Lynn Brinckmeyer
Middle School Choral Students: How Do You Motivate Them?
Thursday, March 5th 9am
Session Description
When adolescent choral students are motivated, they are unstoppable. How do you channel their energy so that you can guide them on a musical journey? Refresh your choral director toolkit by exploring tips and ideas from various master choral music educators who teach adolescent singers. Be ready to move and sing!
Outcomes
• Attendees will leave the workshop with songs, materials and teaching strategies that they can implement on Monday morning with their own choirs.
• All attendees will sing and move during this highly interactive workshop.
Clinician Bio
Dr. Lynn M. Brinckmeyer recently retired as Professor of Music, Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication and Director of Choral Music Education at Texas State University. During 2006-2008 she served as President for The National Association for Music Education (formerly MENC). Dr. Brinckmeyer has published five books and her research initiatives continue to focus on developing young voices, music from across the globe and music advocacy. She has conducted all state choirs, honor choirs, lectured, presented master classes and performed in forty-nine states in the United States and 25+ countries, including China, Brazil, South Africa, Cuba, Peru and Australia. Dr. Brinckmeyer continues to serve as a choral clinician and mentor teachers and other professionals as a Life Mastery Certified Coach/Consultant.