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Music Ed Summer Symposium

July 29 – August 2, 2024

Attend online or in person

North Dakota State University

Join the music education faculty of North Dakota State University, area music specialist and guests Dr. Deb Confredo and Dr. David Frego for a unique symposium designed to develop effective teaching in music education. This event offers a unique opportunity to participate in sessions on successful teaching strategies and gain valuable resources.

Why attend the symposium?

  • Earn three hours credit toward the NDSU Master of Music in Music Education degree.
  • Earn Continuing Education credit for those interested in enriching their teaching.
  • Choose separate sessions for instrumental, choral, and elementary music.
  • Work with nationally recognized master teachers.
  • Tailor sessions to your needs, including material from one, two, or all sessions.
  • Re-kindle your passion for teaching as you prepare for the new school year.

Guest Faculty

Guest Presenters

Additional Sessions By NDSU Challey School of Music Faculty

Dr. Jeremy Brekke, Associate Professor of Music
Dr. Kelly Burns, Assistant Professor of Music
Dr. Sigurd Johnson, Associate Professor of Music
Dr. Jo Ann Miller, Director of Choral Activities
Dr. Charlette Moe, Associate Professor of Music
Dr. Warren Olfert, Director of Bands
Dr. Matthew Patnode, Professor of Music
Dr. Karisa Templeton, Assistant Professor of Music
Dr. Michael Weber, Associate Director of Choral Activities

Tuition

  • MUSC 2000 Professional Development Credit
    • 3 Continuing Education Credits | $475 | July 29 – August 2
    • 1 Continuing Education Credit | $160 – 1.5 day option | July 29 – August 2 | 15 hours of instructional time
  • MUSC 790 Degree Eligible Credit (3 graduate credits that can be applied to the M.M.M.E. with NDSU)

Course Requirements/Assignments

  • Synchronous online or face-to-face attendance
  • A daily journal of reflections detailing each day’s activities and how they benefit your teaching

Daily Schedule

8 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Thursday; 8:30 – 11:45 AM Friday

A full summer symposium schedule is coming soon. Please watch this page for updates.

Registration

Registration for the 2024 Summer Symposium in Music Education is CLOSED. Save the date for the next Summer Symposium: July 20-24, 2026!

More Information

To learn more about our Summer Symposium in Music Education, please contact Charlette Moe at charlette.moe@ndsu.edu.

Parking information: NDSU Parking
Summer Housing: Call 701-231-7557