For music educators in North Carolina, the biggest event of the fall takes place in Winston-Salem every November. The North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference includes performances, talks, and time for networking. This year UNC Music faculty and alumni played a big part in the conference, which took place November 9-12.
“UNC has a long tradition of training thoughtful, innovative music educators,” noted Dr. Evan Feldman. “We’re proud to see such a great mix of veteran and young teachers contributing to the profession, as well as the presence our faculty members have in the field.”
Take a stroll through the Tar Heel participation in the conference through the photos below!
Faculty member Dr. Sean Grier presented “Brainstorming for Belonging.”
Alumna Becca Clemens brought her Pollard Middle School Band for a special concert presentation. The concert included a trombone solo by Clemens (while Dr. Evan Feldman conducted) and a newly commissioned work featuring rubber chickens.
Jay Harper, music department Multimedia Technician, presents “Where the Heck is My Stuff.”
Alumnus Joe Figliolo presented “The Student Teacher and Clinical Educator Relationship” with Josh Cvijanovic.
Marching Tar Heels staff member John Enloe was inducted into the North Carolina Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame. Congratulations, John!
Alumnus Joshua Potter presents “General Effect or Generally Effective.”
Alumnus Matthew Parunak presents “Demystifying the Bass Trombone.”
Not pictured but also present, were alumni Adam Canosa, who presented “Gamified Assessment,” and Lisa Burn, who presented “How to Prepare Students for Region and State Auditions.”