©2023 Ohio Music Education Association
MARCH 2024
The official publication of
The Ohio Music Education Association
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
As you read this latest release of TRIAD, we are celebrating national Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM).
Dan Ruckman, President
I began outlining this article before the OMEA Professional Development Conference, and my initial plan revolved around the impressive trade show, outstanding sessions, and exemplary performances – the typical highlights of this event.
Hilary Patriok, Editor
Happy Music in Our Schools Month! We look forward to hearing from our members all the activities and concerts that you are doing with your students to celebrate music in our schools this month.
DO NOT GO IT ALONE
Do you remember your first year of teaching? If yours was like mine, it’s hard to forget.
By OMEA Mentorship
CREATING DIFFERENT SOUNDSCAPES IN THE CONCERT BAND
I don’t know about other music educators, but my talent as an artist all went to music. I can’t draw. I can’t paint. I can’t take beautiful landscape photography. However, I love learning and creating different sounds, textures, and timbres.
By Mark Munson
IN MEMORIUM: JOHN "JACK" SHAFFER
John “Jack” H. Shaffer, 86, of Orangeburg, SC, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.
By Max Treier
By Amy Thompson
ALL STATE
ALL STATE AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT AND REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must be currently enrolled as members of their school’s performing ensemble and must continue their participation during the 2024-2025 academic year
COMMITTEE UPDATES
ADJUDICATED EVENTS UPDATES AND INFORMATION
FOR THE SPRING OF 2024
OMEA YOUNG COMPOSERS INITIATIVE (OMEAYCI)
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