Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Fred Burrack, new music education faculty member at K-State, will be introduced to you this summer as our keynote speaker. Fred is the ultimate music teacher, having taught for 20+ years in the public schools of Iowa before his decision to become a "teacher of teachers," a choice based on his desire to ensure the future of music education. He respects the work produced by each of you in your own school districts, and he will have ideas to support you in your local programs. Fred Burrack, the Friend of Teachers, understands what life in the public schools is like. He will relate to your successes and struggles in your life as a music teacher as he shares stories of his own. He is extremely knowledgeable and will bring to you ideas for taking your music teaching to a higher level.

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS

An array of additional speakers from the national venue to examples of excellence in music teaching drawn from our own Kansas ranks will be included in this year's Symposium. Sessions on financial planning for the coming years, health-related issues, and board certification plans will be mixed in with music education topics of interest. Greg Smith, a music educator working with Sibelius software, will be with us demonstrating an amazing array of new software available brand new this year. Thom Borden, Music Consultant with Macmillan/McGraw-Hill ETC and Sydney Carlin, State of Kansas Representative for the 66th District will be joining us. Governor Kathleen Sebelius has also been invited to speak. You will be able to see our fabulous new technology classroom and "try out" our fancy new equipment as well! Come expecting a bushel basket full of ideas for your next year.

K-State Faculty including Jana Fallin, Fred Burrack, Frank Tracz, and Paul Hunt will be involved in this year's Symposium.