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©2025 Ohio Music Education Association

FALL 2025

TRIAD is the cornerstone publication for the Ohio Music Education Association. Published on a triannual basis, TRIAD features academic, pedagogical, and news articles from every level and discipline of music education in Ohio. Informational reports from OMEA committees and allied organizations are regularly published as well as reports from the music departments of Ohio's numerous colleges and universities.

From the Desk Of...

Jay Wardeska, Executive Director

Brian Stevens, President

Stephanie Bonitz, Editor

FEATURED ARTICLES

Being Mindful About Physical Well-Being in Elementary General Music

General music classes can be a powerful space for nurturing physical well-being. In this third article in a 4-part series on well-being in music, we focus on physical well-being and its impact on student learning and engagement, alongside the crucial roles played by teacher mindset, the classroom space, and student factors.

By Lisa Gruenhagen, Ph.D. and Anna McClure, M.M.

Conducting the Classroom: Classroom Management Insights from Student Teachers

While coursework in teacher preparation programs emphasizes structure, planning, and professionalism, nothing quite compares to the first time a student teacher stands in front of a class alone and realizes that all the planning in the world cannot stop a class from unraveling.

By Michael Alsop

Band with Balance: Cultivating Nervous System Support in the Marching Arts

As music educators, we know that marching band rehearsals are physically intense, as well as emotionally and mentally demanding. By integrating nervous system regulation education and strategies into our teaching, we create a more responsive, productive, and inclusive rehearsal environment.

By Dr. Beth Yoder

The Low Key Club

For the bulk of my career, the problem of limited male participation felt like that achy left knee that was doomed to bother me forever, but after some research, and renewed energy from two enthusiastic male students, this concern would soon become the catalyst for a brand new club in my school district known as the “Low Key Club.”

Sound Strategies

Going Viral with Purpose: A Music Educator's Guide to Responsible Social Media Usage

What began as a reluctant step into social media became a launchpad for growth, advocacy, and connection that has benefited my students, school, and community—and, yes, me.

The Betta Effect: A Small Fish, A Big Difference. How One Classroom Betta Transformed My Music Room into a Community

Studies show that classroom pets can reduce stress, increase student engagement, and even improve classroom management.

By Jennifer Cobb

Understanding Challenges in Percussion Education

Are percussionists fundamentally different learners, or are they learning within fundamentally different systems?

By Brandon Dittgen

Rethinking Ensemble Hierarchies: The Impact of Rotating Seats and Parts on Student Growth and Engagement

By disrupting fixed hierarchies, rotational seating encourages collaboration, reduces performance anxiety, and strengthens ensemble culture.

By Mackenzie Miller

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