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. #okmea #StartupSummit2026
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*Registration includes lunch at the Summit PLUS a free registration for the OkMEA Fall Conference
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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. #okmea #StartupSummit2026
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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 - bit.ly/2026StartUpProgram
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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. #okmea #StartupSummit2026
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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 - bit.ly/2026StartUpProgram
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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! #okmea #StartupSummit2026
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Check out the Start Up Summit Program - bit.ly/2026StartUpProgram
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