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PMEA 2022

2022 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Annual In-Service Conference

Welcome! We are thrilled to join the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association in presenting its annual in-service conference.

Pennsylvania’s 1.8 million public school students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated band, choral and orchestra directors like you. We applaud how you embrace the pioneering spirit of Pennsylvania as you map out innovative and trailblazing ways to engage and educate your students. Thank you!

Meet Dave Clark and Matt Davis

Dave ClarkThe Pennsylvania Music Education Association conference gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We know how difficult these past two years have been as we have navigated through these uncertain times, and we want to express our appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in making this conference possible. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Matt DavisStop by and say hi to us in the exhibit hall. We’ll be showing some new instruments in the booth, including the Harmony Director, the YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone and the MS-9414 Marching Snare Drum.

If you need help or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out directly to us at Dave Clark or Matt Davis. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Have a wonderful conference!

— Dave Clark and Matt Davis, District Managers,
School Services Division, Yamaha Corporation of America

Professional Development Resources

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. If you have questions or need help finding resources for your program, email us at educators@yamaha.com.

Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

  • Post Pandemic-Planning Guide
  • Celebrating Excellence in Music Education — “40 Under 40”
  • 3 Tips to Start a Mariachi Program
  • Try this Creative Composition Activity
  • The ABCs of Classroom Management
  • Quick Start Guide to Dorico
  • Funding Resource Roundup
  • Tips to Manage Workload and Find Work-Life Balance
  • Work with Music Dealers to Enhance Your Program
  • Build Diversity in Your Repertoire
  • Dealing with Difficult Band Parents
  • The Yamaha Master Educator Collective: Learn from Distinguished Teachers

Product Showcases

HARMONY DIRECTOR

HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 1


HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 2


WINDS

NEW Yamaha Baritone Saxophone Demo


NEW YDS-150 Digital Saxophone


STRINGS

YVN Model 3 Violin: The Most Innovative Student Violin


How To Set Up an Electric Strings Ensemble


SLB300 New Generation Silent Bass


PERCUSSION

NEW MS-9414 Series

NEW CSR Brass Shell Snare Drum


NEW YV-3030MS Vibraphone


NEW CFM Series Concert Field Drum


Concert Chimes


SOFTWARE

Dorico for iPad


Cubase Recording Software


Dorico Music Notation Software


Introduction to Dorico for iPad


DRUMSETS

DTX6K3-X Electronic Drums Overview


Using the EAD10 for Lessons and Practice


Stage Custom Hip – Full Sound and Compact Size


PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

STAGEPAS 1K Portable PA System


Remote Music Education and Live Streaming Can Sound Good!


KMEA 2022

Kansas Music Educators Association 2022 Professional Development Conference

Welcome! We are thrilled to join the Kansas Music Educators Association in presenting its 2022 Professional Development Conference.

Kansas’ nearly 470,000 public school students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated band, choral and orchestra directors like you. We applaud how you embrace the pioneering spirit of Kansas as you map out innovative and trailblazing ways to engage and educate your students. Thank you!

Meet Wes Kreitz

Adam FrankThe Kansas Music Educators Association conference gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We know how difficult these past two years have been as we have navigated through these uncertain times, and I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in making this conference possible. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Stop by and say hi to me in the exhibit hall. We’ll be showing some new instruments in the booth, including the Harmony Director, the YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone and the MS-9414 Marching Snare Drum.

If you need help or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out directly to me at wkreitz@yamaha.com. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Have a wonderful conference!

— Wes Kreitz, District Manager, School Services Division, Yamaha Corporation of America

Professional Development Resources

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. If you have questions or need help finding resources for your program, email us at educators@yamaha.com.

Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

  • Post Pandemic-Planning Guide
  • Celebrating Excellence in Music Education — “40 Under 40”
  • 3 Tips to Start a Mariachi Program
  • Try this Creative Composition Activity
  • The ABCs of Classroom Management
  • Quick Start Guide to Dorico
  • Funding Resource Roundup
  • Tips to Manage Workload and Find Work-Life Balance
  • Work with Music Dealers to Enhance Your Program
  • Build Diversity in Your Repertoire
  • Dealing with Difficult Band Parents
  • The Yamaha Master Educator Collective: Learn from Distinguished Teachers

Product Showcases

HARMONY DIRECTOR

HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 1


HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 2


WINDS

NEW Yamaha Baritone Saxophone Demo


NEW YDS-150 Digital Saxophone


STRINGS

YVN Model 3 Violin: The Most Innovative Student Violin


How To Set Up an Electric Strings Ensemble


SLB300 New Generation Silent Bass


PERCUSSION

NEW MS-9414 Series

NEW CSR Brass Shell Snare Drum


NEW YV-3030MS Vibraphone


NEW CFM Series Concert Field Drum


Concert Chimes


SOFTWARE

Dorico for iPad


Cubase Recording Software


Dorico Music Notation Software


Introduction to Dorico for iPad


DRUMSETS

DTX6K3-X Electronic Drums Overview


Using the EAD10 for Lessons and Practice


Stage Custom Hip – Full Sound and Compact Size


PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

STAGEPAS 1K Portable PA System


Remote Music Education and Live Streaming Can Sound Good!


