STEVENSVILLE—Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) proudly hosted a historic event as the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) held its Fall In-Service Conference on the Eastern Shore for the very first time. This landmark gathering at Kent Island High School in Stevensville, MD, brought together music educators and Fine Arts leaders from across the state, marking a significant milestone for Maryland’s music education community.
ArtScene | The Podcast, hosted by Michael Bell, Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts, captured the excitement of the day with a 45-minute November 1st episode recorded on site. This segment features exclusive conversations with notable attendees, including MMEA Executive Director Tony Conto, KIHS Principal Daniel Harding, Mateen Milan (Comprehensive Arts Education Coordinator, Maryland State Department of Education, or MSDE), and Rachel McGrain (Executive Director, Arts Education in Maryland Schools, or AEMS). Together, they share insights on the evolving role of music education and its impact on student engagement and growth.
This special extended episode captures the energy and collaborative spirit of the conference, featuring conversations with leaders in music education. The day also included popular pedagogy-focused sessions such as Hand Clapping Rhythms, The Autism Instruction Guide to Help Autistic Students Thrive, Overcoming Instrumentation Challenges with Adaptations, a Maryland High School Tenor/Bass Demonstration Chorus, and a performance by the United States Naval Academy Band Wind Trio. The event concluded with a lively social gathering at Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen and Cocktails, embodying the collaborative spirit of this memorable day.
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- 10-minute YouTube video recapping key moments, featuring guests from ArtScene | The Podcast and capturing the essence of the event.
- 30-second YouTube short highlighting the excitement and historic importance of this inaugural MMEA event in Queen Anne’s County.
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