We'll see you next summer!

The NYSSMA Classroom Music Committee announces the availability of A Report on PreK-12 Music Education in New York State with a Special Focus on the Middle Level. The report provides an overview of the status of classroom music education with specific information on middle level music programs, NYSSMA benefits/services, and the effect the learning standards have had on music education programs in the State. The report can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this page or by clicking here.

The goals of the CMC are:

• to promote the importance and value of classroom music in music programs and schools of New York State
• to serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas and the development of activities
• to coordinate and support the efforts and activities of classroom music teachers and students
• to improve the quality, scope and effectiveness of classroom music instruction.

The CMC meets its goals through activities including...

Exemplary classroom music sessions for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School music teachers at Winter Conference and Summer Conferences

     If you would like to propose an eductional session, click here for the Call for Proposals form.

Statewide series of Regional Workshops and other inservice opportunities for teachers on important classroom music topics;

Classroom Music PEAK Festivals and other opportunities for New York State students;

 Collaborative work with the State Education Department on initiatives related to standards, assessment, and resources for classroom music instruction.

For further information and assistance, please contact the Chairperson, Denise Abbattista or a member of the Classroom Music Committee.

Classroom Music Committee

Denise Abbattista, CMC Chairperson

Carolyn Black, High School Chairperson

Pamela Dayton, Elementary Summer Conference Chairperson

Jeanne Gray, Regional Workshop Coordinator

Dr. Edward S. Marschilok, State Education Department

Kerry Mero, Middle School Chairperson

Dr. Maria Runfola Higher Education Representative

Dr. Lisa Gruenhagen, Early Childhood Chairperson

Melissa Reed, Elementary Winter Conference Chairperson

Donna Basile, Elementary Assistant

Charles Palella, Secondary Assistant

What Resources are Available from the CMC?

Publications:

 _ Assessment in Classroom Music

_ Classroom Music PEAK Festival Handbook

Conference Workshop Proposal Application Form

Consultant services- providing clinicians by area of expertise

NYSSMA Middle School Survey (pdf file - 352kb)
The NYSSMA Classroom Music Committee Middle School Survey

PEAK Festival Handbook (doc file - 199kb)
Handbook for hosting your own PEAK Festival.

Assessment Submission Form (doc file - 53kb)
Use this form to submit your lesson to the NYSSMA assessment guide.

Session Proposal Form (rtf file - 4kb)
Use this form for proposing your conference session.

Regional Workshop in Potsdam (pdf file - 178kb)
This brochure offers session and registration information for a classroom music and music technology regional workshop

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