"I felt this was an amazing seminar. I think that every up coming music educator could benefit greatly from your presentation. I felt the whole picture was presented and that is rarely done in such a fun and warming atmosphere.”

 
Attendees of Planning for a Successful First Year pose for a final picture before leaving the Selmer Main Street Plant after two days of clinics and plant tours.
To the left, clinic participants and clinicians share some lighter moments over lunch.		 
"This note comes to you out of nowhere, but it has been stimulated by several conversations about the wonderful program you are putting into effect with all the student teachers in your state; VERY WISE!"
 
Dr.Tim Lautzenheiser
 


Clinicians Jim Smith, Sandy Ahlers, Dorothy McDonald and Jim Barry. (Suzanne Miller not pictured.)
"It was a wonderful experience and I recommend it for everyone"


The music educator's job from the perspectives of the school board, parents and administration were presented by Larry Jose, Tom Kestenhotlz and Arnold Kummerow.

Our next seminar is
May. 6 & 7, 2008 
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Marshall Music Company's two day seminar Planning for a Successful First Year has been an overwhelming success. Marshall, in conjunction with The Selmer Company, sponsored the event on November 29th and 30th, 2001 and Gemeinhardt cosponsored the event May 8th and 9th, 2002.

The seminar is designed to prepare the new music educator with the administrative aspects of being an instrumental music director. Topics include organization, parent and administrative relationships, first year challenges, motivation, retention, recruiting, and the business aspects of music education.

Five educators representing two to thirty-two years teaching experience offer insights and solutions to the daily challenges that present themselves to music educators throughout the year.

Gemeinhardt and Selmer presented tours of their respective manufacturing plants. Participants were able to see the detail and craftsmanship that goes into the manufacture of the instruments their students use.

 
Day One
Getting Started                          
MSBOA Presentation                                     
Panel: Getting Organized               
Panel: First Year Challenges            
Panel: Motivation and Retention     
Panel: Working With
Administration & Parents                                           
Elkhart, Indiana Dinner                                                   
Recruiting, Inventory & Bidding
 
"This was a wonderful experience! I can't begin to tell how much I needed this right now already having started my teaching career"

Day Two                       
Plant Tour                                 
Lunch
Working With the Music Dealer and Manufacturer  


Clarinet production at Selmer's Main Street Plant.