2015 MMEA Conference Proposal Form

Maine Music Educators Association (MMEA)
Conference Proposal Form 2015
Music educators, professionals, companies, and organizations are invited to submit session proposals for MMEA's In-Service Conference
which will be held in Gorham at the University of Southern Maine campus on May 14 & 15, 2015.
Presenters are required to be registered for the conference. Any exception, such as exhibitors or special guests, must be addressed under
"additional requests". Sessions are scheduled for 50 min. in length.
MMEA pays an honorarium of $75 for the first session and $50 for any additional session given by the clinician or team of clinicians
listed on this form. Multiple sessions with different titles by the same primary clinician will be considered at the rate of $50.
Deadline for submission is January 5, 2015. The conference committee will review and select sessions based on criteria connected to the
National Standards. Applicants will be notified by February 1, 2015. Submission of a proposal should not be construed as
an accepted proposal.
NO CONTRACTS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE PROPOSAL FORM IS FILLED OUT AND POSTMARKED BY THE
JANUARY 5, 2015
Primary Clinician: ______________________________
In the event of multiple presenters the named primary clinician will act as the contact for the group.
NAfME/MMEA Membership Number: ________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________
Preferred Telephone Number: (
) _____________________________
Name & Town Preferred for Badge: ______________________________________
Additional Clinician(s) with NAfME Membership Number(s): ________________________
Clinician Bio:
Max 200 words-will be used in conference booklet-you may use an additional sheet.
Focus (Circle Those That Apply)
General Music
Band
Orchestra
Jazz
Chorus
Technology
Other
Grade Level
Pre-K
Elementary K-5
Middle 6-8
High School 9-12
Collegiate
Other: ________________________
Session Title: __________________________________________
Session Description-to be used for conference booklet-you may use an additional sheet-
Type of Session:
Movement with chairs on perimeter
Lecture
Performance
Other
Equipment:
Clinicians must provide anything not listed on this form. Note that computers and peripherals will not be provided.
Screen
Table(s)
Music Stand
Overhead Projector
Group Demo/Performance:
Yes / No
Additional Requests
Applicants may list additional requests or special circumstances which are not addressed on this form.
Terms of Application
Please check each box below:
MMEA pays an honorarium of $75 for the first session and $50 for any additional sessions given by the clinician or team of clinicians listed
on this form. Multiple sessions with different titles by the same primary clinician will be considered at the rate of $50.
MMEA cannot guarantee specific presentation dates/times however we will do our best to accommodate.
All correspondence will be with the Primary Clinician.
Equipment listed on this application will be provided. Additional equipment will be the responsibility of the clinician.
Clinicians are expected to register for the conference. Any exception or special circumstances must be addressed under "Additional
Requests".
In the event that All State BOC students are requested to leave the festival ensemble rehearsal for a demo group presentation, he/she must
have prior permission from the conductor. Furthermore, no more than 5% of students may be excused at any given time from each ensemble.
Questions may be directed to Conference Co-Chairs: Silvia Moore-Young at [email protected] or Sue Barre at
[email protected]
Please mail application to: Silvia Moore-Young
97 Torrey Hill Road Turner, ME 04282 (207)224-7349