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Updated January 27, 2012

NAMM and Conn-Selmer Collaborate to Support Music Education Leaders

At the 2012 NAMM Show, a Music Education Leadership Collaborative that began at the Conn-Selmer Institute in June 2011, reached the west coast via the generosity of NAMM and the Support Music Coalition. The vision and importance of creating a solution-oriented forum for collaboration was shared. This flattening of the music education leadership network gives those working in service to their music education departments the ability to effectively and efficiently collaborate with others in their roles across the country.

Music educator leaders from California and other western states shared their ideas about how to cultivate this collaboration. Quality professional development to help us grow as teacher-musician-leader-professionals and access to other music education leaders were among the most poignant perspectives received. The ability to brainstorm with others in regard to the prioritization of program needs, curriculum, assessment, teacher evaluation, and the immersion of common core standards through the musical lens are some of the responses garnered when asked... What would make your job more successful and/or efficient as a music education leader?

The group talked about finding the words and actions that will resonate with administrators in regard to value of music in education, and how we can design administrative professional development and “look -fors” to evidence what quality music teaching and learning looks like and sounds like. Teacher evaluation models developed specifically for music education was another area of solution-building explored as the NAfME position document was shared and discussed. http://www.menc.org/about/view/teacher-evaluation

These are important ideas to move forward through this collaborative, and work is underway to establish a linkedin group to flatten and cultivate our network of music education leaders. Planning for summer collaboration and professional development at the Conn-Selmer Institute 2012 is also in full swing. As we reflect upon the feedback we have received at NAMM 2012, CSI 2011, and the NAfME Music Supervisors Academy held in June 2011, the future is exciting and we flatten our network and grow our map of those who have a significant role in shaping the future of music un education.

What are The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey are the foundation of any leadership initiative.  All teachers want their students to develop skills that will allow them to survive and thrive in the complex and connected world of the 21st Century.  They need to be creative problem-solvers, thinkers, effective team players, and to be self-directed.

The seven habits are not "one more thing to learn" for teachers or your students.  These skills should be taught through your existing curriculum.  By emphasizing them in everything that a teacher does and using the same language in our daily lives, teachers will offer students a systematic and consistent means of learning leadership skills that will help them to be successful in the 21st century.

These are The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

The meaning that we teach the children follows the name of the habit:

    Habit 1: Be Proactive • You're in Charge

    Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind • Have a Plan

    Habit 3: Put First Things First • Work First, Then Play

    Habit 4: Think Win-Win • Everyone Can Win

    Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood • Listen Before You Talk

    Habit 6: Synergize • Together Is Better

    Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw • Balance Feels Best

CONN-SELMER PARTNERS

WITH YOUTH MUSIC EVENTS

The leading musical instrument producer Conn-Selmer, has forged a notable partnership with Youth Music of The World, to help young American’s perform in cities around the globe.

Conn-Selmer, which incorporates Steinway Pianos, is backing the organization that selects and sources musicians for some of the World’s leading festivals, parades and concert series.

Youth Music of The World provides life-changing educational programs in association with London’s New Year’s Day Parade & Festival, The London International Choral Festival, The Paris Parade Festival, The Night of the Kings Parade – Madrid, The Edinburgh Easter Festival and Rome New Year.

More than 5,000 gifted young Americans perform in Youth Music of The World events each year.

Participants not only perform in some of the world’s most prestigious venues in magnificent cities they also benefit from carefully crafted cultural and socially enlightening itineraries that have made the organizations work so pertinent.

Renowned educator Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, has recently become Youth Music’s Educational Consultant, to advise on relevant matters across the USA.

Bob Bone, Executive Director of Youth Music of The World has welcomed Conn-Selmer’s patronage and hailed it a significant enhancement for the organisation.

 “I am delighted that we have been able to forge such a significant partnership with a world leader in its field. This in turn will benefit thousands of young people across The United States of America.”