CASMEC 2022

The 2022 California All-State Music Educator Conference

Welcome! We are thrilled to join the California All-State Music Educator Conference in presenting its 2022 Convention.

California’s nearly 6.2 million public school students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated band, choral and orchestra directors like you. We applaud how you embrace the pioneering spirit of California as you map out innovative and trailblazing ways to engage and educate your students. Thank you!

Meet Jeff Queen

Adam FrankThe California All-State Music Educator Conference gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We know how difficult these past two years have been as we have navigated through these uncertain times, and we want to express our appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in making this conference possible. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Stop by the exhibit hall so we can chat, or you can email me at jqueen@yamaha.com with any questions. We’ll be showing some new instruments in the booth, including the Harmony Director, the YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone, and the MS-9414 Marching Snare Drum. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Have a wonderful conference!

— Jeff Queen, District Manager, School Services Division, Yamaha Corporation of America

Professional Development Resources

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. If you have questions or need help finding resources for your program, email us at educators@yamaha.com.

Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

  • Post Pandemic-Planning Guide
  • Celebrating Excellence in Music Education — “40 Under 40”
  • 3 Tips to Start a Mariachi Program
  • Try this Creative Composition Activity
  • The ABCs of Classroom Management
  • Quick Start Guide to Dorico
  • Funding Resource Roundup
  • Tips to Manage Workload and Find Work-Life Balance
  • Work with Music Dealers to Enhance Your Program
  • Build Diversity in Your Repertoire
  • Dealing with Difficult Band Parents
  • The Yamaha Master Educator Collective: Learn from Distinguished Teachers

Product Showcases

HARMONY DIRECTOR

HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 1


HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 2


WINDS

NEW Yamaha Baritone Saxophone Demo


NEW YDS-150 Digital Saxophone


STRINGS

YVN Model 3 Violin: The Most Innovative Student Violin


How To Set Up an Electric Strings Ensemble


SLB300 New Generation Silent Bass


PERCUSSION

NEW MS-9414 Series

NEW CSR Brass Shell Snare Drum


NEW YV-3030MS Vibraphone


NEW CFM Series Concert Field Drum


Concert Chimes


SOFTWARE

Dorico for iPad


Cubase Recording Software


Dorico Music Notation Software


Introduction to Dorico for iPad


DRUMSETS

DTX6K3-X Electronic Drums Overview


Using the EAD10 for Lessons and Practice


Stage Custom Hip – Full Sound and Compact Size


PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

STAGEPAS 1K Portable PA System


Remote Music Education and Live Streaming Can Sound Good!


OMEA 2022

Ohio Music Education Association 2022 Convention

Welcome! We are thrilled to join the Ohio Music Education Association in presenting its 2022 Convention.

Ohio’s nearly 1.7 million public school students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated band, choral and orchestra directors like you. We applaud how you embrace the pioneering spirit of Ohio as you map out innovative and trailblazing ways to engage and educate your students. Thank you! 

Meet Dave Clark

Adam FrankThe Ohio Music Education Association conference gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We know how difficult these past two years have been as we have navigated through these uncertain times, and we want to express our appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in making this conference possible. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Stop by the exhibit to chat, or you can email me at dclark@yamaha.com with any questions. We’ll be showing some new instruments in the booth, including the Harmony Director, the YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone, and the MS-9414 Marching Snare Drum. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Have a wonderful conference!

— Dave Clark, District Manager, School Services Division, Yamaha Corporation of America 

Professional Development Resources

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. If you have questions or need help finding resources for your program, email us at educators@yamaha.com.

Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

  • Post Pandemic-Planning Guide
  • Celebrating Excellence in Music Education — “40 Under 40”
  • 3 Tips to Start a Mariachi Program
  • Try this Creative Composition Activity
  • The ABCs of Classroom Management
  • Quick Start Guide to Dorico
  • Funding Resource Roundup
  • Tips to Manage Workload and Find Work-Life Balance
  • Work with Music Dealers to Enhance Your Program
  • Build Diversity in Your Repertoire
  • Dealing with Difficult Band Parents
  • The Yamaha Master Educator Collective: Learn from Distinguished Teachers

Product Showcases

HARMONY DIRECTOR

HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 1


HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 2


WINDS

NEW Yamaha Baritone Saxophone Demo


NEW YDS-150 Digital Saxophone


STRINGS

YVN Model 3 Violin: The Most Innovative Student Violin


How To Set Up an Electric Strings Ensemble


SLB300 New Generation Silent Bass


PERCUSSION

NEW MS-9414 Series

NEW CSR Brass Shell Snare Drum


NEW YV-3030MS Vibraphone


NEW CFM Series Concert Field Drum


Concert Chimes


SOFTWARE

Dorico for iPad


Cubase Recording Software


Dorico Music Notation Software


Introduction to Dorico for iPad


DRUMSETS

DTX6K3-X Electronic Drums Overview


Using the EAD10 for Lessons and Practice


Stage Custom Hip – Full Sound and Compact Size


PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

STAGEPAS 1K Portable PA System


Remote Music Education and Live Streaming Can Sound Good!


