Highlights from Summer & Fall 2025 Preview

Participants from our on campus summer courses made musical memories with expert clinicians and educators across the country. A very special highlight & thank you to our esteemed guests:

Dr. Derrick Fox | Dr. Laurie Scott | Dr. Matthew Arau |

Mr. Dana Green | Mr. Robert Herrings | Mr. Scott Rush

Fall 2025 Preview

Registration Opens August 4, 2025

BAND - ONLINE

Playing and Teaching Flute

Percussion for the Non-Percussionist: Mallets, Timpani, and Accessories

Advanced Woodwind Methods

Trumpet and Horn for the Music Teacher

Band Director CEO: Creating a Band Director Operating System

STRINGS - ONLINE

Advanced Guitar Playing and Teaching Techniques

Bass: Introduction to Upright and/or Electric Bass for the Non-Bassist

Teaching Classroom Guitar: Habits of the Successful Beginner Guitarist

CHORAL - ONLINE

Musical Theatre Preparation and Production

The Vocal Mechanism

Beyond Singing: Blueprint for the Exceptional Choral Program

TECHNOLOGY - ONLINE

Music Production Using Pro Tools!

Introduction to Ableton: Music Production Basics

Harnessing the Power of Generative AI in Music Education

Visuals, Video, AI, Oh My! Canva for Education Does It All!

JAZZ - ONLINE

Introduction to Jazz Piano

Bass: Jazz for the Beginning Bassist

Beginning Jazz Improvisation

GENERAL MUSIC - ONLINE

Elementary General Music Methods

Exploration of Hand Drums for the Music Classroom

Culturally Responsive SEL in Your Choral/General Music Classroom

Playing and Teaching Ukulele

MUSIC EDUCATION - ONLINE

World Music in the School Music Program

Upbeat! Mindset, Mindfulness, and Leadership in Music Education

Teaching Music to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Earn Graduate Credit at the 79th Midwest Clinic

The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons.

The MECA Continuing Education Team

Joe Koppel

MECA Office Coordinator

Raquel Gonzalez

MECA Office Assistant & Marketing Manager

Sarah Giordano

MECA Office Associate

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