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that draw on overlooked parts of the Matt Hill is the clinician for this ses- University Press book, Honoring Trans
canon. In addition to uncovering sion. His photo and bio are on page and Gender-Expansive Students in Music
more approachable works by well- 133. Education, the presenters will provide
known composers of the Renais- context and practical suggestions for
sance and Baroque eras, This session working with students who inhab-
will highlight voices often excluded it a variety of spaces among gen-
from our choral history. Learn new HeArtful Collaborations: der-identity and gender expression
resources for this repertoire and how Combining Visual Arts continuums. Choral director-educa-
to creatively program these works. tors will have opportunities to refl ect
Scores and audio will be provided and Choral Music on their own choral settings, engage
for every repertoire example. in a discussion of policies, consider
We have an exciting opportunity instructional strategies, and prac-
Liza Calisesi Maidens (she/her) is to engage our returning audiences tice healthy group vocal techniques
the clinician for this session. Her bio in creative ways. One type of mean- that will honor singers from all age
and photo are on page 46. ingful, cross-discipline collaboration groups.
exists in the possibility of combin-
ing visual art and choral music to Matthew L. Garrett is a clinician for
encourage audiences and singers to this session. His photo and bio are
EXTRA! EXTRA! develop rich emotional connections on page 46.
A Session on Internal and by building creative intersections for

External Social Media different artforms. This session will Joshua Palkki is a clinician for this
present a process to organize success- session. His photo and bio are on
Promotion of the ful visual art collaborations, provide page 47.
Scholastic Music Program artist insights and show examples of
artwork from previous projects, and
With a heightened awareness of embolden conductors to dream of
social media’s hold on communica- their own visual art collaborations How to Live Long and Prosper
tion, we must become strategically with future concert programming as a Choral Music Educator
active on social media platforms for plans.
the purposes of: internal communi- One of the main diff erences be-
cation, ensemble recruitment, rela- Brian A. Schmidt is the clinician for tween school and real life is that in
tionship cultivation with community this session. His photo and bio are on school we are given a lesson and
organizations, and advertising for page 91. then we have a test. In the “real
our concerts/events. This presenta- world” we are tested and then we
tion provides practical strategies for learn our lesson. Participants of this
using social media channels to pro- session will learn: 1) strategies and
mote auditions, performances, high- Honoring Trans and concepts to create and maintain an
light current and alumni musicians, Gender-Expansive Singers open, vulnerable, and affi rming en-
branding annual events, the diff er- vironment in the classroom; 2) ideas
ence between “pages” and “groups” Trans and gender-expansive to stay healthy and positive, whereby
for internal and external promotion, (TGE) singers deserve safe and creating more eff ective educators;
uses for monthly newsletters, and empowering spaces to engage in 3) suggestions from the presenter
possible sponsor relationship en- high-quality choral music experienc- for longevity in our profession; and
gagement. es. Drawing from their new Oxford 4) guidance from the presenter in

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