No matter how knowledgeable you are about your craft, students need to have the right mindset to learn. Cumberledge will offer tips and techniques that will result in fun and effective rehearsals. You will leave the clinic with new tools to use in your classroom. Topics include culture/climate, the beginning year, and ensemble strategies.
Christine Cumberledge
- Biographical Information
Christine Cumberledge is Director of Bands at Central Junior High and in her 25th year of teaching. During her time as director, the Central Band has been awarded The 2022 Sudler Cup, been a 2020 TMEA Invited Performing Band, 2019 Midwest Invited Ensemble, and 2006 TMEA Honor Band. The group is also a Foundation for Music Education National Winner. Mrs. Cumberledge serves as fine arts chair for her campus, was a national semi-finalist for the 2022 Music Educator Grammy Award, was named Music & Arts 2017 National Educator of the Year, and was the 2006 HEBISD District Teacher of the Year.