UMEA 2022

Utah Music Educators Association 2022 Professional Development Conference

Welcome! We are thrilled to join the Utah Music Educators Association in presenting its 2022 Professional Development Conference.

Utah’s nearly 660,000 public school students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated band, choral and orchestra directors like you. We applaud how you embrace the pioneering spirit of Utah as you map out innovative and trailblazing ways to engage and educate your students. Thank you! 

Meet Wes Kreitz

Adam FrankThe Utah Music Education Association conference gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We know how difficult these past two years have been as we have navigated through these uncertain times, and I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in making this conference possible. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Stop by and say hi to me in the exhibit hall. We’ll be showing some new instruments in the booth, including the Harmony Director, the YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone and the MS-9414 Marching Snare Drum.

If you need help or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out directly to me at wkreitz@yamaha.com. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Have a wonderful conference!

— Wes Kreitz, District Manager, School Services Division, Yamaha Corporation of America 

Professional Development Resources

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. If you have questions or need help finding resources for your program, email us at educators@yamaha.com.

Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

  • Post Pandemic-Planning Guide
  • Celebrating Excellence in Music Education — “40 Under 40”
  • 3 Tips to Start a Mariachi Program
  • Try this Creative Composition Activity
  • The ABCs of Classroom Management
  • Quick Start Guide to Dorico
  • Funding Resource Roundup
  • Tips to Manage Workload and Find Work-Life Balance
  • Work with Music Dealers to Enhance Your Program
  • Build Diversity in Your Repertoire
  • Dealing with Difficult Band Parents
  • The Yamaha Master Educator Collective: Learn from Distinguished Teachers

Product Showcases

HARMONY DIRECTOR

HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 1


HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 2


WINDS

NEW Yamaha Baritone Saxophone Demo


NEW YDS-150 Digital Saxophone


STRINGS

YVN Model 3 Violin: The Most Innovative Student Violin


How To Set Up an Electric Strings Ensemble


SLB300 New Generation Silent Bass


PERCUSSION

NEW MS-9414 Series

NEW CSR Brass Shell Snare Drum


NEW YV-3030MS Vibraphone


NEW CFM Series Concert Field Drum


Concert Chimes


SOFTWARE

Dorico for iPad


Cubase Recording Software


Dorico Music Notation Software


Introduction to Dorico for iPad


DRUMSETS

DTX6K3-X Electronic Drums Overview


Using the EAD10 for Lessons and Practice


Stage Custom Hip – Full Sound and Compact Size


PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

STAGEPAS 1K Portable PA System


Remote Music Education and Live Streaming Can Sound Good!


FMEA 2022

Florida Music Education Association 2022 Conference

Welcome! We are thrilled to join the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) in presenting its 2022 Conference.

Florida’s nearly 2.7 million public school students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated band, choral and orchestra directors like you. We applaud how you embrace the pioneering spirit of Florida as you map out innovative and trailblazing ways to engage and educate your students. Thank you!

Welcome from Dino Riccio

Adam FrankThe Florida Music Education Association conference gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We know how difficult this past year has been as we have navigated through these uncertain times, and I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in making this conference possible. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Stop by and say hi to me in the exhibit hall. We’ll be showing some new instruments in the booth, including the Harmony Director, the YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone and the MS-9414 Marching Snare Drum.

If you need help or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out directly to me at driccio@yamaha.com. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Have a wonderful conference!

— Dino Riccio, District Manager, School Services Division, Yamaha Corporation of America

 

Professional Development Clinics at FMEA

Yamaha Master Educator Michael Pote, Director of Bands, Carmel High School (Carmel, Indiana)

  • Session Title: “Yamaha Harmony Director 101”
  • Session Date and Time: Saturday, January 15, Time TBA
  • Description: The new Harmony Director HD-300 combines the HD-200’s powerful ear training with dynamic new educational features and a simplified user interface. The addition of a mobile app that can act as a stand-alone tuner as well as a hardware controller makes the new HD-300 a complete package that can not only make a teacher’s job easier but also help their students play “IN TUNE, IN TONE, IN TIME and at the CORRECT VOLUME.”

Professional Development Resources

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. If you have questions or need help finding resources for your program, email us at educators@yamaha.com.

Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

  • Post Pandemic-Planning Guide
  • Celebrating Excellence in Music Education — “40 Under 40”
  • 3 Tips to Start a Mariachi Program
  • Try this Creative Composition Activity
  • The ABCs of Classroom Management
  • Quick Start Guide to Dorico
  • Funding Resource Roundup
  • Tips to Manage Workload and Find Work-Life Balance
  • Work with Music Dealers to Enhance Your Program
  • Build Diversity in Your Repertoire
  • Dealing with Difficult Band Parents
  • The Yamaha Master Educator Collective: Learn from Distinguished Teachers

Product Showcases

HARMONY DIRECTOR

HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 1


HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 2


WINDS

NEW Yamaha Baritone Saxophone Demo


NEW YDS-150 Digital Saxophone


STRINGS

YVN Model 3 Violin: The Most Innovative Student Violin


How To Set Up an Electric Strings Ensemble


SLB300 New Generation Silent Bass


PERCUSSION

NEW CSR Brass Shell Snare Drum


NEW YV-3030MS Vibraphone


NEW CFM Series Concert Field Drum


Concert Chimes


SOFTWARE

Dorico for iPad


Cubase Recording Software


Dorico Music Notation Software


Introduction to Dorico for iPad


DRUMSETS

DTX6K3-X Electronic Drums Overview


Using the EAD10 for Lessons and Practice


Stage Custom Hip – Full Sound and Compact Size


PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

STAGEPAS 1K Portable PA System


Remote Music Education and Live Streaming Can Sound Good!


NCMEA 2021

North Carolina Music Educators Association 2021 Convention

Welcome! We are thrilled to join the North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA) in presenting its 2021 Convention.

North Carolina’s approximately 1,450,000 K-12 students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated band, choral and orchestra directors like you. From the Outer Banks to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and every point in between, we applaud how you showcase your Tar Heel pride as you map out innovative ways to engage and educate your students. Thank you!

Meet Adam Frank

Adam FrankThe North Carolina Music Education Association conference gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development. We know how difficult this past year has been as we have navigated through these uncertain times, and we want to express our appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in making this conference possible. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Stop by and say hi to me in the exhibit hall. We’ll be showing some new instruments in the booth, including the Harmony Director, the YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone, and the MS-9414 Marching Snare Drum.

If you need help or have additional questions, please feel free to reach out directly to me at afrank@yamaha.com. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Have a wonderful conference!

— Adam Frank, District Manager, School Services Division, Yamaha Corporation of America

Professional Development Clinics at NCMEA

Yamaha Master Educator: Michael Pote, Director of Bands, Carmel High School (Carmel, Indiana)

  • Session Title: “Yamaha Harmony Director 101”
  • Session Date and Time: Monday, November 8, 12 – 1 p.m.
  • Description: The New Harmony Director HD-300 combines the HD-200’s powerful ear training with dynamic new educational features and a simplified user interface. The addition of a mobile app that can act as a stand-alone tuner as well as a hardware controller makes the new HD-300 a complete package that can not only make a teacher’s job easier but also help their students play “IN TUNE, IN TONE, IN TIME and at the CORRECT VOLUME.”

Professional Development Resources

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. If you have questions or need help finding resources for your program, email us at educators@yamaha.com.

Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

  • Post Pandemic-Planning Guide
  • Celebrating Excellence in Music Education — “40 Under 40”
  • 3 Tips to Start a Mariachi Program
  • Try this Creative Composition Activity
  • The ABCs of Classroom Management
  • Quick Start Guide to Dorico
  • Funding Resource Roundup
  • Tips to Manage Workload and Find Work-Life Balance
  • Work with Music Dealers to Enhance Your Program
  • Build Diversity in Your Repertoire
  • Dealing with Difficult Band Parents
  • The Yamaha Master Educator Collective: Learn from Distinguished Teachers

Product Showcases

HARMONY DIRECTOR

HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 1


HD-300 Quick Start Video Part 2


WINDS

NEW Yamaha Baritone Saxophone Demo


NEW YDS-150 Digital Saxophone


STRINGS

YVN Model 3 Violin: The Most Innovative Student Violin


How To Set Up an Electric Strings Ensemble


SLB300 New Generation Silent Bass


PERCUSSION

NEW CSR Brass Shell Snare Drum


NEW YV-3030MS Vibraphone


NEW CFM Series Concert Field Drum


Concert Chimes


SOFTWARE

Dorico for iPad


Cubase Recording Software


Dorico Music Notation Software


Introduction to Dorico for iPad


DRUMSETS

DTX6K3-X Electronic Drums Overview


Using the EAD10 for Lessons and Practice


Stage Custom Hip – Full Sound and Compact Size


PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

STAGEPAS 1K Portable PA System


Remote Music Education and Live Streaming Can Sound Good!