The Emerging Music Educators Program (EME) is our future: the up-and-coming teachers of tomorrow’s classrooms. Designed for those in college and the first 5 years of their professional career, the EME program offers opportunities to help bridge the gap between graduation and a career in music education.
The EME Program (formerly called GenNEXT) launched at the 2023 Clinic with a track specifically designed for those ages 18-25. Those over age 25 who are beginning a second/new career in music education are also encouraged to participate in EME events.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Thanks to generous sponsors, we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships to the 2024 Clinic, covering the cost of student or professional registration. Applicants must be ages 18-25 and enrolled in a degree program for or working in music education.
Applications will open alongside conference registration in August 2024.
EME 2023 CLINIC TRACK
(2024 Clinic Track to be shared in Summer 2024).
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
| TIME |
ROOM |
CLINIC TITLE |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
W185 |
GenNEXT Opening Keynote |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
W178 |
Side by Side: Building and Sustaining an Effective Community in the Music Studio |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
W187 |
Habits of Success for the Emerging Music Educator: College Student Through the First Years of Teaching |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
W185 |
Extending Your Reach: The "Quilted" Career |
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
| TIME |
ROOM |
CLINIC TITLE |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
W193 |
From Application to Accepted: Preparing for Graduate Conducting Studies |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
W187 |
Become the Hero of Your Own Story |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
W181 |
Leading from the Podium: Creating an Environment Where Students Want to Be! |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
W179 |
Finding Success at a Title 1 Middle School as a Sole Director |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
W176 |
There is Life after College! Navigating Interviews, Accepting Your First "Big Kid" Job and Thriving in Your First Few Years of Teaching! |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
375D |
College Night |
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
| TIME |
ROOM |
CLINIC TITLE |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
W185 |
It's All About Culture |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
W185 |
Empowering and Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Band Directors |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
W181 |
Student Empowerment in Music Ensembles: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Pedagogy |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
W179 |
Choosing Help Over Hurt: Successful Habits for Teaching Band in Underserved Communities |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
W176 |
Fundamental Processes for Sustained Success in Your Middle School Band Program |
SUPPORT THE EME PROGRAM
As part of the EME program, we are partnering with sponsors to offer scholarships covering the cost of clinic registration for EME participants, and are seeking additional support to expand the number of scholarships available.
Organizations and businesses who choose to sponsor the EME Program will receive contact information for scholarship applicants, as well as additional visibilities on the Midwest Clinic website, app, and social accounts. Sponsorships are offered at the $1,500 and $3,000 levels.
SPONSOR EME