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10/14/2026

Music Educators, join VanderCook for a free webinar with Meghan Cabral: An Introduction to Effective Classroom Management in the Music Classroom!

Monday, October 19
7 p.m. via Zoom

Register for the webinar today: https://hubs.la/Q04B2p7R0

IL participants can earn 1 professional development hour through ISBE

10/12/2026

Music Educators - Late Fall MECA online courses begin today! 🎶

There’s still time to enroll in a course, earn credits, and continue your professional development this season.

Explore the course catalog and enroll today: https://hubs.la/Q04zS6800

10/07/2026

Late fall MECA course spotlight:
Aural Skills Refresher and Pedagogy for Music Teachers
with Dr. I-Hsuan Tsai.

Course Description:
This 8-week asynchronous online course is designed for music teachers seeking to not only refresh their aural skills but develop effective pedagogical strategies for teaching aural skills to their students. This 2-in-1 course emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach, enabling teachers to both improve their own musicianship and to confidently guide their students in developing strong aural foundations.

Register Today: https://hubs.la/Q04zknqQ0

10/06/2026

Late fall MECA course spotlight:
From Score to Rehearsal to Concert: Transforming Preparation to Performance with Dan Farris

Course Description:
This course provides educators with a practical, systematic approach to score study for wind band. Students will learn to analyze the structural, harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic elements of a score to help develop a clear aural concept and an effective rehearsal strategy before stepping onto the podium. Emphasis is placed on translating score analysis into informed instructional decisions, enabling students to prioritize rehearsal objectives and address both technical and musical challenges with clarity and efficiency.

Register Today: https://hubs.la/Q04zjmjF0

10/01/2026

🎶 Music educators, join us for a special webinar with Meghan Cabral!

This free webinar introduces a practical walk-through of what really makes a music classroom run smoothly—including the little things you might not even think of as classroom management.

IL participants can earn 1 professional development hour through ISBE.

📅 Register today! https://hubs.la/Q04yNpz90

09/29/2026

Late fall MECA course spotlight:
Teaching English Language Learners in the Music Classroom
with Jacob Prosek

Course Description: This online course is designed for music educators seeking to create inclusive and effective learning environments for English Language Learners (ELLs). Using Spanish for Music Teachers as the primary text, participants will explore strategies for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students, with a focus on practical applications in the music classroom.

Register Today: https://hubs.la/Q04yByMp0

09/23/2026

🎶 We invite you to join us for a special webinar with Meghan Cabral!

This free webinar introduces a practical walk-through of what really makes a music classroom run smoothly—including the little things you might not even think of as classroom management.

In this session, we’ll look at the everyday pieces of classroom management—from the obvious to the easily overlooked—and talk about practical ways to create a classroom where students are engaged, productive, and ready to make music.

Register today! https://hubs.la/Q04y3npp0

09/22/2026

🍂 Happy first day of fall! Make this season a time for professional growth.

With VanderCook’s MECA late fall online courses, you can earn credits, build your teaching skills, and fit professional development into your busy schedule.

Learn more and Register Today: https://hubs.la/Q04y2T-S0

09/21/2026

Here is the zoom link to tonight's meeting. Hope you can join us. https://zoom.us/s/3290037027

09/17/2026

🎶 VanderCook’s MECA fall online 3-credit courses are underway!

It’s not too late to register. With a variety of online music education courses to choose from, you can continue growing your skills and advancing your professional development this fall.

Explore the full catalog: https://hubs.la/Q04xPH5X0

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