" at the Start Up Summit on Saturday, August 22nd! Join in singing through new and inspiring choral repertoire for middle school and high school choirs in this choral reading session. Participants will sing through a diverse selection of octavos spanning a variety of musical styles, voicings, and performance levels. Be the first to discover “what’s new”. A reading packet will be provided.

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*Registration includes lunch at the Summit PLUS a free registration for the OkMEA Fall Conference

Check out the Start Up Summit Program - https://bit.ly/2026StartUpProgram

08/17/2026

Elementary teachers - join Angela Pennello as she presents "Build Your Music Teacher Toolbox" at the Start Up Summit on Saturday, August 22nd! In this interactive session, participants will explore practical physical and digital resources that can be adapted for multiple grade levels and musical concepts. You'll leave with at least one classroom-ready resource, editable templates, and fresh ideas for getting more mileage out of every tool you create.

Register today - https://bit.ly/4ld2ozU
*Registration includes lunch at the Summit PLUS a free registration for the OkMEA Fall Conference

Check out the Start Up Summit Program - https://bit.ly/2026StartUpProgram

08/14/2026

Make plans to join us for the Start Up Summit on Saturday, August 22nd at Oklahoma City University! All sessions are designed to help you kickstart your school year. Registration is $25 and includes lunch at the Start Up Summit and registration for the OkMEA Fall Conference in October! Two for the price of one! Join us and bring a friend or two!

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08/12/2026

Instrumental directors - join Erin Warford as she presents "Every Piece is a Teacher: Selecting Repertoire That Builds Young Musicians" at the Start Up Summit on Saturday, August 22nd! Great programming doesn't happen by accident. Every piece your students play has the potential to teach fundamental musicianship, inspire growth, and shape your ensemble's culture. Designed for new and developing band directors, this session will provide practical tools for evaluating middle school band literature, choosing music that develops specific musical skills, avoiding common programming pitfalls, and building balanced concert programs that challenge and motivate students. Attendees will leave with a clear decision-making process, repertoire recommendations, and greater confidence in selecting literature that helps young musicians thrive.

Register today - https://bit.ly/4ld2ozU
*Registration includes lunch at the Summit PLUS a free registration for the OkMEA Fall Conference

Check out the Start Up Summit Program - https://bit.ly/2026StartUpProgram

08/11/2026

This week's Take Note Tuesday is now available! Check it out!

Take Note Tuesday - August 11

08/11/2026

Choral Directors - join Suzanne Morrison as she presents "Sing It, Hear It, Read It: Building Choral Sight-Reading Skills" at the Start Up Summit on Saturday, August 22nd! Teaching sight-singing can feel overwhelming for new choir directors. Where do you start? What should students learn first? How do you build confident readers without sacrificing rehearsal time? This session provides a practical, sequential approach to teaching sight-singing and music literacy in the choral classroom. Participants will learn strategies for developing interval vocabulary, strengthening aural skills, and increasing student confidence through engaging daily routines and purposeful exercises. Whether you teach elementary, middle school, or high school choir, you'll leave with a clear roadmap and ready-to-use tools for helping singers become independent musicians.

Register today - https://bit.ly/4ld2ozU
*Registration includes lunch at the Summit PLUS a free registration for the OkMEA Fall Conference

Check out the Start Up Summit Program - https://bit.ly/2026StartUpProgram

08/10/2026

Elementary teachers - join Cristi Miller as she presents "From Page to Performance" at the Start Up Summit on Saturday, August 22nd! Discover engaging choral repertoire and practical resources that will inspire singers of all ages. In this interactive session, participants will explore a variety of elementary and youth choir literature, discover valuable teaching resources, and read through selections from a youth musical. Along the way, you'll gain ideas for selecting age-appropriate repertoire, teaching music efficiently, and creating meaningful performance experiences for young singers.

Register today - https://bit.ly/4ld2ozU
*Registration includes lunch at the Summit PLUS a free registration for the OkMEA Fall Conference

Check out the Start Up Summit Program - https://bit.ly/2026StartUpProgram